{"product_id":"better-bones-3-5kg","title":"Better Bones","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTargeted nutrition for young performance horses, broodmares and youngstock, containing a carefully researched combination of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003emajor minerals (Calcium, Phosphorus and Magnesium), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ekey trace minerals,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Copper, Zinc, Manganese and Silicon),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eVitamins D and K, collagen and amino acids, to support correct bone growth and development.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides key minerals, vitamins D3, and K collagen and amino acids for broodmares and youngstock to support optimum skeletal development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains bio-available mineral sources, including sustainable marine algae, collagen and high-quality protein, providing key amino acids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMSM to support the horses ' natural anti-inflammatory processes, as well as providing a bioavailable source of sulphur to support hoof growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides targeted nutrition for broodmares and youngstock, as well as young race horses entering training and young performance horses competing in age classes, to support continuing skeletal maturation and maintenance of bone density.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso suitable for horses on long term box rest, where bone de-mineralization can occur through enforced lack of load-bearing activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEquine America is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBETA NOPS and UFAS accredited, making Better Bones suitable for horses competing under FEI regulations and the Rules of Racing by reducing the risk of our products containing prohibited substances\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor those competing under the Rules of Racing, please note\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethat when fed at recommended levels,\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethis product contains controlled levels of MSM\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhich is listed as a threshold substance under the Rules of Racing.\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuality Commitment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEquine America manufactures to a strict code of feed safety. This product has been manufactured in licenced premises using quality assured ingredients under strictly controlled production conditions and conforms to the requirements of the relevant legislation governing the manufacture of animal feeding stuffs. Equine America monitors for the presence of specified naturally occurring prohibited substances (NOPS) as required under the rules of racing and other affiliated competitions which are in line with BETA NOPS guidelines. Adherence to these guidelines ensures that the risk of occurrence of such substances is minimised.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Ingredients per 120g Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"ingredientTable\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCalcium\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6600mg\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePhosphorus\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2200mg\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMagnesium\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1000mg\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCa:P Ratio\u003cspan\u003e3:1\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eZinc\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e300mg\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCopper\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100mg\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMono Silicic Acid\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3609mg\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManganese\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e300mg\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVitamin D3\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2000iu\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCollagen\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e360mg\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMethionine\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3000mg\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLysine 9\u003cspan\u003e000mg\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMSM\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2500mg\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVitamin K\u003cspan\u003e7mg\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBetter Bones Pellets are a carefully researched combination of key minerals, vitamin D3, vitamin K, collagen and amino acids, to support correct bone growth and development in young, growing horses, including young racehorses and performance horses entering training, as well as broodmares.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe skeletal development and health of a young horse begins in utero, and ensuring the broodmare receives the correct intake of key nutrients will be critical to the growth of the unborn foal. Producing high-quality milk places a significant drain on the nutrient reserves of the mare, and maintaining mineral intakes during peak lactation is vital to ensure the foal receives the best nutrition to support the rapid skeletal development in the early weeks and months of growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral and other nutrient imbalances in growing youngstock have been recognised for some time as a potential factor in the incidence and severity of developmental skeletal abnormalities, and although genetics and environmental factors can also play a significant role, breeders and trainers can exert a significant degree of control over the nutrition of the horses in their care, ensuring they receive optimum levels of key nutrients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoung performance horses, such as racehorses, or young showjumpers, dressage or event classes taking part in age-restricted classes, are expected to train and race or compete where significant stresses are placed upon immature bones and joints. Whilst there are many factors than can result in skeletal problems in young performance horses, ensuring that the correct nutrients are provided to support maximising bone density will help ensure optimum bone strength and may reduce the incidence and severity of bone injury.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBetter Bone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003es\u003c\/strong\u003e can also be fed to horses on long term box rest, when the enforced inactivity can result in bone de-mineralisation, making the horse more vulnerable to further injury when work recommences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the benefits of Better Bones Pellets?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalcium \u003c\/strong\u003eis one of the most important minerals in bone, and accounts for nearly 35% of equine bone, as well as playing key roles in muscle and nerve function. Calcium is provided from a combination of organic and inorganic sources, to ensure optimum bio-availability, including marine algae, calcium gluconate, dicalcium phosphate and alfalfa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhosphorus \u003c\/strong\u003eaccounts for around 15% of bone, and also plays key roles in energy and fat metabolism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnesium \u003c\/strong\u003e- about 60% of the magnesium in the horse 's body is found in the skeleton (and around 30% in the muscles). Magnesium is provided from marine algae.