It’s now widely accepted that modern pasture and forage is lacking in certain nutrients, like minerals, and cannot be relied upon to provide all a horse or pony needs, especially when in work, in-foal, growing or healing. For this reason, feeding a low calorie balancer, like Lo-Cal, is highly recommended as this can provide essential protein, vitamins and minerals, which may be lacking in forage, without the calories associated with a “traditional” mix or cube.
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