SPILLERS Happy Hoof Horse Feed 20kg - High Fibre Healthy Hoof Horse Feed and Chaff - Horse Food Pellets Suitable for Senior Horses and Ponies

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As a guide, a Stubbs scoopof short chopped fibre weighs approximately 300-500g whereas the same scoop of a pelleted option (such as grass nuts or alfalfa pellets) weighs approximately 2kg. Here is a list of the percentage sugar content of the most commonly fed chaffs. High sugars have an increased risk of laminitis, obesity, tooth decay as well as poor behaviour and excitability. Feed 500g of Healthy Hooves Molasses Free per 100kg of your horse's bodyweight. Fibre weighs very little compared to mixes or cubes. It is important to weigh your scoop to ensure that you are feeding the correct amount. A large Stubbs scoop holds approximately 500grams. Top tips for managing horse and ponies prone to Laminitis SPILLERS HAPPY HOOFand HAPPY HOOF Molasses Freeare low calorie, short chop fibres ideal for laminitics. The addition of Methyl Sulfonyl Methane, commonly known as MSM, provides a source of bio-available sulphur, which is particularly important for hooves. Sulphur is needed to bond keratin fibres together in the unique way that gives hoof horn its hardness and flexibility

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Some products are only suitable for feeding as partial hay replacers, these include sugar beet and ‘pure’ alfalfa pellets/ chaffs. All Staff are qualified to ensure your visit to us is enjoyable and to be able to progress your riding skills whether it’s for pleasure or to gain the confidence to compete in any equestrian discipline. The following products are suitable for feeding as full or partial hay replacers and contain added vitamins and minerals to balance the diet:When Lauren brought Paddy, he weighed more than the weigh tape would allow her to measure – around 710kg on the weighbridge. Increase exercise – even if it doesn’t promote weight loss it helps to reduce the risk of insulin resistance which is a contributing factor to laminitis Healthy Hooves Molasses Free is a nutritionally-balanced, low-sugar and starch feed for promoting healthier joints and stronger hooves. Ideal for those prone to laminitis. The transformation that can be achieved through patience and understanding is just amazing to witness, seeing them grow in confidence and gain life skills is incredibly rewarding.” Both feeds are suitable to be used as full or partial hay/forage replacers. For those that struggle to manage longer fibres such as hay, haylage or grass a full or partial forage replacer can help to keep fibre intake up to maintain condition and digestive health. In addition for those very laminitis prone it can take the guess work out of finding a safe low NSC forage source as it is consistently less than 10% sugar and starch.

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If your horse is no longer able to manage short chopped fibre, look for feeds that can be soaked to make a mash. Avoid grass based products for laminitics as they may contain high levels of water soluble carbohydrate. Ideally hay replacers should be fed ad lib although this may not be practical for good doers. Equally, weighing your horse’s ration, at least to start with, is a good way of ensuring you are feeding enough. As a general guide, 1kg of hay replacer can be used to replace 1kg of hay. Total forage intake should not be restricted to less than 1.5% of current bodyweight per day on a dry matter basis.In practice, this equates to around 8.5-9kg of hay replacer for a 500kg horse with no grazing once you've accounted for the water content (all forage and forage replacers contain some water which doesn't count towards the horse's forage intake). However, these are minimum amounts and some horses and ponies will need more than this - speak to a nutritionist for more advice. SPILLERS hay replacersPlease ensure that you obtain and retain a proof of posting when you return your goods. This is to protect you in the event that your goods are lost in transit. When fed at the recommend rate (500g per 100kg bodyweight) Healthy Hooves Molasses Free will provide your horse with a balanced diet

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We are the only riding school in the area to have our own Horse simulator, the most advanced of its type in the world. Mr Williams can offer technical riding lessons to nervous or returning riders and beginners through to advanced dressage riders. Mr Williams also has a RDA (riding for the disabled) programme specially installed who can benefit riders with cerebral palsy, learning difficulties and autism Welcome to Happy Hooves Riding Centre. We are situated in the heart of Cumbria just outside of Penrith, 2 minutes from junction 40 on the M6. Located on the banks of the River Eamont, the riding school has a delightful rural outlook over the river. During winter, many owners will be thinking about supplementing their horse’s grazing with additional forage. If poor teeth or clinical conditions such as laminitismean that hay and haylage are no longer suitable, a hay replacerwill be essential. Choosing a hay replacerAvoid cereal mixes or cubes – only half a scoop of low energy mix provides enough energy for 20 minutes schooling Divide hay replacersinto a minimum of 4 meals for those without access to grazing. Try to ensure the first and last meals of the day are given as early/ late as possible to avoid long periods without forage overnight. An introduction to Equine Therapy through learning to ride and caring for the Horse. Our friendly riding school provides a hands-on educational experience for people of all ages and abilities, with the aim of encouraging a high standard of training, riding and stable management to young children, adults and people with learning difficulties, to open up opportunities and help them achieve. High quality forages such as alfalfa are abundant in natural vitamins and minerals. In low calorie formulations where straw is included to bring the calorie value down, the mineral levels are also reduced. The use of premixes and ingredients such as MSM help to counter this effect. We can create and plan your party to suit your child’s need, taking into full consideration their age, ability, gender, also their experience of ponies (if any). We are flexible and hope to meet your suggestions or requests Friendly, helpful experienced staff will assist you to have the best party ever! Our personal professional touch is given to every party booked.