NUTRITIONAL EXCELLENCEfrom a brand you can trust

Only the very best ingredients are used in Hickstead Horse Feeds. Our formulations include digestible fibre sources such as alfalfa, soya hullsand sugar beet. These ingredients maximise digestive health and well being, whilst also providing a source of slow release energy. The addition of soya oilwill aid stamina and provide good body andcoat condition.

All Hickstead feeds contain a comprehensive range of vitamins and minerals ensuring your peace of mind. When fed at the recommended levels, your horse will be receiving a balanced ration, therefore avoiding the need for additional supplements.

Our horse feeds are available throughout the UK and Europe and are supported by an excellent infrastructure of high quality feed mills, logistic support and customer liaison.

Simon EvansSpeciality Feeds Director

About Hickstead Horse FeedsAt Hickstead Horse Feeds, we are not only specialists in the subject of feeding horses but we are also horse owners; surely a win : win situation.

We recognise and understand the concerns of our customers when it comes to feeding horses; whether they are loved family pets, or kept for leisure riding or competing, either in the show ring or over fences.

We understand the requirements of breeding stock as well as the race horse and we are confident in providing ideal feeding regimes for the quirkiest and fussiest of horses, after all, we are long enough in the tooth to boast of our experience.

All in all, we are confident that we can provide the feed for any situation or scenario and at Hickstead Horse Feeds we listen to our customers. We don’t preach!

Now you know about us, you need to know about our feeds: Although we pride ourselves on using the best quality raw materials, we are continually checking formulations to see if we can upgrade to make our feeds even more special and we keep ourselves up to date on the most recent scientific papers from all over the world.

Our range is simple but effective and with the backup of full technical support we know we can provide peace of mind for the horse owner and the best possible feeding welfare for your horse.

Team HHF are hard to please when it comes to feeding our own horses, so rest assured that you can trust us with feeding yours!

Simon’s Passions!“This year will be a special year for Hickstead Horse Feeds. I have a knowledgeable, passionate and hard working team who are dedicated to providing customers with the best possible service, as well as to create solutions to the many questions asked of them. They thrive on challenges.

This year, our focus will be centred on formulating the best quality feed at affordable prices and our nutritionists are working hard to ensure this for you.

HHF agents out on the road are making sure that your local feed merchant holds a stock of our feed. Our customer services and our feed lines are busier than ever taking calls from our existing and potential customers on a wide range of queries.”

High levels of digestible fibre to promote a healthy gut environment. Fibre also provides slow release energy which helps those horses requiring extra stamina for endurance type work.

Oil, to provide calories, ideal for horses requiring weight gain or those with limited appetites. Oil provides ‘slow-release energy’ and therefore will not cause unwanted excitability in horses. Soya oil, in particular contains the essential fatty acids required for peak equine health as well as improving body and coat condition.

Micronised cereals, to improve palatability and maximise digestion of cereal starch, reducing the incident of this starch reaching the hind gut, potentially causing problems, such as tying up (azoturia), colic and laminitis.

Micronised soya and peas offer a good sources of quality protein, providing essential amino acids required to build and repair cells, tissues and muscle. Soya in particular is important in breeding stock and performance horses.

A comprehensive range of vitamins and minerals are included in our range. This provides a complete balanced ration thus removing the need to add extra supplements.

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HICKSTEAD HORSE FEEDS Product Selector Guide

This is a basic guide and is breed dependant. Please contact us for further information.

We do not advise the feeding of these treats to horses and ponies with poor dentition, those prone to bolting feed and/or horses that have previously suffered from choke.

Offering excellent value for money and consistent quality at an affordable price. A balanced range of feeds suitable for horses and ponies in light work or at rest.

Available in Apple or Herb flavour

Fibre RangeLow Energy

FIBRE Cubes

NEDDY’S NIBBLES

HI FIBRE Cubes

FIBRE Mix

A barley free, low starch cube, suitable for those at risk of laminitis.

DE 9.5MJ/kg, Fibre 23%, Oil 3%, Protein 9%, Starch 10%, Sugar 5%, Ash 7.5%. Vitamin A 12,000 iu/kg, Vitamin D 1,200 iu/kg, Vitamin E 250 iu/kg.

Neddy’s Nibbles are a delicious handy complementary feedstufffor your horse or pony. The high fibre formulation and naturalflavouring make them a healthy, tasty treat or reward.Give 1 or 2 as required up to a recommended daily maximumof 100g (approximately 15 treats).

