Your Questions, Answered

If you need to know anything about feeding your horse, specific to British Horse Feeds products or otherwise, check out our FAQs. Take advantage of our extensive knowledge of horse nutrition to make sure your horse is fed in the best possible way, to ensure great condition.

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General

  • Micronization is a cooking process which improves nutrient availability. Infra-red rays cause the water molecules present in the feedstuff to rapidly vibrate and heat up. This results in water vaporisation and expansion. In the case of Speedi-Beet and Fibre-Beet, micronization disrupts the fibre, including that encircling the cells allowing “locked-in” nutrients to become available for subsequent digestion.

  • Unmolassed beet pulp is high in natural beet pectins. These are beneficial in that their structure alters to one that is similar to mucus when in an acidic environment such as the horse’s stomach, consequently protecting the stomach from acid splash

  • Fibre should be the foundation for your horse’s diet to ensure a health digestive system. We would recommend providing the equivalent of 2% per 100kg of their bodyweight in fibre per 24 hours, on a dry matter basis. For good-doers, total forage intake should not be restricted to less than 1.5% bodyweight per day.

     

     

  • Speedi-Beet is unmolassed beet that soaks in 10 minutes. Fibre-Beet is a combination of unmolassed beet, alfalfa, oat fibre and Biotin and takes 45 minutes to soak in cold water/15 minutes in warm water. Both products are ideal for horses and ponies prone to laminitis as both are low in starch and sugar, but high fibre.

  • Speedi-Beet soaks to 1-part dry matter to 5 parts water which soaks up to a high-volume feed. The calorie content however is relatively low. For example, one coffee mug (250g) of dry weight Speedi-Beet swells up to approximately one large Stubbs scoop. This is high in volume, whilst keeping calories minimal, therefore making it suitable for a good doer.

  • Fibre-Beet, which is a blend of unmolassed beet and alfalfa is our unbeetable conditioning mash is recommended for those that are looking for additional weight gain and muscle tone whilst controlling starch and sugar intake.

  • “Heating” and “Fizziness” can be the reaction to feeds that are rich in non-fibre carbohydrates such as cereals which are high in starch. Both Speedi-Beet and Fibre-Beet are low in starch and sugar and high in fibre and therefore unlikely to have any effect.

  • Yes. Both Speedi-Beet and Fibre-Beet are low in starch and sugar, and therefore suitable for horses and ponies prone to laminitis.

  • Yes. Both Speedi-Beet and Fibre-Beet are low in starch and sugar, and therefore suitable for horses and ponies prone to gastric ulcers. Both products have been awarded the BETA gastric ulcer mark.

  • Both Speedi-Beet and Fibre-Beet are ideal for the veteran horse. Once soaked they are palatable and easy to eat, even if your horse has missing teeth. As horses get older their digestive efficiency declines and so a readily digestible feedstuff, like Speedi-Beet/Fibre-Beet, is ideal. Don’t forget to ensure a supply of vitamins and minerals, by feeding either a feed balancer or broad-spectrum supplement.

  • Yes, both Speedi-Beet and Fibre-Beet are suitable for all ages.

  • We recommend introducing new feeds into your horses diet slowly over 7 -10 days to avoid gastric upset.

  • As a guide we recommend feeds should be a maximum of 500g of feed per 100kg of bodyweight per meal. For example, a 400kg horse, we recommend not exceeding no more than 2kg per meal.  The horse’s stomach is roughly the size of a rugby ball and for optimum digestions meals should be kept small and be fed regular.

  • The dry matter is what is important. Once soaked the majority is water. Additional chew time and hydration is beneficial for your horses overall digestion.

  • Yes. However, we recommend during hot periods fermentation may occur, we recommend making up as fresh as possible and taking advantage of their quick soaking properties.

  • No. Both products require soaking before feeding.

  • Speedi-Beet and Fibre-Beet have been processed to be a quick soaking flake. This results in the flake being extremely dry and crumbly, and this means it will not compact in the gut. So, if a horse does eat Speedi-Beet or Fibre-Beet dry, the best thing is to give it small amounts to drink at frequent intervals. We would recommend speaking to your vet whenever you are concerned.

  • Store feed in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and pests.

  • Yes. We will be happy to send you a small sample. Please contact our team.

  • Our team is always happy to help with feeding queries and can provide tailored recommendations based on your horse's age, workload, condition, and dietary requirements.

    You can do so via email: enquiries@britishhorsefeeds

    Or telephone: 01765 680300

Speedi-Beet

  • Speedi-Beet is the original and the best quick soaking 10-minute beet. A highly nutritious quick soaking unmolassed beet pulp feed that is low in starch, low in sugar and high in fibre.

  • No, traditional sugar beet typically contains much higher levels of sugar and requires a significantly longer soaking time. Speedi-Beet is different. The sugar is removed from the beet and used for human consumption, leaving behind a highly digestible fibre source. The beet pulp is then micronized, creating a quick-soaking, low sugar mash. The original and the best. Find out more on our Speedi-Beet product page.

  • No. We would recommend using either a feed balancer or board spectrum vitamins and minerals supplement to ensure your horse is receiving a balanced diet. There are many positives to Speedi-Beet not being balanced, allowing flexible feeding amounts to meet your horse’s needs.

  • Head to our Speedi-Beet product page to see our Feeding Guide.

  • 1 part Speedi-Beet, to 5 parts of water by weight. Head to our Speedi-Beet product page for further information.

  • No. Speedi-Beet can soak up to at least ten times its own weight of water. A sloppier mash is a great method of getting extra hydration into your horse.

  • Soaking time is just 10 minutes in cold water.

