Arthur Carter - Hay Steamer

B & J Dance Animal Feeds

Bardsey Mills - Animal and pet feeds

Chelmer Equestrian Products

Chris Webber Horse Haylage Suppliers - 0118 933 2417

Crossways Transport and Hay and Straw Services - 07831 457245

Chestnut Horse Feeds - including bin suppliers

Farm and Stable Supplies - 01753 595022

Feedmark

Hamstead Growers  - Equestrian feeds

Harvey Hay, 0118 988 3755 

Haylage Company

Horse Feed Suppliers - From Badminton Horse Feeds to Topspec

J Kinns & Son - 07889 966524

J W Rackley - 01628 785316

Lillingstone Equestrian

Meadow hay - 0118 984 2223

Ross Pottinger - Hay, haylage & bedding - 07966 535492

Slade Brothers - 07768 603164

Speedi-Beet

Tally Ho Farm

Woodcray Feeds (Wokingham) - Animal Feed Wholesalers - 01189782690

 

Order winter supplies of hay, straw, hard feed etc in early autumn to stock up ready for those cold winter days

Need more hands? Put your haynet inside a large trug, then fill haynet with hay

To make sure the correct horse eats from his own food bowl tie a piece of coloured string that matches his headcollar - to the handle of the feed bowl

Try feeding pears, turnips, swede or bananas as an alternative to carrots and apples

Older horses benefit from softer, leafier hay as it is easier to chew

Basic Feeding Advice 

FEEDING RULES

We all know the importance of feeding the correct quantities and feed to our horses.

If you have any doubt, most of the big names in the feed market place, have nutritionists who will be happy to answer your questions relating to their products.

• Rule one – fresh drinking water must be available at all times both in the stable and in the field
• Adequate fibre is essential for a healthy digestive tract and the psychological health of the hose. 
• Feed small concentrate meals. The horse’s stomach is small so feed no more than 500g per 100kg of bodyweight per meal
• Weight tape your horse every two weeks and condition score regularly. Score cards are available from feed companies
• Assess the amount of work you are doing and feed accordingly
• You cannot change your horse’s character by feeding different feeds. You can however minimise excitability or increase energy by altering the horses feed. Feeding an overweight horse cereal to liven him up will only make him fatter and lazier
• Provide a balanced diet as per instructions from your nutritionist, vet or feed merchant, to ensure the correct levels of minerals and vitamins
• If your horse suffers from laminitis, then feed according to your vets instructions
• Remember – feed according to your horse’s temperament, work load, breed, age, condition, type and climate

 

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