We are often asked what the difference is between British Horse Feeds’ two mash feeds – Speedi-Beet and Fibre-Beet. Here is an in depth look at both, which explains not only the differences, but also the similarities and why each can be a good fit for different situations and the individual needs of our horses and ponies.
Speedi-Beet: The Nutrient-Rich, Starch-Free Choice
Speedi-Beet is a highly nutritious, quick-soaking beet pulp feed, made exclusively from high-quality British beet pulp. Our patented cooking process creates a unique product, unlike any other horse feed.
Why choose Speedi-Beet?
- High in Soluble Fibre: Rich in easily digestible fibre, providing slow-release energy.
- Low in Sugar and Starch: Safe for laminitic horses and those with EMS and Cushing’s.
- No Added Molasses: A healthier, natural alternative – low in sugar.
- Perfect for varying horse types: Great for slowly filling up overweight horses and good doers whilst remaining low in calories, with around six megajoules of energy in the soaked feed.
- Increased chew time: The digestive system functions best when chew time is longer and on a more continuous basis.
- Added fibre boost: Can be fed as complimentary fibre base for hard feed.
- Great hay replacer: If you have a veteran horse that struggles to chew long fibre such as hay, you can increase the amounts of Speedi-Beet to ensure your horse still gets enough fibre to keep his gut working efficiently.
- Fast soaking: More hygienic than other traditional sugar beet feeds – ready in 10 minutes.
- Great winter feed: can be made with warm water in wintery weather to help hydrate and warm the core of your horse
Fibre-Beet: The Ultimate Conditioning Feed
Fibre-Beet is a conditioning feed with a carefully formulated combination of Speedi-Beet and alfalfa supplemented with biotin, sodium and calcium.
You have got all the super benefits of Speedi-Beet with its elevated level of easily digested soluble fibre for slow energy release, along with low starch and sugar.
Why Choose Fibre-Beet?
- Optimal Nutrient Profile: A balanced blend of essential amino acids, vitamins, and minerals for optimal health and performance.
- Slow-Release Energy: High in easily digestible soluble fibre for sustained energy without spikes.
- Low Starch and Sugar: Particularly good for horses prone to Gastric Ulcers and can be fed for condition to horses with issues such as EMS and Cushing’s as part of a balanced diet.
- Enhanced Digestion: The natural combination of multiple fibres promotes healthy digestion.
- Versatile Feeding: Can be fed in larger quantities than Speedi-Beet, making it an excellent choice for conditioning and weight gain.
Having Speedi-Beet as part of the formulation of Fibre-Beet means you still get all the benefits of Speedi-Beet, making the two products similar in many ways. However, Fibre-Beet’s additional conditioning advantages makes choosing what is best for your horse quite simple. Speedi-Beet for fibre and maintenance, Fibre-Beet for fibre and conditioning. Remembering always that fibre needs to form the base of all your feeding regimes
Think Fibre First!
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For tailored feeding advice on how you can include Speedi-Beet or Fibre-Beet to your horse’s diet, please contact the team on 01765 680300
