Our range of grass feeds are high in fibre and are great options when pasture and forager are in short supply or you don’t have access to forage that suits your horse.

At Dengie, we select the finest grasses and natural ingredients from local suppliers to create grass chop and pelleted feeds that are free from artificial preservatives, flavours and additives. The Dengie Grass Range is also free from cereals, molasses, and alfalfa.

How can the Dengie Grass Range fit into my horse’s daily diet?

The Dengie Grass Range are straight feeds and can be added to your horse’s bucket feed to slow consumption of balancers, mixes and cubes which is beneficial for the horse’s digestive health.

Can Dengie Grass Feeds Be Used as a Hay Replacement?

Yes, the horse feeds in the Dengie Grass range are also ideal as a supplement or replacement for hay, haylage and grazing.

• Dengie Meadow Lite with Herbs blends grass and straw for a lower calorie and sugar alternative to forage and can be fed ad-lib.
• Dengie Pure Grass Pellets can be soaked to a tasty mash, making it perfect for horses with poor dentition who struggle to chew a chopped fibre feed.
• Dengie Meadow Grass with Herbs is a higher calorie option and can be used to maintain and promote weight gain or to provide a supplement to poorer quality forage.

More information on forage replacers can be found here.

Are Dengie Grass Feeds suitable for fussy horses and ponies?

Yes, the sugar content from the grass means the Dengie Grass range are naturally sweet in flavour and so tempt even the fussiest of horses and ponies without the inclusion of molasses. For lower sugar options consider the Dengie Alfa-A or Hi-Fi range.

When is the best time to feed grass-based horse feeds?

Our range of grass feed for horses are ideal to feed when the supply and quality of natural grazing declines due to poor weather conditions. The naturally soft texture of the grass chaff makes them great alternatives for horses and ponies that struggle to chew longer length forage due to old age, poor dentition or specific dental issues such as diastemas.