Case studies Archives | Page 5 of 8

Proof that fibre diets can fuel performance!

Danielle followed advice from Dengie Performance Horse Nutritionist Claire Akers who she met at a British Dressage Youth training camp. Claire recommended Dengie Alfa-A Molasses Free, Alfa-Beet and a performance balancer for Lennox.

Provides energy without promoting weight gain

Despite her active routine, Pearl is a very good doer so needs a low-calorie ration to help keep her looking trim. Pearl is fed Dengie Ulser Lite alongside a balancer.

Perfect for a fussy good doer with a history of ulcers

When Dengie Performance Horse Nutritionist Claire Akers first visited Spirit at a diet clinic in July, he weighed 638kg and was overweight. Claire suggested his owner Liz Pears trial the new Dengie Ulser Lite alongside a balancer.

An essential necessity for his happiness and management

Alice Hallows has fed Dengie to her horses for years as she believes it is the best fibre available. When asked which Dengie product is their favourite on the yard, Alice answered Dengie Healthy Tummy.

Concerned about ulcers and maintaining a healthy weight

Amy was concerned about the risk of gastric ulcers due to Otto’s competition lifestyle and some of her other horses suffering with ulcers in the past. Dengie Performance Horse Nutritionist, Claire Akers recommended a ration of Dengie Ulser Lite.

Lost the excess weight and performing better than ever

Joanne was unable to feed Freddie Dengie Healthy Tummy at the recommended quantity for his size as he was a good doer. After a visit from Performance Horse Nutritionist Claire Akers, Jo started Freddie on the new Dengie Ulser Lite alongside a balancer to provide him with a balanced diet.

A challenge to manage weight and ulcers

Lydia McEwen found a happy medium when she started feeding Dengie Ulser Lite to her horse Amber - she could give her larger quantities without the worry about giving her too many calories.

Hector gets trim to take up side saddle

Hector was overweight and with her help and support of the Dengie Nutrition team, his owner Hannah Ivell put him on a weight loss programme. Alongside changes to his grazing and hay, Hector was fed Dengie Hi-Fi Molasses Free.

Ryland losses 100kg in weight after being diagnosed with laminitis

Ryland, affectionately known as ‘Ginge’, is a 15.2hh, 11-year-old, Irish Sports Horse. Ginge was diagnosed with laminitis in May 2021. At the time, he was very overweight with a condition score of 4.5/5 and weighing 670kg on the weighbridge.

A diverse range of fantastic fibre feeds

Tania Grantham from Inspire Dressage is a long-term Dengie fan and has been feeding our fibre feeds to a diverse range of horses for years; she wouldn’t feed anything else.