What can I feed donkeys?

Tucker Milling does not make a donkey-specific feed. Donkeys need fewer calories than a pony of the same size, so base the diet on barley or oat straw mixed with grass hay, with little or no lush pasture, and feed a small amount of Eqceed Ultra Balancer, scaled to the donkey’s weight, for vitamins and minerals. Feed Eqceed 12, a low-starch feed, only to a donkey that needs more calories: one in steady work, an older donkey losing condition, or an underweight one. An overweight donkey is at risk of laminitis and hyperlipemia, so never feed a donkey like a horse.

What can I feed ponies and miniature horses?

Tucker Milling does not make a pony- or miniature horse-specific feed. Base the diet on grass hay and limit lush pasture, since ponies and minis are prone to obesity and laminitis. Feed Eqceed Ultra Balancer, in an amount scaled to the animal’s weight, for vitamins and minerals with very few calories. For a pony or mini that needs more calories, such as one in regular work, an older one losing condition, or an underweight one, feed Eqceed 12, a high-fat, low-starch feed, by weight and adjusted to body condition.

Why does Ultra Balancer contain 30% protein?

Ultra Balancer is concentrated and is fed in much smaller amounts than conventional horse feeds. The percentage describes the feed, not the whole diet. For example, 1 pound of a 30% protein feed supplies 0.3 pound of crude protein. Evaluate that contribution together with forage and the rest of the ration, using Ultra Balancer’s own feeding directions.

Can a ration balancer replace hay?

No. Ultra Balancer complements a forage-based diet. Its concentrated feeding amounts differ from those of complete or conventional feeds; use its own directions.

How do I change my horse to a different feed?

Make feed changes gradually, replacing a little of the old feed with the new feed at a time over about two weeks. Keep forage and water available, follow each product’s directions, and monitor appetite, manure, and body condition. Ask for an individual plan if your horse has a health concern.

How do I measure a scoop of feed in pounds?

Weigh the empty scoop, then weigh it filled as you normally feed it and subtract the empty weight. Different feeds can weigh different amounts in the same scoop. Recheck when you change feeds; the feeding directions are based on weight.

Is a handful of feed enough to supply vitamins and minerals?

A fortified feed is intended to be fed at its recommended rate. A small handful may supply too little of its vitamin and mineral fortification. If your horse needs fewer calories, consider a ration balancer suited to the forage and feeding situation rather than simply cutting a conventional feed below its directions.

Can I compare daily feeding cost instead of bag price?

Yes. Divide the bag price by its weight in pounds, then multiply by your daily feeding amount. Compare feeds at their own recommended rates and include any forage or supplements the feeding program needs. Your dealer can provide the current bag price.

Eqceed · Ultra Premium Horse Feed

Eqceed Ultra Balancer

Ultra Premium Ration Balancer and Top-Dress Supplement for Easy Keepers, Top Athletes, or Horses on a Forage-Based Diet

Bag: 40 lb bag
For: Horses

Guaranteed analysis

Full tag ↓

Protein min: 30%
Fat min: 6.00%
Fiber max: 6.00%

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Guaranteed analysis

Nutrient	Basis	Amount
Crude Protein	Min	30%
Lysine	Min	2.50%
Methionine	Min	1.25%
Methionine + Cysteine	Min	1.50%
Threonine	Min	1.75%
Tryptophan	Min	0.50%
Leucine	Min	2.25%
Crude Fat	Min	6.00%
Crude Fiber	Max	6.00%
ADF	Max	8.00%
NDF	Max	8.00%
Calcium (Ca)	Min	2.50%
Calcium (Ca)	Max	3.50%
Phosphorus (P)	Min	1.50%
Salt (NaCl)	Min	1.00%
Salt (NaCl)	Max	1.50%
Sodium (Na)	Min	0.50%
Sodium (Na)	Max	1.00%
Magnesium (Mg)	Min	2.00%
Potassium (K)	Min	1.50%
Cobalt (Co)	Min	6 ppm
Copper (Cu)	Min	250 ppm
Iodine (I)	Min	8 ppm
Manganese (Mn)	Min	575 ppm
Selenium (Se)	Min	1.5 ppm
Zinc (Zn)	Min	1,000 ppm
Vitamin A	Min	36,000 IU/lb
Vitamin D3	Min	6,000 IU/lb
Vitamin E	Min	1,000 IU/lb
Thiamine (B1)	Min	30 mg/lb
Riboflavin (B2)	Min	15 mg/lb
Biotin (B7)	Min	8 mg/lb
Vitamin C	Min	400 mg/lb

