Nutrition FAQs
Answers to your common questions
Here, we have put together answers to your most frequently asked questions. Some of the most common include, laminitis, weight management, how to manage excitability, feeding senior horses and how to feed your new horse. Also find out the truth about sugar and protein. Please use our categories belowor if you’re after something specific use our search bar below.
FAQs
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In general yes, although turnout on frosty grass, particularly in conjunction with bright sunlight should be avoided for horses prone to colic or laminitis.
A:Research has shown that soaking hay for 12-16 hours in tepid water can reduce water soluble carbohydrate content by up to 50%. However, it is important to remember that results are variable and soaking alone cannot guarantee suitability for laminitics. Reduce soaking to a maximum of 6 hours in hot weather.
A:Research has shown that soaking hay for just 10 minutes causes the majority of dust spores to swell so that they are ingested rather than inhaled. However, remember to feed soaked hay immediately after soaking as the spores may become airborne again once dried.
A:No. In fact you need to feed approximately 1.2-1.5 (20-50%) more haylage than hay by weight to account for the higher moisture content. Remember – nutrients are diluted in water!
