Horse Feed: Hard Feed, Cereals and Forage for Every Kind of Horse

Horse Feed: For Leisure Horses, Sport Horses and Veterans

Horse Feed covers everything your horse receives in energy and nutrients alongside hay and grazing. Whether it is horse muesli for competition horses, cereal-free pellets for good doers, a mash after a demanding day or alfalfa as a hay replacer: with us you will find feed from Siglhorse, Leimüller, Göweil and Auer, including organic options. That way you can tailor the ration precisely to your horse.

Which feed suits your horse?

What matters most is how much your horse works and what condition it is in. Hardy good doers often manage well on cereal-free feed and good hay. Horses in regular training, broodmares and older horses frequently need more energy and protein. Muesli brings variety to the manger, while pellets are low in dust and easy to measure out. Straight feeds such as oats, barley or linseed are a good choice if you prefer to put the ration together yourself.

Forage remains the foundation

Whatever hard feed you choose, hay is and remains the most important part of the diet. If hay is scarce or very dusty, or if an older horse struggles to chew, hay cobs and alfalfa pellets help to top up the forage ration. Split hard feed into several small meals and give it after the hay wherever possible. This keeps the stomach settled and allows your horse to make good use of its feed.

Frequently asked questions

Is muesli or pellets better for my horse?
Both have their place. Muesli is eaten readily and offers variety, while pellets are low in dust and work well for horses that pick through their feed. What counts is your horse's requirement, not the form of the feed.

Does a leisure horse need hard feed at all?
Many leisure horses in light work are well provided for with good hay and a mineral feed. You mainly need hard feed if your horse works harder, loses weight or gets older. A look at its body condition tells you whether anything is missing.

How long does horse feed keep?
Stored sealed, dry and cool, hard feed usually keeps for several months. Check the best before date on the bag and protect the feed from damp and mice. If it smells musty or has gone lumpy, it no longer belongs in the manger.