Hi-Fi Lite can also be fed as a hay replacer. Naturally lower in sugar than hay, Hi-Fi Lite can be fed on a weight for weight basis as a low sugar alternative to hay or haylage.

Grazing should initially be eliminated until bodyweight is normal and recurrent laminitis under control Feed 500g of Healthy Hooves Molasses Free per 100kg of your horse's bodyweight. Fibre weighs very little compared to mixes or cubes. It is important to weigh your scoop to ensure that you are feeding the correct amount. A large Stubbs scoop holds approximately 500grams. Top tips for managing horse and ponies prone to Laminitis Horses in their natural environment have a seasonal cycle of weight gain over the summer and weight loss over the winter. In the domestic environment, food is always available and this, combined with greater thermal protection and restricted exercise, means that some horses are very prone to gaining weight and developing insulin resistance (IR)Described as ideal for horses who maintain their weight with ease or those prone to laminitis, this is a blend of alfalfa and high-quality soft cereal straw. It also includes mint, fenugreek and alfalfa pellets to tempt fussy eaters, and has a light rapeseed oil coating that provides slow-release energy and coat shine. It’s naturally low in starch and sugar – and contains approximately one fifth of the sugar found in average hay. It can be used as a partial forage replaces and is free from molasses and preservatives. A highly digestible source of fibre for improving condition, to aid hydration and for horses with poor dentition such as veterans. Here is a list of the percentage sugar content of the most commonly fed chaffs. High sugars have an increased risk of laminitis, obesity, tooth decay as well as poor behaviour and excitability. Avoid cereal mixes or cubes – only half a scoop of low energy mix provides enough energy for 20 minutes schooling Increase exercise – even if it doesn’t promote weight loss it helps to reduce the risk of insulin resistance which is a contributing factor to laminitis

This fibre-based feed is formulated specifically for horses prone to laminitis. It contains blended herbs, added biotin for hoof support and antioxidants to support the body’s ability to fight against free radical damage. Contains no added sugar and at just 4.5% naturally occurring sugar, provides less than half the level of sugar than average hay It’s important to be aware that these feeds do not treat laminitis in any way, but are carefully formulated so that they are suitable to feed to a horse that is prone to the condition. If you’re at all unsure, it’s advisable to call a free nutritional helpline for additional advice – these are provided by most feed manufacturers. What is The Laminitis Trust approval mark?As obesity worsens IR, the primary aim is to encourage weight loss and maintain the horse at an ideal bodyweight Use low calorie fibre feeds such as Hi-Fi Lite alongside hay to provide more variety in your horse or pony’s ration Hi-Fi Molasses Free combines chopped alfalfa, straw, oil, straw pellets and the herbs mint and fenugreek. Hi-Fi Molasses Free provides 8.5MJ/kg of digestible energy and is suitable for horses and ponies at rest or in light work, as well as those working harder that maintain condition with ease. Hi-Fi Molasses Free is also free from preservatives and binders. This high fibre feed is suitable for horses prone to laminitis as it will produce a low insulin response – and being low calorie it is also ideal for good-doers, natives and those in light work. It can be fed on its own, alongside a balancer or as a hay replacer. The blend includes short chopped alfalfa and straw to extend eating time, contains biotin to support hoof health, and a full range of added vitamins and minerals to provide a balanced diet.