Alfa-A Molasses Free combines chopped alfalfa, oil, alfalfa pellets and the herbs mint and fenugreek. Alfa-A Molasses Free provides 11.5MJ/kg of digestible energy and is suitable for working horses and ponies or those in lower levels of work that struggle to maintain condition. Alfa-A Molasses Free is also free from preservatives. Horses in their natural environment have a seasonal cycle of weight gain over the summer and weight loss over the winter. In the domestic environment, food is always available and this, combined with greater thermal protection and restricted exercise, means that some horses are very prone to gaining weight and developing insulin resistance (IR) A highly digestible source of fibre for improving condition, to aid hydration and for horses with poor dentition such as veterans. Michael ‘Mikey’ Tuff and Harriet Web run Lillisford Equestrian and specialise in show jumping. Mikey has competed up to 1.50m Grand Prix and has jumped nationally and internationally.

Hi-Fi Molasses Free combines chopped alfalfa, straw, oil, straw pellets and the herbs mint and fenugreek. Hi-Fi Molasses Free provides 8.5MJ/kg of digestible energy and is suitable for horses and ponies at rest or in light work, as well as those working harder that maintain condition with ease. Hi-Fi Molasses Free is also free from preservatives and binders. Hi-Fi Molasses Free is suitable for horses and ponies that require a low sugar and starch ration such as those prone to laminitis that maintain weight with ease. Hi-Fi Molasses Free includes real mint, fenugreek and alfalfa pellets for interest and taste. Hi-Fi Molasses Free contains no added sugar and naturally provides 1.5% starch and 2.5% sugar which is approximately one-fifth of the sugar found in average hay. Hi-Fi Molasses Free may be used as a partial forage replacer Key Benefits Feeing a horse or pony with laminitis can present a real challenge. It’s essential that they receive low levels of starch and sugar – a combined level below 10% is considered low, but really the lower the better. In addition to being low sugar and starch, a feed ration also needs to supply an appropriate amount of energy, as well as enough of the necessary vitamins, minerals and good quality protein. You can also read our tips for managing an overweight horse for more information. What you need to know and do L Mix is a chaff based feed that is suitable for those prone to laminitis. The alfalfa and chaff ensures increased chewing time, which is beneficial for horses on a restricted diet and can help to maintain a healthy digestive system. It contains no added sugars, molasses or cereal grains and has an extremely low digestible energy. It contains herbs for palatability, pre- and probiotics, and linseed, which is a good source of omega-3. Suitable for horses with intolerances to cereal grains or molasses.

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The Dengie team first met Google, a four-year-old KWPN gelding, when he took part in a Dengie Diet Clinic at brand ambassador Hannah Esberger’s yard in June 2015. His owner Jo, who is a pupil of Hannah’s, had only had Google for a few days and was keen to get their partnership off to a good start with the perfect diet. The addition of alfalfa pellets in Alfa-A Molasses Free provides interest and means that more slow release energy is supplied per scoop than the rest of the Alfa-A range – great for those with limited appetites Healthy Hooves Molasses Free combines chopped alfalfa, straw, oil, straw pellets and garlic with a high specification of vitamins and minerals. Biotin is included at levels shown by research to be beneficial for promoting improved hoof quality. Healthy Hooves Molasses Free provides 8.5MJ/kg of digestible energy and is suitable for horses and ponies at rest or in light work. When fed at recommended levels, Healthy Hooves Molasses Free provides a balanced diet. It is also free from preservatives.

For horses and ponies working up to a moderate level or those in lower levels of work that struggle to maintain weight. Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) is a metabolic problem characterised by insulin dysregulation, abnormal adipose distribution (although not all horses with EMS are overwight) and altered levels of adipokines or fat hormones. Diffculty in achieving weight loss can also be a feature of EMS. The risk of laminitis is increased as a result of changes to the horse’s metabolism with environmental factors such as diet often being the final trigger for clinical signs to develop.

Feeds suitable for horses with EMS

year-old Barney suffers with various health conditions including PPID, calcium deficiency, white line disease and low blood cell count. Barney’s owner Ros needed to find him a palatable feed to disguise his various veterinary medications and supplements. Dengie’s ‘Healthy’ range of fibre feeds are nutritionally balanced fibre products and as such, when fed at the full recommended quantity, no additional supplementation is required. It’s important to be aware that these feeds do not treat laminitis in any way, but are carefully formulated so that they are suitable to feed to a horse that is prone to the condition. If you’re at all unsure, it’s advisable to call a free nutritional helpline for additional advice – these are provided by most feed manufacturers. What is The Laminitis Trust approval mark?

Read the case study John’s Weight Loss Journey After Diagnosis of Laminitis and Equine Metabolic Syndrome! This low-calorie balancer is suitable for horses in need of a calorie-controlled diet and those prone to laminitis. It contains an effective level of biotin, zinc and methionine for hoof strength and growth, as well as natural antioxidants to support overall health, and protected yeast to support a healthy hindgut and nutrient uptake.Weighing & EID Agriculture Tech AG TECH Handling Equipment Herd Monitoring Grassland Tech Weighing Equipment Contains no added sugar and at just 4.5% naturally occurring sugar, provides less than half the level of sugar than average hay Naturally low in starch (1.5%) and sugar (2.5%) – approximately one-fifth of the sugar found in average hay

Dermot is a 21-year-old Connemara who, despite being in his senior years, still lives a very active lifestyle. Dermot has poor dentition; various diastemas and having had three teeth removed means he struggles to chew hay effectively and requires a partial forage replacer ration. Hi-Fi Molasses Free is suitable for horses and ponies that require a low sugar and starch ration such as those prone to laminitis that maintain weight with easeGrazing should initially be eliminated until bodyweight is normal and recurrent laminitis under control