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? 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. This high fibre feed is suitable for horses prone to laminitis as it will produce a low insulin response – and being low calorie it is also ideal for good-doers, natives and those in light work. It can be fed on its own, alongside a balancer or as a hay replacer. The blend includes short chopped alfalfa and straw to extend eating time, contains biotin to support hoof health, and a full range of added vitamins and minerals to provide a balanced diet. Use low calorie fibre feeds such as Hi-Fi Lite alongside hay to provide more variety in your horse or pony’s ration Described as ideal for horses who maintain their weight with ease or those prone to laminitis, this is a blend of alfalfa and high-quality soft cereal straw. It also includes mint, fenugreek and alfalfa pellets to tempt fussy eaters, and has a light rapeseed oil coating that provides slow-release energy and coat shine. It’s naturally low in starch and sugar – and contains approximately one fifth of the sugar found in average hay. It can be used as a partial forage replaces and is free from molasses and preservatives.

A nutritionally balanced high fibre feed made from pure chopped and pelleted alfalfa. Healthy Tummy contains a high specification of ingredients proven to support digestive health and maintain correct acidity levels in the digestive tract. Approved by BETA for horses and ponies prone to Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome. Provides 11.5MJ/kg of Digestible Energy from fibre and oil comparable to a medium energy mix or cube, but with 10x less starch

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Dengie’s highest-calorie fibre feed for hard-working horses and ponies or those that need to gain weight Karyce realised she was going to have to make some drastic changes to the lifestyle of Della her Welsh Section C mare – she had to lose some weight as she was at risk of getting laminitis. Hi-Fi Molasses Free contains no added sugar, is molasses and preservative free and is approved by The Laminitis Trust. Key Features Dengie low calorie feeds typically contain around 0.2-0.25% sulphur. The addition of MSM increases the level in Healthy Hooves Molasses Free by around 30% Danielle Balsdon and her beautiful horse Lennox are testimony to how horses can perform on a fibre based ration

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.Contains no added sugar and at just 4.5% naturally occurring sugar, provides less than half the level of sugar than average hay 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 This feed is ideal for good-doers and those who tend to be excitable even on low energy feeds, and is suitable for those prone to laminitis. It soaks in 60 seconds, so is particularly useful for horses with dental problems as it can be used as a partial hay replacer. It’s balanced with vitamins and minerals, so if it’s fed in the recommended quantities, it delivers everything your horse needs. It also contains prebiotics for digestion, as well as linseed, which is a good source of omega-3. It is suitable for horses with intolerances to barley, alfalfa or molasses. Although soaking hay encourages loss of water soluble carbohydrate, it should not be relied upon to make high NSC hay ‘safe’ because results are highly variable

A complete feed for horses and ponies prone to laminitis or with poor hoof condition – approved by The Laminitis TrustDengie’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.

When fed at the recommend rate (500g per 100kg bodyweight) Healthy Hooves Molasses Free will provide your horse with a balanced diet Weighing & EID Agriculture Tech AG TECH Handling Equipment Herd Monitoring Grassland Tech Weighing Equipment 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)The Dengie Hi-Fi range of horse feeds are a blend of high-quality fibres that have been sympathetically formulated by our team of nutritional experts. Restrict access to grazing – stabling your horse means you can get complete control over what they eat – this is often the most effective way to achieve weight loss as grass is usually the greatest source of energy and sugar in most horses’ diets. Being overweight significantly increases the risk of laminitis in horses and ponies which is a potentially fatal disease. It is therefore vital to take action early if your horse does become overweight or obese.. Laminitis is just one of the health risks associated with being overweight or obese. We have lots of information about feeding and managing your horse as well as helpful tools that help you identify risk factors for issues such as laminitis.