This palatable grass mix is designed for good doers and laminitic horses and ponies, offering a low-sugar and low-starch alternative to traditional Ryegrass mixes. It combines a variety of fescues, smooth stalked meadowgrass, and Timothy, providing a balanced, nutrient-efficient pasture blend that reduces the risk of laminitis while allowing your horse to graze for longer periods.
Key Features
- Low Sugar and Starch: Ideal for horses with laminitis or those sensitive to sugar.
- Fescue-Based: Contains different types of fescue, known for their hardiness and low nutritional content.
- Timothy & Meadowgrass: Adds palatability and further reduces the risk of laminitis.
- Ryegrass-Free: Excludes Ryegrass, a common trigger for laminitis in certain horses.
- Sustained Grazing: Suitable for extended periods of grazing, helping horses maintain a healthy weight.
What’s in the Mixture? (13KG)
- 4KG Creeping Red Fescue – Hard-wearing and beneficial for soil structure.
- 2.5KG Early Timothy – A low-sugar, high-fiber grass that’s easy on the digestive system.
- 2.5KG Late Timothy – Provides good nutritional balance and palatability for horses.
- 1.5KG Meadow Fescue – Helps improve pasture density while offering a low-energy grazing option.
- 1.5KG Smooth Stalked Meadowgrass – Contributes to a well-rounded, healthy pasture.
- 1KG Chewings Fescue – A fine-leafed variety that thrives in grazing areas.
Sowing Recommendations
- Rate: 13KG per acre.
- Method: Ideal for sowing by hand or using a spreader. A typical sowing rate is 30-45G per square meter.
- Perfect for both new pastures and overseeding.
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Benefits
- Laminitis & EMS Friendly: Specially designed for horses with sensitive metabolisms.
- Low Maintenance: Requires less upkeep compared to higher-nutrient mixes.
- Long-Term Grazing: Ideal for keeping horses at pasture for extended periods.
- Healthy Weight Management: Supports grazing without excess weight gain.
Ideal For
- Good Doers & Laminitic Horses.
- Retired Horses & Ponies.
- Sensitive Equines needing controlled nutrient intake.
Choose this low-sugar, fescue-based mix to promote healthier, longer grazing with reduced risk of laminitis!