Nutrition for horses
What is healthy nutrition for horses?Healthy horse nutrition is tailored to their natural need for high-fiber, balanced nutrition. The basis consists of good quality roughage, supplemented with an appropriate amount of vitamins, minerals and possibly energy sources such as oil or fats, depending on the horse’s work and condition. Importantly, the diet should be low in sugars and starch. Clean water and adequate free exercise complete the nutrition plan.
What is roughage and how much does a horse need?Roughage is fiber-rich plant material such as hay or grass, and is the horse’s main source of nutrition. It supports digestion, maintains healthy intestinal flora and prevents boredom. A horse should get at least 1.5% to 2% of its body weight in dry matter from roughage daily – that is about 7.5 to 10 kg of hay per day for a 500 kg horse. More is allowed, as long as it is of good quality and not too rich.
A horse’s stomach contentsA horse’s stomach is relatively small in relation to its body size, holding about 8 to 15 liters. Because of this, the stomach is designed for continuous intake of small amounts of food – just as a horse in nature would graze throughout the day. Large, sudden amounts of supplemental feed can lead to stomach ulcers or colic. Therefore, it is important to distribute feed in several small portions throughout the day, focusing on fiber-rich roughage as the first basic requirement.
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Epic Coolstance Copra 20kg
Original price was: € 38,99.€ 31,99Current price is: € 31,99. Tax included Add to cartACTION PRICE: only €31.99 (offer valid until 21/9)
Please note that shipping weight is 20.3kg
Combine with a balancer or strong vitamin supplement to offer complete healthy horse feed.
Picky eater? Mix Coolstance Copra with Vitalbix NutriMash or Vitalbix Breed&Grow and they’ll get used to it incredibly quickly!
Vitalbix Breed and Grow 20kg
€ 29,45 Tax included Add to cartVitalbix BreedGrow
Please note that shipping weight is 20.3kg
Price from 01/08 = Original price was: € 29.45.€ 29,95Current price is: € 24.95. Tax incl.
The best start for young horses.
Difficult eater? They’ll love this granola: young and old.
A pregnant or lactating mare? Lean and/or old horse: This high-protein and high-fat muesli makes them feast and energize!
Vitalbix Nutrimash 7.5kg
€ 15,45 Tax included Add to cartPrice from 01/08 = Original price was: € 29.45.€ 13,45Current price is: € 24.95. Tax incl./7.5kg
Vitalbix NutriMash is great as a healthy “reward” after work AND o teach your horse to eat something, such as Coolstance Copra.
Vitalbix NutriMash is a fiber-rich mash, without grains added sugar, with a low starch and sugar content. A high proportion of prebiotic fibers supports a healthy gut flora. It contains extra B vitamins and a healthy mix of nettle, fennel seed chamomile. A healthy and super tasty alternative to regular mash!
- High proportion of prebiotic fibres
- With extra B vitamins
- With nettle, fennel and chamomile
- Low in starch and sugar
- Ideal for sport horses, older horses and horses that are underweight
- Useful for mixing in supplements
- Can be fed all year round
Vitalbix Balance + Muesli 14kg-22kg
Price range: € 24,45 through € 36,45 Tax included Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageBalance+ Muesli is free of (whole) grains, molasses, soy and alfalfa and fits within an alfalfa-free ration
-> XL Box (more economical)
Super complete extra tasty
Vitalbix Balance+ Muesli is a complete muesli with balancer that contains a number of healthy extras such as extra vitamin E, B vitamins, amino acids, and easily digestible fibers. All-in-one, in other words! Moreover, it’s extra palatable: ideal for picky eaters.Low in starch sugar
Like all Vitalbix products, this muesli is low in starch and sugar, and you don’t need to feed much of it. Thanks to the extra high content of vitamin E, this muesli is particularly ideal when your horse is not allowed or able to graze in the pasture.Vitalbix Balance+ Muesli is super healthy horse feed. It wasn’t just ‘invented’ overnight… it took many months of development. After fine-tuning the recipe and searching for the best ingredients, it was time to test. Because yes, horse feed may contain everything a horse’s body could wish for, but you and your horse should also find it tasty and enjoyable muesli, of course! That’s why it was extensively tested.
Metazoa Naturalfit Haycobs (grass pellets) 15kg
€ 23,97 Tax included Add to cartHealthy fiber and extra moisture absorption: ready in 1 minute with cold water!
Treat your horse to a tasty healthy slop packed with fibre. Ready within minutes, even with cold water. Chunks fall apart very quickly, eliminating the risk of oesophageal blockage.
Metazoa Fitright (BalanceFit) Esparcette 15kg
€ 35,97 Tax included Add to cartFitright Sainfoin 15kg + free Metazoa measuring cup (while supplies of measuring cups last)
Fitright Sainfoin will soon be called BalanceFit Sainfoin: same composition, different packaging!
