Alongside our popular chopped fibre feeds, at Dengie we offer a range of pelleted fibres as an alternative or complementary horse feed.

When Are Pelleted Fibres a Good Choice for Horses and Ponies?

Whilst we don’t know the horse’s exact fibre requirement, the consensus is that horses should not have less than 1.5% of their bodyweight of forage on a dry matter basis daily for their long term health and welfare. If you’ve been told by your vet or equine dental technician that your horse can no longer have chopped fibre due to a decline in dental condition, pelleted fibres can be soaked to a mash and are a great alternative to your horse’s forage or usual chopped fibre feed.  

Can Pelleted Fibres Help Support Fussy Feeders?

Yes, pelleted fibres can be a helpful way to add variety and interest at feed time, particularly for horses and ponies that can be a little fussy. Including pelleted fibres as part of the ration can encourage appetite while still keeping feeding focused on high-quality fibre.

Do Pelleted Fibres Need to Be Soaked?

Pelleted fibres do not always need to be soaked, but soaking can be a useful option in certain situations. For older horses and ponies that struggle to chew chopped fibres, soaking pellets to a mash can be easier to eat and help maintain fibre intake in a softer, more manageable form. In the Dengie range, Alfa-Beet must be soaked prior to feeding and we recommend soaking Pure Grass Pellets prior to feeding if they are being fed on their own in large quantities.

What Makes Dengie Pelleted Fibres a Reliable Choice?

Our pelleted fibres are made without artificial flavours, preservatives, molasses, straw, binders, or fillers, helping you keep feeding simple and focused on quality ingredients. They are designed to be a dependable fibre option for horses and ponies, and can also be fed to other animals such as goats, sheep, and alpacas.