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Equilage® Hi-Fibre Ryegrass is made from a selection of ryegrasses cut later on in the summer at a later stage of growth to attain higher fibre, lower protein and lower energy levels. It is suitable for riding and pony club horses, native ponies, veterans and those that are resting. It also provides an excellent fibre source for competition horses being fed high levels of concentrates.
Ad lib forage is an excellent feeding regime for most horses and ponies who spend a long time in the stable. For animals at risk from laminitis, it is best to check with your Vet for the most appropriate feeding regime. Equilage is high in digestible fibre, so can lessen the likelihood of starch overload. For horses where weight gain is required, can also benefit from high digestible fibre to provide extra energy. Ensure that the forage intake is at least 50%, by weight of the total daily feed intake. For horses and ponies at rest or in light work, the forage intake could be as high as 80-100%. For horses in hard work, use forage which provides the most digestible source of energy, such as Equilage, sugar beet and alfalfa. Ensure that vitamin and mineral requirements are met and always change a horse’s diet gradually.
If you are changing from hay to Equilage, do so over a period of at least seven days, to allow the flora in the hind gut to adjust. Ensure clean, fresh drinking water is always available. A horse’s daily intake of feed, as a percentage of its bodyweight can vary from 1.5% to 3% depending on the type of horse, his condition and workload.
| Type of horse | Total daily intake as % of body | Equilage as % of daily feed | Concentrated feed |
| Horse in hard work | 2.5 - 3% | 65% | 35% |
| Horse or pony in light/medium work | 2 - 2.5% | 70% | 30% |
| Mature horse at rest / maintenance | 1.5 - 2% | 80 - 100% | 20 - 0% |
Free Island Wide Delivery on Orders Over £30
Our delivery service couldn’t be easier! Place your order online and have your goods delivered on the next delivery day to your Parish (as shown below)
Deliveries placed before 09:30 will usually be delivered same day, providing it is the delivery day to that Parish (as shown below)
Delivery on orders under the value of £30 are charged at a flat rate of £3
Delivery Schedule
(West) Mondays & Thursdays – St John, St Mary, St Lawrence, St Brelade, St Peter & St Ouen.
(East) Tuesday & Fridays – Trinity, St Martin, St Helier, St Saviour, Grouville & St Clement.
Deliveries are usually made on the above days between the hours of 11:00 – 18:00. If you require a specific delivery time, please give details in your ‘Order Notes’ when entering your address. Whilst we cannot guarantee that this will be possible, we will do our very best and notify you accordingly. Alternatively, please give details of a ‘Safe Place’ to leave your order.
Currently we do not make deliveries outside the island of Jersey, however should you have a requirement for this, please Contact Us!
What happens if I’m not in?
When entering your address details as part of the Checkout Process, please add an ‘Order Note,’ this will then give our delivery driver information on where your individual ‘Safe Place’ is (ie. In the garage, at the back door etc) The driver will then deliver your order and leave it in your ‘Safe Place,’ please note that goods left in ‘Safe Place’s are done so at your own risk. Animal Kingdom Ltd will not accept any responsibility for stolen goods, it is the customers responsibility to ensure that their ‘Safe Place’ is suitable and secure.
