Dengie Alfa A Lite (20kg)

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Description

A low starch fibre feed for working horses and ponies, made from pure alfalfa with added spearmint oil and a light molasses coating.

Key Features

Alfa-A Lite is a high fibre feed providing 9MJ/kg of Digestible Energy, which is comparable to a high fibre cube
Low in starch, Alfa-A Lite is suitable for horses and ponies prone to laminitis
Rich in calcium, Alfa-A Lite is ideal for breeding and young stock

How To Get The Most Out Of Feeding With Dengie Alfa-A Lite

Alfa-A Lite can be fed as the sole energy source alongside a broad-spectrum vitamin and mineral supplement or balancer.

Respiratory Care

The alfalfa in Alfa-A Lite is dried at a very high temperature which helps to reduce mould. Efficient extraction processes ensure Alfa-A Lite has a low dust content making it ideal for promoting good respiratory health.

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How much to feed?

Horse or Pony	Size Guide (hh)	Approx Weight (kg)	Light Work Feed (kg/day)	Medium/Hard Work Feed (kg/day)
Small Pony	9-12.2	200	0.5	1.0
Medium Pony	12.2-13.2	300	0.5	1.5
Large Pony	13.2-14.2	400	1.0	2.0
Small Horse	14.2-15.2	450	1.0	2.0
Medium Horse	15.2-16.2	550	1.5	2.5
Large Horse	16.2+	650	1.5	2.5

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.

Work load	Example
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.

Analytical Constituents

Typical analysis (%) ‘as fed’

Digestible Energy	9MJ/kg
Protein	12
Oil	2.5
Ash (mineral)	10
Fibre	27
Sugar	8
Starch	2

Composition

Alfalfa, molasses, spearmint oil.

The visual appearance of the actual product may vary due to environmental conditions during growth and time of harvest.

Returns

You are welcome to return your item for refund within 30 days of purchase (excluding underwear and made to order products). The item should be in perfect condition and complete with the original packaging. Please note UK returns and exchanges can be made using our Parcelforce returns label at a cost of £7.95, or using your own alternative method.

In Store & Delivery

In Store (Try On)

Not all items are currently stocked in our Taunton Store. Please call or email us before your visit, so we can request the items from our warehouse, if in stock.

In Store Collection

Local to us? You can also arrange to collect your items. Once you've placed your order, you will be emailed when we have the item(s) ready for collection.
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Standard Delivery via Parcelforce

Please allow approximately 2-3 working days for dispatch and 2 working days for delivery (total 5 working days). For full details please visit our delivery information page.