  • Yes. Speedi-Beet can be fed in addition alongside most horse feeds and supplements and is an excellent carrier for powders and medications

Fibre-Beet

  • Fibre-Beet is a carefully formulated combination of unmolassed beet, alfalfa and oat fibre supplemented with biotin, sodium and calcium. You’ve got all the benefits of Speedi-Beet with its high level of easily digested soluble fibre for slow energy release along with low starch and sugar. The alfalfa provides quality protein containing essential amino acids for muscle tone development and function.

  • Alfalfa (lucerne) has a high amino acid profile which is excellent for muscle tone development and function. Research has shown that, in the correct proportions, unmolassed beet and alfalfa together give an improvement in nutrient availability that is greater than the individual components. Fibre-Beet combines these qualities in such a way as to provide a “super forage”

  • Fibre-Beet can either be used as part of your horses daily feed as a high fibre mash. Or alternatively is an excellent forage replacement when fed in larger quantities.

  • While both products are based on unmolassed sugar beet pulp, Fibre-Beet also contains alfalfa and oat fibre, making it a higher-calorie feed for horses and ponies that require weight gain and condition.

  • No. We would recommend using either a feed balancer or board spectrum vitamins and minerals supplement to ensure your horse is receiving a balanced diet. There are many positives to Fibre-Beet not being balanced, allowing flexible feeding amounts to meet your horses needs.

  • Head to our product page to see our Fibre-Beet Feeding Guide.

  • 1 part Fibre-Beet, to 3 parts of water by weight. Head to our Fibre-Beet product page for further information.

  • No. Fibre-Beet can soak up to at least five times its own weight of water. A sloppier mash is a great method of getting extra hydration into your horse.

  • Soaking time is 45 minutes in cold water soaking and 15 minutes in warm water.

  • No, Fibre-Beet contains alfalfa so supplies all you need from your fibre source.

  • Yes. Depending upon the season, forage can be in short supply and vary in quality. Fibre-Beet can replace forage when necessary, making it particularly useful for veterans, horses with poor dentition, or those struggling to consume enough forage. However, forage should always make up the majority of the diet where possible. For specific feed advice please contact our team.

  • Yes. Fibre-Beet can be fed alongside compound feeds, balancers, supplements and forage as part of a balanced diet.

  • Yes. Fibre-Beet provides a blend of highly digestible fibre sources that is high in natural beet pectin which help support healthy digestive function.

Cooked Linseed

  • Linseed, also known as flaxseed, is a highly nutritious seed that provides quality protein, digestible fibre, and beneficial omega-3, 6 & 9 fatty acids to support overall health and condition.

  • Cooked Linseed is very calorie dense ideal for weight gain, condition and muscle tone.  Cooked Linseed is high in omega fatty acids and supports coat shine and skin condition.

  • Yes, Cooked Linseed is an excellent source of oil and calories, making it useful for horses requiring additional condition without high starch levels.

  • No. Cooked Linseed is ready to feed straight from the bag and does not require soaking.

  • No. We recommend adding Cooked Linseed on top of a fully balanced diet.

  • Cooked linseed is low in sugar and starch and therefore suitable for horse and ponies prone to laminitis.

  • The feeding rate will depend on the horse's size, workload, and reason for feeding. Check out our feeding guide on our products page or call our team for specific dietary advice.

  • Cooked Linseed is extremely calorie dense and an excellent source of omega 3, 6 & 9 fatty acids. Cooked Linseed can be more plateable and a convenient alternative to adding liquid oils.

TurmerAid

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    Turmeric is native to the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia.

  • Curcumin, as one of over 200 compounds within Turmeric, is the main active ingredient in Turmeric. It is a strong antioxidant, and has a metabolic effect in the natural inflammation cycle of the body’s defence mechanisms.

  • No. Both TurmerAid™ and The Golden Paste already contains Oil and cracked Black Pepper to optimise bioavailability. 

  • Bioavailability is the ease with which any nutrient can make its way from the food eaten into the body.

  • We would recommend you stick to the feeding guidelines given.  If your horse does consume significantly more than this, we would recommend you consult your Veterinary Surgeon.

  • TurmerAid™ can be fed safely to laminitics as part of a high fibre, low sugar and starch diet.

  • As well as Turmeric, our TurmerAid™ contains Linseed Oil to help maintain a healthy and shiny coat, freshly cracked Black Pepper to help bioavailability, Yucca to support digestion and Apple Cider Vinegar to increase palatability.

  • As manufacturers of quality feeds, we are members of the Universal Feed Assurance Scheme (UFAS). As such we can only source guaranteed products and blend them to declared nutrient levels. We analyse according to written procedures that are independently audited, so we can confirm the levels in every batch.

  • TurmerAid™ is the complete Turmeric supplement for horses and ponies. It is a very palatable and convenient way to feed Turmeric to your horse. It is mess-free and requires no mixing with other ingredients, because it has been uniquely formulated, containing all the necessary ingredients to optimise the bioavailability of the key functional ingredients.

  • For smaller ponies (under 300kg) 1 Tbsp, twice daily

    For a 500kg horse/pony 1.5 Tbsp, twice daily

    For larger horses (over 700kg) 2.5 Tbsp, twice daily

    1.5Tbsp holds approx 25g

  • TumerAid is suitable for all horses and ponies to support joints, skin & coat, digestion & well-being.

  • There is no need to soak TurmerAid™. The beauty of this product is that it can be mixed with dry or wet bucket feeds. It can even be fed by hand.

  • Yes, you can. TurmerAid™ is easily digested and contains components that support the mucosal lining in the stomach, and help in the normal function of the stomach. However, we would recommend you consult your Veterinary Surgeon first to ensure this does not interfere with your horse’s Veterinary treatment plan.

  • Although people assume the pungency of pepper irritates the stomach, there is no evidence to support this. In fact, pepper, and other ingredients in TurmerAid™, contain components that sustain normal gastric physiology.