Autumn Feeding Tips

By Clare Lockyer - SPILLERS® Technical Manager

During the autumn when the nights start to draw in and the mornings are getting chillier it is wise to start to think about autumn feeding. The grass stops growing when the temperature drops under 6ºC, therefore the quality and quantity of grass at this time of year starts to drop. Most horses and ponies will start to require some supplementary feed to help them maintain their condition going into the winter.

Remember it is easier to feed to maintain condition than it is to try and put condition on, so it always pays to be prepared. Consider the following when planning your winter feeding:

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For native types and good doers good quality forage fed alongside a broad spectrum vitamin and mineral supplement or a low calorie high fibre feed  is ideal to provide a well balanced diet.

For horses and ponies in light work SPILLERS® Horse and Pony Cubes or SPILLERS® Cool Mix^TM provide non heating calories alongside a full spectrum of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants to support long term health and wellbeing.