Feed for equine athletes and hard keepers
Equilibrium XCEL HD is a high caloric, low NSC (sugar and starch), multiparticle feed (contains pelleted and extruded components as well as shredded beet pulp) for equine athletes and hard keepers. Equilibrium XCEL HD is formulated with certified quality ingredients and is manufactured exclusively in our specialized and drug-free facility in Strathroy, Ontario.
Characteristics
Contains a reduced sugar/starch and higher fat and fibre content (commonly referred to as low glycemic).
- Delivers sensible calories (energy) needed for performance.
- Helps minimize excitability. Ideal for horses that "tie-up".
- Proven to effectively regulate glycemic and insulin response.
- Helps minimize gut upset (colic) by preventing starch overload in the hindgut.
Contains 12% Fat from vegetable sources
- Highly digestible and energy/calorie dense. Less feed required to maintain body condition.
- Helps regulate glycemic and insulin response.
- Delays gastric emptying which aids in ulcer prevention.
- Clean burning fuel, does not produce lactic acid and spares glycogen levels for enhanced athletic performance.
Contains shredded beet pulp, a high pectin fibre source.
- A highly fermentable fibre source providing needed calories for performance.
- Helps maintain a healthier hindgut pH and microbial population.
Contains Athlete™, Purina's unique extruded high fat supplement with flaxseed (an excellent source of Omega-3) with a 5:1 balanced Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratio
- Improves hair coat and skin condition.
- Supports immune functions, anti-inflammatory properties and ulcer healing.
- Promotes membrane integrity and cell (including red blood cells) viability.
- Omega-3 fatty acids shown to help enhance insulin efficiency thus reducing insulin resistance.
- Helps support cognitive ability.
Contains Horse Plus™, Purina's exclusive blend of vitamins, consisting of a full complement of the 8 B-vitamins (including biotin), vitamin C, E and K
- Essential blood-building nutrients.
- Supports immune function and overall health.
- Essential for proper utilization of energy for exercise.
- Vitamin K supports blood clotting.
- Helps protect against exercise induced stress.
Contains elevated and added amino acids including Methionine
- To maintain proper muscle tone and joint and hoof health.
Contains organic copper, zinc, manganese and selenium
- Increases absorption and enhances trace mineral bioavailability to improve immune response.
- Supports immune function and overall health.
Contains Yeast Culture
- Improves hindgut fermentation which increases energy, protein and phosphorus utilization.
Contains prebiotics and probiotics
- Helps promote good gut bacteria and protect against harmful bacteria for improved gut health.
Contains an elevated level of Vitamin E (300 IU/kg) and selenium (0.4 mg/kg)
- Two important antioxidants which help support immune functions and overall health.
- Selenium also plays a role in the control of thyroid hormones metabolism.
- Helps protect against exercise induced stress.
