Ration Balancers - What are they, does my horse need one, and what's with all that protein?

In this episode I'll define ration balancers, and give examples of when they may or may not be appropriate for a horse's diet. Additional references are promised, including links with information on how to read a hay analysis:Equi-Analytical Laboratories: https://equi-analytical.com/resources/glossary-of-nutrient-terms/From U. of MN: https://extension.umn.edu/horse-nutrition/understanding-your-hay-analysisFrom Penn State U.: https://extension.psu.edu/understanding-a-hay-analysisAnd more information about ration balancers, with my colleagues over at Tack Box Talk: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tack-box-talk/id1492355719?i=1000604138859