Muscle Basics
Muscle Basics
Muscle Basics
The basics behind muscle & topline
Muscle Basics is a targeted blend of three essential amino acids — lysine, methionine and threonine — formulated to support muscle development, topline, recovery and overall condition in horses.
Amino acids are the building blocks of protein, playing a vital role in muscle growth, tissue repair and everyday body function. Even with a balanced diet, horses can still fall short in key essential amino acids required for maintaining healthy muscle and topline.
Why these ingredients?
Lysine is considered the first limiting amino acid in the equine diet, meaning horses commonly do not get enough from forage alone. It plays a major role in muscle development, growth and protein synthesis, making it one of the most important amino acids for maintaining condition and topline.
Methionine supports muscle metabolism while also contributing to healthy hooves, coat and connective tissue. As a sulphur-containing amino acid, it is important for tissue repair and helps support overall protein utilisation within the body.
Threonine is essential for muscle recovery and maintenance, while also supporting gut and immune health. It plays an important role in the production of mucin, which helps maintain the protective lining of the digestive tract.
Why they work better together
Protein synthesis relies on having the right amino acids available in the correct balance. If one essential amino acid is lacking, the horse cannot efficiently utilise the others. By combining lysine, methionine and threonine together, Muscle Basics provides foundational amino acid support to help optimise muscle development, topline and recovery.
Ideal for:
- Horses needing improved topline or condition
- Performance and working horses
- Young or growing horses
- Horses returning to work
- Horses on forage-based diets
Feed Rate
1 x 20gm scoop (provided) per day
Each dose contains Lysine 10gm, Methionine 6gm, and Threonine 4gm