Feeding Equinox reduces the need to buy several different supplements - such as hoof/calmer/ulcer/pro-biotic/Immunity etc - in many cases, bucket feed quantities may also be considerably reduced - so a huge financial saving can be made. The other benefits are listed below:

• strengthens immunity
  
  due to natural properties of the yeast and niacin content, Yarrowia Equinox strengthens immunity due to natural properties of the yeast, including the high niacin content, thus increasing resistance to various infections. Particularly in horses susceptible to diseases, with compromised immunity, or during periods of increased risk of infection (autumn and winter and/or due to frequent travels)
  
  
• improves digestion
  
  Yarrowia Equinox reduces digestive problems and the risk of colic, diarrhoea, constipation and other consequences of improper feeding, change of diet or stress. Improves digestion due to probiotic properties of yeast, stimulating the growth of the beneficial intestinal microflora.
  
  
• increases efficiency
  
  Yarrowia Equinox (with all necessary exogenous amino acids), selenium and vitamin E, provides an increased strength and stamina for hardworking horses, and speeds up muscle regeneration.
  
  It also plays a significant role in development of muscular tissue in weaker and in young horses.There are also other bioactive substances that significantly support the above mentioned processes, e.g., cytrulline maleate. This compound facilitates the production of nitrogen oxide under physical stress, dilates blood vessels, increasing the supply of oxygen, creatine and other nutrients to muscle cells, reduces muscular pain and helps remove lactic acid and ammonia from muscles.
  
  
• strengthens hair and hoof horn
  
  Yarrowia Equinox has a beneficial effect on the quality of hoof horn and coat. Those effects are perfectly visible in strengthened structure of hooves and reduced cracking of its walls, and in strong and shiny hair.
  
  Horses that received Yarrowia Equinox formula as a part of their diet had much more flexible soles and anterior hoof walls, and improved mechanical properties of hair (no damage in foretop samples). Zinc and B group vitamin complex content, particularly vitamins B2 and B5, support hair and hoof horn growth, as well as healing processes in the skin (wound healing, lumps). Also, the content of amino acids that contain sulphur is important, as only that form of sulphur is assimilated by horses. Methionine and cystine participate in keratin production, influence hardness of hoof horn and maintenance of nice, smooth and shiny hair.
  
  
• regenerates cells of the horse
  
  Regenerates cells high linoleic acid content with valuable omega-3 bonds supports the correct course of all processes mentioned above, and additionally supports regeneration of cells, especially within the nervous system.
  
  
• improves digestion and appetite
  
  improves digestibility of the feed and increases the appetite of horses, even those reluctant to eat.

Blood cell counts improved, and, morphological evaluation of hair showed a significant hair core to sheath ratio improvement, reduction of superficial corneous husk changes and absence of the hair axis twist in the perifol-licular area.

Additionally, horses receiving Y. lipolytica supplements were in excellent condition, eager to work, and had a significantly lower level of muscular acidosis after exercise.

In discussion with the producers of Equinox, following their assurance that the product is free of prohibited substances from the FEI list and free of GMO - I decided I would like to offer this supplement to my clients & contacts. To see a list of ingredients and the composition of Equinox, click here.

Equinox is available NOW at a cost of £55 - this is for a 3Kg tub lasting an average horse (500kg) approx 2.5 months and an average pony (250kg) approx 5 months. Recommended daily dose 8g per 100 kg body weight.

Feeding Equinox reduces the need to buy several different supplements - such as hoof/calmer/ulcer/pro-biotic/Immunity etc - in many cases, bucket feed quantities may also be considerably reduced - so a huge financial saving can be made.

The contents are labeled clearly on the tub, which is in line with FEI guidelines. The packaging will be improved over the next few months to include a guarantee from the producer that the product is FEI legal.