Mash: A Warm Meal for Your Horse After Work and on Cold Days
For many horses, a warm mash is the highlight of the day and a real comfort after work. Here you will find mash that is quick to make and eaten with relish.
Siglhorse forage Schmankerl Mash
Content: 15 kg (€1.67 / 1 kg)
Regular price: €25.02
Mash: A Comforting Feed for Your Horse
Mash for horses is a porridge of cereal flakes, linseed, bran and herbs that you mix with warm water. It is easy to digest, provides extra fluid and is eaten gladly by almost every horse. It is a favourite after hard training, during the coat change, on cold winter days and for older horses. With us you can buy Siglhorse Schmankerl Mash in a 15 kg bag.
When a mash makes sense
After a long hack or a day at a show, a warm mash is a welcome meal that also gets water into your horse. In winter, many horses drink too little, and the mash helps to increase their fluid intake. Horses in the middle of the coat change or veterans that chew poorly also benefit from this soft, easily digestible feed. And sometimes a mash is simply a nice reward after a good week together.
How to make a mash properly
Put the mash into a bucket and pour warm water over it, not boiling water. Leave it to soak for a few minutes until it becomes a thick porridge, and check the temperature with your hand before feeding. Only make up as much as your horse will eat straight away. Do not leave leftovers standing, because they quickly turn sour. Base the amount on the feeding guide on the pack and on the rest of your horse's ration.
Frequently asked questions
Can I feed my horse mash every day?
A good quality mash can be included regularly in the ration of some horses, but many owners feed it once or twice a week. What matters is that it fits the overall diet and is not given on top of a full hard feed ration. Keep an eye on your horse's body condition.
Does mash help with impaction colic?
Mash provides fluid and is easy to digest, but it is not a treatment. If you see signs of colic, call your vet immediately. Only start feeding again once your vet says it is fine.
Can I make up mash with cold water?
Yes, it works with cold water too, it just takes longer to soak. In summer, a cool mash after training is actually very pleasant. Make sure it has soaked through completely before you feed it.
Mash for horses: warm, soft and popular
A mash is quick to make: feed into the bucket, warm water over it, a short soak and there is a meal that many horses look forward to as soon as they hear the bucket rattle. The porridge of flakes, linseed and herbs is easy to digest and gets extra fluid into your horse. This is especially handy in winter, when many horses do not drink enough. After hard work, during the coat change or for veterans with weak teeth, a mash is also a good addition to the ration. Always make up fresh portions and never leave leftovers in the manger, so nothing turns sour. Many horses recognise the scent of herbs and linseed straight away, know that something special is coming and wait eagerly at the stable door. A bucket of warm mash is also a lovely way to round off a long day out on the trails together.