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If you have ever walked through the stables or along the boxes at a competition, you like will have seen horses happily enjoying their Unika Balls. But what exactly are they, and how do they support your horse’s well-being?
Unika Balls are not just a simple pastime for horses, they’re a true innovation. They are solid complementary feeds that provide beneficial nutrients to your horse’s diet, promoting overall health and wellness. With six different types available, each designed for specific needs, every horse can find their ideal Unika Ball.
In this article, you’ll discover everything you need to know about Unika Balls: their origin, how to use them, and the health benefits they offer your horse.
Why choose Unika Balls?
What sets Unika Balls apart from other similar-looking products on the market is their formulation, completely free from cereals such as corn, oats, and barley, and sugars like sucrose, fructose, and glucose. This makes them suitable even for horses with health issues such as Cushing’s disease, laminitis, or gastritis.
Each formula is enriched with carefully selected natural ingredients known for their phytotherapeutic properties, such as liquorice, lemon balm, and passionflower.
How were Unika Balls created?
The idea for Unika Balls was born from the desire to create a solid supplement that could help horses better cope with boredom and stress in the stall or during long trips. It’s a project that combines well-being, practicality, and innovation, passionately developed by Alberto, founder and CEO of Unika.
It all started with just two simple ingredients: bran and rice flour, and was later enhanced with specific natural ingredients tailored to each variant’s purpose. As a result, Unika Balls are not just functional products, but a true testament to how nature and creativity can offer smart, original solutions.
Why and when should you use Unika Balls?
To understand why Unika Balls are a valuable ally in supporting your horse’s well-being, we must start from a basic premise: what would a horse’s behaviour be like in the wild?
In the wild, horses graze for most of the day, which means their stomachs continuously produce gastric juices. Horses are also social animals by nature, used to living in herds and forming bonds with others. As prey animals, they are biologically wired for constant alertness and sensitivity to both visual and auditory stimuli.
When stabled in a box, this natural balance is disrupted: chewing activity decreases, cognitive and sensory stimulation is reduced, and anxiety or stereotypical behaviours may increase.
This is where Unika Balls truly makes a difference.
Thanks to their texture and method of use, Unika Balls stimulate saliva production, which helps buffer gastric acidity. Licking the Unika Ball activates a neurological response that promotes calm and relaxation, helpful for all horses, but especially for those showing signs of nervousness, restlessness, or stereotypic behaviours (cribbing, weaving, etc.). Beyond the physiological benefits, Unika Balls provide valuable environmental enrichment by offering sensory and cognitive stimulation that makes stall time more enjoyable and less stressful.
Perfect both in the stable and during travel or competitions, Unika Balls are the ideal solution to combat boredom and support your horse’s mental and physical well-being.
How to use Unika Balls
Using Unika Balls is incredibly simple: each one comes with a strong rope, ready to be hung in the stall window or any place where it can swing freely. For best results and longer-lasting use, avoid attaching it directly to stall bars, or walls. Free movement keeps the horse engaged, making the experience more stimulating and extending the supplement’s effectiveness.
What are the benefits of Unika Balls?
Unika Balls are available in several variations, each crafted with natural ingredients to meet specific needs.
Whether your horse is at the stable, travelling, or in competition, Unika Balls always offer a moment of relaxation, nutritional support, and natural sensory stimulation. They are the perfect ally for your horse’s well-being, combining supplementation, fun, and sensory engagement.
Not sure which Unika Ball to choose?
Get in touch! We’ll help you find the perfect solution for your horse.
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