Ration balancer for horse with soy allergy

[GallopHer]

I know I’ve read posts regarding this topic in the past. However, at the time, I didn’t realize that my horse is allergic to soy. I just got results from allergy testing and I need to remove soy from my mare’s diet.

I’m looking for recommendations for a replacement to her ration balancer, such as a good all-around vitamin/mineral supplement. She is a Rocky Mountain horse in light work on a pasture of mostly crabgrass. She is fed orchard grass hay, which is not tested because I don’t buy large quantities.

She is an easy keeper, so she doesn’t need the calories from a traditional fortified grain product.

Thanks in advance for your help.

[Simkie]

I don’t think you’re going to find a soy free ration balancer, but you could do something like EquiVM plus alfalfa pellets for protein? Or Equi-base Grass. Both have soy oil, but pretty low on the list.

There’s also Horsetech’s High Point Grass…no soy on the label there at all.

[stb]

High Point grass balancer is what I would suggest.

[JB]

Yes, HorseTech High Point Grass, or Uckele Sporthorse Grass. The latter has 6gm lysine in a serving, compared to about 3 in the HPG. So to that point, I’d probably add Nutramino or Tri-Amino to the HPG, and it might not be necessary for the SHG.

[GallopHer]

Thanks to all! Exactly the info I needed. You are the best!

[Alibhai_s_Alibar]

I’m not sure if this is exactly what you’re looking for, but Equi-Pride is soy free: http://www.sweetpro.com/horse-equipride.html

[JB]

I love EP for what it is, but it doesn’t really fit even a good v/m supplement, much less a ration balancer. It’s low in protein, and only moderately fortified. I think it can be a very useful addition for some horses. But for someone needing amino acids, and relatively significant fortification, that’s not it.