Do pony nuts need soaking?
You can soak most makes of pony nuts, we do. Alfalfa pellets can be fed dry or soaked. I soak them. Or feed as nuts for treats.
What do you feed a fizzy pony?
Suitable feeds for fizzy horses Research has shown that feeding alfalfa and sugar beet together increases the digestibility of the alfalfa so that the horse is able to obtain even more energy from it.
How long do grass nuts take to soak?
To soak our grass pellets for horses, you can use hot or cold water. Soaking time can vary according to the density of the pellets, but as a guide we would expect a 2 hour cold soak or 15 minute hot soak time. Equally the grass pellets can be left through the day or night to soak.
Are pony nuts high in sugar?
Horse and Pony Nuts – high fibre, low sugar and starch. Feeding little and often will also help prevent laminitis along with an ad lib supply of good quality forage such as hay or haylage.
Should I feed pony nuts?
Horse and pony nuts are a safe non heating diet for all horses and ponies at rest or in light to moderate work. A non heating coarse ration suitable for horses in light to moderate work or as a light feed for resting horses.
How do you feed pony nuts?
Always split the Heygates’ feed into at least two feeds per day, preferably three or four, and avoid feeding within one hour of exercise. Never give more than 2kg per feed. Clean fresh water should always be available to your horse.
How do you calm a fizzy horse?
A high fibre diet Choosing products that include oils, such as soya and linseed, allow your horse to gain condition through slow-release energy sources, limiting the fizzy response. Feeds containing quality protein and probiotics aid gut function too, which can encourage topline and condition in poorer doers.
Do grass nuts give horses Energy?
Grass is essential for your horse’s well-being, providing a nutritious range of naturally occurring micronutrients, energy and protein. Provide an excellent source of fibre, to help support good digestive health. The fibre in grass nuts supplies a source of slow-release energy which helps provide stamina.
Can you feed grass nuts dry?
I feed them soaked if given in a bucket feed as they do swell. I find they are OK dry in a treat ball as the horse has time to chew each few pellets that drop out.
Why are pony nuts good for horses?
The natural protein, minerals and vitamins are preserved so they are available to your horse. A little molasses is added to the ration to aid palatability and provide digestible energy. A small amount is added to horse and pony nuts as a binder to help make the nuts stick together.
How much pony nuts should I feed?
Always split the Heygates’ feed into at least two feeds per day, preferably three or four, and avoid feeding within one hour of exercise. Never give more than 2kg per feed.