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Ration Plus

To restore the digestive system, a healthy environment for the growth of beneficial microflora must be maintained. When administered daily, Ration Plus' unique formula (a liquid lactobacillus fermentation product) safely maintains an environment for beneficial digestive microorganisms. Veterinarians around the world report that Ration Plus safely and effectively maintains maximum digestive efficiency.
Average Customer Rating:
4.862 out of 5
4.9
 out of 
5
(29 Reviews) 25
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating breakdown 29 reviews
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Star
0
28 of 28(100%)of customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Ration Plus
Review 1 for Ration Plus
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great for OTTB health

February 11, 2013
ByChrisLeigh
fromSC
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:All Around
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
After having a new OTTB a few months, he has been battling ulcers, his coat was looking dull, he wasn't gaining weight, and the list of minor things were adding up. Someone recommended Ration Plus for an immune boost, so I purchased it. It's a small amount of product used. Now a month later, I can see a big difference in his appearance and health. His coat looks so healthy and shiney.
Review 2 for Ration Plus
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Helps hard keepers and to gain weight

January 8, 2013
ByRoynewmex
fromNewport, VA
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
I bought a schoolmaster this summer and wanted to make sure he did well through our winter. He came to me a little underweight with some teeth issues. I knew I was going to have to stay on top of his diet to maintain any weight he gained before winter came. He has done very well with this product in addition to the other feed changes I made, so well that I may discontinue this product when it runs out before the very lush spring grass starts coming in (all my other horses have to wear grazing muzzles on the lush pasture here). I would definitely use again if needed! I have used this product before on an OTTB that was extremely underweight and it worked great then too.
Review 3 for Ration Plus
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Good product

May 9, 2012
ByTange
fromOhio
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - Western
Competitor:Non-competitor
I haven't used this supplement very long but I give it twice everyday. I like that it's a liquid
Review 4 for Ration Plus
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

This is a must for chronic loose stool!

February 15, 2012
ByBettyAnne
fromNew Hampshire
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Dressage
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
My very picky eater was constantly having cow flop like manure. It was extremely difficult to find a probiotic she would eat. Fortunately, she gobbles up the Ration Plus and she now has normally formed manure. This is fantastic stuff!
 
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Review 5 for Ration Plus
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

It worked

August 25, 2011
BySuzanneD
fromKillingworth, CT
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
I gave it 5 stars because it did what it said it would do. My mini gets soft manure every spring when she starts on green grass. And it goes away in a week. Well, this year it turned into diarrhea and didn't go away. So I started her on Pro Biotics. No improvement. A week after putting her on the Ration Plus, her manure was normal. Can't beat that. Palatability got 5 starts - but truth in advertising - my mini would eat anything.
Review 6 for Ration Plus
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

excellent!

August 9, 2011
ByRL
fromHealdsburg, CA
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:All Around
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Rations Plus is great! My horse eats it without a problem and one bottle lasts a long time. His digestive system is much calmer now.
Review 7 for Ration Plus
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

No Barn Should Be Without It

June 21, 2011
Bygladlady
fromSW Wisconsin
I have used this product for:over 5 years
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
We have been using Ration Plus for almost ten years. We use it to keep guts healthy before, after and during times of real and potential stress to any horse.
Review 8 for Ration Plus
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Amazing Product

June 2, 2011
ByMaudiehorse
fromBuckeye, AZ
I have used this product for:over 5 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:All Around
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
I've been using Ration Plus over 10 yrs.; starting with a severely malnourished 6 y/o stallion I rescued. I called the company for help. They were gracious, knowledgeable & very supportive; & suggested a higher dosage of Ration Plus than was labeled. It was a relief not having to worry about the supplement causing adverse effects to my horse from the higher dosage. "Spot" (yes, he was a Paint), blossomed in a few short months and I truly believe I owe most of his recovery to Ration Plus. It has also helped clear up diarrhea in my horses and not one of my 7 "kids" has ever refused to eat it. There have been countless people over the years that I've encouraged to try Ration Plus. Currently, my 23 y/o QH & 12 y/o endurance 1/2 Arab have Ration Plus included in their diets. I wouldn't feel right without it on a shelf.
 
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Review 9 for Ration Plus
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Nice Product

March 28, 2011
ByCookieH69
fromDelaware
I have used this product for:over 5 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
After trying things like FatCat and Weight builder and numerous other "Weight gainers", this worked the best. Aged, picky as heck, mare loved this product. Key to this product, is TONS and TONS of fresh water. Dlowly puts the weight on without them getting high.
 
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Review 10 for Ration Plus
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Amazing Product Worth Price

February 9, 2011
ByMaudiehorse
fromBuckeye, AZ
I have used this product for:over 5 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Endurance
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Ration Plus is one of the best products I've even used. It helped put weight on a severely emaciated horse I rescued a few years ago. I called the company & was assisted by a very knowledgeable and helpful individual. There is no downside to this product. It helps the horse utilize all the feed ingested & really puts the pounds on. I have continued to feed Ration Plus to my older horses and LD endurance horse.
 