Contains the following ingredients in descending order by weight:

Organic lucerne, Wheat, Soya bean hulls, (gm*2),Sugar beet pulp, Molasses, Vegetable oils, Salt.

(GM*2) Produced from genetically modified material

Fibre 19%, Oil 3%, Protein 11%, Sugar 7.5%, Ash 8%. Contains permitted flavourings.

A complete cube with a fibre content of 22%. This low energy, low-starch feed is suitable for horses at rest, in light work or those with a minimal energy requirement. Also suitable for those at risk of laminitis.

High digestible fibre from soya bean hulls and grass pellets provide a slow release, stamina energy and promotes a healthy gut. When soaked to a mash, Hi Fibre Cubes are perfect as a partial hay replacer especially for older horses or those with

compromised dentition.

DE 9.5MJ/kg, Fibre 22%, Oil 3.5%, Protein 10%, Starch 9.5%, Sugar 4.5%, Ash 7.0%. Vitamin A 12,000 iu/kg, Vitamin D 1,200 iu/kg, Vitamin E 250 iu/kg.

An attractive mix comprising of micronised and cooked cereals as well as fibre pellets.

DE 9.5MJ/kg, Fibre 17%, Oil 3%, Protein 9%, Starch 17%, Sugar 4.5%, Ash 7.5%. Vitamin A 12,000 iu/kg, Vitamin D 1,200 iu/kg, Vitamin E 250 iu/kg.

High fibre

formulationContainsnatural flavourings

A palatable complete, non-heating ration ideal for horses at light to moderate work.Both mix and cubes contain digestible fibre including soya-bean hulls, sugar beet shreds and grass pellets providing slow release stamina energy.

A tested, non heating ration ideal for sports horses requiring a cool head. Cool Sports cubes contain high digestible fibres as sugar beet shreds, providing slow release stamina energy and the addition of non GM soya promotes muscle development and top line.

Paddock RangeLow/Medium Energy

Cool SportsLow/Medium Energy

PADDOCK Cubes

PADDOCK Mix

COOL SPORTS Cubes

Non-heating barley free cubes ideal for horses and ponies prone to cereal allergies.

DE 10.5MJ/kg, Fibre 14.0%, Oil 3.5%, Protein 10%, Starch 17.0%, Sugar 6%, Ash 7%. Vitamin A 12,000 iu/kg, Vitamin D 1,200 iu/kg, Vitamin E 250 iu/kg.

Non-heating barley free cubes ideal for over exuberant sportshorses and ponies.

DE 10.5MJ/kg, Protein 10%, Oil 3.5%, Fibre 14.0%, Starch 21%, Sugar 5%, Ash 7%. Vitamin A 12,000 iu/kg, Vitamin D 1,200 iu/kg, Vitamin E 250 iu/kg.

A high fibre mix containing energy from high digestible fibre sources, soya oil, pre-cooked cereals and linseed.

DE 10.5MJ/kg, Fibre 14%, Oil 3.5%, Protein 10%, Starch 20%, Sugar 5.5%, Ash 7.5%. Vitamin A 12,000 iu/kg, Vitamin D 1,200 iu/kg, Vitamin E 250 iu/kg.

Highly palatable competition range ideal for horses and ponies in moderate to hard work combining energy sources from digestible fibres, oil and starch.

A palatable energy dense range formulated specifically for race horses and ponies in full work.

Sports RangeMedium Energy

Racing RangeHigh Energy

SPORTS Cubes

RACE Cubes

RACE Mix

SPORTS Mix

Barley free cube, providing stamina energy from fibre, oil and starch.Quality protein from soya and linseed is essential for top-line, muscle development and repair.

DE 12.5MJ/kg, Protein 12.5%, Oil 5.5%, Fibre 8%, Starch 28%, Sugar 5%, Ash 7.5%. Vitamin A 12,000 iu/kg, Vitamin D 1,200 iu/kg, Vitamin E 350 iu/kg

A barley free cube, ideal for horses and ponies prone to cereal allergies. As well as starch, energy is provided in the form of high digestible fibre from sugar beet shreds and stamina energy from soya oil. Soya provides good quality protein with essential amino acids required for tissue development and repair.

