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Kentucky Equine Research EquiShure: Time-Release Hindgut Buffer for Horses, 7.2 kg (120 Servings)

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About this item

  • Appropriate for all horses at risk of suffering from subclinical acidosis
  • Patented encapsulation technology allows for targeted delivery to the horse’s hindgut
  • Stabilizes hindgut pH in horses to reduce the risk of hindgut acidosis and associated disorders
  • May improve digestive efficiency in horses



Product Description

For 30 years Kentucky Equine Research has continually developed innovative solutions to the health and nutritional challenges inherent in modern equine management. The results of studies conducted at its research farm, as well as advancements in equine nutrition from institutions around the world, are applied and thoroughly tested in the creation of KER products.

What is EquiShure?

EquiShure is a digestive health supplement designed for horses suspected of suffering from or at risk for hindgut acidosis. Patented encapsulation technology ensures targeted release directly in the hindgut.

Research supports the use of a hindgut buffer in cases of high grain and high fructan intake. Up to 70% of the horse’s energy is derived from fermentation in the hindgut. The pH of the hindgut varies as bacterial populations increase and decrease in response to dietary modifications. An acidic shift, which can be caused by carbohydrate-rich meals, favors the growth of acid-loving bacteria, while other microbes die in the same conditions.

Changes in the pH of the hindgut due to alterations in the microbial populations and acid profiles cause a condition known as subclinical acidosis, which can put affected horses at a higher than normal risk for colic and laminitis. Other signs of subclinical acidosis include decreased feed intake or complete inappetence in severe cases, mild to moderate colic signs of unexplained origin, poor feed efficiency and subsequent weight loss, loss of performance, and development of certain vices such as wood chewing, weaving, and stall walking.

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Why Should I use EquiShure for my Horse?

  • Patented encapsulation technology allows for targeted delivery of sodium bicarbonate to the hindgut
  • Stabilizes hindgut pH to reduce the risk of hindgut acidosis and associated disorders
  • May improve feed efficiency

Recommended for Horses:

  • On high-grain diets or grazing lush pasture
  • With inappetence or weight loss
  • With unexplainable behavioral problems
  • With digestive upsets resulting in loose manure
  • Prone to recurrent mild colic or laminitis
  • Sport horses under stress of training

Feeding Directions:

Feed 30 to 180 g daily according to the horse’s size and risk for hindgut acidosis. Use the table below to determine recommended daily amount based on horse’s grain intake, forage source, and weight. Top-dress EquiShure on feed or give orally. For best results, divide the amount equally among feedings. 1 scoop = approximately 30 g


Long Distance Rider
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2024
I was attracted by KER's statement about the slow release effect of this electrolyte and wanted to try this electrolyte as part of my horse's electrolyte regimen. My horse found it rather unpalatable. Contrary to other electrolytes, he won't lick it from my hand or drink it if mixed in his water and Equishure must be systematically administered with a syringe. I did not see any major difference in his drinking in competition compared to other electrolytes. And in just a 14 months, the 7.2 kg Equishure container has doubled in price, give or take a couple of dollars. If the buyer is not concerned about palatability and is willing to have to use a syringe every time, there are other electrolytes worth trying that are cheaper and deliver the same result. I am not ready to pay double for the advertised time release effect that may or may not be desirable depending on circumstances.
Heather J
Reviewed in Canada on January 2, 2024
If you are in Canada you will receive a bill from FedEx . I had to pay $122. No where does it state that this will happen. I have reached out to the seller and no response yet. Good thing my horse is worth it 😂😩
delightful_life
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2023
This stuff really works well. But it's a powder and powders are so hard to get your horse to eat. Especially if you are boarding, it's great if the people who feed your horse don't have to jump through hoops to get the supplements fed. It requires wetting down some, but just enough to stick to the grain/food, not too much to get it "activated" too soon... and the horse also needs to eat it in a short time after the powder has been misted with water. I might see if I can get an oil to add to the food that would allow the powder to stick and also increase the palatability of the food so my mare will down it. I'd give this a five if they just made it in a pellet for ease of use, because, aside from my complaint, this supplements does work. My mare had better quality manure, was less edgy, and seemed more at ease when I was using it. I still have to figure out the best way to get it fed at a boarding stable when I can't be there to make sure she is eating it... It is too darn expensive for her not to eat it!
MLG
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2022
This product is unique in the options for horses with various GI issues. It really helps my old gelding, his poo went from liquid to near normal. Yes, it’s baking soda - but has a proprietary coating so it is delivered to the hind gut where it’s needed. Without the coating it would do no good. I appreciate the research KER does to create products that really help.
Shaelynn
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2021
Did not help my horse and she hated it. Very expensive for baking soda.
catsinblack
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2021
I have two horses on this product for going on two years now and I credit it for saving both of them. One had chronic, horrific (all day long, every day) diarrhea that we didn't discover until after we bought him and brought him home. We already had the other one on this product for sugar metabolizing issues that kept resulting in founder. The foundered horse has (knock on wood) not ever foundered again and we are able to turn him out on daily grass pasture with due caution and care as long as he is on EquiShure. The diarrhea victim, however, is the really miraculous story. We tried everything to help him before the light bulb finally went on and we gave him some of this miracle powder. We also eventually added Uckele GUT to the mix and the diarrhea completely went away. EquiShure is expensive, but it's keeping my horses alive and healthy and I can't thank KER enough for it.
J
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2020
I have a really intense Thoroughbred who has always had chronic loose manure. I'd tried everything, including human-grade Omeprazole for months on end, and nothing worked. This took a good 30 days to start working but it's been the only thing that has helped this guy. He looks better, he's doing better work, is more able to focus and no longer has green stains all over his white hindlegs.
DressageLoon
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2013
This product was listed on one of the forums I visit and recommended for hard keepers. I recently acquired an OTTB gelding that was not wanting to eat, angry and needed about 200lbs of weight put on him. I treated him for gastric ulcers, 24/7 access to hay and had his teeth floated but he still did not want to eat. I pulled him off pasture and put him in a dry lot with free choice hay and started him on EquiShure. After one week, he developed a good appetite-- is actually hungry and wanting his food, and has put on at least 50 lbs, (if not 100lbs) w/in the first 2 weeks. He was the only one that had not shed his winter coat but after 2 weeks on EquiShure, he's dropping his winter coat by the handful and his spring coat just glistens. His feet are growing out nicely and the farrier is amazed at how healthy the new growth is.
barnbum
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2013
My mare seems to have ulcers - a combination of EquiShure and Rite Trak have helped. Expensive, butseems to work.