Our Young Horse Winter horse feed balancer has been specifically formulated for supplementation of young stock, from weanlings up to the age of 5., throughout the winter months.
The formula has been carefully devised using our own unique analytical data from the thousands of grass, hay and haylage samples that we test each year.
Containing optimum levels of high-quality minerals for growing youngsters, as directed by the National Research Councils guidelines.
This balancer covers the commonly deficient minerals, vitamins and amino acids found to be needed to match ratios in the hay or grass your horse eats.
This approach supports optimum, healthy growth in all young horses throughout the winter months and develops resilient, robust healthy adults.
How to feed the balancer?
All of our Balancers are powders, very low in sugar and starch, and free from any fillers, bulking agents or additives.
We use the highest-purity minerals and vitamins, ensuring against contamination from heavy metals, and maximising absorption rates.
All of our balancers are best carried in a high-fibre, fast-soak fibre of your choice.
We have a handy video here on how to best feed the balancer.
If your horse has access to plenty of spring/summer grazing, then opting for the summer version of this balancer would be best.
What are the benefits?
This balancer will support and maintain the following:
- Healthy growth of bones and joints.
- Structurally sound, crack and brittle-free, robust hooves with a strong laminae connection.
- Healthy & vibrant skin and coat.
- Robust tendons, ligaments and joints.
- A strong immune system.
- Healthy muscles & nerves.
- Healthy lungs and breathing.
- A well-functioning metabolic system.
- Good fertility.
- A healthy digestive system.
- Strong liver function.
Nutritional Information
Oil 2.32%, Protein 19.23%, DE 1.36 MJ/kg
| Ingredient | Quantity per 150g |
|---|---|
| Micronised Linseed | 9.96g |
| Lysine | 20g |
| Salt | 10g |
| Calcium (Calcium Carbonate) | 13g |
| Phosphorous (low-iron monosodium phosphate) | 12g |
| Methionine | 5g |
| Zinc (Bioplex) | 1200mg |
| Copper (Bioplex) | 400mg |
| Iodine (Calcium iodate) | 3.5mg |
| Selenium (Yeast) | 2mg |
| Vitamin E | 1800iu |
- A 75 ml scoop contains approximately 65 grams.
- Be aware that the above analysis for 150 grams is equivalent to elemental values fed.
- The volume feed rate (150 grams) is not the same as the elemental feed rate values (above). Therefore the above figures will not equal 150 grams.
Free from any prohibited substances as defined under Jockey Club and FEI rules.
Additional Information
Forageplus recommends this horse supplement is used with access to green and growing pasture plus the straights; alfalfa, beet pulp, wheat bran and or copra. The feeding of these straights will compliment both the balancer and the general profile of forage in the UK and Europe whilst adding useful additional major minerals, trace minerals and protein.
For horses above the age of two, supplementing with additional salt at 10 – 25 grams per day may also be beneficial to support healthy growth. This will ensure excellent levels of sodium, supporting the healthy growth of bones.
Where young horses need further support of the hoof wall, white line and frog or skin, we recommend the use of both our B-Vitamin Plus and the additional Essential Amino Acids in the daily diet.
Please note that to be completely sure that your youngstock is receiving optimum levels of protein and minerals, Forageplus advises both a nutritional and mineral analysis of the forage being fed so we can check levels for you.
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 and zinc.
srmcnally98 (verified owner) –
My foal has been raised on Forage Plus literally from conception, to now being 9 months old. He’s shiny and full of life, and absolutely loves his grub!
Christine Norman (verified owner) –
Excellent customer service ensuring I chose the correct product for my filly and our circumstances. She ate the supplement in her short feed from day 1 with no issues so I’m very happy with everything so far and would highly recommend:)
Kathryn Harris (verified owner) –
Great product. I feed the winter balancer all year round as my pony is permanently on soaked hay and this just helps make sure she’s getting everything she needs. As a 3yr old she has grown steadily and always looked strong and healthy and I put this down to her having the exact diet she needs to facilitate her in her early years
Elaine Richardson (verified owner) –
This product was recommended to me by my horse trainer and bare foot trimmer who are helping me with my young, anxious horse. I am now on my third bag of this and the difference it has made has been amazing! He is much calmer and he just looks so healthy! Would highly recommend, as like many, I completely underestimated the impact that a poor diet could have on my horse. Whilst my horse has access to amazing grazing, it appears the nutrition of this was not quite hitting the mark.
[email protected] (verified owner) –
My Connemara has been having this since he was imported as a Yearling. He is now 3 1/2 . He looks a picture of health and I’m rest assured he is getting the right balance needed for his age
Rachel Armstrong (verified owner) –
I have had my young mare on this balancer since she was a yearling. I use the winter and summer young horse balancers accordingly and her health is absolutely superb. She lived out with other youngsters over the last winter and while they all caught a mild virus and were a bit subdued – my mare showed no sign of being off colour. I attribute this to her excellent health, no doubt well supported by this incredible balancer. Would definitely recommend.
Jadehatfielddressage (verified owner) –
My young horse has been on this balancer over winter and is looking superb. I couldn’t be happier with her, shes so shiny. Topped up with linseed over winter I now wouldn’t feed anything else, highly recommended
Rachel Armstrong (verified owner) –
I have had my young mare on this balancer since she was a yearling. I use the winter and summer young horse balancers accordingly and her health is absolutely superb. She lived out with other youngsters over the last winter and while they all caught a mild virus and were a bit subdued – my mare showed no sign of being off colour. I attribute this to her excellent health, no doubt well supported by this incredible balancer. Would definitely recommend.