Dallas Keith Equine Flexi Essential Horse Lick

Dallas Keith Equine Flexi Essential Horse Lick 12.5kg provides horses and ponies with a convenient source of essential vitamins, minerals, protein and trace elements to help support overall health and wellbeing. Designed to complement forage-based diets, this highly palatable horse lick allows animals to supplement their nutritional intake naturally as required.

Supplied in a sturdy, flexible and shatter-resistant container, the tub can be reused as a feed bucket once the lick has been consumed, making it a practical and economical choice for horse owners.

Equine Flexi Essential is enriched with a full spectrum of vital vitamins and minerals alongside additional protein to support horses at grass, stabled horses, working horses, foals and lactating mares.

The unique formulation helps support muscle and bone development, promotes healthy hooves and coat condition, and contributes to overall health and temperament. The Dallas Keith Equine Flexi Range has been developed to help horses thrive throughout the year.

The entire range is BETA NOPS certified.

Key Benefits

• Provides essential vitamins, minerals and trace elements commonly lacking in modern forage and grazing.
• Supports healthy muscle development, strong bones, hoof quality and coat condition.
• Allows horses and ponies to regulate intake according to individual requirements.
• Ideal for horses at grass, stabled horses, breeding stock and working horses.
• May help reduce boredom in stabled horses by encouraging natural licking behaviour.
• Can be fed alongside good-quality forage without the need for extensive hard feed.
• Supplied in a reusable, durable Flexi tub for convenience and reduced waste.
• BETA NOPS certified for peace of mind.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dallas Keith Equine Flexi Essential used for?

It is a vitamin and mineral horse lick designed to supplement forage-based diets and help support overall health, condition, coat quality, hoof health and wellbeing.

Can all horses and ponies use Equine Flexi Essential?

Yes, it is suitable for most horses and ponies, including those at grass, in work, stabled, breeding mares and youngstock.

Does this horse lick replace hard feed?

When provided alongside good-quality forage, many horses can receive their essential vitamin and mineral requirements without the need for significant hard feed supplementation.

How many horses can one tub feed?

One 12.5kg tub is designed for up to 10 horses or ponies, although consumption rates will vary depending on forage quality, weather conditions and individual requirements.

Is the container reusable?

Yes. The Flexi tub is durable, flexible and shatter-resistant and can be reused as a feed bucket when empty.

Suitability & Sugar Content

Why does this lick contain cane molasses?

Cane molasses is used as a natural binder and palatability agent — it holds the lick block together and encourages horses to use it. It is a common ingredient in many horse licks and blocks. The product contains 18% total sugars (expressed as sucrose), which is typical for a molasses-based lick.

Is the sugar content safe for my horse?

At normal self-regulated intakes of approximately 100–300g per horse per day, the amount of sugar consumed from this lick is modest. However, horses vary in how much they consume, and total daily sugar intake should always be considered alongside your horse's forage, grazing, and any other feed.

Is this lick suitable for horses prone to laminitis or insulin dysregulation?

Horses with a history of laminitis, insulin dysregulation, or those known to be sensitive to sugars require careful dietary management. If your horse falls into this category, we strongly recommend speaking with your vet or an equine nutritionist before using any molasses-based supplement, including this product. A low non-starch carbohydrate (NSC) or sugar-free alternative may be more appropriate.

Is this lick suitable for good doers or native breeds known to be prone to weight gain?

Good doers, native ponies, and easy-keeping breeds benefit from lower-calorie, low-sugar diets. If your horse falls into this category, consult your vet or equine nutritionist before use to ensure total sugar and calorie intake from all sources remains appropriate.

Controlling Intake

How do I limit how much my horse consumes?

This lick is designed for self-regulated, ad-lib access — horses should naturally control their own intake. To help manage consumption:

• Provide in a sheltered but accessible location to limit over-exposure in all weather.
• Monitor the tub weekly — a 12.5kg tub should last a group of 10 horses approximately four to six weeks under normal conditions.
• If a single horse is consuming more than 300g per day, consider restricting access by removing the tub for part of the day or providing alternative enrichment.
• In a mixed group, ensure dominant animals are not monopolising the tub by providing at least 2 tubs spaced apart.

Can I restrict access rather than give ad-lib access?

Yes. If you prefer to limit daily intake — particularly for horses that consume enthusiastically — you can offer the tub for a set period each day and then remove it. This gives you more control over total sugar and calorie contribution from the lick.

Licks vs. Formulated Feed Balancers

Does this lick replace a feed balancer?

No. A horse lick is a free-access supplement that allows horses to top up certain nutrients as they choose. A formulated feed balancer provides a precise, fixed daily dose of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids calibrated to your horse's specific needs and bodyweight. Licks and balancers serve different purposes and are not directly interchangeable. If your horse has specific nutritional requirements — such as a diagnosed deficiency, a performance workload, or a health condition — a balancer or targeted supplement under professional guidance is likely more appropriate.

Can I use this lick alongside a balancer or compound feed?

Feeding this lick alongside a balancer or fortified compound feed may result in over-supplementation of certain vitamins and minerals. If you are already feeding a complete balancer or fortified feed, consult an equine nutritionist before adding a free-access mineral lick to your horse's diet.

Nutritional Advice Disclaimer

The information provided on this page is intended as general guidance only and does not constitute veterinary or nutritional advice. Every horse is an individual, and nutritional needs vary with age, breed, workload, health status, and forage quality. If you have any concerns about your horse's diet — particularly if your horse has a history of laminitis, metabolic conditions, or insulin dysregulation — please consult your vet or a qualified equine nutritionist before making changes to their feeding regime.

Feeding Instructions

• Allow 1 x 12.5kg tub for up to 10 horses or ponies.
• Provide at least 2 tubs when feeding groups to minimise competition and improve access.
• Expected intake is approximately 100 to 300g per horse per day.
• Actual intake will vary depending on forage quality, weather, workload, age and condition.
• Provide fresh drinking water and adequate roughage at all times.
• If intake exceeds recommended levels, seek nutritional advice.
• DO NOT FEED TO SHEEP DUE TO COPPER CONTENT.

Nutritional Analysis

Crude Protein: 10%
Total Sugars (as sucrose): 18%
Phosphorus: 0.5%
Magnesium: 1%
Calcium: 5%
Sodium: 6%
Crude Oil: 4%
Crude Fibre: 0.7%
Moisture: 15%
Crude Ash: 32%

Ingredients

Cane molasses, soya meal*, sodium chloride, soya oil*, magnesium oxide, calcium oxide, di-calcium phosphate and calcium carbonate.

*From genetically modified soyabeans.