Everything a horse lover needs to know about grass in autumn
The days are getting shorter, temperatures are dropping and the first leaves are starting to fall. While your horse enjoys the last green blades of grass, it’s also time to take a closer look at their diet. Because although the pasture may still look green, that doesn’t automatically mean the grass provides all the vitamins and minerals your horse needs.
How does the nutritional value of grass change in autumn, and how can you make sure your horse gets everything they need during the seasonal transition?
Does the nutritional value of grass change in autumn?
Grass is constantly changing. Its nutritional value is influenced by factors such as the stage of growth, grass species, soil, weather conditions, and the nutrients available in the soil. As a result, the composition of grass can vary significantly throughout the season.
In autumn, grass growth generally slows down due to shorter days and lower temperatures.
This can affect the nutritional value of the pasture. In addition, the amount of vitamins and minerals in grass is not constant. A green pasture therefore doesn’t guarantee that your horse’s diet provides all the essential micronutrients they need.
Especially when grass is the main source of nutrition, it’s important to look beyond the amount of forage alone. The quality and composition of the complete diet also play an important role.
Does my horse need extra vitamins and minerals in autumn?
Vitaminsandmineralsare essential nutrients involved in various processes in the horse’s body. Among other things, they play a role in normal metabolism, immune function and maintaining overall condition.
During autumn and winter, the composition of your horse’s daily diet changes: grass growth slows down due to shorter days and lower temperatures, while the availability of certain nutrients can also vary. This makes it especially important to pay attention to the intake of vitamins, minerals and trace elements.
The need for these nutrients differs from horse to horse. Age, body weight, activity level, health and the composition of the overall diet are all factors to consider. So even when your horse is getting enough food, this doesn’t automatically mean that all micronutrients are being supplied in optimal amounts.
A targeted vitamin and mineral supplement can therefore help maintain nutritional balance throughout autumn and winter.Oligovit Mineralprovides a daily supply of essential vitamins and minerals and is easy to add to your horse’s daily feeding routine.
The right question, then, isn’t just how much grass your horse eats, but also which nutrients their complete diet actually provides and where additional support may be needed.
How can you prevent nutritional deficiencies for your horse?
Balanced nutrition is all about matching your horse’s daily diet to their individual needs. A balancer or vitamin and mineral supplement can help complement the diet with essential micronutrients in a targeted way.
A balancer is a concentrated supplement that provides vitamins, minerals and other important nutrients without requiring you to feed your horse large amounts of concentrate. A vitamin and mineral supplement, on the other hand, can be a practical choice when certain micronutrients require additional attention.
The goal isn’t to replace the complete diet, but to support it where needed. The most suitable supplement depends on your horse’s individual needs, daily diet and activity level.
MineralOligovit: a simple daily supplement
Looking for a practical way to complement your horse’s diet? Mineral Oligovit from Reverdy is a balanced vitamin and mineral supplement in pellet form. It is designed to provide essential vitamins and trace elements in diets that contain sufficient calcium but may not provide enough micronutrients.
The formula contains zinc, copper, manganese and selenium, along with various vitamins, including vitamins A, D3 and E and B vitamins. These nutrients contribute to the daily supply of essential micronutrients.
Why give MineralOligovit to your horse?
Vitamins and trace elements: a targeted addition to your horse's daily diet
Practical pellet form: easy to dose and mix with their daily feed
Suitable for various horses: can be used for horses with different nutritional needs, depending on their diet
Convenient to use: a simple daily routine that's easy to maintain
Feeding minerals to your horse without the fuss
Mineral Oligovit consists of small pellets that can easily be mixed into a small amount of suitable feed. This allows you to add a daily vitamin and mineral supplement to your horse’s feeding routine without the need for a complicated feeding schedule.
Not every horse is an instant fan of a new supplement... Does your horse tend to sort supplements out of their feed, or are they reluctant to accept food with a new flavour? Then the Easy Dose version ofEasy Dose version of MineralOligovitcould be a practical option. It contains the same supplement in a convenient reward format, making it easy to offer their daily supplement as a tasty treat.
Prepare your horse for autumn
The transition from summer to autumn is a good time to take another look at your horse’s diet. Grass remains an important source of forage, but its nutritional value and the supply of vitamins and minerals can vary.
Choosing a targeted vitamin and mineral supplement can help maintain your horse’s daily nutritional balance. Mineral Oligovit provides a practical supply of essential vitamins and minerals, tailored to your horse’s daily nutritional needs. That way, you can give their diet a little extra support where needed.
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