Feeding guide

Growing Horses: Feed 2 lb daily below 400 lb of body weight and 3 lb daily above 400 lb.
Pregnant or Nursing Mares: Feed 2.5 to 3.5 lb daily (3.5 lb during the first 3 months of nursing).
Mature Horses: Feed 1 to 2 lb daily to for idle horses, open mares, or horses under light activity. Increase to 2.5 to 3 lb daily for a moderate activity level and 3 to 3.5 lb daily for a heavy or intense activity level.

Plan your feeding amount

Daily range + bag duration

Eqceed Ultra Balancer

Eqceed Ultra Balancer1,000 lb horseMature horse: idle / light activity1.5 lb a day40 lb bag

Change weight and daily amount

Published daily range

1–2 lb / day

Published as a fixed 1–2 lb a day

Mature horses on a forage-based diet. This feed does not replace hay.

How long a 40 lb bag lasts

26.5 days

40 lb ÷ 1.5 lb a day ≈ 26.67 days, rounded down to the half day: 26.5

For one horse, at the middle of the published range. Actual duration depends on measured intake and waste.

1Your horse

Horse body weight (lb)Feeding situation

2What you feed

Chosen daily feed amount (lb)Bag weight (lb)

Weigh feed in pounds; scoop sizes vary. Always provide fresh water and follow the current bag tag.

How this is calculated

These calculations apply the published directions and do not assess the whole ration. A range given per 100 lb of body weight is multiplied by your horse’s weight ÷ 100; a fixed daily range is not. Bag duration is the bag weight divided by the daily amount. Pounds are shown to the quarter pound (to the hundredth below a pound), with a range rounded inward so it never leaves the published directions; days are shown to the half day, rounded down.

Ask about your feeding plan

Always follow the feeding directions on the bag tag. Questions? Ask our nutritionist or call (256) 582-2552.

Features & benefits

Multiple highly digestible protein sources for muscle development and repair.
Comprehensive vitamin and mineral profile with organic trace minerals.
Probiotic and prebiotic blend for digestive health and nutrient absorption.
Omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants to support coat, skin, and cellular health.

Eqceed Ultra Balancer is a state-of-the-art ration balancer engineered for horses requiring optimal nutrition without excess calories. This concentrated formula combines premium protein sources, essential amino acids, vitamins, chelated minerals, and advanced nutritional elements to support your horse’s peak health and performance.

Ingredients

91 ingredients, in the order the tag lists them.

Dehulled soybean meal
Wheat middlings
Dehydrated alfalfa meal
Heat stabilized rice bran
Hydrolyzed soy protein
Calcium carbonate
Monocalcium phosphate
Soybean oil
Magnesium oxide
Ground oats
Flaxseed meal
Dried whey
Salt
DL-methionine hydroxy analogue
Canola meal
Hydrated sodium calcium aluminosilicate
L-lysine
Dried kelp
Vitamin E supplement
Potassium chloride
L-threonine
Ground fenugreek seeds
Magnesium mica
Ascorbic acid (source of vitamin C)
Ferrous sulfate
Attapulgite clay
L-tryptophan
Manganese hydroxychloride
Biotin
Calcium propionate
Propylene glycol
DL-methionine
Vitamin B12 supplement
Natural and artificial anise flavor
Zinc hydroxychloride
Zinc amino acid complex
Sodium selenite
Yeast extract
Vitamin D3 supplement
Dried Trichoderma reesei fermentation extract
Garlic
Cinnamon essential oil
Basic copper chloride
Copper sulfate
Copper amino acid complex
Rice mill by-product
Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product
Dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product
Dried Pediococcus acidilactici fermentation product
Dried Lactobacillus brevis fermentation product
Dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product
Zinc sulfate
Vitamin A supplement
Potassium sulfate
Magnesium sulfate
Zinc oxide
Manganous oxide
Bentonite
Diatomaceous earth
Selenium yeast
Sodium butyrate
Hydrolyzed yeast
Calcium butyrate
Dried grape extract
Yeast culture (Saccharomyces cerevisiae)
Cobalt carbonate
Ethylenediamine dihydroiodide
Ferric oxide
Manganese amino acid complex
Iron amino acid complex
Oregano essential oil
Dried Talaromyces versatilis fermentation extract
Dried Pichia pastoris fermentation extract
Choline chloride
Green tea extract
Yucca schidigera extract
Quillaia (soapbark) extract
Ground quinoa seed
Manganese sulfate
Calcium pantothenate
Niacin
Capsicum (red pepper) extract
Menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of vitamin K activity)
Riboflavin supplement
Thiamine mononitrate
Vitamin B12 supplement
Dried Bacillus amyloliquefaciens fermentation product
Pyridoxine hydrochloride
Folic acid
Cobalt glucoheptanate
Calcium iodate

