Some common signs of hindgut problems include poorly digested particles in feed, smelly or ‘cow pat’ manure. 

Some horses can be sensitive to touch around flank or when rugging.  Others may show variable ridden temperament, random ‘spooky’ behavior.  Other common signs include sensitive skin, rough and dull coat.

Many horses with hindgut issues are poor ‘doers’ or hard keepers which struggle to maintain condition or normal weight on adequate food.  Often excessive food is needed to keep the horse at normal weight.

Horses with more serious hindgut problems often experience scouring or intermittent loose manure, especially after sudden feed, hay or grass changes.

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𝐅𝐀𝐁𝐁𝐘® is a premium probiotic and prebiotic supplement which can be given to all horses at a maintenance dose for hindgut health and digestive function. 

Horses with poor hindgut function which may lead to passing undigested feed, ‘gassy’ bowels, passing smelly gas or manure, ‘rumbling’ tummies and recurring mild colic symptoms. 

Scouring horses or those with intermittent loose manure with digestive sensitivities especially after sudden feed changes.

Performance horses on high grain and starch diets are at risk of hindgut acidosis or acid imbalance causing acidic ‘sour’ manure, ‘cow pat’ droppings or the passing of poorly digested grain.

Aged horses slow to recover after winter or those which often lose condition in hard times due to reduced digestive efficiency.

Horses with a lack of pasture access and fed a predominately hay diet to reduce feed amounts and increase the digestion of roughages.

Horses with hindgut microbiota disturbances that lead to long term diarrhoea or chronic anal dribble.

𝐅𝐀𝐁𝐁𝐘® has a comprehensive and multi-action approach to improving digestive function and the microbiome balance, activity and health of the gastro-intestinal system, especially the hindgut, in all horses.

The probiotics include highly researched live yeasts plus bacteria providing highly concentrated (18 Billion CFU per maintenance dose) and have a role in reducing hindgut acidosis without artificial buffers.

With 10x more probiotics per dose compared to leading competitor ‘probiotics’ and especially formulated for horses, and NOT for all types of other animals too.

Acid imbalance in the hindgut can cause serious problems, including acidic build up, hindgut ulcers or ‘cow-pat’ manure. Hindgut starch overload is not uncommon in horses consuming high starch diets. 

Specific live yeasts help digestion of fiber sources to maintain condition in ‘hard keeper’ or ‘poor-doer’ horses.

Includes multiple prebiotics to feed ‘good bacteria’ populations to positively influence the hindgut microbiota.  These prebiotics have been shown to help horses adapt to new diets, especially after sudden feed changes and improve conversion of feed to energy in horses with inefficient digestive function.

Active Yeast Components are specially purified parts of the yeast cell designed to block attachment of infectious ‘bad’ bacteria to the hindgut lining and the action of pathogens in the hindgut. The combination of these Active Yeast Components may reduce scouring or loose manure in horses with poor hindgut microbiota balance, especially following antibiotic therapy and anti-inflammatory compounds, such as ‘bute’. 

Purified nucleotides may benefit digestive function and assist to regenerate the gastro-intestinal lining of the stomach, small intestine (foregut) and the hindgut.

The functional fibers are a special blend of digestible and indigestible fibers designed to stimulate important areas of the gastro-intestinal tract for improved function to regulate food passage through the digestive system. Optimizing the working of the hindgut is an important process in healthy manure production and general efficient digestion.

A broad-spectrum approach using specially selected ingredients to not absorb or impair the intake of other feed nutrients, such as vitamins. 

Assist cells lining the digestive system by providing a natural source of energy to optimize digestive activity and maintain normal barrier function. 

Assisting mucin production in the stomach and small intestine.   

The combination of ingredients in 𝐅𝐀𝐁𝐁𝐘® are uniquely designed to help the entire digestive system and particularly its hindgut microbiome.

𝐅𝐀𝐁𝐁𝐘® contains a concentrated amount of live probiotics!  𝐅𝐀𝐁𝐁𝐘® has 10x more probiotics per dose compared to leading competitor ‘probiotics’ and is especially formulated for horses, and NOT for all types of other animals too.

The probiotics chosen for 𝐅𝐀𝐁𝐁𝐘® have a role in maintaining correct gut pH level for optimum digestive function without use of artificial ‘buffers’ that may affect the balance and function of the hindgut. 

Marine calcium or sodium bicarbonate are high pH buffers that artificially modify hindgut pH balance. 

