About Dengie
From field to feed
Founded in 1968 as a farmer’s cooperative, Dengie is still run today with the same ethos of supporting the local farming community.
We grow as many of our own ingredients as possible which keeps our ‘feed miles’ low and provides the best traceability possible – every bag of our horse feed can be traced back to the field it was grown in.
Because we love horses as much as you do
At Dengie we are devoted to creating the best and healthiest horse feeds because we love your horse as much as you do. Our sales and nutritional teams are experienced and passionate horse owners and understand the many feeding challenges encountered today.
A commitment to quality
Everyone at Dengie is proud of our connection with the land and we are always mindful that we need to grow our crops as sympathetically as possible both for the benefit of our customers and to ensure the future sustainability of what we do.
Our farmers are family farmers and they want to ensure there is a viable future for generations to come. They know and understand the importance of sustainable farming – it is why many choose to grow the alfalfa itself as they recognise the benefits this incredible plant offers to the soil, wildlife and wider environment.
Our philosophy
The Dengie philosophy is to create the best feeds we can to support and promote the horse’s health and well-being.
We acknowledge that the concept of welfare is a complicated subject but we feel it’s important to recognise that good care and good welfare are different. Good care is the very least that a horse should experience, but as research helps us to understand what good welfare looks like, we want to support horse owners in achieving that. This is why we employ a team of highly qualified, practical nutritionists who are actively involved in research projects with respected institutions around the world and we invest in their training and development to ensure they can provide the very best advice and support. To read more of their advice click here.
Our commitment to the nutritional care and well-being of horses will always be the main reason you can rely on Dengie. It’s also why we fully support and share the ethos of British Equestrian’s Charter for the Horse. As responsible members of the equestrian community, we pledge to this charter for the ethical and fair treatment of all horses and other equids under our care. For further information about the Charter for the Horse click here.
Charity partners
We are proud to be working with the following charities to help conserve and protect not just the British countryside, but also the Earth’s rainforest communities. Find out more about our partners, their great work and why Dengie chooses to support them.
Essex Wildlife Trust
The county’s leading conservation charity, committed to protecting wildlife and inspiring a lifelong love of nature. With our main production site being situated in the heart of Essex and our inherent relationship with the land we understand the importance of sustainable farming.
It is why many of our farmers choose to grow the alfalfa itself as they recognise the benefits this incredible plant offers to the soil, wildlife and wider environment. By supporting Essex Wildlife Trust, we are in turn supporting many of their projects which include a Barn owl conservation project, purchasing land to provide wildlife corridors and introducing Black Honey bees and Polecats back to the area.
Click here to learn more about Essex Wildlife Trust and their great work.
British Hen Welfare Trust
The British Hen Welfare Trust is an international charity working to improve the lives of commercial laying hens whilst promoting the therapeutic benefits they have on human wellbeing. We rehome thousands of birds each year, giving them a happy retirement after a life spent laying eggs for the food industry. Underpinning our work is support for responsible farming practices and high standards of welfare.
Click here to learn more about the British Hen Welfare Trust and their great work.
The Pony Club
The Pony Club is an international voluntary youth charity for young people under the age of 26, interested in horses, ponies, and riding. Founded in England in 1929, and granted independent charitable status on 1st January 1997, there are around 330 Branches and 300 Linked Riding Centres in the UK alone. The Pony Club is represented in no less than 27 countries with a worldwide membership exceeding 110,000, making it the largest association of young riders in the world.
Click here to learn more about The Pony Club and the wonderful opportunities available to its members.
Company news
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FREE Rossdales Weight Clinic – 31st October
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VIEWING LINK – AskAnimalweb Forage Forum #2 Webinar
After the Summer We’ve Had, What Does Winter Hold for Our Horses? Watch the AskAnimalweb webinar to find out more!
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The Pony Club Senior Horsemanship Training – Conformation & Musculoskeletal System – with Abi Butchart 16th October
The Pony Club Senior Horsemanship Training – 16th October 2026 with Abi Butchart
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However, we’re always on the lookout for passionate team members, so if you think you’d be a great fit, please email us your CV.
