Metaslim/slim... Worth it?

[AutumnDays]

Do these actually work? 3 non ridden horses, who are on managed grazing and kept trim, but after a few rain showers and then all this sun again, the small amount of grass they have has become a bit more sugary, and they all look a little too well! Not much, I can still see ribs, but I fell down a rabbit hole of looking at these type of balancers/supplements that say they help with metabolism for fatties and on restricted grazing. I'm skeptical, but if it works, I'd go for it, as I don't want them lacking something, and anything that helps metabolism is a bonus! With three it would be pricey though...

 

[dorsetladette]

I'm interested to see peoples experiences with this type of feed. I struggle to get my head around feeding more/something for weight loss, but I also understand that science is constantly evolving and developing new things.

 

[Spiritedly]

I tried one of my ponies on slim after my old farrier recommended it as another client used it and their pony lost weight but I found it did nothing for mine.

 

[littleshetland]

I tried this on my rather tubby PRE for a couple of days before I noticed that Lucerne and alfalfa were the same thing….it sent him a bit nuts.

 

[AutumnDays]

I tried this on my rather tubby PRE for a couple of days before I noticed that Lucerne and alfalfa were the same thing….it sent him a bit nuts.

Ah that's a good point... I avoid alfalfa for the same reason! @dorsetladette I'm the same as you, I already feed mag ox and seaweed in with their lick of fast fibre, with various other herbs for various reasons, I thought combined would be easier

 

[Roasted Chestnuts]

I just feed mag ox and it has worked for Faran. Has the added bonus of chilling out his Welsh spiciness also

 

[dorsetladette]

Ah that's a good point... I avoid alfalfa for the same reason! @dorsetladette I'm the same as you, I already feed mag ox and seaweed in with their lick of fast fibre, with various other herbs for various reasons, I thought combined would be easier

My lot currently get nothing except the grass in the field. It's old grass (ungrazed for a couple of years) and now they have taken the green off it just looks like hay, but they are expanding before my eyes! So I would be increasing calorie intake by feeding anything, but I thought the metaslim fed soaked would increase water intake and may do something for metabolism speed, but at £70 for a 20kg bag (and having 2 to feed) it's a very expensive experiment for me.

The Alfalfa is a massive no no for my lot too.

 

[Follysmum]

I used to feed it years ago. I now make up my own individual for each horse. Alfa was making them come up with hives so main reason I stopped.

Cinnamon Ceylon
Salt
Mag ox
Linseed

So much cheaper and you can add more or less as you want

 

[I'm Dun]

no, dont waste your money!

 

[tda]

I have used it before, and am currently using up a bag of it.
The two main ingredients are lucerne(alfalfa) and micronised linseed., then a couple of other bits.
It would,d be simpler and easier just to feed micronised linseed and mag ox

 

[AutumnDays]

Thanks guys, I'll stick to what we are doing rather than paying over the odds for fillers!

 

[HopOnTrot]

If it worked we’d all be using it…

 

[AutumnDays]

If it worked we’d all be using it…

That is very true.

 

[dreamcometrue]

I’ve had an EMS pony for 10 years. I’ve done extensive research on the condition and I feed Metaslim. It’s expensive but it’s had a massively positive effect on my pony when on limited soaked hay. Stopped all the hangry behaviour.

 

[dreamcometrue]

Thanks guys, I'll stick to what we are doing rather than paying over the odds for fillers!

It doesn’t contain any ‘fillers’ by which I suppose you mean waste products from other food industries such as oat feed, wheatfeed, soy hulls etc. It has:

• Lucerne Leaf: Provides essential nutrients and fiber.
• Linseed Meal: A good source of protein and healthy fats.
• Brewer's Yeast: Rich in B vitamins and other nutrients.
• Cinnamon: May have anti-inflammatory properties.
• Ascophyllum nodosum (Seaweed): Provides a variety of minerals and trace elements.
• Spearmint: May aid digestion and have other health benefits.
• Magnesium Salts: Important for muscle function and overall health.

 

[AutumnDays]

It doesn’t contain any ‘fillers’ by which I suppose you mean waste products from other food industries such as oat feed, wheatfeed, soy hulls etc. It has:

• Lucerne Leaf: Provides essential nutrients and fiber.
• Linseed Meal: A good source of protein and healthy fats.
• Brewer's Yeast: Rich in B vitamins and other nutrients.
• Cinnamon: May have anti-inflammatory properties.
• Ascophyllum nodosum (Seaweed): Provides a variety of minerals and trace elements.
• Spearmint: May aid digestion and have other health benefits.
• Magnesium Salts: Important for muscle function and overall health.

Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge, I really appreciate it