The specific yeast types in 𝐅𝐀𝐁𝐁𝐘® may help reduce hindgut acidosis through converting the acid to natural forms which are more easily absorbed in horses, which is particularly beneficial in horses on grain-based diets or those at risk of hindgut acidosis.

𝐅𝐀𝐁𝐁𝐘® is extensively researched with excellent results in extensive field trials for horses all over Australia. The data from research trials is reinforced by the recognized benefits of the ingredients in 𝐅𝐀𝐁𝐁𝐘® in relation to hindgut health and function.

𝐅𝐀𝐁𝐁𝐘® is a true multi-action supplement with a targeted combination of active ingredients, more comprehensive and beneficial than other direct competitor supplements!

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Many horses, including resting horses as well as performance horses, suffer from stomach acid irritation which may lead to gastric ulcers in their stomach and small intestine.

𝐅𝐀𝐁𝐁𝐘® is safe when given concurrently with any ulcer treatment.

Gastro-Coat® and 𝐅𝐀𝐁𝐁𝐘® are also highly compatible and generally work in different areas of the digestive system, so can be fed each day to highly sensitive or digestively challenged horses.

Actions of 𝐅𝐀𝐁𝐁𝐘® are particularly targeted to help improve digestive function of the hindgut (the caecum and large intestine) in horses.

Gastro Coat® and 𝐅𝐀𝐁𝐁𝐘® are two different supplements with separate focus areas but provide a complementary and targeted action with different active ingredients that have specific separate actions.

𝐅𝐀𝐁𝐁𝐘® and Gastro-Coat® are also fed in different ways and times – 𝐅𝐀𝐁𝐁𝐘® is perfect as a supplement in the horses’ normal feed daily, whereas Gastro-Coat® is often given as a pre-exercise supplement before ridden work or travelling, in a small feed or an oil paste. 

𝐅𝐀𝐁𝐁𝐘® does not include trace-minerals or other nutrients which accumulate or negatively affect the horse, thus 𝐅𝐀𝐁𝐁𝐘® can be offered at higher supplementation rates depending on the severity of scouring or suspected hindgut problems, such as poorly adapted microbiota populations.

𝐅𝐀𝐁𝐁𝐘® does not contain bone minerals, trace-minerals or vitamins which are essential for general health and vitality of horses because ration balancing supplements need to be formulated and provided relative to the exercise level of the horse. 

𝐅𝐀𝐁𝐁𝐘® is targeted for all horses as an additional economical supplement of premium ingredients and can be fed daily, or when digestive sensitivities affect health and function of the hindgut. 

𝐅𝐀𝐁𝐁𝐘® is compatible with comprehensive nutritional supplements such as Kohnke’s Own® Cell-Provide®, Cell-Vital® or Cell-Perform®.

𝐅𝐀𝐁𝐁𝐘® is also compatible with specialist supplements including Mag-E®, TRIM®, Gastro-Coat® and Redi-Flex® for other benefits which can help horses in different ways.

𝐅𝐀𝐁𝐁𝐘® is particularly beneficial to poor ‘doers’ or hard keepers and aged horses which often require more food to maintain adequate condition and weight. 
Providing a daily dose of 𝐅𝐀𝐁𝐁𝐘® to these types of horses to maintain condition may reduce the need for excessive hard feeds or extra hay. 

Yes!  𝐅𝐀𝐁𝐁𝐘® is very suitable and helpful for good doer or easy keeper horses and ponies.  In good-doer horses, 𝐅𝐀𝐁𝐁𝐘® has been trialed and tested with many sugar-sensitive horses, even laminitic or insulin resistant ponies, as a safe and helpful supplement. 

Although 𝐅𝐀𝐁𝐁𝐘® helps put on weight and keep normal condition in poor doers, it doesn’t do the same for good doers which can be considered to already have ‘maximum yield’ capacity from hindgut digestion.

𝐅𝐀𝐁𝐁𝐘® does not contain any banned substances or contravene the Rules of Racing or FEI Competition.

𝐅𝐀𝐁𝐁𝐘® does not swab and is completely legal to be used with all performance horses in FEI competitions. 

For use in racehorses, we recommend that you follow local guidelines on use of any supplements prior to race day.

• Jenny Heperi (NZ Rangiora)
  We have 4 aged ponies who have compromised systems and very sensitive gut wise and not digesting foods properly especially anything containing seeds and the birds were picking through their manure. The 4 ponies have been on Fabby for 20 days now and the disturbed manure by the birds is no longer an issue. We are loving the results and clearly the internal changes to the gut are being reflected in their outside appearance and they are looking great for ponies aged 24 to 30 years old. Thank you, we love the product !!!
  

