Equilix vs. Equipride

[AQH]

I know many on COTH use Equipride with their horses, but I’m wondering if anyone has used the Equilix tubs, or if you’ve used both and have a preference?

I know there is a slight difference between them as far as the guaranteed analysis goes, but does anyone have comments on what they personally prefer in terms of things like palatability and ease of use?

Thanks!

[buck22]

For palatability, I much prefer the tub, but for results I prefer the powder. My gang eat the tub so sporadically – ie, ignore it for weeks and then as it crumbles apart they devour it in days – I don’t see the health benefits that I do from the consistent, controlled dosing of the powdered feed dressing.

[AQH]

@buck22

For palatability, I much prefer the tub, but for results I prefer the powder. My gang eat the tub so sporadically – ie, ignore it for weeks and then as it crumbles apart they devour it in days – I don’t see the health benefits that I do from the consistent, controlled dosing of the powdered feed dressing.

Thanks for your reply!

What do you feed with it? Do you feel like what you feed disguises the taste enough that they eat it readily?

I was mainly interested in the tub as I have a gelding that gets fat on air, so I was looking for a way to get him needed vitamins/minerals without having to provide a RB, as low as they already are in added calories. I suppose I could just give him a handful of beet pulp with it, but I’m afraid it still wouldnt be palatable enough?