{"title":"Topspec Horse Feeds Laminitics Friendly","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"topspec-lite-feed-balancer-15kg","title":"TopSpec Lite Feed Balancer 15Kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eTopSpec Lite is designed for horses and ponies that need their weight controlled; they are usually good-doers and may be overweight. These are the horses and ponies for whom every single calorie counts, and we do not believe you will find a lower calorie feed balancer anywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLite is a ‘Non-Heating,’ cereal-grain-free, formula; with low levels of starch and sugar, and a considered level of protein to help maintain muscle function but avoid promoting topline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is very important that this group of horses and ponies receive their full requirement of vitamins and minerals. TopSpec Lite allows them to receive all the micronutrients required to balance the diet of horses in light work in a small amount of exceptionally low-calorie feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTopSpec Lite will help maintain excellent health whilst improving hoof quality and promoting a supple skin and an exceptionally shiny coat. It is so palatable that it can be fed on its own, or with a optional handful of TopChop Lite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong-term trials have shown that horses and ponies on restricted\/poor grazing do not gain any additional weight when fed TopSpec Lite. It can also be used very successfully as part of a calorie-controlled diet when weight loss is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TopSpec","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56996392894796,"sku":"15909","price":28.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/6180\/5900\/files\/1742555672-88630700.jpg?v=1773681001"},{"product_id":"topspec-senior-feed-balancer-15kg","title":"TopSpec Senior Feed balancer 15Kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eTopSpec Senior Feed Balancer is designed for elderly horses that have reduced mobility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the first and only feed balancer to include the scientifically recommended rate of glucosamine to help maintain mobility. This rate is 10 grams of glucosamine\/500kg horse\/day.\u003cbr\u003eTopSpec Senior Feed Balancer is a very palatable ‘Non-Heating’ feed that contains several supplements that provide the levels of micronutrients and digestive aids normally only found in high quality specialised supplements.\u003cbr\u003eWhen TopSpec Senior Feed Balancer is fed there is therefore no need to add any further supplements.\u003cbr\u003eThis superb specification allows elderly horses to utilise far more nutrients from the forage and straights in their diet, which often means that their hard feed intake can be reduced with many resulting benefits. A complete specification is freely available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTopSpec Senior Feed Balancer contains the following features: -Optimum levels of all the micronutrients needed to balance feed and improve its utilisation.\u003cbr\u003eConstructive levels of amino acids, complex carbohydrates, anti-oxidants, glucosamine and MSM to help maintain healthy joints. \u003cbr\u003ePowerful levels of vitamin E and selenium to act as anti-oxidants (neutralizing the harmful presence of excess free radicals which may speed the ageing process) together with high quality protein, optimise muscle development and function.\u003cbr\u003eTwo yeast products to help fibre digestion and maintain a healthy immune system.\u003cbr\u003eMaintenance levels of biotin, plus associated nutrients, to help preserve good hoof quality.\u003cbr\u003eGenerous levels of B vitamins to compensate for decreased production in the hindgut when fibre intake is limited.\u003cbr\u003eOrganic chelated minerals for improved availability.\u003cbr\u003eEffective levels of protein, vitamins, minerals and trace elements to maintain strong bone.\u003cbr\u003eMany factors to help calm certain horses.\u003cbr\u003eSoya oil and good quality protein. It is formulated without cereal grains and provides only low levels of sugar and starch. It is important to keep the starch intake of elderly horses relatively low when fibre intake is compromised, in order to maintain healthy hindgut function and avoid loose droppings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe advantages of feeding Topspec Senior Feed Balancer are:-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo help to maintain mobility.\u003cbr\u003eTo help maintain muscle development, topline and condition, these often start to decline as horses’ age.\u003cbr\u003eTo help maintain a healthy immune system.\u003cbr\u003eThe formula includes a highly available source of vitamin C to help maintain healthy lung tissue.\u003cbr\u003eAn effective way to optimise digestive efficiency for elderly horses.\u003cbr\u003eTo promote a supple skin and a shiny coat.\u003cbr\u003eTo balance the diet for elderly horses fed forage-only, or forage plus straights, or forage plus low levels of compound feed (i.e. when compounds are fed at less than the full recommended rate).\u003cbr\u003eIdeal for elderly horses unable to eat optimum levels of forage. When mixed with TopSpec FibrePlus a superb complete feed is formed, replacing all forage if necessary.\u003cbr\u003eBeneficial for elderly horses suffering from stress e.g. during changes in routine, given less than ideal turnout time, losing a companion, recovering from illness, and during or after a course of antibiotics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TopSpec","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56996392927564,"sku":"15914","price":47.