Fast Fibre Case Studies

Bodie has suffered from Laminitis in the past and I always struggled to find a high fibre feed for him which firstly didn't make him fat, and secondly gave him enough to eat before he got bored. He also wind-sucks when bored, so needs a full tummy to settle the excess acid (ulcers). Fast Fibre was an ideal feed for him! It keeps him hydrated, but does not make him gain weight or get too excitable - as with sugar beet. He can have a big enough feed now to keep him busy but not put on weight. This product has saved my sanity! Started him on 'L' Mix  recently, so am vvery much looking forward to being able to give him a complete feed with all the vitamins and minerals he needs in a dose that won't make him gain weight! Chloe Durrant and Bodie - March 2012

‘When Ruth Varcoe the senior horse vet at Penmellyn; St Columb diagnosed our little welsh pony ‘Lilly’ with Equine Metabolic Syndrome and Cushing's Disease, I truly believed it was the end for this gallant little pony. Now over a year later, the same pony is regularly shown, placed against formidable competition and spends whole days hunting. This year (2012) we are aiming for a HOYS qualifier at the local county show the Royal Cornwall. Thank you Allen & Page for developing a feed that as you can see from the photo negates the effects of her awful conditions!’ Lowenna Head and Lilly - January 2012

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Obesity among horses and ponies is a major cause of concern for owners. Not only is it undesirable from an aesthetic point of view but carrying excess weight can put undue stress on limbs and joints and increases the risk of laminitis.

Zebedee is a 13.3hh part bred Connemara who when owner Geena purchased him was very overweight. Concerned that the excess weight Zebedee was carrying could affect his health Geena contacted the nutritional team at Allen & Page who recommended a low calorie, high fibre diet in conjunction with restricted grazing and gradual exercise.

Fast Fibre a high fibre, low starch, low sugar product was suggested for Zebedee. Fast Fibre is ideal for native types and good doers as it is low in calories but still contains a full range of vitamins and minerals as well as yeast to promote a healthy digestive system, so there is no need to add any expensive supplements. In fact Geena has noticed that Zebedee’s droppings have changed from being rather loose to being much firmer. Zebedee is fed 1kg of Fast Fibre per day split into two feeds to ensure that his vitamin and mineral requirements are met. Being cereal and molasses free Fast Fibre provides slow release energy which helps to avoid excitable behaviour and is ideal for horses in light work, childrens ponies and for horses who have a tendency to be fizzy. The addition of real mint makes Fast Fibre highly palatable and Zebedee can enjoy his meal times without concern that he is receiving too many calories.

Geena is very happy with the feed and so is a happier, healthier and slimmer Zebedee.