ProteinSolution

Protein makes up approximately 15% of total body mass of horse. After water, it is the most abundant substance in your horse’s body. When a horse consumes protein, it’s broken down into individual amino acids and absorbed into the bloodstream. These amino acids can then be used to build different protein chains for the body, forming enzymes, cell structures, muscle protein, connective tissue for hooves, hair and more. Meeting crude protein requirements is only part of ensuring your horse has adequate protein. He also needs adequate amino acids. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. There are 21 primary amino acids, which are broken down into two main categories: non-essential (dispensable) and essential (indispensable). Non-essential amino acids can be manufactured by the horse. Essentials need to be provided through the diet.
Your horse will pull the most important protein chains – the ones he needs for survival – from his own amino acid profile. Areas such as topline and hooves come afterwards. If there are not enough amino acids left over, he cannot form these protein chains. The missing ones are called “limiting amino acids” because the amount a horse has limits the amount of protein that can be made. The most limiting amino acids for your horse are lysine, methionine and threonine. Feeding a variety of protein sources is key to ensuring your horse has an adequate supply of amino acids. Each protein source has different amino acids that your horse will break down and re-use. Examples of various protein sources include grass, hay, legumes, grain, flax, split peas and chia seeds. Adding protein to a diet can also add calories.

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PURE HEMP SEED CRUSHED FULL OF VITAMINS, AMINOS HIGH OIL AND A GOOD SOURCE OF PROTEIN A high oil supplement full of vitamins and minerals from Pure hemp seed. Contains Vitamins A, B1, B3, B6, B9, B12,...

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Chia seed

NUTRIENT RICH WHOLE SEEDS EXCELLENT FOR SKIN, HEALTH & BLOOD GLUCOSE A SOURCE OF PROTEIN The healthiest, most nutrient dense foods on earth, and are especially great for horses. Chia seeds can be used...

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