When my horse was suddenly put on stall rest to recover from a soft-tissue injury, I was devastated. Out of nowhere, everything was put on hold. The only thing I cared about was my horse recovering from his injury, of course. But I wasn’t prepared for the long road ahead.
My horse spent many months stall-bound to allow the ligaments in his leg to heal and recover. Naturally, he wasn’t a happy camper. He was the type who spent most of his time out in pasture with a herd. This was a sudden and tough change for him.
In an effort to keep him feeling his best during this tough time, I turned to an equine nutritionist with Purina Animal Health for help. With her expert guidance, I took a long hard look at my horse’s diet, which had been formulated for his performance as an eventer, and recalculated it to make sense for this more dormant, albeit temporary, period in his life. The Purina Omega Match Ration Balancer was recommended to me. My gelding had always been a relatively easy keeper on high-quality forage and a senior grain diet. But Purina Omega Match was an interesting choice to add at a time when my horse had zero to very limited access to grass and pasture.
Purina Omega Match Ration Balancer is formulated by PhD equine nutritionists with ingredients that are inspired by feeding fresh pasture. It offers the same omega 3 fatty acids and other minerals found in green grass without too many calories or soluble carbohydrates. Plus the ration balancer offers a great source of Vitamin E and mimics feeing up to hours of actual turnout time.
Not only is it a great option for a horse on stall rest, but also those on busy schedules – say with long horse show schedules – who many not have access to routine turnout time. My gelding loved the taste and eats Omega Match almost like a treat. Plus, by feeding it as directed, he gets a full serving of Purina Outlast, which helps keep his gastric comfort in check.
It’s a great option for my horse right now, who is missing out on that quality pasture time. But Purina Omega Match Ration Balancer is a safe and effective way to ensure your horse is getting the nutrients they need.