FiberEzy® is a moist, highly digestible blend of forage fibres comprising Lucerne and the equine specialty grass Timothy. Timothy grass is high in dietary fibre, low in soluble carbohydrates and is known to facilitate better digestion, gut function and overall digestive health in horses.
When planning a diet, the most important consideration is that a horse must receive an absolute minimum of 1.5% of its bodyweight in forage fibre – e.g. hay, pasture, and/or Fiber Fresh per day. The remaining diet must then be balanced according to the quality and composition of that forage fibre and the physiological demands of the horse e.g. growth, lactation, extra energy for exercise, protein and so on.
FiberEzy® is a well-balanced multi-forage fibre providing good levels of digestible energy, protein and minerals. It is recommended when increasing fibre feeding or a consistent slow release energy source are the objectives, and when high levels of energy are not required.
FiberEzy® can be fed alongside or substituted for fresh pasture/hay feeding or mixed with concentrate feeds as a high-quality forage fibre source. FiberEzy® is ideal as the primary forage feed to aid in the management of metabolic and digestive health in horses. It is a common-sense fibre choice for a calm and steady performance or for horses sensitive or prone to laminitis, or those convalescing or recovering from surgery. It has a lower protein content to Fiber Protect®, and is low in starch and sugars so a good fibre choice for those with sugar-sensitivities and/or those with metabolic conditions. FiberEzy® is completely safe as a consistent base forage and is suitable for all horses.
The great thing is that FiberEzy® can be fed on its own in the feed bowl or mixed with a balancer pellet to cover the full panel of vitamins and minerals required in the diet. When introducing and new feed component to the diet, increase the daily amounts by 0.5kg increments until the desired quantity is reached. We recommend feeding a minimum of 2kg per day, but there is no limit on how much FiberEzy® can be fed, especially if pasture is scarce – or replacement of high-sugar pasture is necessary.
When extra energy is required, increase the amount of FiberEzy® first. If even more energy is needed in the form of concentrates or grain, only feed up to half the weight of FiberEzy® in the diet, e.g, 2kg FiberEzy® and 1kg concentrate in the feed bowl per meal. This ratio is ideal to buffer the stomach against excessive acidity caused by grain. It increases saliva production, slows intake and increases digestion and metabolism of both the grain and fibre portion, and maintains healthy gut function and hydration.
By using FiberEzy® in your horses diet, it ensures a consistent daily supply of slow-release energy fibre, which has a positive effect on overall gut health without adding unnecessary calories to the diet. FiberEzy® is suitable for all horses.
Robyn Hirst BSc. M.AgriSci