DE 13MJ/kg, Protein 13.5%, Oil 5.5%, Fibre 8%, Starch 28.5%, Sugar 5%, Ash 9%. Vitamin A 12,000 iu/kg, Vitamin D 1,200 iu/kg, Vitamin E 350 iu/kg.

Contains oats, both conventional and naked, the latter being a clean huskless oat containing 30% more energy than conventional oats, providing quick release energy as required by sprinters and trotters. Micronised flaked soya offers good quality digestible protein with essential amino acids required for tissue development and repair. Soya oil is an excellent source of slow release energy, proven to aid stamina and also maintains body and coat condition to horses prone to weight loss.

DE 13MJ/kg, Protein 13.5%, Oil 8%, Fibre 8%, Starch 32%, Sugar 5.5%, Ash 7.5%, Vitamin A 12,000 iu/kg, Vitamin D 1,200 iu/kg, Vitamin E 350 iu/kg.

Oats provide an instant energy, balanced with high digestible fibre sources of sugar beet shreds and soya hulls. Micronised flaked soya and Linseed provides digestible protein to maintain top-line, muscle development and repair.

DE 12.5MJ/kg, Protein 12.5%, Oil 7%, Fibre 8.5%, Starch 30%, Sugar 5.5%, Ash 7.5%. Vitamin A 12,000 iu/kg, Vitamin D 1,200 iu/kg, Vitamin E 350 iu/kg.

Gastric Settler is designed to help maintain gastric health in horses at risk from dietary induced gastric ulceration. Horses that are fed a high cereal starch rich ration, often with a lower than ideal level of forage, are at a higher risk of gastric ulceration. This is particularly evident in horses without significant access to grazing that are undertaking regular exercise.

Gastric Settler should not be regarded as a treatment or cure for gastric ulcers and advice and treatment from your veterinary surgeon should always be sought where active gastric ulcers are suspected. Gastric Settler, however, can be used to maintain gastric health following veterinary treatment and in other horses at risk from gastric ulceration due to their diet and management.

Gastric Settler is also useful to help maintain overall digestive health promoting efficient digestion and reducing the likelihood of dietary induced digestive disturbances.

How does Gastric Settler work?Maintains a healthy pattern of fermentation in the stomach reducing the accumulation of lactic acidReduced the amount of time that the gastric mucosa is exposed to a high level of gastric acidity through its buffering action forms a physical barrier between the gastric mucosa and acidic gastric juices.

Active ingredients within gastric settler include:

Live yeast (saccharomyces cerevisae) – Helps to maintain a healthy balance of microflora within the stomach and general digestive tract. Can also help to maintain normal levels of acidity by supporting the growth of bacteria known as lactate utilisers.Pectin & Lecithin – forms a physical barrier between the gastric juices and the sensitive non glandular region of the stomach in a similar way to the presence of food within the stomach.Acid Buff – provides a slow release form of calcium carbonate, which has a buffering action within the stomach and digestive tract as a whole to counteract dietary induced acidity.Zeolite – has the ability to adsorb undesirable substances such as mycotoxins, which may be present in feed.Alfalfa – has been shown scientifically to be beneficial in maintaining gastric health due to its buffering action.

Active ingredients included:

Pectin & Lecithin Acid Buff

Zeolite Alfalfa

A unique formulation that will aid digestion, help preventgastric ulcers, other related upsets and maximise

performance in competition and race horses

Highly nutritious, energy dense, complete conditioning feeds. The generous addition of soya and soya oil will benefit any horse or pony requiring top-line, weight gain or those lacking condition.

An energy dense range suitable for pregnant and lactating mares, stallions and youngsters from weaning to two years old. Provides an excellent source of quality protein from soya, ensuring essential amino acids, vital for foetal development, optimum milk production and growing young-stock. Contains soya oil for additional non-heating calories.High nutrient specification and fully balanced vitamin and mineral inclusions.

Condition Range

Stud Range

CONDITION Cubes

STUD Mix

STUD Cubes

CONDITION Mix

Barley free cubes containing Non GM soya, aiding weight gain and top-line. High oil content promotes excellent body and coat condition. When soaked to a mash, these palatable cubes are ideal for post-operative horses or for those with compromised dentition.

DE 12.5MJ/kg, Protein 12.5%, Oil 6.5%, Fibre 10.0%, Starch 24%, Sugar 6.5%, Ash 8.5%. Vitamin A 12,000 iu/kg, Vitamin D 1,200 iu/kg, Vitamin E 250 iu/kg.