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Questions about this feed

Short answers to what people ask. Always follow the feeding directions on the bag tag.

Every feeding question

What can I feed donkeys?

Tucker Milling does not make a donkey-specific feed. Donkeys need fewer calories than a pony of the same size, so base the diet on barley or oat straw mixed with grass hay, with little or no lush pasture, and feed a small amount of Eqceed Ultra Balancer, scaled to the donkey’s weight, for vitamins and minerals. Feed Eqceed 12, a low-starch feed, only to a donkey that needs more calories: one in steady work, an older donkey losing condition, or an underweight one. An overweight donkey is at risk of laminitis and hyperlipemia, so never feed a donkey like a horse. Ask about your donkeys →
What can I feed ponies and miniature horses?

Tucker Milling does not make a pony- or miniature horse-specific feed. Base the diet on grass hay and limit lush pasture, since ponies and minis are prone to obesity and laminitis. Feed Eqceed Ultra Balancer, in an amount scaled to the animal’s weight, for vitamins and minerals with very few calories. For a pony or mini that needs more calories, such as one in regular work, an older one losing condition, or an underweight one, feed Eqceed 12, a high-fat, low-starch feed, by weight and adjusted to body condition. Ask about your pony or mini →
Why does Ultra Balancer contain 30% protein?

Ultra Balancer is concentrated and is fed in much smaller amounts than conventional horse feeds. The percentage describes the feed, not the whole diet. For example, 1 pound of a 30% protein feed supplies 0.3 pound of crude protein. Evaluate that contribution together with forage and the rest of the ration, using Ultra Balancer’s own feeding directions.
Can a ration balancer replace hay?

No. Ultra Balancer complements a forage-based diet. Its concentrated feeding amounts differ from those of complete or conventional feeds; use its own directions.
How do I change my horse to a different feed?

Make feed changes gradually, replacing a little of the old feed with the new feed at a time over about two weeks. Keep forage and water available, follow each product’s directions, and monitor appetite, manure, and body condition. Ask for an individual plan if your horse has a health concern. Read University of Minnesota guidance →
3 more questions
- How do I measure a scoop of feed in pounds?
  
  Weigh the empty scoop, then weigh it filled as you normally feed it and subtract the empty weight. Different feeds can weigh different amounts in the same scoop. Recheck when you change feeds; the feeding directions are based on weight.
- Is a handful of feed enough to supply vitamins and minerals?
  
  A fortified feed is intended to be fed at its recommended rate. A small handful may supply too little of its vitamin and mineral fortification. If your horse needs fewer calories, consider a ration balancer suited to the forage and feeding situation rather than simply cutting a conventional feed below its directions. Review Ultra Balancer →
- Can I compare daily feeding cost instead of bag price?
  
  Yes. Divide the bag price by its weight in pounds, then multiply by your daily feeding amount. Compare feeds at their own recommended rates and include any forage or supplements the feeding program needs. Your dealer can provide the current bag price.