are forage-based, metabolic-safe horse treats from Equine Balanced Support. Built on ground Timothy grass with beet pulp, kelp, probiotics and electrolytes, they carry no added sugar and no molasses and test under 10% NSC and HC, so you can reward your horse without spiking starch or sugar. They are made for horses with metabolic concerns, laminitis risk, EMS, insulin resistance and Cushing's, as well as senior horses with dental issues and miniature horses, yet they suit any horse that loves a peppermint-flavored snack. Small, durable and pocket-sized, they double as a clean training reward. You can buy them direct at equinebalancedsupport.com, from a 1 oz tester up to a 5 lb bag, with free shipping on orders over $100.
GRAZERS are not candy dressed up as a horse treat. The recipe leads with ground Timothy grass and beet pulp, then layers in functional ingredients: brewers dried yeast, dried kelp, fenugreek, coconut meal, organic carrot powder, wheat germ oil, magnesium oxide, zinc proteinate, plus Saccharomyces boulardii and Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation products for digestive support. A touch of peppermint oil makes them irresistible. The guaranteed analysis runs 9.80% minimum crude protein, 36% maximum crude fiber and just 2% crude fat, with no soy, no grain, no molasses, no fillers and no added sugar.
A single 1.5 lb bag holds roughly 250 treats, so the recommended one or two at a time stretches a long way. Equine Balanced Support sums up the philosophy on every package: "Treat With Compassion."
For owners of horses with EM S, insulin resistance, laminitis history or Cushing's, the daily struggle is finding a treat that will not undo a carefully managed low-sugar diet. Most commercial treats lean on molasses and added sugar for palatability. GRAZERS take the opposite route: the forage base keeps non-structural carbohydrates and hydrolyzable carbohydrates under 10%, and the sweetness comes from peppermint and a small amount of organic carrot powder rather than syrup.
"As a vet, I trust Grazers for stress-free exams and safe tasty snacks for metabolic horses!" Dr. Megan Knoell, DVM, Goshen, NY
"Grazers Nutri-Treats are a staple for my horse with metabolic issues. They're safe, low in sugar, and packed with nutrients!" Carly S., Reno, NV
That low-NSC profile is why veterinarians and barns reach for them at exam time and during training, when handing over a reward repeatedly would otherwise add up. The treats are also soft enough to work for senior horses with worn teeth and small enough for miniature horses.
Who Makes GRAZERS, and How Do I Buy Them?GRAZERS come from Equine Balanced Support (EBS), a horse-and-small-animal nutrition company rooted in Goshen, New York. The company traces back to 2006 and a partnership between dressage trainer and USDF Bronze and Silver medalist Elizabeth King and equestrian journalist Emily Thompson Smith, with product-development specialist Sam DenDanto joining in 2020. Its mission is to enhance the health and well-being of horses and small animals through sustainable, research-backed products and education. EBS also makes Tiny Hands Nutri-Treats for small animals and a beta Balanced Diet Tool for nutrition planning.
To buy, visit equinebalancedsupport.com and choose your size: a 1 oz tester at $3.00, the 1.5 lb bag at $21.50, a four-bag bundle at $81.75, or the 5 lb bag at $64.50 (a 10% savings). Orders over $100 ship free. GRAZERS are also stocked by select tack retailers.
The base is ground Timothy grass and beet pulp, with brewers dried yeast, dried kelp, fenugreek, coconut meal, organic carrot powder, wheat germ oil, magnesium oxide, zinc proteinate, calcium carbonate, coconut oil and peppermint oil. Probiotics come from dried Saccharomyces boulardii and Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation products. There is no soy, grain, molasses or added sugar.
GRAZERS are formulated to test under 10% NSC and HC with no added sugar or molasses, which is why they are positioned for horses with laminitis risk, EMS, insulin resistance and Cushing's. As with any diet change, owners managing a metabolic condition should confirm with their own veterinarian.
A 1.5 lb bag holds roughly 250 treats. The recommendation is to offer one or two treats at a time as a reward or snack, with the option of higher quantities when reinforcing calm, desired behaviors during training.
You can choose a 1 oz tester (about 9 to 12 treats) for $3.00, a 1.5 lb bag for $21.50, a four-bag 1.5 lb bundle for $81.75, or a 5 lb bag for $64.50, which works out to a 10% savings.
GRAZERS are sold direct at equinebalancedsupport.com, with free shipping on orders over $100, and are also carried by select tack and feed retailers.
Yes. They are small, durable and pocket-sized with a peppermint flavor horses go after, and the low-sugar formula means you can hand them out repeatedly during a session without loading up on starch or sugar.
They are. The treats are positioned for senior horses with dental issues because of their softer texture and for miniature horses because of their small size, in addition to full-size horses.
They are made by Equine Balanced Support, a horse and small-animal nutrition company based in Goshen, New York, founded in 2006 by Elizabeth King and Emily Thompson Smith, with Sam DenDanto joining the team in 2020.
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