Dengie Horse Feeds

Dengie® began in 1968 as a farmer’s cooperative, and they still support local farming communities here in the UK. In fact, their ‘feed miles’ are kept low and ingredients have traceability, meaning every bag of feed can be tracked to the field in which it was grown!

Pioneering high temperature drying techniques, Dengie® are able to conserve the nutritional quality of fibre for horses. These drying techniques allow crops to be harvested sooner, making them more digestible and higher in energy, whilst providing your horse with even more natural nutrients.

Their “think fibre first” campaign aims to educate horse owners about the vital importance of fibre in a horse’s diet. In fact, Dengie® state that a fibre only diet will meet the energy requirements of most horses. For example, Dengie® alfalfa products provide an excellent source of slow release energy, in a naturally nutritious form.

As stated on their website, https://www.dengie.com/about-us/: “The Dengie philosophy is to create the best and healthiest feeds we can and supporting research projects into equine nutrition plays an important part in the company’s ongoing commitment to improve horse health. Dengie employs a team of highly qualified nutritionists who are actively involved in research projects with respected institutions around the world. This includes working with agronomists to develop our crops so they are even more nutritious for your horse – we are in the enviable position of being able to influence our feed right from the seed! Our commitment to the nutritional care and well-being of horses will always be the main reason you can rely on Dengie.”

Their dedication to equine nutrition has led Dengie® to create a feed to suit every need. Here is a brief explanation of just a few of the feed ranges they produce:

* Alfa-A Range

Based on chopped alfalfa fibre, Alfa-A feeds have been developed to meet the nutritional requirements of working horses. These feeds maintain weight and promote condition, whilst being naturally low in sugar and starch. Alfalfa also acts as a natural buffer for your horse’s digestive system, by preventing excess acids splashing on your horse’s stomach lining – a major cause of ulcers.  And, due to Alfa-A products having abundant levels of calcium and other naturally occurring vitamins and minerals, research shows they improve hoof quality as well.

* Hi-Fi Range

These high fibre feeds do contain alfalfa, though have been formulated to suit the dietary requirements of horses who enjoy a more leisurely lifestyle. Primary ingredients in the Hi-Fi range include high-quality soft straw or grass, providing a lower energy alternative to alfalfa-only feed.  In being naturally low in sugar and salt, as well as proven to aid digestive health, feeds in the Hi-Fi range maintain your horse’s hoof health and keep them in shining condition.

* Grass Range

Dengie® selects the finest quality grasses, grown by British farmers, for their Grass range of feeds. These feeds are free from artificial preservatives, flavours and additives, meaning they are packed with natural vitamins and minerals essential for your horse’s health and wellbeing.

* Healthy Range

Developed by a team of expert nutritionists, the Healthy range has been formulated to provide your horse with fully balanced fibre feeds. This means one product can be enough to ensure your horse has all the essential vitamins and minerals they need, without having to worry about adding mixes, cubes, or supplements.   

Dengie® also produce Pelleted Fibres, Additional Fibre Feeds, Balancers and Supplements. For more information, you can visit: https://www.dengie.com/horse-feeds/

Discount Equestrian is an accredited Dengie® stockist.