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/6180\/5900\/files\/1742555581-90752100.jpg?v=1773681003"},{"product_id":"topspec-fibreplus-cubes-complementary-horse-feed-20kg","title":"TopSpec FibrePlus Cubes - Complementary Horse Feed 20Kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eTopSpec Fibre Plus Cubes are designed to be added to a TopSpec feed balancer or supplement and therefore contain no added vitamins or trace-elements. That is why they’re A ‘blend’, because they are a blend of straight raw materials rather than a complete feed. One of the ways in which they are superior to most straights however, is that they have been supplemented with the major minerals calcium, sodium and magnesium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese should be thought of as exceptionally high quality high fibre cubes, ideal for good-doers or as a hay replacer. 1.25kgs of FibrePlus Cubes will replace 2kg of meadow hay for most horses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTopSpec FibrePlus Cubes are formulated without the use of any cereal grains and are very low in sugar and starch, resulting in a ‘Non-Heating’ formula. Soya and linseed are added to support muscle function and repair. This helps to avoid the ‘fat but not fit’ situation which often occurs when good-doers are fed low quality high-fibre cubes, which often contain large quantities of alkali-treated straw. No straw is included in these cubes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFibrePlus Cubes are an excellent highly digestible fibre source for all horses, with added ingredients to gently promote muscle development and function. They can be fed dry or soaked in cold or warm water for up to 30 minutes to reach the desired consistency. Soaking is helpful for elderly horses, horses with problem teeth and horses that bolt their feed. Feeding FibrePlus Cubes helps maintain a healthy digestive system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen to use FibrePlus Cubes: -\u003cbr\u003e•    As an essential source of fibre for elderly horses and ponies with poor or no teeth. The cubes can be quickly soaked to a mash that will provide a superb complete feed when fed with TopSpec Senior Feed Balancer.\u003cbr\u003e•    As a safe, low-calorie maintenance feed for horses and ponies prone to laminitis.\u003cbr\u003e•    As a low-calorie feed for good-doers. Ideal for snack balls.\u003cbr\u003e•    As a ‘Non-Heating’, low energy feed for sharp or ‘fizzy’ horses.\u003cbr\u003e•    As a ‘Non-Heating’ feed to give when horses are being ‘broken-in’.\u003cbr\u003e•    Suitable for ‘clicker’ training.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TopSpec","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56996400365900,"sku":"15907","price":17.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/6180\/5900\/files\/1742482366-08115700.jpg?v=1773681144"},{"product_id":"topspec-horse-joint-feed-balancer-15kg","title":"TopSpec Horse Joint Feed Balancer 15Kg","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTopSpec Joint Feed Balancer combines the benefits of a top specification conditioning feed balancer (TopSpec Comprehensive Feed Balancer) and horse joint supplements. It is a superb product for a wide variety of horses, from those working very hard to those on box-rest. Joint Feed Balancer is a very palatable ‘Non-Heating’ feed which can be fed on its own or with additional feed where extra condition is required. Joint Feed Balancer is formulated without cereal grains and provides only low levels of sugar and starch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding TopSpec Joint Feed Balancer as a horse joint supplement helps to support muscle function and repair and will help to promote condition and topline. The formula includes a high specification broad spectrum vitamin and mineral supplement suitable for horses in all levels of work and also includes a highly effective hoof supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe superb specification of TopSpec Joint Feed Balancer allows horses to utilise far more nutrients from the forage and straights in their diet, which usually means that their hard feed intake can be reduced with many resulting benefits.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TopSpec","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56996407050572,"sku":"21400","price":47.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/6180\/5900\/files\/1742482256-54509500.jpg?v=1773681219"},{"product_id":"topspec-ulsakind-cubes-20kg-horse-feed","title":"TopSpec UlsaKind Cubes 20Kg Horse Feed","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTopSpec UlsaKind cubes are formulated to be highly sympathetic to the equine digestive system, even when it is compromised by extreme acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe formula is very low in starch (UltraLowStarchAnalysis) and sugar and high in fibre but still has a conditioning index of 12MJ\/kg making these cubes both ‘Non-Heating’ and conditioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTopSpec UlsaKind Cubes are ideal in those circumstances where the internal surface of the stomach has been eroded, because they contain very high levels of glucans which form a gel and coat the stomach lining with a protective film. The gel-like stomach contents are less likely to splash the upper squamous epithelium in the stomach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese glucans also slow the rate of passage of feed through the stomach and intestines because of the sticky, gel-like consistency of the feed. In the stomach this means that the periods of time when the stomach is empty and therefore highly acidic, are reduced. It also means that the small intestine has more time to absorb nutrients, reducing the levels of carbohydrate reaching the hindgut and potentially leading to excess lactic acid production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e This effect is augmented by the addition of a source of pectin to the formula. Pectin thickens to a viscous mucus in the acidic conditions of the stomach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Because the glucans in TopSpec UlsaKind cubes bind to sugars in the intestine, their absorption is slowed and the glycaemic index of the feed is lowered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The TopSpec UlsaKind formula also contains 1% of a marine-derived ingredient with established buffering properties. This calcium and magnesium-rich substance has been scientifically proven to reduce the environmental acidity under simulated in vitro equine stomach digestive conditions for up to six hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Omega 3 fatty acids are provided by two sources of linseed and the ratio of Omega 3:6 is higher than in most traditional horsefeeds. Omega 3 fatty acids are less inflammatory than Omega 6 fatty acids.