Extremely low in sugar and starch:
starch: 1.63%
sugar: 2.98%
Metazoa Digestfit Esparcette 15kg
€ 31,97 Tax included Add to cart100% pure sainfoin
Small ponies eat about 100 g per day, ponies about 150 g per day, and adult horses about 300 g per day. (average feeding advice)
- Made from chopped esparcette
- High protein content
- Free from grain, soy, molasses and GMO
- Can also be fed wet
- Contains 7% condensed tannins
- 50 grams per 100 kg body weight (average feeding advice)
Nature’s Rewards 1kg
€ 9,95 Tax included Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageHealthy horse cookies with Coolstance Copra!
Choose a flavor or take all three!
Vitalbix Healthy Horse Treats 1kg
€ 5,95 Tax included Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageFlavor Anise: contains no molasses, grains, soy and alfalfa
Flavor Nettle: contains no molasses, grains and soy
Vitalbix Pure Luzerne + 14kg
€ 16,95 Tax included Add to cartEasily add this alfalfa to the balancer: more protein, better chewing, and longer enjoyment! Shipping costs are calculated in the shopping cart/Les frais de livraison sont calculés dans le panier d’achat
Metazoa Musclefit HP23 15kg (Naturalfit Muscle)
€ 23,97 Tax included Add to cartNew name: Naturalfit Muscle (15kg)
Consists of 23% protein
Can be fed dry and wet
Metazoa Naturalfit Muesli 15kg
€ 27,97 Tax included Add to cartDelicious healthy treat and ideal for making the feed bucket fuller so that your horse enjoys it longer while also being fed a balancer!
- Completely grain-free
- With vitamins and minerals
- Without soy, molasses and GMO
- Low in sugar and starch
- Extra linseed fibres for the coat
Vitalbix Flaxseed oil + vitamin E
Price range: € 16,95 through € 30,95 Tax included Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageVitalbix Linseed Oil + Vitamin E contains approx. 58% healthy omega-3 fatty acids.
Yeasacc 1kg
€ 29,95 Tax included Add to cartYEASACC OF VERY HIGH QUALITY
Promotes healthy digestion and nutrient utilization
- Gut support and pH balance
- Promotes fiber fermentation
Alternative: Digest YeaSacc 2kg
Vitalbix Active+: healthy concentrate 14kg-22kg
Price range: € 21,95 through € 31,95 Tax included Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageThe Healthy ‘Compound Feed’! Balancer and muesli in 1
For horses that need a little extra- Low in starch (8%) & sugar (3%)
- Contains Vitalbix Daily Complete (24%)
Metazoa Fitright (BalanceFit)Timothy 15kg
€ 32,97 Tax included Add to cartFitright Timothy 15kg + free Metazoa measuring cup (while measuring cup supplies last)
Fitright Timothy will soon be called BalanceFit Timothy: same composition, different packaging!
Very low in sugar and starch:
starch: 1.86%
sugar: 4.8%
AGROBS AlpenGrün Mash 15kg
€ 31,95 Tax included Add to cartFor a Healthy Digestion
GRAIN-FREE
- Prebiotic Prenatura® fibers, without alfalfa
- Particularly tasty with fruits and vegetables such as carrot, beetroot, parsnip and apple
- Without grains, molasses or wheat bran, no artificial additives
- Optimal calcium:phosphorus ratio of 2:1
- Psyllium and linseed provide important mucilage
- Fennel and caraway support digestion
- Rose hips are a natural source of vitamin C
- High yield, can also be mixed with cold water
- 15 kg paper bag
Sample Vitalbix PsylliumMash 150 gr.
€ 1,49 Tax included Add to cartSample package 150 grams.
Vitalbix PsylliumMash is a healthy mash with 50% psyllium seeds. A unique slobber to give a (monthly) sand cure in a simple way, suitable for every horse. Vitalbix PsylliumMash is made from timothy grass and does not contain alfalfa. Thanks to its low starch and sugar content (total 4.9%) and its good digestibility, Vitalbix PsylliumMash is a responsible choice, even for horses that need a low starch and sugar ration. It is very tasty, easy to use and quick to prepare.
UlcaBuf 1kg
€ 39,95 Tax included Add to cartRecommended for horses sensitive to gastric ulcers and colic.
Supports the correct pH value for occasional stomach issues
. Helps support a protective layer in the intestines.
Contains prebiotics and live probiotics for intestinal health. Shipping costs are calculated in the shopping cart/Les frais de livraison sont calculés dans le panier d’achat
AGROBS Myo Protein Flakes 20kg
€ 23,95 Tax included Add to cartThe diversity of protein-rich pastures for muscle building
- Myoalpin® fibers provide protein-rich pasture grasses and herbs
- purely natural source of protein and amino acids – without additives
- high crude fiber content
- flake size: Ø 18 mm
- rich in ß-carotene and vitamin E
- without molasses and grains, low starch and fructan content
- without alfalfa
- quick, easy, uncomplicated, ready to feed after 5 min. even with cold water
- 20 kg paper bag
Shipping costs are calculated in the shopping cart
