Spillers Molasses Free Happy Hoof 20kg

Happy hooves Molasses Free will give you one happy horse. A unique, low calorie blend with low Molasses content, it is perfect for horses and ponies that are prone to Laminitis.

Laminitis is a painful inflammatory condition of the tissues, that bond the hoof wall to the pedal bone within a horse’s hoof. Molasses has been known for triggering laminitis, which is why this low-molasses feed has been created to reduce the risk of this horrible infection taking effect.

The ingredients are a palatable blend of straw, alfalfa, grass nuts, garlic and rapeseed oil. These individual ingredients have their own benefits: garlic is a renowned superfood known for its anti-inflammatory properties, and alfalfa is a wonderful source of energising protein. With no sugar and low in starch, its calorific content is much lower than other feeds, making it a healthier choice for your horse.

Size
20kg

Ingredients:
Straw, alfalfa, grass nuts, garlic, rapeseed oil.

Feeding Guide:
The following table is intended as a guide only. Feeding guides vary depending on the breed, age, workload, size and weather. Always ensure there is fresh, clean water available for your horse. Good clean forage should be included in the diet at a minimum of 50% (or 1% of body weight) of the total ration, unless you’re using this as a complete feed. It is advisable to split the daily amount into small, equal meals. Offer as 4 meals a day if you’re using it as a complete feed.

For horses in light work:
Approx Height Approx Weight If fed with forage If fed as a complete feed (hh) (kg) (kg) (kg) 12.2 200 - 250 1.0 - 1.5 4.0 - 5.0 13.2 300 - 350 1.5 - 2.0 6.0 - 7.0 14.2 400 - 450 2.0 - 2.5 8.0 - 9.0 15.2 500 - 550 2.5 - 3.0 10.0 - 11.0 16.2 600 - 650 3.0 - 3.5 12.0 - 13.0

For Horses and Ponies at risk of Laminitis:
Stabled Horse No Grazing 4 hours muzzled grazing on unfertilized pasture 300kg Pony 500kg Horse 300kg Pony 500kg Horse 1.5kg 3kg 1kg 2kg 0.5kg 0.5kg 0.25kg 0.5kg 3kg 5kg 2.5kg 4kg