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Hey horse lover! The leaves are turning colors, the days are getting shorter – autumn is just around the corner. And just as we adjust our wardrobe, your horse needs some extra attention during this time of transition. Let’s see how you can best support your four-legged friend with the right nutrition!
As summer turns into fall, your horse’s nutritional needs change. The grass loses nutritional value, the temperature drops, and your horse may need more energy to stay warm.
In the fall, your horse undergoes an important transformation – changing from the summer coat to the thicker winter coat. This process requires a lot of energy and nutrients. Your horse needs extra protein for hair growth, and minerals such as zinc and copper play an important role in the quality of the new coat. Vitamins, especially biotin, also contribute to healthy skin and coat.
This coat change can be quite stressful for your horse. Some horses may be more tired during this period or even lose some weight. Therefore, it is essential to adjust your feeding strategy to best support your horse during this transition.
By providing the right nutrition, you not only help with the coat change, but also ensure that your horse develops a healthy, shiny winter coat that protects well against the cold. So time to take a close look at your feeding strategy and make sure your horse is getting all the support it needs for this seasonal transition!
Fresh grass is getting scarcer and less nutritious. Don’t panic! This is where our forage mixes such as Basic Pure and Fibre Grass come in. These mixes provide a steady supply of fiber and essential nutrients. They are like a warm coat for your horse’s digestive system! Healthy digestion means better absorption and healthier immune system.
In addition to being less nutritious during this period, grass also contains more fructans during this time. Fructans are formed during a stress reaction of the grass and act as an antifreeze as the nights get colder. Particularly in the morning, grass contains relatively high levels of fructans. When the grass is exposed to sunlight, the fructans are converted back into digestible energy. To protect your horse from these fructans, a good forage mix helps as a buffer. By feeding your horse good forage first thing in the morning, you prevent your horse from ingesting a lot of fructans in the morning and ensure that they have a good base when they then come to the grass.
At this time of year, we also see mushrooms popping up everywhere. Not only the visible mushrooms, but also the invisible fungi grow well during this period, even in the grassland. Especially now that the sun is less bright and the grass stays wet longer from the doldrums, more fungi grow on the grass. These fungi can produce micotoxins.
To protect your horse from these fungi, we add GoTox to our products. GoTox is a unique combination of ingredients that can neutralize micotoxins even before they are absorbed into your horse’s bloodstream. As a result, they cannot do any damage and your horse is protected.
An energy boost for the fresher days. With the dropping temperatures, your horse could use some extra energy. Our Support Mix products, such as Care Fit and Power Fit are specially designed to give your horse that extra boost.
The Invisible Heroes In the fall, certain micronutrients may need extra attention. Our ViMi series balancers are like a multivitamin for your horse. They replenish any deficiencies and ensure your horse is as radiant inside as out. Our balancers, like the ViMi series, are specially formulated to provide all the nutrients needed, even during this period, for a smooth coat change and a radiant winter coat.
Changing conditions can put some extra strain on your horse’s digestive and immune systems. The energy your horse puts into creating its winter coat and the higher disease pressure from viruses and fungi and the reduced nutritional value of grass make your horse more vulnerable during this time.
A good support mix that supports your horse’s liver in getting rid of toxins will help your horse stay healthy during this period. The liver is the best mechanism a horse has for getting rid of toxins and maintaining its energy levels. By providing the liver with healthy nutrients, you help your horse’s immune system and overall health.
We also have some seasonal treats in store! Want to try them out? Ask for our samples and let your horse choose what he or she likes best. Who knows, you might just discover a new favorite!
Remember, every horse is unique. What works for one horse may not be ideal for another. The important thing is to stay alert to your horse’s needs and respond accordingly.
Want to learn more about optimizing your horse’s nutrition for fall? Then come along to one of our Knowledge Cafés or one of our events. There we will share the latest insights and you can ask all your questions to our experts.
Do you need personalized advice? Then don’t hesitate to contact us. Together we will put together a customized feed plan, so that your horse goes into the winter radiant and energetic!
So, are you ready to give your horse an autumn full of energy and health? With these tips and our products, you’ll make it a golden season!