\u003cbr\u003e A little of the Omega 6 source, soya oil, is included in the formula as it has been scientifically proven to aid healthy protection of the gastric mucosa in other species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The highly digestible fibre in these cubes helps to promote the beneficial bacteria in the hindgut therefore further helping to maintain a healthy hindgut environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUlsaKind is also suitable for Horses \u0026amp; Ponies;\u003cbr\u003e•  Prone to, being treated for or recovering from laminitis. \u003cbr\u003e•  That are ‘fizzy’ on high- starch feeds. \u003cbr\u003e•  Susceptible to muscle dysfunction when on high-starch feeds. \u003cbr\u003e•  Needing support for correct limb development. \u003cbr\u003e•  Intolerant to high-starch feeds for other reasons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tabs-typical-analysis\" class=\"tabs-pane mod-typical-analysis\" style=\"display: block;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Nutritional Analysis:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOil % \u003cspan\u003e6.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtein % \u003cspan\u003e13.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFibre % \u003cspan\u003e18.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDE MJ\/kg \u003cspan\u003e12.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarch % \u003cspan\u003e7.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCa % \u003cspan\u003e1.2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMg % \u003cspan\u003e0.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"TopSpec","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56996407411020,"sku":"23804","price":21.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/6180\/5900\/files\/1742479596-15523600.jpg?v=1773681231"},{"product_id":"topspec-topchop-zero-12-5kg-horse-feed","title":"TopSpec TopChop Zero 12.5Kg - Horse Feed","description":"\u003cp\u003eTopChop Zero is a natural product made from British chopped oat straw with added apple flavour and mint to enhance palatability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is designed for horses and ponies that are overweight and need an exceptionally low-calorie source of mature forage. Horses and ponies can pick away steadily at TopChop Zero when they no longer have access to grass or hay or even haylage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy doing this they will ensure a supply of fibre to the microflora in their hindgut during periods when otherwise there would be no forage supply e.g. from late evening until morning stables. This will be of huge benefit to the horse’s digestive health.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe formula for TopChop Zero was tested and developed at the Middle Park Equine Research Centre and has been approved by the nutritional team for use in most horses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is ideal for overweight horses and ponies, horses and ponies that have to eat haylage that is too ‘rich’ for them, often resulting in loose droppings, overweight horses and ponies prone to, being treated for or recovering from laminitis.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical Nutritional Analysis:\u003cbr\u003eOil % 2.0\u003cbr\u003eProtein % 4.0\u003cbr\u003eFibre % 35\u003cbr\u003eDE MJ\/kg 4.0\u003cbr\u003eStarch % 1.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe typical ingredients in TopChop Zero are oat straw, limestone, linseed oil, mint oil, sweet apple flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TopSpec","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56996429365580,"sku":"28734","price":11.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/6180\/5900\/files\/1742479176-06187100.jpg?v=1773681510"},{"product_id":"topspec-comprehensive-feed-balancer-15kg","title":"TopSpec Comprehensive Feed Balancer 15Kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eTopSpec Comprehensive Feed Balancer is a very palatable ‘Non-Heating’ pelleted concentrate that is formulated without cereal grains and contains only low levels of sugar and starch. It does contain several supplements combined with a feed designed to promote muscle development and function. A top-specification broad-spectrum supplement is backed up by others including a superb hoof supplement, generous levels of anti-oxidants and sophisticated digestive aids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen TopSpec Comprehensive Feed Balancer is fed there is therefore often no need to add any further supplements, other than salt or electrolytes for sweating horses. The addition of e.g. blood tonics, yeast supplements, hoof supplements is a totally unnecessary expense, ineffective and potentially harmful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis superb specification allows horses to utilise far more nutrients from the forage and straights in their diet, which usually means that their hard feed intake can be reduced with many resulting benefits. A complete specification is freely available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTopSpec Comprehensive Feed Balancer is a very flexible, nutrient-rich feed designed to balance the rations of most horses and ponies simply by adjusting the rate at which it is fed and the products it is fed with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TopSpec","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56996683317580,"sku":"43982","price":39.