30-day challenge
Try fresh barley fodder and see the difference in your horse!
How does the 30-day challenge work?
1
Order
Order fresh barley fodder through our booking calendar.
2
Feed
Introduce barley fodder into the ration gradually, to suit your horse.
3
Track
Keep a simple log of changes in behaviour, energy, digestion and condition.
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Enjoy the results
Watch the positive changes over 30 days.
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Reward
We are preparing a special reward for participants. More soon!
What can you notice in your horse?
Illustrative log – this is how you can rate changes over 30 days.
Try it. Watch. See the difference. ♡
Real research
Independent scientific studies and peer-reviewed publications show that fresh green fodder from barley sprouts can support healthy digestion and overall wellbeing in horses.
Troya L., Blanco J., Romero I., Re M. (2020)
Comparison of the colic incidence in a horse population with or without inclusion of germinated barley in the diet.
Equine Veterinary Education 32(S11): 28–32. doi:10.1111/eve.13274
Observational study of 63 horses (Madrid): after adding germinated barley, colic incidence fell from 18.1 to 5.4 cases per 100 horse-years; in stabled horses from 23.9 to 5.3.
McLean B.M.L., Hyslop J.J., Longland A.C., Cuddeford D., Hollands T. (2000)
Physical processing of barley and its effects on intra-caecal fermentation parameters in ponies.
Animal Feed Science and Technology 85(1–2): 79–87. doi:10.1016/S0377-8401(00)00129-9
How barley is processed changes how much starch is digested in the small intestine versus reaching the caecum, where its fermentation shifts hindgut pH and microflora.
Hudson J.M., Cohen N.D., Gibbs P.G., Thompson J.A. (2001)
Feeding practices associated with colic in horses.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 219(10): 1419–1425. doi:10.2460/javma.2001.219.1419
High concentrate intake and sudden feed changes were linked to higher colic risk – why new fodder should be introduced gradually.
More science for brighter tomorrows ♡