Ulcers continue to be an issue for many horses. • Ad lib access to suitable forage is important, including in the paddock. If the grass is insufficient, hay will need to be put out. • If you soak hay, not for more than one hour directly before feeding, or it builds up acid. • Stress is an important contributor to ulcers. Horses need company, close physical contact, space and plenty to eat. Confinement, isolation and restricted forage all cause stress. • Lucerne buffers acid better than grass. If your horse cannot tolerate lucerne, Sainfoin Pellets or Sainfoin Brix are excellent alternatives. • Target Feeding, which is feeding directly before work, is important. A good scoop/0.5 kg or more of well-dampened Build & Shine is a good start. Feed directly after work, too. Ulcers are a major issue and your vet will help diagnose and treat, but is on-going management and feeding that will keep them at bay.
For each product the sugar levels are displayed on the Simple System website. These are displayed as a range, or 'less than' percentage. For example our low calorie Lucie Fibre Cubes are <5% sugar.
What are foal slippers? Foal slippers, or eponychium, are rubbery capsules that completely cover the hooves of the newborn foal.
Forage Brix are an easy and convenient way to increase your horse's fibre intake either in the field, or stable.