Forage Replacers For Horses

Forage Replacers For Horses

Whilst hay or haylage are commonly used alongside pasture to ensure horses and ponies receive sufficient fibre throughout the year, there are some circumstances when a forage replacer for horses is a more appropriate alternative or addition. This includes for:

Hay Replacer vs Forage Replacer?

Although the term ‘hay replacer’ is commonly used, at Dengie we prefer the term ‘forage replacer’. Referring only to hay replacers suggests that it’s just the hay that needs replacing, but in reality, horses who struggle to chew hay typically find other long stemmed forages (like haylage or straw) difficult as well. Poor dental health can also mean that grass pasture intake is reduced while grazing. In these situations, simply replacing the hay isn’t going to be sufficient. Using the term ‘forage replacer’, instead of ‘hay replacer’, more accurately reflects the broader range of forages a horse may rely on, and highlights the importance of considering the entire forage intake when putting together a replacement ration.

Dengie have several fibre feeds which are suitable as either partial or full forage replacement options, and these are outlined below. More information on feeding forage replacers can be found here.

Full forage replacers

Full Forage Replacers

Meadow Lite with Herbs

A blend of grass and straw which provides maximum chew time whilst keeping calorie intake to a minimum

Click here to learn more about Dengie Meadow Lite with Herbs.

 

Hi-Fi Lite

Click here to learn more about Dengie Hi-Fi Lite.

 

Ulser Lite

Click here to learn more about Dengie Ulser Lite.

 

Hi-Fi Senior

Click here to learn more about Dengie Hi-Fi Senior.

 

Pure Grass Pellets

Click here to learn more about Dengie Pure Grass Pellets.

 

Partial forage replacers

Partial Forage Replacers

The following feeds can be fed as partial forage replacers for horses and fed at levels of up to 1kg per 100kg of bodyweight, meaning that they can still make a significant contribution to your horse’s fibre intake.

Hi-Fi Molasses Free

Click here to learn more about Dengie Hi-Fi Molasses Free.

 

Alfa-Beet

Click here to learn more about Dengie Alfa-Beet.

 

Meadow Grass with Herbs & Oil

Click here to learn more about Dengie Meadow Grass with Herbs & Oil.

 

Performance Fibre

Click here to learn more about Dengie Performance Fibre.

 

For more information on forage or hay replacers for horses or if you would like the Dengie nutrition team to review your horse or pony’s diet and help you select the most appropriate feed, get in touch by calling us on 01621 841 188 or by completing our feed advice form.