A barley free palatable formulation, ideal for all breeding stock including those prone to cereal allergies. The inclusion of full fat soya and extruded linseed offer high levels of omega 3 (alpha linolenic acid), an essential fatty acid.Sugar beet shreds and soya hulls provide high digestible fibre and together with a comprehensive micro nutrient inclusion, makes this product the perfect all rounder for your stud requirements

DE 12.5MJ/kg, Protein 14%, Oil 6.5%, Fibre 8%, Starch, 26%, Sugar 6%, Ash 9%. Vitamin A 12,000 iu/kg, Vitamin D 1,200 iu/kg, Vitamin E 350 iu/kg.

Contains oats for palatability and soya oil for extra calories. Micronized flaked soya, peas, beans and maize provide an accessible source of cereal starch as well as quality protein. Beneficial for all breeding stock

DE 12.5MJ/kg, Protein 14%, Oil 6.5%, Fibre 8%, Starch, 25.5%, Sugar 5.5%, Ash 7.5%. Vitamin A 12,000 iu/kg, Vitamin D 1,200 iu/kg, Vitamin E 350 iu/kg.

Chopped alfalfa and sugar beet shreds provide high digestible fibre in this palatable mix. Micronised, flaked soya and peas provide essential amino acids aiding weight gain and top-line. Added soya oil boosts coat and body condition.

DE 12.5MJ/kg, Protein 12.5%, Oil 6.5%, Fibre 10.0%, Starch 29%, Sugar 5%, Ash 6.5%. Vitamin A 12,000 iu/kg, Vitamin D 1,200 iu/kg, Vitamin E 250 iu/kg.

Suitable for:

3 Good doers who require nutrients without the calories3 Excitable types that need a low starch and low grain diet3 Horses or ponies fed a conventional mix or cube at a lower quantity than recommended3 Horses or ponies at risk of laminitis

Hickstead Leisure Balancercontains:

- a live yeast culture which has been scientifically proven to stimulates the growth of fibre digesting bacteria in the gut

- an organic form of selenium yeast. EU approved.

- Organic trace minerals in ahighly digestible form, closer to nature.

LEISURE BALANCER

Hickstead Leisure balancer can be fed as:

• The sole concentrate as a complementary feed alongside forage or grass• A top up alongside an existing ration, for example when a mix or cube is being fed but not at the manufacturers recommended quantities. • A low calorie, highly nutritional concentrate for box-resting horses.

Recommended Feeding Quantities

The table shows recommended daily feeding quantities for horses and ponies at rest or in light to moderate work, when Hickstead Leisure Balancer is fed as the sole concentrate source as a complementary feedto grass/forage.

ApproximateSize

up to 13.2 hh 13.2-14.2 hh

14.2-15.2 hh over 15.2 hh

Bodyweight (kg)

up to 300up to 400

up to 500over 500

Hickstead Leisure Balancer (g/day)

300400

500600

PONY Small Large HORSE Small Large

The formulation of Hickstead Leisure Balancer contains no known prohibited substances as defined by the Jockey Club of Great Britain, but this may not preclude unintentional inclusion. Therefore we cannot recommend that Hickstead Leisure Balancer is fed to racehorses or affiliated competition horses.

Low In starchContains no grain, but a blend of soya, cereal fibre and oilseeds, making it suitable for laminitics and excitable types

Quality ProteinA high level of soya is included which provides essential building blocks required to promote quality muscle toneand skin condition

Added OilEnsures gleaming coat shine

Essential Vitamins and MineralsHickstead Leisure Balancer provides all the essential vitamins and minerals that your horse or pony requires. The inclusion of Bioplex® chelated minerals and Selplex® selenium maximises the availability of these nutrients and their subsequent utilisation by the horse.

Biotin,Zinc, Methioine and CalciumAdded to help promote good hoof quality

Digestive Support

Contains the live yeast “Yea Sacc” which has been shown in scientific trials to

maintain and improve digestion and to

support the effective digestion of fibre

Hickstead Horse Feeds (ForFarmers)Unit 15A (First Floor), Gelders Hall Road, Shepshed, Leicestershire, LE12 9NH

Visit: www.hicksteadhorsefeeds.co.ukEmail: info@hicksteadhorsefeeds.co.uk

Tel: 0845 0250 444