Prydes High Calcium Balance 20kg
- Suitable for
- Equine
Pryde's High Cal® – high calcium balancer. Form: balancer pellets. Pack size: 20 kg bag.
- Formulated specifically for horses grazing high oxalate (calcium binding), subtropical pastures.
- Extra calcium and magnesium counteract the negative effect of high oxalate pastures on the bioavailability of these minerals.
- Combines copper plus omega fatty acids from full fat soybean and cold pressed canola oil to give brilliant coat colour and shine.
- Feed alone where weight control is required or add your own grains or any of the feeds from the Pryde's EasiFeed range when additional calories are needed.
Feeding rates (g/100 kg bodyweight/day; example 500 kg horse)
Idle/Spelling Horses: 100 (500 g)
Light Exercise: 120 (600 g)
Moderate Exercise: 160 (800 g)
Intense Exercise: 200 (1 kg)
Pregnant & Lactating Mares: 200 (1 kg)
Breeding Stallions: 200 (1 kg)
Weanlings, Yearlings and 2YO's: 200 (1 kg)
Light Exercise: Up to 60 mins walking, or 30 mins walking, trotting and cantering. Moderate Exercise: Up to 120 mins walking and trotting, or 30-60 mins trotting, cantering and some galloping. Intense Exercise: 30-60 mins intense skill work, short duration galloping, racing and endurance.
For the Best Results:
- Introduce into a horse's ration gradually over 2 weeks.
- Feed in conjunction with ample forage (pasture, hay and/or chaff).
- Make clean, fresh water and salt available at all times.
- Adjust the amount fed so it is appropriate for a horse's current activity and bodyweight.
- Divide feeds into two or more smaller meals if feeding more than 0.5 kg per 100 kg of bodyweight in 'hard feed' per day.
The feeding rates given here are based on the amount of balancer pellet needed to meet a horse's vitamin and mineral requirements. If you feed below these feeding rates, vitamin and mineral deficiencies will appear in the diet. If you are feeding this balancer pellet in conjunction with one of the Pryde's EasiFeed range of complete feeds the amount fed may be reduced. See the 'Keep It Balanced' information on the back of your feed bag for adjusted feeding rates.
Nutrition (per 1 kg): Digestible Energy 9.4 MJ, Crude Protein 15.0%, Crude Fibre 6.4%, Oil 4.7%, Salt 1.0%, Calcium 55.7 g, Phosphorous 18.0 g, Magnesium 24.4 g, Copper 157 mg.
Common Questions
What is Prydes High Calcium Balance (High Cal) for?
It is formulated specifically for horses grazing high oxalate (calcium binding), subtropical pastures. Extra calcium and magnesium counteract the negative effect of high oxalate pastures on the bioavailability of these minerals.
How much do I feed?
From 100 g per 100 kg bodyweight per day for idle or spelling horses (500 g for a 500 kg horse) up to 200 g per 100 kg (1 kg for a 500 kg horse) for intense exercise, pregnant and lactating mares, breeding stallions and weanlings, yearlings and 2-year-olds.
Can I feed it on its own?
Feed alone where weight control is required or add your own grains or any of the feeds from the Pryde's EasiFeed range when additional calories are needed. If feeding with an EasiFeed complete feed, see the 'Keep It Balanced' information on the back of the bag for adjusted rates.
How do I introduce it?
Introduce it into the ration gradually over 2 weeks, feed with ample forage (pasture, hay and/or chaff) and make clean, fresh water and salt available at all times.
Do you ship this product Australia-wide?
Yes, this product ships Australia-wide via road courier. It is too large or heavy for Australia Post. Call us on (07) 5482 1692 if you have any questions about delivery to your area.
Can I Click & Collect from Gympie?
Yes — Click & Collect is available from our store at 55 Tozer St, Gympie. Open Mon–Fri 8am–5pm and Sat 8am–12pm. Click & Collect is FREE on orders of $175 or more, or a flat $10 on orders under $175. Select Click & Collect at checkout and we will have your order ready.