Horslyx Original Vit & Min Balancer [size: 650g]

Horslyx Original Vitamin & Mineral Balancer is a nutrient-rich lick formulated to complement forage-based diets. When consumed at the recommended daily intake, it helps address common vitamin, mineral and trace-element shortfalls in grass and conserved forage.

The formulation supplies vitamins A, D3 and E, together with biotin and essential minerals including calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, zinc, manganese, iodine and selenium. It also contains vegetable oil and is low in starch, making it a convenient alternative to a conventional powdered or pelleted balancer for suitable horses.

Key benefits:

• Helps balance common nutrient shortfalls in forage-based diets

• Supplies a broad range of vitamins, minerals and trace elements

• Contains vitamin E and selenium

• Includes biotin, zinc and methionine to support normal hoof condition

• Provides copper and zinc from both inorganic and chelated sources

• Contains vegetable oil to support skin and coat condition

• Low-starch formulation

• Encourages natural licking and saliva production

• Suitable for horses and ponies with different workloads when used as part of an appropriately balanced diet

• Available in 650g, 5kg and 15kg sizes

Size guide:

• 650g Mini: designed for controlled hand-feeding as a treat, reward or distraction

• 5kg tub: suitable for individual horses and use with a Horslyx 5kg Holder

• 15kg tub: longer-lasting option for individual horses or managed group use

Recommended daily intake:

• Pony weighing approximately 300kg: 200g per day

• Horse weighing approximately 500kg: 250g per day

• Large horse weighing approximately 700kg: 300g per day

Introduce gradually. During the first week, allow access for approximately 10 minutes each day. Access may then be increased gradually while monitoring consumption. Once the horse is accustomed to Horslyx and intake is stable, the 5kg or 15kg tub may be made freely available where appropriate.

The 650g Mini should be fed under supervision and should not be left with the horse for unrestricted consumption. Because it is generally offered in small amounts, it should not be relied upon to provide the horse’s complete daily balancer intake.

Always provide unrestricted access to fresh water and adequate forage. Do not feed alongside another complete vitamin and mineral balancer unless advised by an equine nutritionist or veterinarian. Horses in harder work, breeding animals and those with particular health or dietary requirements may need an individually formulated ration.

Composition:

Dehydrated cane molasses, monocalcium phosphate, pure vegetable oil, sodium chloride, prairie meal, calcium carbonate and magnesium oxide.

Typical analysis:

• Crude protein: 6.5%

• Crude oil and fats: 6%

• Crude fibre: 0.25%

• Crude ash: 23%

• Sugar expressed as sucrose: 33%

• Calcium: 2.5%

• Phosphorus: 1.6%

• Magnesium: 0.4%

• Sodium: 2.5%

• Biotin: 12mg/kg

Always follow the directions on the current packaging.

Frequently asked questions:

What is Horslyx Original Balancer used for?

Horslyx Original is formulated to complement forage-based diets by supplying vitamins, minerals and trace elements that may be lacking in grass and conserved forage.

What is the difference between the three sizes?

The 650g Mini is intended for controlled hand-feeding as a treat, reward or distraction. The 5kg and 15kg tubs are designed for regular balancer use, provided the horse consumes the recommended daily amount.

How much should my horse consume each day?

The manufacturer’s guide recommends approximately 200g daily for a 300kg pony, 250g for a 500kg horse and 300g for a 700kg horse. Monitor consumption and adjust access as necessary.

How long will one tub last?

At the recommended intake, a 5kg tub lasts approximately 25 days for a 300kg pony, 20 days for a 500kg horse or 17 days for a 700kg horse. A 15kg tub lasts approximately 75, 60 or 50 days respectively.

Can the 650g Mini provide the complete daily balancer intake?

The Mini is generally fed in smaller, controlled amounts as a treat or distraction and should not be relied upon to provide the complete daily balancer intake.

How should Horslyx be introduced?

Allow approximately 10 minutes of access each day during the first week. Gradually increase access while monitoring consumption. Do not leave the 650g Mini with the horse for unrestricted licking.

Does Horslyx Original replace hard feed?

When the recommended daily intake is achieved, it may reduce the need for a separate fortified feed or balancer. The horse must still receive adequate forage and enough energy and protein for its workload and condition.

Can it be fed with another vitamin and mineral supplement?

Avoid combining it with another complete balancer unless advised by an equine nutritionist or veterinarian, as this could result in unnecessary nutrient oversupply.

How much sugar does it contain?

The manufacturer lists sugar, expressed as sucrose, at 33%. Horses requiring controlled sugar intake should have their complete diet assessed before using this product.

Is Horslyx Original suitable for horses prone to laminitis or metabolic problems?

Suitability depends on the individual horse, its total diet and the amount consumed. Seek advice from a veterinarian or qualified equine nutritionist before feeding it to a horse with laminitis, insulin dysregulation or another metabolic condition.

Can several horses share one tub?

They can where group feeding is appropriate, but providing more than one tub helps reduce competition and bullying. Individual intake can be difficult to monitor when horses share a lick.