Balanced
Hygain
SKU:BAL2
44 lb
$45.50Hygain® Balanced® is a pelleted ration balancer that delivers optimal daily levels of nutrients at a low feeding rate, and is suitable for a wide range of horses. Balanced® is ideal for easy keepers, those with unique metabolic needs, horses that thrive on a forage-only diet, breeding and growing horses, or those that are not meeting nutrient requirements from their current diet. At an average feeding rate of just 1-2 lbs. per day, Balanced® is an economical option to meet your horse’s nutrient needs.
- Low feeding rate, ideal for easy keepers and those with metabolic issues
- 13.5% total non-structural carbohydrates
- Natural vitamin E to support antioxidant, circulatory, and cardiovascular functions
- Prebiotics and probiotics to support a healthy gut microbiome and immune system aiding in fiber digestion
- Chelated minerals for maximum bioavailability and absorption
- Biotin for healthy hooves, skin, and coat
1020
Kcal/lb
25%
Protein
4%
Fat
10%
Fiber
13.5%
NSC
Canola Meal, Soybean Meal, Wheat Middlings, Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Magnesium Oxide, Salt, L-Lysine, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Cobalt Sulfate, Cobalt Proteinate, Selenium Yeast, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin, Menadione Nicotinamide Bisulfite, Folic Acid, Choline Chloride, Niacin Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Prebiotic (Yeast Extracts) & Probiotics (Dried Extracted Saccharomyces cerevisiae Fermentation Solubles).
Per lb. (As Fed)
| Crude Protein (min) | 25% |
| Lysine (min) | 2% |
| Crude Fat (min) | 6% |
| Crude Fiber (max) | 10% |
| Acid Detergent Fiber (max) | 15% |
| Neutral Detergent Fiber (max) | 25% |
| Dietary Starch (max) | 5% |
| Ethanol Soluble Carbohydrates (max) | 7% |
| Water Soluble Carbohydrates (max) | 8.50% |
| Non Structural Carbohydrates (max) | 13.50% |
| Calcium (min) | 3.20% |
| Calcium (max) | 3.50% |
| Phosphorus (min) | 1.60% |
| Magnesium (min) | 0.60% |
| Potassium (min) | 1% |
| Sodium (min) | 0.60% |
| Sodium (max) | 0.70% |
| Chloride (min) | 0.80% |
| Manganese (min) | 510 ppm |
| Zinc (min) | 540 ppm |
| Copper (min) | 200 ppm |
| Iron (min) | 600 ppm |
| Iodine (min) | 3 ppm |
| Selenium (min) | 2.3 ppm |
| Selenium (max) | 2.5 ppm |
| Vitamin A (min) | 20,400 IU/lb |
| Vitamin D (min) | 2,000 IU/lb |
| Vitamin E (min) | 680 IU/lb |
| Vitamin K (min) | 10.4 mg/lb |
| Vitamin B1 (min) | 13.6 mg/lb |
| Vitamin B2 (min) | 21.8 mg/lb |
| Niacin (min) | 90.7 mg/lb |
| Pantothenic Acid (min) | 30.8 mg/lb |
| Vitamin B6 (min) | 9.5 mg/lb |
| Vitamin B12 (min) | 65.8 ug/lb |
| Folic Acid (min) | 20 mg/lb |
| Biotin (min) | 1.9 mg/lb |
| Prebiotic (Yeast extract Saccharomyces cerevisiae) (min) | 4,536 mg/lb |
| Probiotic (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) (min) | 45.4 Billion CFU/lb |
Feeding Rates Per Day
Safe Starch
Low Feeding Rate
Hoof Health
What's inside
BALANCED
Biotin
Biotin is part of the B vitamin family and serves many health-promoting roles in the body, including effective glucose metabolism, reproductive tract health, and ideal thyroid function. As an important coenzyme in protein synthesis, Biotin is best known for supporting healthy hoof growth. Research shows that biotin can significantly improve hoof growth with long-term supplementation of at least 15 mg/day.
