Blue Chip Calming Feed Balancer (Super Concentrated) 3kg. Complete & balanced horse feed for calming & to reduce stress with magnesium, chamomile & l-tryptophan, very low starch/sugar, molasses FREE!

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It is therefore important to understand what you are feeding when considering a combination of nutritional supplements, compound feeds and feed balancers particularly if the horse is in harder work. L-tryptophan - An amino acid derivative, included as the precursor for serotonin, the “feel-good” hormone. The ultimate slimming world product for horses, the NAF Slim is uniquely designed to support the health and wellbeing of horses which are overweight, have fat pads, or are on a restricted grazing feed but still need the full range of vitamins and minerals for a healthy lifestyle.

The equine feeding industry has been big business for many years. Continual technological breakthroughs mean improved formulations and a wider choice of products. Unless otherwise stated, standard GB or UK delivery charges refer to mainland England, Scotland and Wales only (excludes Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands & Channel Islands). PrimoVento™ - A complete respiratory supplement is included in Calming. This supplement contains antioxidants, menthol, eucalyptus and garlic, and helps soothe the airways and maintain lung health and integrity. Triple-action digestive supplement - Pro combines a high concentration of prebiotic MOS and probiotic alongside nucleotides. This combination is proven to increase forage digestibility by up to 100% in a study conducted by Hartpury College.

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Immune support - Pro contains the antioxidants selenium, vitamin C and vitamin E to aid the ‘mopping up’ of free radicals and to promote a healthy immune system. The demand for feed balancers reflects a greater understanding of nutrition and gut health. The feed industry has made great strides in understanding equine physiology and the importance of providing a more natural, high-fibre diet.

It is easy to jump on the latest bandwagon or feed the most attractive product. Let’s face it, a bowl of grass nuts doesn’t look quite as tasty as a colourful, sweet-smelling mix, does it? But could it be that we sometimes feed our horses what we think they want, based on our human perception? The horseowner who feeds a compound feed plus a feed balancer, and then throws in a broad spectrum vitamin-mineral supplement or a vitamin E and selenium supplement for good measure, for example, certainly doesn’t sit down and calculate the amount of selenium his horse is getting. Digestion-enhancing ingredients (typically yeast cultures and prebiotics, which stimulate microbial growth). Choosing a feed balancer containing both prebiotics and yeast cultures can help support a healthy digestive tract and enable the horse to take more out of its diet, so less hard feed can be given without compromising performance. Triple-action calming supplement - Three active calming ingredients. Many horse owners can relate to calming supplements not always being effective, as horses react in different ways to different calmers. By including three methods of calming alongside a feed balancer, ensures higher likelihood of efficacy, and most owners will see a distinct change in behaviour.Antioxidants - Selenium, vitamin C and vitamin E to aid the mopping up of free radicals and promote a healthy immune system. It is easy to give our horses too many nutrients by feeding such a mixture of products and, with supplements, it is not always the case that more is better. While some surplus nutrients will simply be excreted from the body, others, such as selenium and vitamins A and D, can cause toxicity problems if fed in excess. Double-action digestive supplement - In addition to the active calmers listed above, a double-action digestive supplement will settle the digestive system ensuring horses feel comfortable and relaxed. Calming balancer combines a high concentration of probiotics with nucleotides. This supplement is proven to increase forage digestibility by up to 100% in a study conducted by Hartpury College.

I agree that phosphorous can inhibit the absorbtion of magnesium, which is one of the reasons that magnesium can be beneficial to laminitics. The only other group of horses to benefit from magnesium are racehorses and horses who do not get enough fibre in the form of forage. We would always advise horseowners to keep their feeding programmes as simple as possible and stay with a regime that suits them and their horse.If owners opt for the highest possible specification of feed and then use it with other ready-balanced feeds and vitamin and mineral supplements, they could push the horse’s nutritional balance over the edge, potentially causing toxicity. Balancers help to keep things simple It is worth noting that in the case of Dodson & Horrell, over-excitement is also classed as a symptom for requiring a calming feed balancer, with the Be Calm blend recommended either on its own during intense periods or alongside a regular hard feed for consistent monitoring. PrimoVento - A complete respiratory supplement with antioxidants, menthol, eucalyptus and garlic to soothe the airways and maintain lung health and integrity. Blue Chip Calming combines all the high-quality ingredients of Blue Chip feed balancers, PLUS magnesium, L-tryptophan and chamomile which have proven calming effects on ponies and horses. The primary reason for combining a calmer and a feed balancer is that stress and digestion have a symbiotic relationship; stress can cause digestive issues, and digestive issues can cause stress. The probiotics in Calming balancer restore the natural balance of the gut flora and help to maintain the natural well-being of the digestive system, allowing optimum utilisation of the carefully formulated combination of vitamins, minerals and nutrients present in all the Blue Chip balancers.

Available in a rodent and water proof tub which is 100% recyclable. Refill bags do not contain a scoop to save on plastic usage.Certain vitamin and minerals can, if fed in excess, cause toxicity, while a high-quality feed balancer at the recommended inclusion rate negates the need for extra supplementation. Blue Chip Pro is formulated for performance horses and is the perfect feed balancer for those in medium to hard work, as it contains elevated levels of vitamins, minerals and nutrients. It has optimum levels of highly digestible, quality protein, yet is low in starch with no added sugar, AND is both molasses and whole grain free. Inclusion of nucleotides for quality cell replication, plus vital and essential omega 3 and 6 oils all contribute to support overall health and performance. Prebiotic MOS and probiotics are included to ensure your performance horse is utilising the full nutritional range of their diet.