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When it comes to equine nutrition, not all forage is created equal! In this clip, Rob Krabbenborg from @thunderbrook.horsefeed breaks down why forage quality matters—from hygiene factors like moisture and moulds to the nutritional value sport horses need versus good doers.
🎥 Want to learn more?
Watch the full discussion on forage, fibre, and winter management on our YT channel and social media profiles!
🙏 A huge thank you to @thunderbrook.horsefeed for sharing their expertise for Feed Fact Fortnight!
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We have a great giveaway in partnership with D&H!
WIN a nutritional consultation, a free bag of D&H feed, a branded bucket and a bag of D&H Carrot & Mint Treats
Thank you!
To take part in the competition, answer the question below in the comments.
Question: True or False? When feeding senior horses, there is a one-size-fits-all diet that works for every horse.
Let us know in the comments below!
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Deadline for entries: 9th November, 12 pm
Winner announcement: 10th November
This competition is run by BETA on both Facebook and Instagram. Correct entries will be combined from both accounts, and a winner will be selected at random from the combined entries. This competition is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook or Instagram. No cash alternative is offered.
Good luck to everyone entering!
As we move into November, it`s time to share this stunning shot by Alex Hobbs as our November page in the BETA 2026 Calendar! Take a look at the gorgeous backdrop of Burnham Lighthouse. 🐴✨
We will soon be revealing all the photos chosen for the 2027 BETA Calendar, so keep your eyes peeled for the announcement very soon! 🗓️👀
What are your plans with your horses this November as winter truly sets in? Let us know in the comments below! 👇
As the colder weather sets in, older horses and ponies can become more susceptible to impaction colic. Ageing brings natural changes to digestion, influenced by factors such as dental decline and difficulty chewing, reduced water intake during winter, and decreased gut movement.
Thank you to @_agplus for sharing this guidance to help keep our veteran horses healthy, hydrated, and comfortable this winter!
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BETA FFF is here, and we have an exciting giveaway in partnership with Dengie!
Win a Dengie bobble hat & goody bag containing £60 of Dengie Feed Vouchers
Thank you, Dengie!
To take part in the competition, answer the question below in the comments.
Question: Dengie Meadow Lite with Herbs can be fed as a low-calorie complete or partial forage replacer? True or false?
Information can be found here: Meadow Lite with Herbs | Dengie Horse Feeds
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Deadline for entries: 5th November, 12 pm
Winner announcement: 6th November
This competition is run by BETA on both Facebook and Instagram. Correct entries will be combined from both accounts, and one winner will be selected at random from the combined entries. This competition is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook or Instagram. No cash alternative is offered.
Good luck to everyone entering
Supporting the veteran horse starts with recognising changing needs. Worn or missing teeth can make long-stem forage difficult to chew, so regular dental checks are essential.
Fibre remains fundamental to gut health. Soaked alfalfa cubes, beet pulp and soya hulls offer easier-to-swallow alternative fibre sources; prepare them according to instructions and introduce dietary changes gradually. Gut supplements containing ingredients with evidence for supporting fibre digestion, such as certain live yeasts, may help horses make better use of their ration.
Oil is a great addition to the senior ration, providing readily digestible additional energy without adding bulk. Highly digestible protein supplying essential amino acids, particularly lysine and methionine, supports muscle maintenance and helps address age-related muscle loss. Ensure the complete diet also meets daily vitamin and mineral requirements for normal bodily function.
Turnout is invaluable for oldies: gentle movement helps maintain joint mobility and bone density. Some older horses may feel more comfortable lying down in an open space, rather than in a stable. Provide shelter and a safe, comfortable resting area. For horses prone to stiffness, appropriate joint support may also be beneficial.
Top tips:
- check those teeth!
- utilise alternative fibres
- oil for extra energy
- gentle exercise is good
Thank you to @plusvital - who recently joined BETA for this great advice
Win the Optimum @nafuk Bundle!
Did you know that your winter forage, hay or haylage is intrinsically nutritionally deficient?
Feeding a high forage diet is natural to the horse and great for gut health. However, preserving hay and haylage loses many essential nutrients required for health and vitality, particularly vitamins.
Balance is needed.
Balance missing vitamins & trace elements.
Balance energy & protein needs when exercise is light.
Balance feed costs at an expensive time of year.
Small but mighty! Super concentrated supplement balancers may provide all your horse needs to balance forage this winter in just a handful.
Win a NAF bundle of Optimum balancer, a branded bucket and a nutritional consultation for one horse!
Just tag a friend who needs to see this and guess the weight of a daily ration of Optimum balancer for a 500kg horse.
Let us know in the comments below!
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Deadline for entries: 4th November, 12 pm
Winner announcement: 5th November
This competition is run by BETA on both Facebook and Instagram. Correct entries will be combined from both accounts, and one winner will be selected at random from the combined entries. This competition is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook or Instagram. No cash alternative is offered.
Good luck to everyone entering
We have really unusual weather this year, by all means.
Lush, tempting grass might look like heaven, as we haven’t seen it for a while. But seasonal changes in pasture can also mean changes in dietary sugar and starch.
For horses prone to metabolic challenges and laminitis, what’s happening inside matters.
It’s not just about the hoof…
We need to think bigger; we need nutritional guardrails:
• Metabolism – support healthy glucose and insulin function
• Circulation – support normal blood flow to the hoof
• Oxidative balance – support the body’s natural defences
• Hindgut health – support a healthy microbial environment
Because managing a horse prone to laminitis is about more than watching the grass.
It’s about understanding the bigger picture and providing the right nutritional guardrails every day.
Love the green, stay on guard.
Thank you @equineamerica for sharing!
#EquineNutrition #Laminitis #MetabolicHealth #HorseHealth #HoofHealth #EquineWellbeing #GoodDoer
