Low Sugar & Low Starch Horse Feed

Low sugar horse feeds - your questions answered

Which horse feeds are lowest in sugar and starch?

Pure forage feeds made from mature-harvested grasses are naturally among the lowest. We publish full analysis on every product page, so you can compare actual sugar and starch percentages rather than rely on the label on the front of the bag.

What is the difference between low sugar, low starch and low calorie?

Sugar and starch describe the type of carbohydrate in a feed; calories describe the total energy it supplies. A feed can be low in sugar yet still conditioning. Our low energy forages are modest in all three, which is what makes them suited to good doers and horses in light work.

Why is there no molasses in your feeds?

Molasses is added sugar. We have never used it - or any cereals, syrups or flavourings - in any Simple System feed, so the sugar level you see in the analysis is simply what the forage itself contains.

What should I feed a horse that needs a low starch diet?

Base the diet on forage and avoid cereals altogether. Our guide Why does my horse need a low starch diet? explains the background, and our feeds for metabolically challenged horses page covers horses needing special management.

Can good doers still have a bucket feed?

Yes - a small feed of low calorie forage keeps a good doer in the routine (and lets you add a balancer) without unwanted weight gain. LucieFibre Cubes and Organic Lucie Stalks are made for exactly this job.