Ration Balancer Reference Thread

PeggySue · 09-03-2007, 05:19 AM

I really think this thread needs to become a sticky as many questions as we get on Ration Balancers all the time

imacowgirl2 · 09-03-2007, 11:34 AM

Here's some more recent threads also:

Ration balancer results!!

Feed Recommendation?

Help with RB?

Aussiesnapps · 09-03-2007, 12:11 PM

I was talking to a equine nutrition specialist with 15 years exp and she recommended this stuff called Healthy Coat anyone ever hear of it? She recommended it for my gelding. He is finally gaining weight but she said that this might be more economical and also that the way this stuff is processed the Omega acids actually are more efficient.

SkipaJo Cowgirl · 09-06-2007, 05:32 PM

Thank you for putting this thread together imacowgirl2 and a special thank you to our fellow members who have generously contributed their knowledge on the subject!

I've enjoyed reading these threads as it has brought a sense of clarity to my general understanding of horse health; it's a relief to have old feed questions finally answered in an intelligent way, lol!

Sue B · 09-07-2007, 09:57 AM

Just wanted to add the link to the Ration Balancer Compaison Charts that Dawn made.

Ration Balancer Comparison Charts

Sue B · 09-29-2007, 08:01 PM

Here is a direct link to the comparison charts....
Grass Ration Balancer Compaison Chart
Alfalfa Ration Balancer Compaison Chart

Sue B · 10-24-2007, 12:11 PM

Have one more interesting fact to add to this thread.....it is something that has been confusing me for a while...so we asked....

If you are feeding a small horse or pony a ration balancer, we would generally believe that it is ok to decrease the amount....not necessarily so! According to KER (the nutritionist that the Pennfield reps point us to when we have more than "average" questions). So, the answer to how much to feed a small horse/pony is: if the horse/pony is not eating at least 15-30 lbs/day of forage, then it needs more than 1 lb (or recommended low level) of the ration balancer.

imacowgirl2 · 10-31-2007, 04:36 AM

Here's an updated thread with the more recent threads added to it

Ration Balancer Reference Thread II

PeggySue · 02-05-2008, 09:25 AM

Adult with no work

I am gonna put from Minimum to Elevated here

DE 15.2 - 18.2
CP 540 -720 g
Lys 23.2 - 31.0g
Ca 20g
P 14g
Mg 7.5g
K 25g
Na 10g
Cl 15g
S 15g
Co 0.5mg
Cu 100.00 mg
Fe 400mg
Mn 400mg
Se 1.00mg
Zn 400.00 mg
Vitamin A kIU 15.00
Vitamin D IU 3300
Vitamin E 500IU
Thiamin 30.0 mg
Riboflavin 20.0mg

These are guidelines only to sustain a natural healty life

littlecelticpony · 05-07-2008, 02:50 PM

Just thought this sticky seemed like a good place to store this as a "bookmark" for everyone -

NRC Nutrient Calculator:

http://nrc88.nas.edu/nrh/

09-03-2007, 05:19 AM	#11
PeggySue Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dennison, Illinois Posts: 9,694 Images: 911 Blog Entries: 9	I really think this thread needs to become a sticky as many questions as we get on Ration Balancers all the time __________________ My stalkers follow me EVERYWHERE

09-03-2007, 11:34 AM	#12
imacowgirl2 Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: here, there, and everywhere! Posts: 2,792 Images: 233 Blog Entries: 17	Here's some more recent threads also: Ration balancer results!! Feed Recommendation? Help with RB? __________________ I need a new signature...

09-03-2007, 12:11 PM	#13
Aussiesnapps Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Central, Texas Posts: 1,734 Images: 179	I was talking to a equine nutrition specialist with 15 years exp and she recommended this stuff called Healthy Coat anyone ever hear of it? She recommended it for my gelding. He is finally gaining weight but she said that this might be more economical and also that the way this stuff is processed the Omega acids actually are more efficient. __________________ Aussies n Apps is a Proud mem of HGS Appy Club It's terminology, perception and mood that can be the spark that lights the fuse to a thread gone wild. Pro Slaughter-But let's do it right and keep in mind it's a life we're end'n.

09-06-2007, 05:32 PM	#14
SkipaJo Cowgirl Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,660 Images: 31	Thank you for putting this thread together imacowgirl2 and a special thank you to our fellow members who have generously contributed their knowledge on the subject! I've enjoyed reading these threads as it has brought a sense of clarity to my general understanding of horse health; it's a relief to have old feed questions finally answered in an intelligent way, lol! Last edited by SkipaJo Cowgirl; 09-06-2007 at 05:48 PM.

09-07-2007, 09:57 AM	#15
Sue B Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,824 Images: 6	Just wanted to add the link to the Ration Balancer Compaison Charts that Dawn made. Ration Balancer Comparison Charts __________________ Save a Horse - www.saveahorse.org December 13th - National Day of the Horse September 19th - International Talk Like a Pirate Day www.talklikeapirate.com

09-29-2007, 08:01 PM	#16
Sue B Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,824 Images: 6	Here is a direct link to the comparison charts.... Grass Ration Balancer Compaison Chart Alfalfa Ration Balancer Compaison Chart __________________ Save a Horse - www.saveahorse.org December 13th - National Day of the Horse September 19th - International Talk Like a Pirate Day www.talklikeapirate.com

10-24-2007, 12:11 PM	#17
Sue B Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,824 Images: 6	Have one more interesting fact to add to this thread.....it is something that has been confusing me for a while...so we asked.... If you are feeding a small horse or pony a ration balancer, we would generally believe that it is ok to decrease the amount....not necessarily so! According to KER (the nutritionist that the Pennfield reps point us to when we have more than "average" questions). So, the answer to how much to feed a small horse/pony is: if the horse/pony is not eating at least 15-30 lbs/day of forage, then it needs more than 1 lb (or recommended low level) of the ration balancer. __________________ Save a Horse - www.saveahorse.org December 13th - National Day of the Horse September 19th - International Talk Like a Pirate Day www.talklikeapirate.com

10-31-2007, 04:36 AM	#18
imacowgirl2 Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: here, there, and everywhere! Posts: 2,792 Images: 233 Blog Entries: 17	Here's an updated thread with the more recent threads added to it Ration Balancer Reference Thread II __________________ I need a new signature...

02-05-2008, 09:25 AM	#19
PeggySue Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dennison, Illinois Posts: 9,694 Images: 911 Blog Entries: 9	Adult with no work I am gonna put from Minimum to Elevated here DE 15.2 - 18.2 CP 540 -720 g Lys 23.2 - 31.0g Ca 20g P 14g Mg 7.5g K 25g Na 10g Cl 15g S 15g Co 0.5mg Cu 100.00 mg Fe 400mg Mn 400mg Se 1.00mg Zn 400.00 mg Vitamin A kIU 15.00 Vitamin D IU 3300 Vitamin E 500IU Thiamin 30.0 mg Riboflavin 20.0mg These are guidelines only to sustain a natural healty life __________________ My stalkers follow me EVERYWHERE

05-07-2008, 02:50 PM	#20
littlecelticpony Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Divide my time between NJ, NY, and CO. Posts: 3,969 Images: 72	Just thought this sticky seemed like a good place to store this as a "bookmark" for everyone - NRC Nutrient Calculator: http://nrc88.nas.edu/nrh/ __________________ The one and only LCP When all is lost...all is left to gain. Do not go gentle into that good night...

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