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin D3 \u003c\/strong\u003e- plays a key role in the correct metabolism of calcium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin K - \u003c\/strong\u003eplays an important role in a number of physiological processes including bone metabolism, energy production and immune function.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMSM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- supports the horses ' natural anti-inflammatory processes, as well as providing a bioavailable source of sulphur to support hoof growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollagen and amino acids \u003c\/strong\u003eCollagen is a protein, and along with other key amino acids, provides a structure for calcium, phosphorus and other minerals to add strength and harden the framework or skeleton. This combination of collagen and minerals makes bone both strong and flexible enough to withstand the stresses of normal physical exertion. Collagen also provides support for soft tissue (tendon and ligament) health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCopper, zinc, manganese and silicon\u003c\/strong\u003e are key trace minerals, provided from a combination of organic and inorganic sources to help ensure optimum bio-availability, and they all play key roles in bone growth and development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Nutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Ingredients per 120g Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"ingredientTable\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCalcium\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6600mg\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePhosphorus\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2200mg\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMagnesium\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1000mg\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCa:P Ratio\u003cspan\u003e3:1\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eZinc\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e300mg\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCopper\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100mg\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMono Silicic Acid\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e120mg\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManganese\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e300mg\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVitamin D3\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2000iu\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCollagen\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e360mg\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMethionine\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3000mg\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLysine\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6000mg\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMSM\u003cspan\u003e2500mg\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVitamin K\u003cspan\u003e7mg\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditives per kg:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnological additives: Monosilicic acid (dried and precipitated) 30,075mg, E321 BHT 833mg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBinders: 1m558i Bentonite 60mg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreservatives: 1a282 Calcium Propionate 667 mg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNutritional additives: Vitamins: Vitamin D3 (3a671) 8333 iu, Trace elements: Total Copper 833mg, Copper (Copper (II) chelate of glycine hydrate (3b413) 275mg, Copper (Copper (II) sulphate pentahydrate (3b405) 558mg, Total Zinc (2500mg), Zinc oxide (3b603) 1675mg, Zinc chelate of glycine hydrate (3b607) 825mg, Total Manganese (2500mg), Manganese (Manganese oxide 3b502) 1675mg, Manganese (Manganese chelate of glycine hydrate 3b506) 825mg. 23300mg. Amino acids:: Lysine hydrochloride (3.2.3) 54500mg, DL Methionine (3c301) 23300mg, L-Threonine (3c410) 5000mg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComposition: Wheatfeed, Hipro Soya (from genetically modified sources, Micronized Linseed, Dried Alfalfa, Maerl, Wheat, Dicalcium Phosphate, Methyl Sulphonyl Methane (MSM) Calcium Gluconate, Whey, Collagen (marine).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalytical Constituents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"ingredientTable\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrude Protein\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22.2%\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrude Fat\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.0%\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrude Fibre\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.3%\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrude Ash\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e23.0%\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSodium\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.2%\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCalcium\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5.4%\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePhosphorus\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.8%\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMagnesium\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.7%\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLysine\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5.0%\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMethionine\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThreonine\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.0%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDirections For Use\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor typical 500kg mature weight:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeanlings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(6-12 months) 60g per day\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYoungstock:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(12-24 months) 90g per day\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYoung Performance Horses:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e60-120g per day\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBroodmares:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e120g per day\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximum per day: 120g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e60g (approx.) measure enclosed\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dirty Horse \u0026 Muddy Boots ","offers":[{"title":"3.5kg (58 day supply)","offer_id":62853919998282,"sku":"225-UK-1","price":67.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10kg (166 day supply)","offer_id":62853920031050,"sku":"225B-UK","price":132.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/8467\/6170\/files\/1_ce7a1ce2-8fd9-4b47-b518-36c21c170364.webp?v=1785672205","url":"https:\/\/www.dirtyhorse.co.uk\/products\/better-bones-3-5kg","provider":"Dirty Horse \u0026 Muddy Boots ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}