Fiber Supplement

Adequate Forage

Did you know horses evolved eating only long-stemmed fiber? Because of this, horses require 2-2.5% of their body weight in forage a day to help ensure adequate digestion. And it’s not just the type of feed that’s important but the form in which it comes. 

Why is this important? Due to marketing, the vital role that long-stemmed forage plays in your horse’s diet has been over-shadowed by the messages of how important alternative feeds are, leading to an increase in medical issues seen in horses.

How does Lucerne Forage Help? Supplementing Lucerne Farms forage into your regular feeding program, either during mealtime or as small meals throughout the day, helps ensure your horse is getting the adequate amount of forage in the form that mother-nature intended. This helps reduce the chance of digestive problems and decreases dental issues. 

Grazing Simulation

Did you know a horse in the wild will spend up to 18 or more hours a day grazing? Due to changes in how horses are kept, not all horses have access to sufficient pasture and grazing time, and many are spending a large portion of their time in stalls.

Why is this important? The longer a horse goes without food in their stomach, the more likely their chances are for developing ulcers and other unwanted behaviors that help ease the pain of an empty stomach.

How does Lucerne Forage help? Because horses chew forage up to four times longer than grain, mixing Lucerne Farms forage in with grains and supplements will help slow your horse down. This increases the amount of time your horse has food in front of them during the day and reduces the amount of time your horse spends hungry. This means happier horses, less unwanted behaviors and vet visits. 

Fewer Dental Issues

Did you know that horses change the way they chew depending on the form of their feed? There are a lot of movements involved in a horse’s chew and these movements change depending on what they are eating.

Why is this important? When horses are chewing grain for example, the sweep of their jaw in shortened and doesn’t fully grind the outside of their teeth, which can lead to uneven tooth wear and dental issues.

How does Lucerne Farms help? Horses chewing forage have a more extended chew, which is why pasture-fed horses have fewer dental problems. Because of the length of our chopped forage, horse jew with a more natural sweep of their jaw, helping to keep teeth more even.