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Review 11 for Ration Plus
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Good Prebiotic

July 26, 2010
Byspottedponydriver
fromPennsylvania
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Driving
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Palatability:
3 of 5
3 of 5
I tried this Ration Plus for my driving pony with chronic "cow pies". He is on a regular deworming schedule and I had already tried dietary changes without success. Ration Plus made a big improvement, probably 80% "normal" manure. I later added a probiotic and now he is "normal" 99% of the time. I dose him at 3 ml 2xday. If I am changing hay supplies (gradually of course) or we have lots of rain which brings on a growth spurt in grass, I increase to 4ml 2xday for a few days and am usually able to prevent any GI upset.
Review 12 for Ration Plus
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Manure problem solved!

June 28, 2010
ByMagicCrow17
fromMonticelllo, NY
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Trail Riding
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Our 7 year old rescue mare has always had "cow flop" manure ever since we took her, over 4 years ago. During her cycles it became even worse, if you can imagine that. Diet changes & numerous probiotic products made no difference. A friend recommended that I try Ration Plus and within 2 days time, we saw normal manure for the fist time! What a great product. She gobbles it up in her grain with no problem whatsover. I would highly recommend it.
Review 13 for Ration Plus
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

best purchase ever

June 1, 2010
Bytessin
fromCalifornia
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
had a hard time keeping weight on my horse and RationPlus does it.....
Review 14 for Ration Plus
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Won't Go Without It!

March 30, 2010
Bymareangel
fromCygnet, OH
I have used this product for:2-5 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
I LOVE this product. A friend turned me on to it a few years ago, I have an older Thoroughbred mare that whenever she receives bute, she'll immediately start eating her manure. The vet thought maybe the bute was upsetting her stomach and my friend recommended I try this, and boy does it help! More recently I adopted an OTTB last November. Came home with a poor coat and bad diarrhea. Within days of being on Ration Plus, his diarrhea cleared up and a month later his coat started to improve. From here on out I will always keep this product on hand!
Review 15 for Ration Plus
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Keep Ration Plus on hand!

March 23, 2010
Bycindyliz
fromTN
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Other
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Palatability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
I ordered Ration Plus for several senior horses who tend to get "the runs" for no apparent reason other than lack of digestive efficiency. Within a few days of feeding Ration Plus to them, the condition improved! I have tried many other products and so far Ration Plus is the best for this condition!
Review 16 for Ration Plus
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Just good for overall health

February 1, 2010
Bylollyandfrances
fromRedmond, WA
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Trail Riding
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
I purchased this because our pony has always had digestive / diarrhea issues. The diarrhea has improved and I feel good knowing that I'm giving him a natural supplement that will help his overall health at a very reasonable price.
Review 17 for Ration Plus
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great Pre-Probotic

December 31, 2009
ByBaf1
fromSpokane WA
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
I moved to an indoor arena for the winter months and the change of hay and feed caused my mare to have loose stool and start losing weight. My vet recommended using Ration Plus, so I tried it and within a few days her stool was back to normal and she started maintaining her weight right away with the proper fiber and the Ration Plus. I will keep it on hnad from now because of the great results.
Review 18 for Ration Plus
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

December 28, 2009
Byclairvoyant
fromNorthwest
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
I have only used this product for 2 weeks for my mare who has seasonal diarrhea and ulcers. I wanted to add a pro or pre biotic to help her gut stablize. Have not seen a change as of yet but that may be because I had her on UlcerGard maintenance. She readily eats it top dressed on her mash.
Review 19 for Ration Plus
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

It Works

September 15, 2009
ByJKMT
fromN. Puget Sound, WA
I have used this product for:over 5 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
I have used Ration Plus intermittently over the past 10 years for horses that have completed antibiotic treatment and in several cases, for young or old horses that were unthrifty because of ulcers or other problems. I like the fact that it does not contain live bacteria which have the potential to cause problems in animals with stressed immune systems. I have noted changes in manure, firmer and reduced volume, in 10 days or less. Within a month of initiating use of Ration Plus, my horses have exhibited obviously improved appearance and attitude. It is highly palatable and does not require extended use. It used to come with a measuring medicine dropper attached to the bottle which was very convenient. Now I use a plastic soup spoon which holds the correct amount. I would recommend this product without reservation.
Review 20 for Ration Plus
Overall Rating:
3 of 5
3 of 5

This stuff works

September 8, 2009
ByGallysgirl
fromNorwalk, CT
I have used this product for:2-5 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
I read about this in Horse Journal. It does exactly what it says it will. I use it for my older warmblood cross every time after I de-worm him. I just notice a huge difference in his coat and his weight. He tends to get ribbey and pointy through the hips. After using a full bottle of this I notice his coat is shiney and he rounds out very nicely. "SUCCEED" is another great product but it is pricey. Try this first it is a GREAT product for the money.
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