SPILLERS Ulca Fibre – New Bag, Same Super Fibre
Summary
You may have spotted that SPILLERS Ulca Fibre has a fresh new look. The bag may have changed, but it’s the same fabulous feed inside!
SPILLERS Ulca Fibre continues to deliver the highest quality nutrition which horses and their owners love. Not seen it before? It’s a high fibre, high oil, ultra-low starch feed which supports ultimate condition, performance and digestive health, without unwanted excitability.
Why feed SPILLERS Ulca Fibre?
SPILLERS Ulca Fibre 20 kg bag – high fiber, low starch horse feed.
It’s high in slow-release energy from digestible fibres and oil, rather than cereals, making it ideal for horses who don’t respond well to high-starch or sugar feeds but still need to maintain condition, muscle, and performance.
Key benefits include the following:
- Ultra-low starch and low sugar to provide consistent energy.
- High fibre to promote digestive health and longer eating times.
- High oil for slow-release calories, condition and coat shine.
- High in quality protein, including lysine to support and maintain topline, muscle function and repair.
- High in vitamin E – the most important antioxidant – to support the immune system and muscle health.
Added vitamins and minerals - meaning it can be fed as the whole bucket feed.
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What horses and ponies is Ulca Fibre best for?
SPILLERS Ulca Fibre is incredibly versatile and suits a wide range of horses, including:
- Those prone to gastric ulcers-
The short-chopped alfalfa helps to extend chewing time and naturally buffer stomach acid. It’s been scientifically proven* to support horses prone to gastric ulcers following veterinary treatment.
- Those needing to gain or maintain weight and condition-
Suitable for poor doers, performance horses, and those needing extra calories without increasing cereal intake. - Those who become sharp or excitable on traditional conditioning feeds
Energy comes from fibre and oil, helping maintain condition without unwanted fizz. - Laminitis-prone horses or ponies requiring careful calorie control—
When appropriate and fed correctly, Ulca Fibre offers a low-starch option for those who need support with maintaining condition.
From underweight laminitics to five-star sport horses, Ulca Fibre provides outstanding results.
Do I need to feed it with anything else?
SPILLERS Ulca Fibre contains a full range of added vitamins and minerals, including chelated copper, zinc and manganese to help maximise absorption. When fed alone, at the fully recommended amount, it provides a balanced diet. For a 500kg horse, feed 3kgs per day for a nutritionally balanced diet—that's 3 stubby scoops split over 2 or 3 meals each day.
- It’s simple to feed
- Diets are easy to manage
- It’s ideal for horses who thrive on a fibre-based diet
Of course, if your horse prefers, it can be combined with:
Suitable Low-Starch Options
Ulca Power Cubes
Digest+ Conditioning Cubes
Perform & Restore Mash
Alternatively, feed alongside a balancer for extra calories if a balancer alone isn’t quite enough.
For laminitics, speak to our nutrition specialists to ensure you select exactly the right combination of feeds for your horse or pony.
Still unsure whether Ulca Fibre is the right choice for your horse? Our SPILLERS Care-Line team is always on hand to offer tailored feeding advice.
Where can I buy SPILLERS Ulca Fibre?
SPILLERS Ulca Fibre is available from selected feed merchants and online retailers. Use the SPILLERS Stockist Finder on our website to locate your nearest supplier or purchase online.
The 20kg bag offers great value compared to smaller pack sizes on the market – fewer bags to store and fewer trips to restock.
High fibre. High oil. No compromise!
New bag. Same super fibre.
Targeted nutrition that works with your horse.
*Luthersson N et all, effect of changing diet on gastric ulceration in exercising horses and ponies after cessation of Omeprazole treatment, Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2019.05.007
Author
Written by: Vanessa Allen
Equine Nutrition Advisor, SPILLERS
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Author summary:
Vanessa has been part of the SPILLERS nutrition team for over a decade and writes evidence-based, practical feeding advice to help owners support their horses’ health, wellbeing and long-term condition.