OKAPI Haycobs Sugar Light
Low-sugar supplement to complement the daily hay ration
- Less than 6% sugar
- Selected hay for specific requirements
- Supplementary or as a hay replacer, especially for older horses
- Gentle on teeth
- Ideal base for mixing feed supplements - diameter 8 mm
£27.90
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£1.55 / 1 kg
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Product Description
What are OKAPI Haycobs Sugar Light?
OKAPI Haycobs Sugar Light are special hay cubes made from dried and pressed hay, designed to have an exceptionally low sugar content. They are particularly suitable for horses that require a low-sugar diet due to health issues, such as older horses or those with metabolic conditions.
These hay cubes are free from molasses and other binders and are produced without additional sugar additives to support the horse’s health. Due to their low sugar content, they can also be used as a base to mix with other feed ingredients. However, horses accustomed to feed with higher sugar content may not immediately accept the hay cobs. In such cases, it’s best to introduce OKAPI Haycobs Sugar Light gradually, letting your horse get used to the natural taste before slowly building up to the recommended amount.
The 8 mm pressing ensures an even, compact structure and supports a fibre length that aligns with the horse’s natural breakdown of forage.
OKAPI Haycobs Sugar Light should always be soaked before feeding to minimize the risk of digestive issues and to facilitate consumption.
Is OKAPI Haycobs Sugar Light suitable for my horse?
OKAPI Haycobs Sugar Light are suitable for all horses, especially those with specific dietary needs. With their very low sugar content of maximum of 6% and made from high-quality, late first-cut hay from herb-rich meadows, they are particularly beneficial for horses with metabolic issues such as insulin resistance or Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS). They are also ideal for good doers that tend to gain weight easily due to the minimal sugar content.
OKAPI Haycobs Sugar Light are also a great option for older horses or those with dental issues who can no longer chew regular hay effectively. They provide the necessary fibre for healthy digestion and can be easily incorporated into the daily feeding routine when soaked.
Can I combine OKAPI Haycobs Sugar Light with other products?
Yes, OKAPI Haycobs Sugar Light can be easily combined with other feeds. OKAPI Haycobs Sugar Light is not a complete feed and should always be offered alongside a high-quality mineral supplement.
Feeding recommendations
How long should I feed OKAPI Haycobs Sugar Light?
OKAPI Haycobs Sugar Light can be fed both short-term and long-term, depending on your horse’s needs. They are particularly suitable for horses with metabolic issues, dental problems, or older horses that require a low-sugar diet. When switching from high-sugar feed, a gradual transition is recommended. The feeding duration is flexible, but it can also be continued permanently if required by the horse’s health condition.
How is OKAPI Haycobs Sugar Light fed?
OKAPI Haycobs Sugar Light should only be fed in soaked form. To prepare, cover the pellets with approximately three times their volume of water (1:3) and allow them to fully swell. For quicker preparation, warm water is recommended; cold water can also be used, but it will require a longer soaking time, ideally overnight. The haycobs should be fed lukewarm at most, to ensure they are palatable and safe for the horse to eat.
How do I calculate the correct dosage for my horse?
To calculate the correct dosage of OKAPI Haycobs Sugar Light for your horse, follow these steps:
1. Determine your horse’s weight:
The horse’s weight can be measured using a scale, weight tape, or apps like the BCI App from our partner Sanoanimal, available for free on Google Play and Apple Store).
2. Follow the feeding recommendation:
The general dosage for OKAPI Haycobs Sugar Light is based on a 600 kg horse. Start with a quantity of 200g of dry weight (plus 1.5 - 3 times the amount of water) and gradually increase the amount as needed.
Composition
What is included in OKAPI Haycobs Sugar Light?
Composition: 100% mixture of grasses and herbs from low-sugar pastures, warm air dried and pelletised
Analytical constituents: Crude fibre: 27.50%, Crude protein: 9.30%, Crude fat: 3.00%, Crude ash: 9.70%, Calcium: 0.89%, Phosphorus: 0.26%, Sodium: 0.08%, Sugar: 4.50%, Fructan: 1.94%, Lysin: 0.35%, Methionin: 0.12%, Threonin: 0.35%
Feed Material for horses
Feeding instructions
Adequate quantities of good quality hay form the basis of every horse’s diet. Older horses or those with dental problems are often no longer able to chew good quality, fibrous hay sufficiently, so that they do not consume enough hay even when supplied at ad libitum. It is advisable to supplement the hay ration with haycobs to provide enough fibre for healthy digestion and sufficient energy.
OKAPI Haycobs are low in sugar and therefore particularly suitable for feeding and supplementing the hay ration of horses with a known sensitivity to sugar or starch, which includes most older horses. OKAPI Haycobs sugar light is also suitable as a basis for mixing with other feeds for all horses that should be fed a low-sugar diet for health reasons. Due to the low sugar content, horses may not like the feed at first, especially if they were previously used to feed with a higher sugar content or hidden sugars. In this case, OKAPI Haycobs sugar light should first be mixed with the previous feed, this should then be gradually faded out in order to get the horse used to the low-sugar taste.
OKAPI Haycobs sugar light should only ever be fed soaked.
