Vermont Blend Forage Balancer & Hoof Supplement has been specifically formulated to balance East Coast forage. Our forage is typically deficient in the following nutrients: Magnesium, sodium, copper, zinc, iodine and selenium. Long term nutrient deficiencies can result in subclinical symptoms such as poor hoof quality, dull fading coat, compromised immune system, exercise intolerance, etc.
In addition, excess iron in forage can interfere with the absorption of other trace minerals that are already deficient (zinc & copper). Average grass hay has twice as much iron than recommended by the National Research Council (NRC) daily requirements.
In addition to providing the minerals your horse needs, it also provides Amino Acids. These are the building blocks of protein. Essential amino acids need to be supplied by the diet, horses can’t produce them on their own. If a horse doesn’t have enough of an essential amino acid, it can’t utilize any of the remaining amino acids present in its diet. Common signs of deficiency are lack of topline and hay belly. Vermont Blend provides the top three limited amino acids.
Lastly, Vermont Blend provides Prebiotic for digestive support. It contains no added iron or in-active ingredients. Only the nutrients your horse needs.
The following is a breakdown on how each nutrient will benefit your equine partner:
Hoof Health
Lysine, Methionine, Threonine, Zinc, Copper, Biotin
Vibrant Coat (resists sun bleaching)
Copper, Zinc, Lysine, Methionine, Threonine
Improved Topline
Lysine, Methionine, Threonine
Digestive Support
Diamond V Yeast
Increase Immune / Reduce Stress
Magnesium, Selenium, Lysine, Methionine, Threonine, Diamond V Yeast
Low Sugar and Starch
Safe for horses with metabolic concerns such as Insulin Resistance, Equine Metabolic Syndrome, and Cushings Disease.
For more information visit: www.CustomEquineNutrition.com