Horse Feed & Supplements: For a Healthy Horse Life

Horse Feed & Supplements: The Basis for Vitality and Performance

Proper nutrition is the most important building block for the health, performance, and well-being of your horse. Since the horse's stomach is small and the intestine is designed for the constant digestion of crude fiber, feeding requires a lot of tact. Whether a sports horse, leisure partner, broodmare, or senior – with the right combination of horse feed and supplements, you can precisely cover your animal's individual energy and nutrient requirements. This ensures that your horse not only has enough energy for training but is also supplied with all vital vitamins, minerals, and trace elements.

Individual Feeding Concepts for Every Horse

The basis of every ration is sufficient hay. But depending on performance, age, and breed, this alone is often not enough. This is where high-quality concentrate feed in the form of muesli or pellets comes into play. If your horse has special health needs (e.g., during the coat change, with joint wear, or respiratory problems), you can optimize the daily ration with targeted supplements without burdening the horse with unnecessary calories.

Minerals and Positive Reinforcement

In addition to the feed in the trough, salt licks also play an essential role so that the horse can independently regulate its electrolyte balance after sweating. And of course, rewards should not be neglected in everyday stable life: healthy snacks and treats strengthen the bond between rider and horse and are incredibly motivating during work.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is part of the basic daily equipment for horse feeding?
The basis is always hay (approx. 1.5 to 2 kg per 100 kg body weight). This includes fresh drinking water and a salt lick freely available. Depending on the performance and quality of the hay, this basis is supplemented by a suitable concentrate feed (muesli/pellets) and a mineral feed.

Should I feed muesli or pellets?
Due to its coarse structure, muesli encourages more intensive chewing and salivation, which is very gentle on the stomach. Pellets, on the other hand, have the advantage that the horse cannot sort out components (such as unpopular minerals). The choice depends on your horse's feeding behavior.

Does every horse need supplements?
Not necessarily permanently, but in certain phases (such as the coat change, after illnesses, or during intensive training) a cure of supplementary feed makes a lot of sense to intercept the increased nutrient requirement in good time before deficiency symptoms occur.