Description
Dengie Healthy Hooves is a complete, low-starch, low-sugar, high-fibre feed formulated to support digestive health, promote hoof strength, and provide a fully balanced diet for leisure horses and ponies. It combines nutrient-rich alfalfa with essential vitamins, chelated minerals, and proven levels of biotin to deliver everything your horse needs—without the need for an additional balancer.
Proven Nutrients for Hoof Health
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Biotin for hoof quality – Formulated to provide 15mg of biotin per day for a 500kg horse when fed at recommended levels, a rate shown in research (Equine Vet Journal, 1992) to improve hoof growth and hardness.
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Alfalfa for horn growth – Research (Vet Record, 1987) shows that alfalfa enhances horn quality and quantity thanks to highly available calcium and essential amino acids.
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Chelated trace minerals – Including zinc and copper for improved absorption, supporting strong hooves, a healthy coat, and overall wellbeing.
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Full B-vitamin range – Essential for energy metabolism, growth, and digestive function.
Key Benefits
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Low sugar & starch – safer for horses and ponies prone to laminitis.
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High-fibre formula – provides slow-release energy and supports gut health.
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Controlled calories – helps maintain a healthy weight in good doers and leisure horses.
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Highly palatable – with added garlic and pellets for interest.
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Complete feed – includes all necessary vitamins and minerals, so no balancer required.
Feeding Guidelines
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Feed 0.5–1.5kg per day depending on size and workload.
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Designed to be fed as the sole bucket feed alongside forage and water.
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For horses in rest or light work; if feeding below recommended levels, top up with a vitamin & mineral supplement.