The British Equestrian Trade Association’s (BETA) Feed Fact Fortnight is back again for autumn 2025, running between Saturday 18 October – Sunday 02 November.
BETA are dedicated to equine welfare, and this Feed Fact Fortnight aims to help you access sound nutritional advice. The theme this year is ‘is ‘Managing Your Horse This Winter’ with topics including:
- Forage: What can horse owners do if forage is in short supply?
- Laminitis: Highlighting the risk of laminitis in winter due to milder temperatures and increased grass growth.
- Environment: Tips for enriching a stabled horse’s environment.
- Health: Supporting respiratory and digestive health.
- Workload: Best practices for dealing with changes in a horse’s workload.
- Condition: Feeding for condition and maintaining weight on older horses.
By focusing on good feeding practices and separating fact from fiction, they can help you make more informed choices when it comes to buying your feed and supplements.
What’s On In-Store
Throughout Feed Fact Fortnight we have trained representatives from a wide range of equestrian feed and supplement brands visiting our Totnes Store, who will be on-hand to offer you FREE advice and guidance. There is no need to book, so if you’re unsure how to maintain your horse’s weight through the colder months, or are planning on heading out competing and need some extra ‘go!’ make sure you pop in!
Brand Visits
| Date | Time | Brand | About The Brand | Daily Offers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 19 Oct | 10am – 2pm | TopSpec | ‘Created without Compromise’ – TopSpec is one of the UK’s favourite brand of feed balancers and quality horse feeds. | Discount vouchers available |
| Mon 20 Oct | 10am – 2pm | Baileys | Baileys Horse Feeds is renowned for its scientifically formulated, high-quality equine nutrition products that support performance, health, and wellbeing across all horse types. | |
| Tues 21 Oct | 10am – 2pm | Horsehage & Mollichaff | Official forage supplier to the British Equestrian Team, HorseHage have a wide collection of forage & fibre based horse food to suit your horse & their dietary requirements. | £2 off Mollichaff Lite & Mollichaff DailyFibre |
| Thurs 23 Oct | 10am – 2pm | Golden Paste Company & British Horse Feeds | Together, Golden Paste Company and British Horse Feeds deliver innovative nutritional solutions, from turmeric-based supplements to fibre-rich feed options, promoting overall horse health and vitality. | Discounts across both brands |
| Fri 24 Oct | 10am – 2pm | Spillers | Industry leaders in equine nutrition and horse feed products, Spillers are passionate to help benefit the lives of our horses and ponies; whether competitive performance is the goal or simply enjoying the pleasures that horses bring. | Discount vouchers available |
| Sat 25 Oct | 9.30am onwards | Allen & Page | Allen & Page produces natural, sustainable, and carefully balanced feeds tailored to support every horse’s specific dietary and performance needs. | |
| Sun 26 Oct | 10am – 2pm | Saracen | With a heritage that spans over 200 years, Saracen’s founding values of trust, integrity, and quality are now coupled with research and innovation to ensure their range meets the very exacting nutritional requirements of the modern equine. | £2 off Super Fibre Cubes & Essential Balancer |
| Mon 27 Oct | 10am – 2pm | Honeychop | Honeychop offers a range of fibre-based chaff feeds blended with natural ingredients to encourage healthy digestion and fussy-free feeding. | |
| Tues 28 Oct | 10am – 2pm | Keyflow | Keyflow provides advanced, scientifically developed feeds using pre-digested and steam-extruded ingredients for optimal nutrient absorption and equine performance. | |
| Wed 29 Oct | 10am – 2pm | Horslyx | Horslyx Balancers have been carefully formulated to balance the deficiencies in forage and grazing. This is a unique and innovative approach to ensuring that the modern horse’s health is supported. | Discount vouchers available |
| Thurs 30 Oct | 10am – 2pm | NAF | NAF supplements are created using natural formulas developed by vets & nutritionists using premium grade, fully traceable ingredients. | 20% off RRP on all NAF |
| Fri 31 Oct | 10am – 2pm | Dengie | Founded in 1968 as a farmer’s cooperative, Dengie is still run today with the same ethos of supporting the local farming community. They grow as many of their own ingredients as possible which keeps their ‘feed miles’ low and provides the best traceability possible. | |
