Horslyx Digestion Vit & Min Balancer

Horslyx Digestion Vitamin & Mineral Balancer is a palatable, apple-flavoured lick formulated to support the equine digestive system from the stomach through to the hindgut.

The digestive-support package combines slippery elm and seaweed meal as sources of mucilage, a prebiotic yeast extract containing mannan-oligosaccharides (MOS) and beta-glucans, and Actisaf live probiotic yeast. Licking also stimulates saliva production, which contributes to the horse’s natural buffering of stomach acidity.

The formula provides a broad spectrum of vitamins, minerals and trace elements to help balance typical deficiencies in forage and grazing when consumed at the recommended daily rate.

Key benefits

• Supports healthy digestive function from the stomach to the hindgut

• Licking encourages saliva production

• Contains slippery elm and seaweed meal as sources of mucilage

• Prebiotic MOS and beta-glucans support beneficial gut bacteria

• Actisaf live yeast supports hindgut function and fibre digestion

• Increased magnesium and a low-starch formulation

• Contains vitamins, minerals and trace elements

• Provides antioxidant nutrients including vitamin E and selenium

• Includes chelated copper and zinc

• Spiced apple flavouring encourages acceptance

• Suitable for horses and ponies

• Available in 650g Mini and 5kg sizes

Key ingredients

Dehydrated cane molasses, monocalcium phosphate, pure vegetable oil, sodium chloride, prairie meal, calcium carbonate, magnesium oxide, Actisaf yeast, yeast product, slippery elm bark and seaweed meal.

Analytical constituents

• Crude oil and fats: 6%

• Crude protein: 6.5%

• Crude fibre: 0.25%

• Crude ash: 23%

• Sugar, expressed as sucrose: 33%

• Calcium: 2.2%

• Phosphorus: 1.5%

• Magnesium: 0.9%

• Sodium: 2.7%

Feeding directions

Introduce Horslyx gradually and monitor consumption.

For the first week, allow approximately 10 minutes of access daily. Access may then be increased to periods of approximately 30 to 60 minutes. Once the horse has adjusted and consumption has settled, the 5kg balancer may be made continuously available where appropriate.

Target daily intake

• Pony around 300kg: 200g per day

• Horse around 500kg: 250g per day

• Large horse around 700kg: 300g per day

At these rates, a 5kg Horslyx lasts approximately:

• 25 days for a 300kg pony

• 20 days for a 500kg horse

• 17 days for a 700kg horse

Use the 5kg Horslyx Holder and its restrictor grill where additional intake management is required.

The 650g Mini Horslyx is designed to be offered from the hand as a treat, reward or distraction. It should not be left unattended for unrestricted consumption.

Feeding information

Horslyx Digestion Balancer is a complementary feed and should be offered alongside an appropriate forage-based diet. Provide fresh drinking water at all times.

If feeding more than one horse together, provide at least two tubs and monitor the horses to help prevent bullying. Seek veterinary advice for persistent loose droppings, loss of condition, colic symptoms, suspected gastric ulcers or other digestive concerns.

Frequently asked questions:

What is Horslyx Digestion Balancer designed to support?

It is formulated to support digestive function from the stomach through to the hindgut while supplying vitamins, minerals and trace elements that help balance a forage-based diet.

Which digestive-support ingredients does it contain?

The formula contains slippery elm, seaweed meal, prebiotic yeast extract providing MOS and beta-glucans, and Actisaf live probiotic yeast.

How does licking support the stomach?

The physical action of licking encourages saliva production. Saliva contributes to the horse’s natural buffering of stomach acidity.

Is Horslyx Digestion Balancer a treatment for gastric ulcers?

No. It is a complementary nutritional feed and is not a treatment for gastric ulcers or other digestive disease. A horse showing signs of gastric discomfort, recurrent colic, poor appetite or loss of condition should be assessed by a veterinarian.

What is the difference between the 650g and 5kg sizes?

The 650g Mini is intended to be fed from the hand as a treat, reward or distraction. The 5kg size is designed for controlled or continuous access as a nutritional balancer, with intake monitored against the recommended daily feeding rate.

How much should my horse consume each day?

The target intake is approximately 200g daily for a 300kg pony, 250g for a 500kg horse and 300g for a 700kg horse.

How should I introduce a 5kg Horslyx?

Begin with approximately 10 minutes of access each day for the first week. Access can then be increased gradually while monitoring consumption. A Horslyx 5kg Balancer Holder with its restrictor grill can help manage enthusiastic intake.

How long will the 5kg size last?

At the recommended intake, it lasts approximately 25 days for a 300kg pony, 20 days for a 500kg horse or 17 days for a 700kg horse.

Is it suitable for horses on a sugar-restricted diet?

The published analysis lists sugar, expressed as sucrose, at 33%. Owners of horses with insulin dysregulation, equine metabolic syndrome, laminitis risk or other requirements for restricted sugar intake should consult their veterinarian or equine nutritionist before use.

Does it have a flavour?

Yes. Horslyx Digestion Balancer contains a spiced apple flavouring to encourage acceptance.