Is ReadiGrass good for horses?

Is ReadiGrass good for horses?

Readigrass is ideal for horses with limited access to fresh pastures or to supplement, or completely replace, poor quality hay with a low nutritional value. Friendly Readigrass is also enjoyed by rabbits and other small animals.

Is ReadiGrass the same as hay?

Although ReadiGrass is marketed primarily as a horse feed, it also makes a great complementary feed for small animals – the perfect alternative to conventional hay – high quality grass with only the water removed.

Is ReadiGrass good for horses with ulcers?

ReadiGrass has many uses in the diet of the modern horse: High in fibre – ReadiGrass can help increase the fibre intake of horses that may be reluctant to consume other forages due to competition stress, this is essential in the prevention of gut disorders and ulcers which can affect performance.

What is ReadiGrass?

Readigrass (formerly known as Pure Dried Grass) , from Friendship Estates, is a highly palatable feed containing only British grown grass without the inclusion of additives or preservatives. This product is carefully prepared to allow small animals to benefit from the goodness of natural grass all year round.

How much ReadiGrass should I feed my horse?

ReadiGrass is very versatile in how it can be fed, which determines the quantity you will feed. Always work out your horse’s feed requirement based on their weight, body condition score and workload. A handful of ReadiGrass can be fed as a treat, or ½ – 2 scoops can be fed as a chaff alternative in the bucket feed.

How much calcium is in ReadiGrass?

Calcium 0.55% Phosphorus 0.27% Total sugar 10-12%

How do you feed ReadiGrass?

Readigrass is very flexible in how it can be fed. You can use a couple of scoops in a bucket feed as a chaff alternative, or a small amount as a treat. You can also use it as a partial, or complete hay replacer. We would recommend using a big tubtrug, to allow feeding ad lib.

How long does HorseHage last?

How long does a bag of HorseHage keep? Unopened, for up to 18 months. Once opened, it should be used within 5 – 7 days.

What to give horses to prevent ulcers?

Alfalfa-hay is a good choice for reducing ulcer risk in horses that require an energy-dense diet. It has a buffering effect in the stomach due to its higher protein and calcium content. Horses fed alfalfa-hay had a healthy stomach pH and lower number and severity of gastric ulcers compared to bromegrass hay.

Is hay or haylage better for ulcers?

There is no difference between hay (dry, soaked or steamed) and haylage as a forage source in relation to ulceration. Straw feeding should not exceed 0.25kg/100kgBWT, and it should not be the only forage source.

Can you soak ReadiGrass?

Most horses enjoy ReadiGrass dry, however it can be dampened slightly with water. As with all new feeds, please introduce any changes gradually, to allow your horse to adapt. Always ensure fresh water is available.

Is dried grass good for horses?

It is however, very useful for poor doers and senior horses that require extra calories, especially if they are poor forage eaters as it’s quite palatable. I would recommend dampening it down before eating as dried grass tends to be very dry and can increase the risk of choke in some horses.

Is HorseHage better than hay?

Haylage is, however, higher in protein, and more digestible than hay giving it a higher DE content. As a result, horses generally tend to do better on haylage, so it’s often not ideal for overweight horses and those prone to weight gain, metabolic and laminitic horses, unless it is a high-fibre, lower DE variety.

Is HorseHage the same as haylage?

HorseHage is produced in four varieties – Ryegrass, High Fibre, Timothy and Alfalfa – enabling you to feed a forage that is matched to your horse’s requirements. Haylage generally only comes in one type, and the nutrient and energy values are often not known.

Does alfalfa help with ulcers?

We know from several studies that including a couple pounds of alfalfa hay per feeding will have a really nice buffering effect and we’ve seen reduced ulcer sores. It’s due to the calcium content, and the magnesium and protein levels as well.

Can haylage cause laminitis?

My horse is laminitic, I shouldn’t feed haylage. False. Horses that have a history of laminitis and are therefore prone to laminitis require a forage that is ideally less than 10% water soluble carbohydrates (WSC) sugars)).

How do you feed Readigrass?

Can horses eat mowed grass clippings?

Feeding lawn clippings will dramatically upset the balance of microbes in the hindgut, potentially leading to colic or laminitis, as the amount of highly fermentable carbohydrates in regularly clipped lawns is dangerously high. Excessive intake results in a high rate of fermentation in the hindgut.

Is haylage OK for laminitis?

Conserved forage, such as hay and haylage , is the cornerstone of the laminitis prone horse’s diet; as they typically spend longer periods stabled, or in a no-grass area.

Is Baleage better than hay?

Baleage can create high quality forage if done properly. Some advantages over dry hay include less loss during storage, fewer weather delays at harvest, and faster turnaround from when the forage is down in both regrowth and time on the ground. The equipment changes are not significant but need to be considered.