Horse Straights Direct Whole Berry Rosehips for Horses
Description
Horse Straights Direct Rosehips Whole Berry
Horse Straights Direct Rosehips Whole Berry is a single-ingredient feed straight made from whole dried rosehip berries, fed by the handful alongside a horse's normal hard feed. It is best for owners who want a simple, natural source of vitamin C, vitamin A, thiamine and vitamin K to help support the immune system and general condition in horses and ponies.
Rosehips are traditionally valued for their soothing and antioxidant properties. Because this is a straight rather than a blended supplement, there is nothing to decode on the label - you are feeding whole berries and nothing else, which makes it easy to slot into an existing feeding plan.
Key Features
- Whole berry format - dried rosehips fed as a traditional straight
- Natural vitamin source - contains vitamin C, vitamin A, thiamine and vitamin K
- Immune support - helps support the immune system and contributes to overall health
- Antioxidant and soothing properties long associated with rosehips
- Easy to feed - mixes into damp chaff, mash, balancer or a straight feed
- Suits all types - horses, ponies, cobs, warmbloods, youngsters and veterans
- Simple ingredient list - no compound mix to work around
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Specifications
| Brand | Horse Straights Direct |
|---|---|
| Product name | Rosehips Whole Berry |
| Type | Complementary feed straight |
| Form | Whole dried berries |
| Naturally contains | Vitamin C, vitamin A, thiamine, vitamin K |
| Traditional uses | Immune support, general health, antioxidant support |
| Suitable for | Horses and ponies of all types |
| Feeding rate | As printed on the pack |
| Storage | Cool, dry place, sealed, out of direct sunlight |
How to Use
- Check the feeding rate printed on the pack for your horse's size and workload.
- Measure the berries out into your usual hard feed, chaff or mash.
- Damp the feed slightly and mix through so the berries are evenly spread.
- Introduce gradually over seven to ten days, starting with roughly half the daily amount.
- Feed daily as part of a balanced diet, with fresh clean water always available.
- Reseal the bag or decant into an airtight container and store somewhere cool and dry.
FAQ
What are rosehips fed to horses for?
Rosehips are fed as a natural source of vitamin C, vitamin A, thiamine and vitamin K. They are traditionally valued for their soothing and antioxidant properties and help to support the immune system and overall health.
How much should I feed?
Follow the feeding rate printed on the pack, as this varies with the horse's bodyweight and workload. Introduce any new feed over seven to ten days rather than all at once, and ask a qualified nutritionist if you are unsure.
Are whole berries or powdered rosehips better?
Whole berries let you see exactly what you are feeding and many horses enjoy chewing them. Damping the feed softens the berries, which suits older horses or those with poor teeth; a powder may be easier if a horse sorts through its feed.
Will fussy horses eat them?
Most horses take to the natural flavour of rosehips readily. If yours is suspicious of new feeds, start with a very small amount mixed well into damp chaff and build up gradually.
Can I feed rosehips if I compete?
Rosehips are a widely fed natural straight, but competition rules change. Check the current prohibited-substances list for your governing body before feeding if you compete under affiliated rules.
Is it suitable for ponies and veterans?
Yes. Horses, ponies, cobs, warmbloods, youngsters and older horses can all be fed rosehips, with the amount adjusted to bodyweight as shown on the pack.
About Horse Straights Direct
Horse Straights Direct supplies traditional single-ingredient straights and natural feed additions for everyday yard use. The range is built around simple, recognisable ingredients so owners can see exactly what goes into the feed bucket.