WHAT IS EQUITOP® MYOPLAST?
Equitop® Myoplast is a unique muscle supplement designed to support healthy lean muscle growth in horses. Containing a combination of 18 amino acids derived from Spirulina, including 9 essential amino acids, the building blocks of protein, it also provides a natural source of antioxidants to help neutralise the free radicals produced during exercise, and essential fatty acids to support the body's natural anti-inflammatory processes.
Equitop® Myoplast is presented in a tasty pearl granule which horses love and is suitable for all horses. It can be mixed with feed or fed separately. It has been tested free of doping relevant substances and is recommended by vets for a wide range of horses.
It is recommended that Equitop® Myoplast is fed for at least two months, and many horse owners feed Equitop® Myoplast as part of the daily diet long-term. One tub typically lasts for 30 days providing good value for money for the high quality ingredients in each scoop.
BODYWEIGHT DAILY FEEDING AMOUNT
< 500 kg 1 measure (25g)
> 500 kg 2 measures (50g)
In periods of intense training, competitive activity, or when recommended by your veterinary surgeon, you can increase the amount of Equitop® Myoplast given or supplement the diet for longer periods.
WHEN TO FEED EQUITOP® MYOPLAST
When will your horse get the most from Equitop® Myoplast?
There are key times when your horse will benefit from adding Equitop® Myoplast to their feed. Any time your horse needs to build or repair muscle, particularly including:
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During periods of intensive training and competition
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When your horse is in training at the beginning of the season or when you are bringing horses into work after a period of rest
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Young horses entering training
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Older horses finding it difficult to maintain condition
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Broodmares with an increased need for protein
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During rehabilitation – when you do not want to increase calories, but want to maintain muscle condition
WHY FEED EQUITOP® MYOPLAST?
Equitop® Myoplast is a unique supplement that is designed to support lean muscle development in horses.
Unlike the vast majority of equine muscle supplements on the market, Equitop® products are manufactured by a veterinary pharmaceutical company, Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health. Being the global leaders in equine medicine, and utilising the research and development heritage of the business has allowed for the vet-endorsed supplement Equitop® Myoplast.
Manufactured to good manufacturing practice (GMP) standards, Equitop® Myoplast offers you peace of mind that you are providing your horse with a thoroughly researched muscle supplement that has been created to the highest industry standards by the leaders in science-based equine products.
MUSCLE SUPPLEMENTS FOR HORSES
Strong, healthy muscles are vital to keep our horses fit and active, and to help them perform at their best. To build topline, the muscles along the spine, horses need the right work and the right nutrition. Unlike many supplements and diets which use a combination of fats and oils to promote weight gain, Equitop® Myoplast focuses solely on lean muscle growth.
Amino acids are the building blocks of the proteins which form muscles. To gain most benefit from training and exercise, horses need to receive the right amount and type of amino acids in their diet to support healthy muscle growth.
Horses can produce some amino acids themselves, 'non-essential amino acids', but several others – the ‘essential amino acids’ – must be supplied within their diet. If a horse’s diet is lacking in any amino acids, their athletic performance may be impacted. Equitop® Myoplast contains a complex blend of 18 amino acids, including the 9 essential amino acids, which complements those required by growing and recovering equine muscle tissue.
Equitop® Myoplast also provides a natural source of antioxidants to help neutralise the free radicals produced during exercise, and essential fatty acids to support the body's natural anti-inflammatory processes.
SPIRULINA FOR HORSES
Often referred to as a “superfood” within nutritional circles, Spirulina is a natural algae, considered one of the best plant-based protein sources due to not just its high protein content, but also the high quality - containing all of the essential amino acids that horses need from their diet.
On top of being an excellent source of amino acids, Spirulina contains other useful nutrients including essential fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, phycocyanin and anti-oxidants.
Scientific studies agree Spirulina supports healthy lean muscles which means that feeding your horse a high quality source of Spirulina offers you reassurance that you are supporting your horse's muscle development.
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1. Voltarelli FA et al (2011). Int J Nutr & Met 3(3) 22-30
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2. Voltarelli FA & de Mello MA (2008). Eur J Nutr 47: 393-400
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3. Lu H et al (2006). Eur J Appl Physiol 98: 220-226
RECOMMENDED BY VETS
Vets have been recommending Equitop® Myoplast for over a decade for a variety of horses and ponies. With the growing awareness of the need to support lean muscle development in a wide range of circumstances, from the weekend companion to the world-class athlete, vets have grown to trust and endorse Equitop® Myoplast and today, it is the biggest selling muscle supplement in the equine veterinary market.
CHOSEN BY CHAMPIONS
Whether an elite showjumper, a dynamic dressage rider or the next big eventing superstar, Equitop® Myoplast has been chosen by champions from leading equestrian disciplines for many years and continues to be a mainstay in feed rooms throughout the country.
TRUSTED BY HORSE OWNERS
They say 'word of mouth' is the best form of advertisement for a product or brand and Equitop® Myoplast is fortunate to receive positive feedback from horse owners of equines of all shapes and sizes - don't just take our word for it.
THE EQUITOP® PRODUCTS
Scientifically designed to support your horse's gastric health, joint health and lean muscle development, there are 3 products within the Equitop® range of products: Equitop® GLME, Equitop® Myoplast and Equitop® Pronutrin.
Combining natural ingredients with pharmaceutical-standard manufacturing techniques, each product within the Equitop® range has deliberately been created to provide the horse with the highest quality ingredients to supplement their diet and lifestyle.
Whether a world-class athlete or a trusted weekend companion, our innovations and expertise in equine medicine have allowed for a great depth of knowledge and insight to come together and create the Equitop® products.
THE EQUITOP® PRODUCTS
