Why no selenium?
This ultra-low iron equine balancer is the only selenium free, forage-focused horse feed balancer currently available on the market.
Formulated for those who are already receiving sufficient selenium levels from their grass and hay.
We have used our vast forage analysis data set to formulate the best selenium-free balancer we possibly can, containing only the commonly deficient minerals, vitamins and amino acids found to be needed to help support and develop optimum equine health.
In addition, we have formulated our product so that it is the ultimate balancer covering all your horse’s other needs as long as he/she is on a forage-based diet and in maintenance, light or moderate work.
All Forageplus Balancers are powders, with under 1% sugar and starch combined. Free from any fillers or bulking agents, containing only the highest purity minerals and vitamins for the lowest iron formulation, and free from selenium.
The minerals used are of high quality to ensure against contamination with heavy metals and enable good absorption rates.
Forageplus Balancers can be carried in a high fibre, fast soak feed or chop of your choice. If your horse is on a reduced grass or hay/haylage-only diet then this no-selenium Balancer is perfect as it contains high levels of vitamin E to maintain antioxidant processes, helping to neutralise against free radicals in the body.
Forageplus also recommends the feeding of additional micronised linseed throughout the winter months, or if a horse is on a predominantly hay/haylage diet.
This will ensure good levels of the essential fat omega 3 to maintain and support excellent health.
Nutritional Information
Under 1% in sugar & starch combined. Free from any fillers, bulking agents or preservatives. We only use the highest quality minerals to ensure against contamination with heavy metals, enabling high absorption rates. We use an ultra-low iron form of magnesium oxide in our balancers.
Oil 5.80%, Protein 17.35% and DE 6.70 MJ/kg (Please note these are in Kg amounts)
| Ingredient | Quantity per 100g |
|---|---|
| Micronised Linseed | 21.17g |
| Magnesium (low iron magnesium oxide) | 12g |
| Lysine | 10g |
| Salt | 5g |
| Phosphorous (low iron Monosodium Phosphate) | 5g |
| Methionine | 3g |
| Zinc (Bioplex) | 1200mg |
| Copper (Bioplex) | 400mg |
| Iodine (Calcium iodate) | 4mg |
| Vitamin E | 2000iu |
| Biotin | 30mg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 100mg |
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) | 100mg |
| Folic Acid | 20mg |
The above analysis for 80 grams is equivalent to elemental values fed. The volume feed rate (80 grams) is not the same as the elemental feed rate values (above). Therefore the above figures will not equal 80 grams.
Our No Selenium Balancer matches nutrients to the forage consumed by a horse. Supplying correct levels of nutrients in forage, as matched to ratios determined by the National Research Council, is an important consideration when maintaining and supporting:
- healthy structurally sound, crack and brittle-free, robust hooves with a strong laminae connection
- healthy frogs
- healthy skin
- vibrant, shiny coat colour
- robust tendons, ligaments and joints
- a strong immune system
- healthy muscles
- healthy nerves
- healthy lungs and breathing
- a well-functioning metabolic system
- good fertility and bone
- a healthy digestive system
- strong liver function
- healthy joints
- good growth in young horses
Free from any prohibited substances as defined under Jockey Club and FEI rules.
Want to know the best way to feed our horse feed balancers? Check out our handy video, along with the best tips here.
This product is particularly useful for those unable to take forage samples for analysis or those wishing to add further products from a base that contains no iron or manganese but good levels of copper, zinc and magnesium.
Orsi Toth (verified owner) –
I needed a solution desperately for my horse who came back high on Selenium on his blood test so this balancer was a godsend when I found it, I am so grateful he can still have the benefits of the regular Forageplus balancers but without the selenium. Great product🙏
Quizzie (verified owner) –
…continued good hoof growth, front soles are becoming slightly concave rather than flat as the wall/heel/bars recover.
Quizzie (verified owner) –
Getting great hoof growth with this!
Elly Koopman (verified owner) –
Love that this is now selenium free – it’s been a battle for years trying to balance or counteract the natural levels in the area, while not sacrificing other parts of the horses’ diet.
I have been busy recommending to anyone that is looking for a balancer without ‘fluff’