• Rebecca R (NZ Waikato)
  "I bought some Fabby to help try and save my foal who had had a severe reaction to one dose of antibiotics. He was on prescribed medication for a week. One of which was a probiotic. I spoke with the vets and sent them the Fabby info and because we were having no success with what we were using but we were sure it was a gut imbalance, they said to swap their probiotic out and add the Fabby. I gave him one dose and his scours stopped, then with the second dose it went from soup to smooth in texture and within 2 days i was no longer worried at all. I am totally blown away. I cannot thank you enough. I will be forever grateful"
  

• Georgia L (NSW)
  My 28 year old gelding Oscar was having constant issues with loose manure and scouring. I felt awful for him, always having a dirty tail and back legs, it was a constant battle with changing rugs and keeping him clean every day. After a week on Fabby, Oscar had no mare issues with loose manure, and is looking very happy and healthy. Fabby helps to support his aged digestive system and is now an essential supplement in his diet.
  

• Cathi W (AUS)
  “My old thoroughbred (34 yo) gelding, Hoodlam, was scouring and I heard about FABBY and started him on it and within 10 days he had consistency back in his manure and much less undigested particles. After about a month his coat improved — some old hair fell out and he became shinier. He also became a slightly better keeper and has maintained his good appetite.  While he is very elderly and somewhat fragile he is bright eyed and happy. He managed to get down to a maintenance dose with continued good health. I think FABBY helped Hoodlam at a critical time for him, a great product indeed!”
  

• Emma C (AUS)
  “I have been using FABBY for a few months and my horse is still benefitting from it.  His mental attitude is more trainable and I am feeding half the amount as I was before.  I feel like he is gaining more top line than before.  The reason I started FABBY was that my horse was unrideable at a competition, kicking out and not going forward.  He even started doing this at my club of 5 years rally days.  I had treated for ulcers but didn’t see much improvement. He is now a lot friendlier with his old paddock mate and is so much more able to deal with stressful situations.”
  

• Karen S (AUS)
  “FABBY has been very helpful for my older, retired mare. She has very few teeth left and was having trouble with digesting her food properly and maintaining her weight, especially through winter. She had problems with scouring through winter for which I had tried other feeds and supplements to help, but with no success.  Within a short time of starting her on FABBY, I could see her body condition improving and she was so much happier within herself. Her manure was back to a normal form within a couple of weeks. She is now just on a small maintenance dose and doing great!”
  

• Kirsty P (AUS)
  “I first spoke with the team from Kohnke’s Own last year about my pony Jack’s manure problem – he was never really scouring, but he was a bit messy and would dribble, especially on grains, certain hays or spring grass.  Within a couple of weeks of commencing the FABBY trial he started to improve with firmer manure and less dribble.  He is now fully normal and has consistently good manure, even with the new Spring grass.  Jack also used to get tummy aches, especially at competitions.  Now he much happier and doesn’t kick up or show symptoms of gut pain, even when competing often.”
  

• Chelisa T (SA)
  Koda has always been a little sensitive with his gut, and would develop diarrhoea with any small change . His scours became so severe that he had no form to his manure and was squirting pure rancid liquid up to a distance of over a metre. He even developed burning on the skin down his backside and legs. He also dropped a significant amount of weight and had muscle atrophy
  

• Sian R (AUS)
  “We have been using FABBY on our 24 year old retired dressage horse for 12 months. We are in the severely drought affected region of the upper hunter in NSW and have been fully handfeeding our horses for 18 months now, we find that the older horses struggle to maintain their weight and topline as they age especially when there is no grass to eat. Since FABBY has been added to Freddie’s diet, he is maintaining his condition more easily and looking fabulous. We have since added FABBY to the diet of all of our horses as the fact that they have no grazing concerns me and FABBY gives me the peace of mind that they are receiving important beneficial bacteria to maintain healthy gut microbiota. I am thrilled with the condition of all of the horses who are shiny, healthy and maintaining their condition extremely well in harsh conditions.”
  

• Petra M (AUS)
  “My thoroughbred was having issues processing his feed and keeping weight on. When we placed him on FABBY, his ability to digest food and maintain weight greatly improved. He loves the taste of FABBY and never leaves his bucket empty. I also nd FABBY very economical as you only have to feed a very small amount per day, making the bucket go a long way. As a horse owner, FABBY has given me the peace of mind that my horse is getting the best supplement to sustain my horse’s digestive system, his health and daily well being. I would recommend this product to anyone looking for a super supplement that aids their horse’s digestion and weight.”