Natural Vitamin E
All Hygain® feeds and ration balancers contain a highly stable, biologically active form of natural vitamin E (d-ɑ-tocopherol). Natural vitamin E protects cells from free radical damage while also supporting normal circulatory and neuromuscular functions. The natural form of vitamin E is preferentially absorbed by the body over synthetic sources. With pasture being the most abundant source of vitamin E in the equine diet, a formula with natural vitamin E is essential for horses who are not on full-time pasture.
Prebiotics
Prebiotic fibers promote a healthy gut flora by providing nourishment to beneficial microbes in the digestive tract of the horse, particularly the hindgut. By nourishing this environment, prebiotics support improved digestive function, a strengthened immune system, and an overall healthier horse. At Hygain®, one of our prebiotics of choice is added mannan oligosaccharides (MOS) derived from the cell wall of the specific yeast culture Saccharomyces cerevisiae 1026. Research has shown that MOS can bind harmful bacteria in the digestive tract, boost immunoglobulins in colostrum, and increase beneficial bacteria populations when provided in a horse’s diet.
Probiotics
Probiotics are direct fed (live) microbials that stimulate the activity of good bacteria in the horse’s digestive tract. The addition of probiotics to equine diets improves fiber digestion, immune response, and can maintain an appropriate pH for a healthy digestive tract. Supplemental probiotics can stabilize gut microbiota and potentially correct gut dysbiosis, which is related to gastrointestinal disease and other health challenges in horses.
Guide
FEEDING TIPS
Hygain® Balanced® is formulated as a ration balancer that contains quality protein for muscle building and balanced levels of critical nutrients for mature and growing horses.
Hygain® Balanced® can be fed on its own when horses do not require grain to maintain ideal condition. It can also provide supplemental nutrients in home mixed diets or feeds when not fed at the recommended feeding rate.
Balanced® should be introduced to your horse’s diet gradually. Adjust intake according to pregnancy and lactation status, age, breed, growth rate, body condition, work load, and pasture/hay availability and quality.
In cases of obesity, laminitis, developmental orthopedic disease, or other ailments, the addition of Hygain® feeds with a quality forage may be suitable; however, it is always recommended that you seek professional assistance from your veterinarian and our nutrition team.
- Introduce Hygain® Balanced® to your horse’s diet gradually over a 7-10 day period.
- Feed by weight, not by volume.
- Feed a minimum of 1% of your horse’s body weight daily as roughage.
- Free choice salt should be offered at all times.
- Ensure horses have access to clean water.
- Do not add additional vitamins or minerals unless directed by a veterinarian or nutritionist.
- Contact Hygain® for additional dietary recommendations and nutritional solutions.
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Testimonials
Excel Dressage
Showtorque and Balanced were the magic combo for Invictus aka "Vic" with Excel Dressage to build additional muscle and really get his coat gleaming. Photo Credit: Equinium Sports Marketing
Brandi Wilson
“I’ve been using Hygain feeds for almost a year now and it has been the best decision I have ever made for my barrel horses. Both my mares have gained so much muscle mass and weight and are performing better than they ever have. I love that they have different formulas to fit the needs of each individual horse. The company itself is extremely professional and educational about their products and they’ve been so helpful in making sure my horses get exactly what they need to perform at a professional level. I 100% recommend!! THANK YOU HYGAIN FEEDS!”
Excel Dressage
Showtorque and Balanced were the magic combo for Invictus aka "Vic" with Excel Dressage to build additional muscle and really get his coat gleaming. Photo Credit: Equinium Sports Marketing
Brandi Wilson
“I’ve been using Hygain feeds for almost a year now and it has been the best decision I have ever made for my barrel horses. Both my mares have gained so much muscle mass and weight and are performing better than they ever have. I love that they have different formulas to fit the needs of each individual horse. The company itself is extremely professional and educational about their products and they’ve been so helpful in making sure my horses get exactly what they need to perform at a professional level. I 100% recommend!! THANK YOU HYGAIN FEEDS!”
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