When Skode's first started doing business some four years ago, we launched our product line with guaranteed low sugar and low carb/starch herb-based treats. Our field test trials were conducted with horse members of the Official Insulin Resistance and Cushings Group run by Dr. Eleanor Kellon, VMD.
We had an instant hit for horse owners with metabolically challenged horses, whether those horses were simply Easy Keepers or suffered from full blown laminitis and founder. Soon the line gained nation-wide accolades with horses from all walks of life -- metabolically challenged as well as perfectly sound and healthy equines.
People really appreciate how pure and simple the treats are. Based from specialty low sugar/low carb and starch hay pellets from Washington, the line is called Specialty Trail Mixes. They resemble human trail mix treats and are packed with with nutritious, whole foods, flowers, seeds and nuts. When reviewed in the prestigious Horse Journal, we received the accolade: "When one horse tried the Fruity Fandango (trail mix treat) he didn't want to eat any other treat."
Clicker trainers swear by them, and are safe feeding them to even the most overweight ponies, as each is independently tested for its Non-Structural Carbohydrate content (meaning combination of simple sugars and starches) at Equi-Analytical Laboratories in New York.
Here are the descriptions of each of Skode's six, specialty trail mix treats:
Vashka's Vittles: Crunchy, large striped sunflower seeds, tangy Rosehips, Alfalfa leaf, Beet Root Powder --all mixed into a minimally processed, sun-cured hay pellet base of low sugar/low starch Orchard Grass and Timothy grasses. Guaranteed Non-Structural Carbohydrate analysis of 5.7 percent.
Harley's Heaven: Delicious, raw peanuts, certified organic Kudzu Root, cranberry powder and more -- made from a base of minimally processed, sun-cured Orchard Grass and Timothy hay pellets. Guaranteed Non-Structural Carbohydrate analysis of 10 percent.
Flower Power: Offer this treat and you offer your horse a true, fresh flower potpourri! Red Clover flower blossoms, Red Rose petals, Calendula flower petals and Chamomile Flower buds. A beautiful classic. Guaranteed Non-Structural Carbohydrate analysis of 8.9 percent.
Fruity Fandango: What horse doesn't love juicy, organic apple bits? Now you can feed them without worry, as we have balanced them into a low sugar/low starch blend of aromatic orange and lemon peel. Our #1 bestselling trail mix. Guaranteed Non-Structural Carbohydrate analysis of 8.3 percent.
Sunny's Smile: Sweet organic apple chunks, crunchy sunflowers, fluffy Red Clover blossoms -- need we say more? Your horse is going to love this mix! Guaranteed Non-Structural Carbohydrate analysis of 8.1 %.
Soulful Sunset: A soothing blend of Calendula Flower petals, Chamomile Flower Buds and peach leaves. Perfect for the hot, summer months. Guaranteed Non-Structural Carbohydrate analysis of 6.0 percent.
To order these treats for your horse, click on Skode's Treat Barn:
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