Preferably not set up in advance

Liquid supplements are ideal to use because they are so easy to dose over the feed. For example, horses don't blow them out of the bucket, so you have minimal waste. However, liquid supplements can dry out, which can potentially decrease their effectiveness. It is therefore always preferred to add supplements to the feed at the last moment.

We understand that it is not possible for all horse owners to arrange this daily. Boarding stable owners also do not want to add supplements to each horse's feed, as it is too time-consuming. Preparing in advance can be done, but it is not ideal. Also, not all supplements are suitable for this.

It is possible, but limit the time

We always recommend not putting supplements in containers in advance. Due to the influence of light, temperature, and oxygen, the effectiveness of supplements can decrease. Oil-based supplements can become rancid, especially during hot summer months. It is therefore advisable to leave the containers standing for as short a time as possible.

Liquid supplements will soak into the feed or dry out, causing crystal formation in the container. Crystals have a larger structure, reducing the absorbability of a supplement. Most herbal supplements will not cause any issues with effectiveness once they have soaked into the feed. Minerals, however, can dry out and cause crystal formation, so be extra cautious with those supplements.

Our advice is to preferably add supplements to the feed just before administration. This way, you retain the best quality. If you need to set up containers, limit the time! Set up containers for a maximum of 3 days and make sure the containers are well sealed. Also, choose containers that are dark so that light does not affect the feed and supplements. Also, make sure the containers are not in direct sunlight.

Be careful with silicon!

A supplement that is not suitable for setting up in advance is silicon. Silicon is very sensitive to temperature changes and can also react with other nutrients. Our hydrolyzed silicon has a pH value of around 10.2. If a nutrient in a container has a lower pH, the silicon will react with it. Crystallization will occur, and if it is a liquid, it will form a gel. The molecules will clump together, greatly reducing the absorbability. If silicon evaporates in the container, you will be left with a white haze. The water evaporates from the product, leaving behind silicon in an unabsorbable form.

We strongly advise against preparing silicon in containers, even for a maximum of 3 days. There is a very high chance that the effectiveness of this product will be completely lost.

Conclusion: Preferably not set up in advance!

It is strongly preferred not to prepare supplements in advance in containers for an entire week. This has adverse effects on the effectiveness of the products. Always try to add the supplements as close to feeding time as possible. We recommend a maximum of 3 days, but the shorter, the better.

For example, ask a stable mate to give the supplements to your horse, or give the supplements when you put your horse in the stable to care for it after riding/exercising, etc.