Haylage & Grass Forage

Silvermoor Recreation Haylage is made from Rye grass mixes which is dust free and tailor made for horses and ponies in all levels of work. Recreation Haylage provides all the nutrition your horse will need from its forage. It comes in easy to handle, weatherproof 20kg packs. Each bag is cost effective and has a batch number which provides complete traceability. Correct nutritional levels are printed on the packs and are ensured as each bag/bale is independently analysed. Once opened the haylage will last for approximately 5 days and unopened have a shelf life of 12 months. Size: 20kg

Timothy Haylage is made from pure timothy grass which has a different fragrance to other rye grass haylages. It is suitable for all types of horses due to its naturally high fibre and low sugar content. Dust free and highly palatable each bag has a batch number which provides complete traceability. Correct nutritional levels are printed on the packs and are ensured as each bag/bale is independently analysed. Once opened the haylage will last for approximately 5 days and unopened have a shelf life of 12 months.

Dengie Grass Pellets can be fed as a partial hay replacer dry or soaked and will tempt even the fussiest of eaters. These grass pellets are a clean source of fibre that are highly digestible and ideal for older horses with poor teeth. They are also great as a snack to help reduce boredom. Simply 100% naturally grown meadow grass with no added sugar. High in easy to chew fibre and highly digestible, so sympathetic to the digestive system. Can be fed as a partial hay replacer. Ideal for horses with dental issues such a diastemas, particularly when fed soaked. Ideal for snack balls to help reduce boredom and provide a more natural 'trickle' feeding rate. Please soak prior to feeding to reduce the risk of choke - as a pure fibre pellet, at times the Grass Pellets can absorb lots of water and swell. Naturally sweet to tempt fussy feeders. Free from artificial flavours, preservatives, molasses, straw, binders and fillers. Suitable for other species such as camelids and ruminants. They are free from artificial flavours, preservatives, molasses, straw, binders and fillers. Nutritional Analysis: Typical Analysis (%): Protein 18 Oil 3 Ash (mineral) 10 Fibre 20 Sugar 12 Starch 2 Digestible Energy 10MJ/kg Ingredients: 100% Grass with no added sugar Size: 20kg

Dengie Meadow Grass with Herbs is a complementary feed and it is suggested that a broad range of vitamins and mineral supplements be used with this feed for a balanced diet. It is full of yummy goodness that will tempt even the fussiest of eaters. Carefully selected herbs such as liquorice root, ground fennel, chamomile, aniseed and mint have been added for health and palatability. Grass pellets have also been added for texture. It is ideal for feeding to competition horses and ponies and can be used as a hay replacer if required. The grass is grown in Lincolnshire and is harvested from May to October and dried to produce a consistent, clean source of fibre that is highly digestible. It is free from artificial flavours, preservatives, molasses and straw. Feeding Guide: Horse or Pony Size Guide Approx Bucket Feed Partial hay replacement (hh) Weight (kg/day) (kg/day) Small Pony 9 - 12.2 200kg 0.5 - 1.0 up to 2.5 (e.g. Shetland) Medium Pony 12.2 - 13.2 300kg 0.5 - 1.5 up to 3.5 (e.g. Exmoor) Large Pony 13.2 - 14.2 400kg 1.0 - 2.0 up to 5 (e.g. Welsh D) Small Horse 14.2 - 15.2 450kg 1.0 - 2.0 up to 5.5 (e.g. Arab) Medium Horse 15.2 - 16.2 550kg 1.5 - 2.5 up to 7 (e.g. TB, ID cross) Large Horse Over 16.2 650kg 1.5 - 2.5 up to 8 (e.g. Warmblood) Dengie Meadow Grass with Herbs contains 11M/kg DE which is equivalent to a medium energy mix or cube. The suggested feeding levels are intended as a guide only. Always adjust your horse’s feed to suit his temperament, the environmental conditions, his body condition and work load. Ingredients: Chopped grass, grass pellets, cold-pressed rapeseed oil, herbs Nutritional Analysis Typical Analysis (%): Protein 12 Oil 10 Ash (mineral) 10 Fibre 20 Sugar 12 Starch 2 Size: 15kg

Argo Grass Nuts are made from 100% natural grown grass with no additives. In order to prevent too rapid a consumption we recommend that grass pellets should be fed with at least an equal volume of a bulky feed. Alternatively they may be soaked before feeding to form a mash. Pure grass with no additives. Crude Fibre: 20.5%

GRAZE-ON is 100% natural grass grown at our family farm in the Vale of York. Harvested up to five times per year at a highly nutritious stage of growth, the grass is flash dried within hours of leaving the field to lock in nutrients and preserve the colour. Contains all the important minerals and vitamins including Vitamin E, Beta-Carotene, Calcium and Phosphorus. Short chop forage prolongs feeding time, aiding good digestion High feed value allows concentrate feeding to be reduced High levels of digestible fibre Feed alone or as part of a forage ration or to add bulk and fibre to a concentrate ration Dust extracted Molasses free Crude Protein 14% Crude Fibre 25% Sugar 11% Starch 1.5% Digestible Energy: 10-11 MJ/Kg Approximate Dry Matter: 90%

