Posted: 20th May 2016 | Back to news feed
Ex-racehorse, Barney (Hattaak), arrived at ‘New Beginnings’ severely underweight. The dedicated staff at the charity monitored Barney closely and he received the best care and nutrition to help him gain condition.
Based in North Yorkshire, New Beginnings is a charity that provides a safe and secure environment where former racehorses can adjust and be re-trained for their second career following racing.
Said Pam Hollingworth of New Beginnings: “Barney came to us with a body score of one, confirmed by the vet. The first picture was taken on July 27th 2015, the day we picked him up.
“We started him on Fibre-Beet and linseed and gradually introduced a cube after a few weeks. He has gained weight steadily and the second photo was taken on October 24th 2015. The Fibre-Beet is fantastic to start these very poor horses on as it’s not overloading their system too early. Barney is now well and happy.”
As Barney has returned to full strength he is now being brought back into work and the team have started groundwork with him.
Added Pam: “He is calm and enjoying the interaction and we are delighted with his progress. His feed gives him the energy he needs without the fizz and we feel that this is ideal when bringing horses back into work as you don’t need too much excitability and exuberance.
“We hope to have him under saddle shortly and due to his kind and gentle nature we anticipate him being a lovely safe riding horse in the near future.”
A super fibre conditioning feed, Fibre-Beet is a formulated blend containing all the benefits of the original Speedi-Beet product, with added high quality alfalfa for optimum condition and to provide quality protein for muscle tone and function.
Fibre-Beet also provides a good range of minerals, trace elements and amino acids and it is high in fibre with a low sugar content.
Ideal for horses prone to digestive upsets and very palatable for fussy eaters, Fibre-Beet has added biotin for hoof quality and is suitable for laminitics.
Soaked and ready to feed in only 45 minutes in cold water, or 15 minutes in warm water, the RRP is £11.95 - £12.90.
For more information on Fibre-Beet please contact British Horse Feeds on 01765 680300 or visit www.britishhorsefeeds.com
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