Why Choose Jenquine all-4-feet®
Why Low NSC & Low Sugar Matter for Horses
Sugar and starch, known as Non-Structural Carbohydrates (NSC), play a bigger role in horse health than many owners realise. While needed in small amounts, excess NSC can disrupt metabolic balance and increase the risk of laminitis, poor hoof quality, and reactive behaviour.
The Impact of High Sugar Diets
Too much NSC can lead to:
- Insulin spikes and metabolic issues
- Increased laminitis risk
- Nervous or “fizzy” behaviour
- Weaker hoof structure over time
Why Go Low NSC?
Reducing sugar and starch helps support:
- More stable energy and calmer horses
- Better metabolic health
- Stronger, healthier hooves
Don’t Forget Nutritional Balance
Removing high-NSC feeds can also reduce intake of key nutrients. That’s why pairing a low-NSC, low-sugar diet with a targeted supplement is essential.
Jenquine all-4-feet® is designed to complement low NSC feeding by providing balanced mineral support. It helps support:
- Metabolic health through key nutrients, including magnesium
- Hoof strength with essential trace minerals such as zinc and copper
- Overall balance for horses on forage-based or restricted diets
When it comes to health, prevention is always better and all-4-feet® helps protect against many clinical conditions by reducing starch/sugar intake and providing commonly deficient essential vitamins and minerals. Support your horse from the ground up with Jenquine all-4-feet®.