Vitamin A, D, E & K, is a fat-soluble vitamin supplement for horses.
Fat-soluble vitamins are important for performance horses with heavy workloads, growing horses, pregnant mares, seniors, and those without access to green pasture or who are fed old hay.
Vitamin A: Essential for proper eye and muscle function, and for maintaining healthy mucous membranes in the respiratory, digestive, and reproductive tracts. While abundant in fresh grass, Vitamin A levels in hay drop significantly with age, often failing to meet requirements in hay over 12 months old.
Vitamin D: Aids in calcium absorption and regulates phosphorus secretion, both vital for bone development in growing horses. Although present in fresh and sun-cured hay, Vitamin D levels decrease with prolonged storage. Modern practices, such as limited turnout, can also lead to suboptimal Vitamin D intake as it restricts the horse's ability to convert it in the skin. Hay dried with minimal sun exposure or old hay will also lack sufficient Vitamin D.
Natural Vitamin E: A potent antioxidant that supports a healthy immune system and neutralizes free radicals, which are byproducts of cellular activity. Vitamin E content in hay is very low and quickly diminishes.
Vitamin K: Involved in blood clotting mechanisms, maintaining vascular health, bone density, and bone formation. While horses generally get sufficient Vitamin K from their diets, supplementation can further promote healthy blood and bones, which can be particularly beneficial for performance horses.
This premix can be a valuable addition to your horse's diet, especially during winter months or if your horse does not have access to fresh grass and is fed hay over six months old.
Uses:
- Youngstock or aged horses.
- Horses without access to green pastures.
- Horses requiring lengthy box rest.
- Horses fed on mature hay over 6 months old.
- Unwell or stressed horses, especially those with issues affecting the immune system.
- Broodmares/Lactating mares.
- Horses in intense training or competition.
- Supports Muscle, bone and joint health.
- Useful supplement for the winter months.
