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Feed for horses prone to sand colic

Dry ground, short grazing and an increased risk of sand colic

08 May 2025

Independant equine vet, Dr Anna Michelle (Shelley) Cook, of Little Rock Equine Vets in Staffordshire, tells us more about sand colic in horses, ponies and donkeys, and importantly, how feeding can help prevent it.
 
When the ground is dry and grazing is short, Shelley recommends feeding ample forage in the field such as hay or haylage, ideally off the ground or on top of rubber matting. She also strongly suggests feeding a beetpulp based feed or mash, such as Simple System's PuraBeet, alongside Instant Linseed. Both feeds help to form a mucoidal coating to aid the passage of sand through the gut.
 
 
 
Watch the video below.
 
If you suspect colic, sand colic or otherwise, we suggest contacting your vet in the first instance.
 
For feeding advice, contact the Simple System Feed Line on 01728 604 008 or email info@simplesystem.co.uk.
 
All products mentioned in the video can be purchased for delivery to your home or yard via Simple System's website, www.simplesystem.co.uk
 
 

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Cooked full fat linseed, ready to feed. A valuable source of essential Omega 3.

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A comprehensive high fibre mash, rich in omega 3 and natural vitamins and minerals. Provides dietary support for equines with dry or itchy skin.

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Unmolassed beetpulp pellets - a source of high quality digestible fibre, with no added sugar.

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A complete & convenient feed, combining our high quality forages & complementary ingredients.

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