Will a balancer help my horse to gain weight?

No. All balancers (except stud balancers) are formulated to provide a negligible level of energy (calories) when fed at the recommended ration. Although some balancers contain functional ingredients to support digestive health and a higher level of protein to support muscle and topline, a balancer will not provide the additional calories required by horses unable to maintain weight on forage alone.

Which of the SPILLERS balancers are suitable for excitable horses/ ponies?

All of them! SPILLERS balancers contain a negligible level of starch and sugar when fed at the recommended ration.

Which of the SPILLERS balancers are suitable for laminitics?

All of them! All SPILLERS balancers contain a negligible level of starch and sugar when fed at the recommended ration.

What is the difference between a balancer and a broad spectrum vitamin and mineral supplement?

Unlike broad spectrum vitamin and mineral supplements, balancers also provide additional protein and amino acids often lacking in UK forage. Depending on the manufacturer you may also be able to choose a balancer tailored towards your horse’s age and workload such as ‘Stud’ balancers for growing horses or ‘Performance’ balancers for competition or race horses. Some balancers also contain added functional ingredients such as live yeast and glucosamine.

Balancers are small, nutrient dense pellets formulated to provide a concentrated source of vitamins, minerals and quality protein, alongside a negligible level of calories when fed at the recommended ration. Some balancers also contain added functional ingredients such as live yeast or glucosamine. Balancers are ideal for horses and ponies that maintain weight easily on forage only diets or less than the recommended ration of feed.

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Q:

Will a balancer help my horse to gain weight?

A:

No. All balancers (except stud balancers) are formulated to provide a negligible level of energy (calories) when fed at the recommended ration. Although some balancers contain functional ingredients to support digestive health and a higher level of protein to support muscle and topline, a balancer will not provide the additional calories required by horses unable to maintain weight on forage alone.
Q:

Which of the SPILLERS balancers are suitable for excitable horses/ ponies?

A:

All of them! SPILLERS balancers contain a negligible level of starch and sugar when fed at the recommended ration.
Q:

Which of the SPILLERS balancers are suitable for laminitics?

A:

All of them! All SPILLERS balancers contain a negligible level of starch and sugar when fed at the recommended ration.
Q:

What is the difference between a balancer and a broad spectrum vitamin and mineral supplement?

A:

Unlike broad spectrum vitamin and mineral supplements, balancers also provide additional protein and amino acids often lacking in UK forage. Depending on the manufacturer you may also be able to choose a balancer tailored towards your horse’s age and workload such as ‘Stud’ balancers for growing horses or ‘Performance’ balancers for competition or race horses. Some balancers also contain added functional ingredients such as live yeast and glucosamine.

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