Health despite wealth

More and more horse owners have to cope with the vet’s diagnosis that their horse is suffering from the Equine Metabolic Syndrome or from the Cushing’s Syndrome. Horses with this kind of metabolic disorder are unfortunately even more susceptible to the feared and very painful laminitis which has frequently already manifested itself before the metabolic disorder has been diagnosed. The future feeding schedule has to be adapted to this disease which means that starch from grains and grain-based concentrates as well as sugar from pasture feed have to be reduced to a minimum in order to prevent any additional disturbances in the carbohydrate metabolism. We assist you in finding the appropriate diet for your horse.

 

 

Equigard Classic

The grain-free high-fibre pellet, molasses-free

 

Equigard Classic is a grain-free, high-fibre pellet, specifically designed for balancing the energy intake of horses that require a particularly low starch and sugar diet. This includes horses susceptible to the Equine Metabolic Syndrome, laminitis, equine myopathies such as Tying-up, PSSM and rhabdomyolysis as well as the Cushing’s Syndrome and gastric ulcers.

 

– free from grain and molasses

– low in starch and sugar

– rich in low glycemic fibres

– contains a special range of minerals designed to stabilize the carbohydrate and fat metabolism

– low energy content and really good acceptance

– contains herbs, ground algae, oils and oleaginous fruit

 

The power of research

According to the latest research, horses susceptible to equine myopathy (Tying-up, PSSM), laminitis, the Metabolic or the Cushing’s Syndrome should only be fed a highly limited amount of non-structural carbohydrates such as grain starch and sugar. Equigard Classic has been specifically designed to address this problem and contains approx. 80% less starch and sugar than oats. It has been especially formulated to have a very low energy content and is the perfect feed as weight-reducing diet for overweight horses, combined with a reduced access to grazing. The increased energy requirement of performance horses should preferably be met using native oil, oil seeds and quickly fermenting fibres for which we recommend a combined feed ration comprising Struktur-Energetikum, Alfalfa Mix and HippoLinol. Equigard Classic is also the perfect feed for horses on stall rest if they face the problem of gaining weight too fast.

 

Regulating the fat and sugar metabolism

Apart from its balanced mineral content, Equigard Classic also features a balanced range of functional micronutrients like magnesium, zinc, copper, manganese, selenium, Ω-3 fatty acids, lecithin and antioxidants such as vitamin E and fruit flavonoids that are particularly effective in stabilizing the insulin sensitivity, the carbohydrate and fat metabolism. Equigard Classic contains a considerably increased content in highly-digestible, structured carbohydrates and valuable fatty acids.

COMPOSITION:

raw protein 11.7% raw fat 8% crude fiber 16.5% Raw ash 9.6% digested crude protein 80 g/kg spent energy 10MJ/kg actionable energy 8.8 MJ/kg Strength 5% sugar 5% calcium 1.3% phosphorus 0.5% magnesium 0.2% sodium 0.5% lysine 0.6% methionine 0.2% Additives per kg: Physiological nutritional additives Vitamin A 3a672a 16 000 IU Vitamin D3 3a671 1 800 IU Vitamin E 3a700 525 mg Vitamin B1 3a820 and 3a821 9 mg Vitamin B2 3a825i 11 mg Vitamin B6 3a831 4.7 mg Vitamin B12 / Cyanocobalamin 40 mcg Biotin 3a880 232 mcg Calcium D-pantothenate 3a841 19 mg choline chloride 3a890 220 mg niacin 3a314 and niacinamide 3a315 40 mg Folic acid 3a316 4.7 mg Iron as ferrous sulphate monohydrate 3b103 e iron(II) glycine chelate hydrate 3b108 92 mg Zinc as zinc sulfate monohydrate 3b605, zinc chelate glycine hydrate (solid) 3b607 and zinc oxide 3b603 294 mg Manganese as manganese(II) sulfate monohydrate 3b503, glycine manganese chelate hydrate 3b506 and manganese(II) oxide 3b502 282 mg Copper as copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate 3b405, copper(II) chelate glycine hydrate (solid) 3b413 and copper(II) oxide 3b404 80 mg Cobalt as Cobalt(II) Carbonate 3b302 1.5 mg Selenium as Sodium Selenite 3b801 0.7 mg Iodine as calcium iodate, anhydrous 3b202 0.9 mg Technological additives Diatomaceous earth (diatomaceous earth, purified) E551c 7900 mg

Application “Equigard Classic”

As a complement to the basic diet with roughage and/or pasture grass. From a quantity of approximately 400-500 g per day per 100 kg of body weight no additional feed is necessary.

Weight	25 kg
Dimensions	40 × 20 × 80 cm
Composition	Warm air dried chopped grass (low glycemics) 22%, dried apples, sugar beet fibres, linseeds 4,4%, apple syrup, maize germs, oil mixture (linseed, sunflower, maize germ oil) cold pressed 3,5%, herbs (chamomile, fennel, rosemary, coriander, fenugreek, milk thistle) 3%, alfalfa fibre, brewer's yeast, isomaltose prebiotic 1,5%, grape seed extract, wheat bran, salt, sea algae chalk, carrots, garlic, seaweed meal, wheat germs
Ingredients	Raw protein 11.8 % Raw fibre 17.0 % Raw fat 7.5 % Raw ash 10.0 % digestible raw protein 91 g/kg digestible energy 8.8 MJ/kg Starch 3.0 % Sugar 7.0 % Calcium 1.5 % Phosphorus 0.5 % Magnesium 0.5 % Sodium 0.8 % Lysine 0.5 % Methionine 0.5 %
Nutritional additives (per Kg)	Vitamin A 16,000 IE Vitamin D3 1,700 IE Vitamin E 550 mg Vitamin B1 11 mg Vitamin B2 15 mg Vitamin B6 7 mg Vitamin B12 40 mcg Biotin 350 mcg Nicotinic acid 60 mg Folic acid 6 mg Pantothenic acid 25 mg Choline chloride 400 mg Iron 200 mg Zinc 300 mg Manganese 300 mg Copper 75 mg Iodine 1.2 mg Cobalt 2.5 mg Selenium 1.2 mg
Feeding recommendation	Approx. 200 – 350 g per 100 kg body weight and day. Do not supplement the diet of horses with an increased energy requirement (performances horses) with grain, but for example with Struktur-Energetikum and vegetable oil. Gradually increase the dosage.