TRM Calphormin Pellets Horse Supplement, 22-lb

I have a new 5 month old quarter horse weanling to raise and feeding such a young horse is always a tricky process. You need growth but not too much. There are many different young horse formula horse feeds but often they miss certain nutrients that are essential to young horses. I was surprised at the completeness of the Calphormin ingredients including lysine, an amino acid, which is essential for young horses. Not only is there calcium and phosphorus which you would expect but Calphormin also includes trace minerals just as necessary for the formation of good bone in young horses. Normally you would expect to get trace minerals from hay or good pasture but with recent droughts, both hay and pasture grasses in my area are pretty compromised so this is a good way to ensure you are getting your horse the minerals it needs to grow. The pellets are palatable, the smell is pretty neutral which is important because babies can be incredibly picky in what they will eat. You can feed beginning with pregnant mares through horses two years old so it covers all growth stages in a young horse's life. Joint problems in young horses as a result of improper diets are pretty common; Calphormin is a good way to cover all your bases nutritionally and reduce this risk.