ALFA-A LITE is the fibre feed for working horses and ponies who need a lower sugar feed such as horses and ponies prone to laminitis but who need to gain condition or who are in regular work. Alfa-A Lite has been formulated to be very low in sugar, whilst providing an excellent source of slow-release energy. With approximately 8.5 MJ/kg, Alfa-A Lite provides the same energy per kg as High Fibre Cubes.
ALFA-A LITE is made from pure alfalfa which has been chopped and dried at a very high temperature to lock in the natural goodness and ensure the very best quality product for your horse or pony. Alfalfa is an excellent natural source of antioxidants.
How To Get The Most Out Of Feeding With Dengie Alfa-A Lite
Alfa-A Lite can be fed on its own or it can be combined with cubes or a mix, like Dengie Fibremix, for those horses with a higher energy requirement. If good grazing is unavailable and you are feeding Alfa-A Lite as the sole feed, use a broad-spectrum vitamin and mineral supplement, such as Dengie Natural Vitality Leisure Vits & Mins.
Respiratory Care
The alfalfa in Alfa-A Lite is dried at a very high temperature which effectively sterilises the product, killing moulds. Efficient extraction processes ensure Alfa-A Lite has a low dust content making it ideal for horses and ponies prone to respiratory allergies.
Feeding Guide
| Horse or Pony | Size Guide (hh) | Approx Weight (kg) | Light Work (kg/day) | Medium / Hard Work (kg/day) |
| Small Pony (eg: Shetland, Welsh A) | 9–12.2 | 200 | 0.5 | 1.0 |
| Medium Pony (eg: Exmoor, New Forest) | 12.2–13.2 | 300 | 0.5 | 1.5 |
| Large Pony (eg: Connemara, Welsh D) | 13.2–14.2 | 400 | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Small Horse (eg: Arab, small TB) | 14.2–15.2 | 450 | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Medium Horse (eg: TB, ID cross) | 15.2–16.2 | 550 | 1.5 | 2.5 |
| Large Horse (eg: Warmblood) | over 16.2 | 650 | 1.5 | 2.5 |
One scoop = 400g
The suggested feeding levels are intended as a guide only. Always adjust your horse’s feed ration to suit his temperament, the environmental conditions, his body condition and work load. If your horse is resting why not try one of the Dengie Hi-Fi products.
How Hard Are You Working Your Horse?
The amount and kind of work your horse or pony is doing is an important factor when calculating the quantity and type of feed to give. Almost all the energy requirements of most horses and ponies in light to medium work can be met by feeding a wholly fibre based diet such as Alfa-A Lite. If your horse is in medium to hard work, try to feed a fibre feed as the basis of the diet and use cereal based products to supplement energy requirements. Fibre is vital for the healthy function of the horse's gut. Try not to overfeed cereal based products at the expense of fibre.
| WORK LOAD | EXAMPLES |
| Convalescence/Resting | Horses on box rest, or turned away. |
| Light work | Maximum of 1 hour per day hacking, mostly at walk with some trotting and cantering, or 30 minutes of schooling, mostly at the trot with some canter. |
| Medium work | Schooling, dressage, show-jumping, novice or intermediate 1 day eventing or hunting 1 day per week. |
| Hard Work | Advanced one day events. 3 day events, hunting 2 days per week, polo and all forms of racing. |
NOTE: All horses are individuals, so always adjust your horse’s feed ration to suit his temperament, the environment he lives in and his condition, as well as his work load.