| Sat 01 Nov | 10am – 2pm | Red Mills, Carr & Day & Martin, & Foran Equine | Combining the expertise of Red Mills in premium equine nutrition with Carr Day Martin’s heritage in horse care, the partnership delivers complete wellbeing from feed to grooming. | Offers on selected products from all 3 brands |
| Sun 02 Nov | 10am – 2pm | Heiniger | Heiniger is a leading manufacturer of precision clipping and shearing equipment, trusted worldwide for its Swiss engineering and reliability. |
Feed & Supplement Offers
Alongside our brand representative visits, we will also have some fantastic offers running throughout the 2-weeks! Some of these are live for a limited time (see schedule above), while others are running while stock lasts:
- £5 off Golden Paste Co. TurmerBreathe
- £2 off British Horse Feeds Speedi-Beet
- £2 off British Horse Feeds Fibre-Beet
- £2 off British Horse Feeds Cooked Linseed
Plus, buy ANY bag of horse feed during the fortnight for your chance to WIN a bag of TopSpec! Simply make sure your feed purchase goes through your Redpost Rewards account either in-store or online. The winner will be contacted after the event.
Winter Horse Feeding Facts
With so many feeds to choose from and often lots of different factors to take into account, choosing the right feed for your horse can seem a little daunting at times. Below, we share some useful tips to consider when putting together a feeding plan.
Feeding Tips
If you are planning on competing, always check the governing bodies’ rule book for guidance on prohibited substances. Look out for feeds bearing the BETA NOPS (naturally occurring prohibited substances) mark, as this shows that the manufacturer belongs to this assurance scheme, which has taken stringent measures to minimise the risk of cross- contamination. The code, which most of the UK’s major feed manufacturers have agreed to comply with, is endorsed by the British Horseracing Authority and National Trainers Association. The British Equestrian Federation requires all squad members to use only NOPS accredited products.
When trying to choose a feed for your horse or pony, it can be tricky to know the difference between the types of feed a brand offers. When it comes to the nutritional contents of the feed, it is important to consider the following within the feed:- digestible energy, starch levels, sugar levels and protein amount.
Horses at different stages of their lives will have different dietary needs, so what you fed your horse when it was competing as a youngster will likely need to change to what they need to be fed now. It’s important to constantly monitor your horse’s weight, condition and workload to determine whether they are receiving sufficient nutrients and calories from their diet.
And remember, always allow your horse access to fresh, clean water at all times.
Did You Know?
🐴 Horses naturally lose weight in winter – Cold weather increases energy demands for maintaining body temperature, so horses often use up more calories than they consume.
🌾 Forage is key to keeping weight on – Providing ad-lib hay or haylage helps maintain body condition, as digesting fibre generates internal heat and supports a healthy gut.
🧥 Rugging can affect calorie needs – Over-rugging may prevent natural calorie burn, while under-rugging can lead to excessive weight loss as the horse uses more energy to stay warm.
⚖️ Regular body condition scoring is essential – Checking weight weekly or using a weight tape helps catch subtle changes early, allowing you to adjust feed before significant loss occurs.
🌿 Feed quality matters more than quantity – Balancing forage with nutrient-dense feeds or balancers ensures horses get enough vitamins and minerals without unnecessary calories.
Looking For Feeding Advice?
At Redpost Equestrian we stock a huge range of horse feeds and supplements. We are always happy to give information on the products we sell or to provide the details of specialist nutritional helplines who can advise further. We always recommend consulting with your vet for any specific dietary concerns.
You can contact our knowledgable team by emailing [email protected], calling 01803 812040, or use our Live Chat service through our website or app.
