Equine America Digestive Care
Which Equine America digestive supplement does my horse need?
For most horses, the answer comes down to where in the digestive system you want support. If the concern is the stomach — a horse that is picky in the stable, girthy, or dips in condition during a heavy work block — the Uls-Gard range is the place to start, from £12.50 for the 80ml gel. If the concern is the hindgut — loose droppings, a change of forage, a spell of box rest or a course of medication — Pro Gut Balancer is the everyday pre- and probiotic option, from £18.50. This collection holds 11 Equine America products covering gastric support, hindgut balance, liver support and metabolic support, so you can match the format to the horse rather than the other way round.
Supplements support normal digestive function; they are not a substitute for veterinary diagnosis or treatment. If your horse shows repeated colic signs, weight loss, or a sudden change in appetite or droppings, speak to your vet first.
In a hurry?
- Stomach support, everyday: Equine America Uls-Gard Pellets, from £35.99.
- Stomach support, liquid feed-in: Equine America Uls- Gard Regular Solution, from £25.99.
- Stomach support before travel or a busy day: Equine America Uls Gard Gel, £12.50 for 80ml.
- Hindgut and general gut balance: Equine America Pro Gut Balancer, from £18.50.
- Short-term gut support in a syringe: Equine America Fast Fix Opti-Biombe Paste, £19.99.
- Liver support alongside gut work: Equine America Liver Flush, £33.50 for 500ml.
How do the ranges compare?
| Product | Format | Best suited to | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equine America Uls-Gard Pellets | Pellets, 1.5kg / 3kg / 10kg | Daily gastric support for horses in consistent work | £35.99 |
| Equine America Uls- Gard Regular Solution | Liquid, 1 Litre / 5 Litre | Owners who prefer to pour over feed; easy to scale up | £25.99 |
| Equine America Uls Gard Gel | Oral gel, 80ml | Targeted support around travel, competition or clinic days | £12.50 |
| Equine America Pro Gut Balancer | Powder, 450gm / 900gm / 2.7kg | Hindgut balance through feed changes and box rest | £18.50 |
| Equine America Fast Fix Opti-Biombe Paste | Oral paste, 80ml | A syringe format to keep in the lorry or tack room | £19.99 |
| Equine America Liver Flush | Liquid, 500ml | Seasonal liver support as part of a wider routine | £33.50 |
| Equine America Lamigard Trt Regular Solution | Liquid, 1 Litre | Metabolic and hoof support for good-doers | £57.99 |
| Equine America Lamigard Advanced Care Pellets | Pellets, 1.5kg | Metabolic support with pre- and probiotics included | £53.50 |
| Equine America Formula 1 | Pellets, 3.6kg / 10kg | Broad daily nutrition where gut is one part of the picture | £139.50 |
| Equine America Turmeric | Powder, 1.5kg / 3kg | Everyday turmeric feeding at a low cost per day | £12.50 |
Pellets, powder, liquid or gel — does the format matter?
It matters more than most owners expect, because the best supplement is the one your horse actually eats. Pellets such as Uls-Gard Pellets and Lamigard Advanced Care Pellets mix cleanly into a small feed and are hard for a fussy horse to sift out. Powders like Pro Gut Balancer and Turmeric are the most economical per day and suit horses already on a damp feed. Liquids — Uls- Gard Regular Solution, Lamigard Trt Regular Solution and Liver Flush — pour straight over feed and are useful if your horse has learned to leave dry additions behind. Gels and pastes, including Uls Gard Gel and Fast Fix Opti-Biombe Paste, go in by syringe, which is why they are the go-to when a horse is away from home and off its usual feed altogether.
What about horses that only struggle on competition days?
Plenty of horses are settled at home and unsettled on the road. In that case a daily product may be more than you need. The 80ml gel and the 80ml paste are both single-tube formats designed to be given around a specific event, so you can keep one in the lorry and use it when the routine changes rather than feeding something year-round.
How long before I see a difference?
Feed supplements are not quick fixes. Most owners give a new digestive supplement a fair trial of four to six weeks at the recommended rate before judging it, and keep everything else — forage, turnout, workload — as steady as possible over that window so you can tell what changed. Note what you are watching for before you start: appetite, droppings, coat, attitude to the girth. If nothing shifts, that is useful information to take to your vet or nutritionist.
What else should be in place alongside a supplement?
Digestive support works best on top of good basics rather than in place of them. Ad-lib or near-ad-lib forage, small and frequent hard feeds, turnout where you can manage it, and a sensible approach to sudden feed changes all do more for a horse's gut than any scoop. A supplement is there to support that routine — particularly through the periods that are hardest to control, such as box rest, travel, a new yard, or a winter on restricted grazing.
Equine America digestive care: your questions answered
Can I feed two Equine America digestive supplements together?
Often yes, because they target different things — for example a stomach-focused product such as Uls-Gard Pellets alongside a hindgut product such as Pro Gut Balancer. What you want to avoid is doubling up on the same ingredients across several tubs without realising. Check the labels side by side, and if your horse is on a broad-spectrum supplement like Formula 1 or is under veterinary care, ask your vet or a nutritionist before stacking products.
Is Uls-Gard a treatment for gastric ulcers?
No. Uls-Gard products are feed supplements formulated to support normal gastric health and comfort — they are not medicines and they do not diagnose, treat or cure ulcers. Gastric ulceration can only be confirmed by a vet, usually by gastroscopy, and prescribed medication is the route for a confirmed case. Many owners use a supplement to support the horse alongside and after veterinary treatment, but the vet comes first.
Which size should I buy first?
Start with the smallest size to check your horse eats it happily, then move up once you know it suits. Pro Gut Balancer starts at £18.50 for the 450gm tub before you commit to the 900gm at £31.99 or the 2.7kg at £74.50. Uls-Gard Pellets start at £35.99 for 1.5kg with 3kg and 10kg available if you settle on it long term. The larger sizes are the better value per day once the product is proven on your horse.
Are these supplements suitable for competition horses?
Competition eligibility depends on your discipline's governing body and its current prohibited substances list, and rules do change. Always check the product label and the latest rules for your specific competition before feeding anything in the run-up to an event, and allow for any stated withdrawal period. If you are unsure about a particular product on this page, get in touch and our team will help you find the information you need.
My horse is a good-doer prone to laminitis — where do I start?
Laminitis is a veterinary matter and any horse with a history of it needs a management plan agreed with your vet, covering grazing, weight and hoof care. Within this range, Lamigard Trt Regular Solution at £57.99 for 1 Litre and Lamigard Advanced Care Pellets at £53.50 for 1.5kg are formulated to support metabolic and hoof health in good-doers as part of that wider plan — not as a replacement for it.
Can I use a paste or gel instead of a daily supplement?
For occasional situations, yes — that is exactly what the 80ml formats are for. Uls Gard Gel at £12.50 and Fast Fix Opti-Biombe Paste at £19.99 are syringe formats aimed at short periods of disruption such as travelling, a show day or a change of routine. If your horse needs support week in, week out, a daily pellet, powder or liquid usually works out more practical and better value.
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Last reviewed 2026-07-24 by the Just Horse Riders team.