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/6180\/5900\/files\/1701953417-11395200.jpg?v=1773684028"},{"product_id":"topspec-topchop-alfalfa-15kg-horse-feed","title":"TopSpec TopChop Alfalfa 15Kg - Horse Feed","description":"\u003cp\u003eTopChop Alfalfa is a natural product made from top quality British alfalfa, with a light dressing of linseed oil and real mint. TopChop Alfalfa contains no added molasses or any other sugar coating. It is ideal for working horses, broodmares and youngstock.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTopChop Alfalfa is of similar nutritional value to good quality haylage but contains less sugar. The formula for TopChop Alfalfa was tested and developed at the Middle Park Equine Research Centre and has been approved by the nutritional team as suitable for all horses and ponies other than those that need to lose weight (TopSpec nutritionists recommend TopChop Lite is used for horses and ponies that need to lose weight).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is ideal for horses and ponies needing to gain weight and for all breeding stock because of its good quality protein, low starch levels and high levels of bioavailable calcium.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe typical ingredients in TopChop Alfalfa are dried alfalfa, linseed oil, dried mint leaves\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTypical Nutritional Analysis:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOil % 4.50\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProtein % 16.0\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFibre % 25.0\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDE MJ\/kg 9.0\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStarch % 2.0\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TopSpec","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56996741579084,"sku":"15917","price":16.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/6180\/5900\/files\/1742555403-83778100.jpg?v=1773684629"},{"product_id":"topspec-topchop-lite-15kg-horse-feed","title":"TopSpec TopChop Lite 15Kg - Horse Feed","description":"\u003cp\u003eTopChop Lite is a natural product made from alfalfa, oat straw, a light dressing of linseed oil and real mint. TopChop Lite contains no added molasses or any other sugar coating.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTopChop Lite is of similar nutritional value to average quality hay but contains less sugar. The composition and fine texture of this product make it ideal for horses and ponies prone to, being treated for, and recovering from laminitis. It is suitable for all horses and ponies and perfect for good-doers and others prone to weight gain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe formula for TopChop Lite was tested and developed at the Middle Park Equine Research Centre and has been approved by the nutritional team for use in all horses. However they recommend that horses and ponies needing to gain weight, and all breeding stock, would gain greater benefit from TopChop Alfalfa.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn combination, TopChop Lite and TopSpec AntiLam make an ideal complete feed for horses and ponies prone to, being treated for or recovering from laminitis.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe typical ingredients in TopChop Lite are dried alfalfa, oat straw, linseed oil, dried mint leaves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTypical Nutritional Analysis:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOil % 4.00\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProtein % 10.0\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFibre % 35.0\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDE MJ\/kg 7.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStarch % 1.0\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TopSpec","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56996741611852,"sku":"15919","price":15.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/6180\/5900\/files\/1742555055-03482700.jpg?v=1773684629"},{"product_id":"topspec-anti-lam-horse-feed-15kg","title":"TopSpec Anti-Lam - Horse Feed 15Kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eTopSpec AntiLam is a pelleted multi-supplement designed to provide nutritional support for those prone to, being treated for, or recovering from laminitis. TopSpec AntiLam is used and recommended by vets and farriers, helping to make it one of our most popular products.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost overweight ponies, and some overweight horses, are susceptible to laminitis.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTopSpec AntiLam is a brilliant formulation combining several supplements with a high-fibre, very low-calorie carrier to make it palatable. Long-term trials at Middle Park Laminitis Research Unit have shown that horses and ponies on restricted\/poor grazing do not gain any weight when fed TopSpec AntiLam. It can also be used very successfully as part of a calorie-controlled diet when weight loss is required.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis unique multi-supplement is so palatable that it can be fed out of the hand to horses and ponies at pasture, to provide vital nutritional support.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTopSpec AntiLam should be fed on its own with forage. 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