What do you feed a Laminitic pony?
Hay is likely to form the bulk of the diet for an EMS/PPID/laminitic horse. Late cut, native species grass hay is likely to have lower sugar levels than early cut improved species (e.g. ryegrass) grass hay. High fibre haylage may also be suitable.
Is Fibre beet good for horses?
Fibre-Beet is particularly useful for performance horse, especially those who consume reduced amounts of forage, as it can increase fibre intake without the “bulk” of hay or haylage.
What is fast fibre for horses?
Fast Fibre is barley and molasses free and is ideal for the good doer or for horses who tend to be excitable even on low energy feeds. Fast Fibre is particularly useful for horses with dental problems, as it can be used as a partial forage replacer if necessary.
Can shoeing cause laminitis?
Laminitis is a painful hoof disease that can cripple a horse. For this reason, it is not possible for a farrier to cause laminitis.
Is Fibre-Beet OK for laminitis?
Fibre-Beet is a combination of Speedi Beet, alfalfa, oat fibre and Biotin and takes 45 minutes to soak in cold water/15 minutes in warm water. Both products are ideal for horses and ponies prone to laminitis as both are low sugar/high fibre products.
Does Fibre-Beet give horses Energy?
You’ve got all the benefits of Speedi-Beet with its high level of easily digested soluble fibre for slow energy release, along with low starch and sugar. In fact, if your horse is in light work, Fibre-Beet, and a balancer, plus a good forage are all he needs for a fully balanced diet.
How do I make fibre fast?
Place feed in a shallow bucket, add twice as much water as feed, then stir. Wait 30 to 60 seconds before feeding this product. Unmolassed chaff can be added after soaking, if adding unmolassed chaff, stir well before feeding. Suitable for laminitics.
What does sugar beet do for horses?
Sugar beet is an excellent source of highly digestible fibre and a valuable source of energy (calories). In fact, sugar beet is significantly more digestible than hay and contains a similar level of energy (calories) to cereal grains and conditioning feeds which is why it is often referred to as a ‘super fibre’.
What are grass nuts for horses?
Support and nurture a healthy hindgut microbial community, which is key to equine health. Naturally occurring sugars in grass nuts mean they are naturally sweet. This makes them highly palatable – great for fussy feeders. The fibre in grass nuts supplies a source of slow-release energy which helps provide stamina.