Posted: 11th October 2013 | Back to news feed
The coming winter weather can fill many horse owners with dread as they bring their horses and ponies from pasture into stabling, often resulting in a higher risk of equine digestive problems and the cliché “spooky” behaviour and excessive energy. However with careful planning and correct feeding the winter can be a time to enjoy your horse…
Some horses may need to be stabled 24/7 during winter but where possible Chestnut Horse Feeds recommends owners try and maintain some turnout, to keep their routine as natural as possible. When transitioning from pasture to the stable make sure the process is gradual allowing your equines’ sensitive digestive systems to adapt to the change.
The winter time causes the grass’s nutritional quality to depreciate so most horses will require some level of supplementary feed in order to meet their nutritional requirements. This is of course in addition to their grazing, hay or haylage. What to feed your horse is dependent on their workload, condition, age and your horse’s temperament so Chestnut Horse Feeds offers a range of feeds suitable for all, from the hardworking equine athlete to a friendly field companion.
It is common knowledge that fibre is the most important aspect of equine diet and this becomes even more crucial when our horses are stabled. This is why the basis of all Chestnut Horse Feeds’ Complete Feeds is a selection of natural, high fibre ingredients that enrich the diet of the stabled equine. The palatable, nutrient rich feeds offer essential calories and vitamins and minerals in a natural way, which will minimise the risk of digestive issues and help maintain an even temperament.
Designed to complement the equine’s unique digestive system Chestnut Horse Feeds range includes a wide collection of formulations, including Sports Horse Mix, Alpha Easy, Chestnut Lite and Alpha Plus, all of which incorporate a level of long chopped fibre that stimulates chewing and saliva production.
Packed full of vitamins and minerals Chestnut Horse Feeds provides products, which enhance our equine’s immunity during winter time whilst gleaning calories to promote condition through fibre and oil. Chestnut Horse Feeds is only available direct and can be ordered in 20kg bags or the unique Bulk Bin Feeding System.
To find out more about the Bulk Bin Feeding System and to discuss which Chestnut Horse Feeds product will best suit your equine during the winter and beyond, simply visit www.chestnuthorsefeeds.co.uk or call 01455 558 808.
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