For over 65 years, Elenbaas has been providing quality feeds and services to the agricultural community in the Pacific Northwest and Inland Northwest. Through innovative feed processing technologies, high-quality ingredients, advanced nutrition and a personal approach to customer service, Elenbaas is able to provide optimum products and services.

EquiScience Solutions includes eight new scientifically-formulated feeds that are specifically designed to meet the needs of horses in the Pacific Northwest. The formulas include three feeds that are provided in two distinct variations to accommodate for the feeding of either grass or alfalfa.

EQUISCIENCE SOLUTIONS

Mare and Foul

NutraCool

InStride

GoldernEra

EquiBalance

 

ELENBAAS  FEEDS

Mare and Foul

Sweet 12% Horse

Sterling Horse

Performance Horse

Country Horse

Senior Horse

 

Horses are grazing animals, and their major source of nutrients is good-quality forage from hay or pasture. They can consume approximately 2% to 2.5% of their body weight in dry feed each day. Therefore, a 1,000 lb (450 kg) adult horse could eat up to 25 lb (11 kg) of food. Sometimes, concentrated feed such as grain is fed in addition to pasture or hay, especially when the animal is very active. When grain is fed, equine nutritionists recommend that 50% or more of the animal's diet by weight should still be forage. Horses require a plentiful supply of clean water, a minimum of 10 US gallons (38 L) to 12 US gallons (45 L) per day.

Although horses are adapted to live outside, they require shelter from the wind and precipitation, which can range from a simple shed or shelter to an elaborate stable. Horses require routine hoof care from a farrier as well as regular vaccinations to protect against various diseases, and periodic dental examinations from a veterinarian or a specialized equine dentist. If horses are kept inside in a barn, they require regular daily exercise for their physical health and mental well-being. When turned outside, they require well-maintained, sturdy fences to be safely contained. Regular grooming is also helpful to help the horse maintain good health of the hair coat and underlying skin.

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