Fibre Plus Nuggets are chunky, high fibre cubes designed to be fed as a partial forage replacer to horses and ponies of all types at rest or in work. Their crunchy texture and natural fibre content ensure the horse has plenty to chew on and they are easily fed on the ground, or in boredom toys, to encourage natural foraging behaviour. These low starch, low energy nuggets contain no added vitamins and minerals so should ideally be fed alongside additional forage sources and the recommended amount of a balancer or other compound feed, to ensure a fully balanced diet. With extracts of flavours of essential oils, Fibre Plus Nuggets are particularly palatable so are ideal for tempting fussy feeders or convalescents. For the dentally challenged equine, Fibre Plus Nuggets soften easily in water to provide a useful alternative fibre source when difficulty is experienced consuming hay or haylage. When feeding Fibre Plus Nuggets to replace a significant proportion of a horse?s hay intake, they should preferably be given in small, regular meals to ensure a steady intake of fibre and to encourage chewing and promote healthy digestion.

Harvested from perennial meadows, growing in the foothills of the Bavarian Pre-Alps, in southern Germany, Natural Meadow Cobs contain an appetising blend of up to 60 different species of naturally-occurring meadow grasses, wildflowers and herbs, and are high in fibre, yet low in sugars, starch and calories as the plants have been left to mature before cutting. They are then coarsely chopped and high-temperature dried - in a facility powered by renewable biomass-fuelled electricity - and pressed into chunky cobs. Nothing added, nothing taken away! Natural Meadow Cobs contain no added vitamins and minerals so can be fed alongside an existing balanced diet, as an appetising additional fibre source, without causing any nutritional imbalances. They’re also molasses-, grain- and alfalfa-free with only low levels of naturally occurring sugars. High fibre forage alternative The grasses are harvested at a point when fibre content is at its highest and comprises higher levels of structural fibre than many other soaked fibre sources, making them ideal as a replacement for long forages, like hay, haylage or grass. The next best thing to fresh grass! The aroma and texture of fresh grasses is brought out by soaking, making Natural Meadow Cobs perfect for tempting fussy or poor forage eaters, including working or performance horses, while also being ideal for those who struggle with grazing and chewing forages. For Every Equine Being high in fibre and low in sugar and calories, the cobs can be fed to a range of horses, alongside their existing balanced diet. The Good-Doer Being high in fibre 30%, and with a calorie content (DE = 6MJ/kg) lower than many forages, Natural Meadow Cobs can easily be fed to add variety to a calorie-controlled diet, whether as a separate source of fibre or as a base to which a low calorie balancer can be added. The Poor-Doer Healthy gut function is essential to ensure a horse can extract as much nutrition as possible from their whole diet. Ensuring fibre intake is consistently at healthy levels is an important contributor to this and Natural Meadow Cobs contain high levels of structural fibre which supports gut function. The Stabled Horse The winter months can mean lengthy spells in the stable with just a haynet for company. Natural Meadow Cobs are perfect for adding variety to the diet as a tasty forage alternative or as part of a horse’s normal bucket feed, in place of traditional chaffs or beets. Soak with plenty of water to increase hydration levels too. The Working or Performance Horse A busy working life can sometimes make it difficult to maintain healthy forage intake levels. Natural Meadow Cobs are a perfect way to give a horse close-to-nature chew time and boost digestible fibre intake to support gut efficiency and a relaxed mental outlook. The Fussy Horse Whether fussy about their forage or about bucket feed, Natural Meadow Cobs will tempt their noses into the bucket! Soak with warm water to release even more of the aromas and offer in a separate bucket, as a fibre alternative, or add to their normal mix, cubes or balancer. The Old Pony Poor teeth, no problem with soaked Natural Meadow Cobs! Mature grasses and herbs are coarsely chopped so provide valuable structural fibre for healthy gut function yet are easy enough to consume for the dentally-challenged. With low sugar and starch contents, Natural Meadow Cobs are suitable for many with special dietary requirements. FEEDING RECOMMENDATIONS Must be soaked before feeding Add 2 parts water to 1 part Natural Meadow Cobs eg. 2 scoops of water to 1 scoop cobs. (More water can be added if you want to help rehydrate your horse) Soak time: allow 30 minutes in warm water and 1 hour in cold water. Ensure the cobs are fully softened before feeding. The aroma and texture of fresh grasses is brought out by soaking, which also helps improve the horse’s hydration levels. Feed as part of a fully balanced diet. Natural Meadow Cobs contain no added vitamins and minerals so must be fed alongside the recommended amount of a mix, cube or balancer, to ensure a fully balanced diet. When fed as a total forage replacement ie. when no other forage or grazing is given, feed at a rate of 1.5 - 2kg per 100kg of bodyweight (dry) per day. When fed in addition to forage and/or hard feed, 0.5-1kg per 100kg bodyweight (dry) may be fed per day. Divide total daily amount into as many smaller feeds, throughout the day, as possible. A small number of Natural Meadow Cobs can be fed dry, if given as treat, by hand, for example, otherwise we strongly recommend they are soaked before feeding. COMPOSITION 100% Meadow Grasses & Herbage ANALYTICAL CONSTITUENTS Digestible Energy6MJ//kg Protein9% Oil2.0% Fibre30% Ash11% Starch2.2% Sugar7.8%