Horse Chaffs & Forage

Horse Chaffs and Forage

Fibre Nutrition for Every Horse

Fibre is the foundation of every healthy equine diet. Our collection of horse chaffs and forage feeds includes nutritious options for all horses, ponies, and donkeys. From everyday hay and chopped grass to high-performance conditioning blends, these feeds promote digestive health, energy balance, and overall wellbeing.

Premium Brands You Can Rely On

Zoar’s Ark proudly stocks trusted brands such as Dengie, Mollichaff, Spillers, Gower Granary, and Marksway Horsehage. These brands use quality ingredients and advanced formulations to deliver consistent nutrition, whether you are managing a leisure pony or a competition horse.

Chaffs for Everyday Feeding

Chaff is a versatile, fibre-rich feed that can be mixed with hard feed or used as a hay replacer. Options such as Mollichaff Light Molasses Free, Dengie Hi-Fi Original, and Spillers Alfalfa-Pro Fibre provide controlled energy with excellent palatability. For laminitic or weight-conscious horses, choose Dengie Hi-Fi Lite or Mollichaff Hoofkind Complete, both approved by the Laminitis Trust.

Conditioning and Performance Feeds

Horses needing extra calories and condition benefit from Dengie Alfa-A Oil, Spillers Conditioning Fibre, and Mollichaff Condition Complete. These high-oil, alfalfa-based chaffs provide slow-release energy and essential amino acids to support topline and muscle tone.

Molasses-Free and Sensitive Options

For horses with sensitive digestion or sugar restrictions, Dengie Ulser Lite, Healthy Tummy, and Spillers Fibre Lite Molasses Free offer gentle fibre with added prebiotics for gut health. These feeds maintain energy and hydration without upsetting the stomach.

Forage, Hay and Haylage

High-quality forage is essential for maintaining chewing activity and gut motility. Our selection includes Gower Granary Meadow Grass Haylage, Country Haylage Timothy Mix, and Bale of Meadow Hay for dependable, dust-free feeding. For easy storage and consistent quality, Marksway Horsehage High Fibre is a popular and convenient option.

Natural Grass and Straw Blends

For those seeking variety or extra fibre, Gower Granary Premium Grass Chop and Dengie Pure Grass Pellets provide rich, sun-dried nutrition ideal for mixing with chaff or feeding on their own. For stable management and forage alternatives, choose Bale of Feed Straw or Chopped Wheat Straw from Gower Granary.

FAQs

What is the difference between chaff and forage?

Chaff is chopped fibre often mixed with feeds, while forage refers to long fibre such as hay or haylage used as a primary roughage source.

Can I feed chaff instead of hay?

Yes, in some cases chaff can supplement or replace hay, especially for horses with dental or respiratory issues.

Which chaff is best for laminitic horses?

Low-sugar, molasses-free options like Dengie Hi-Fi Lite or Mollichaff Hoofkind Complete are ideal.

Is haylage better than hay?

Haylage has higher moisture content, making it softer and often more palatable while being dust-free and nutrient-rich.