{"id":13210,"date":"2025-11-05T15:36:31","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T15:36:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/?p=13210"},"modified":"2025-12-08T10:07:47","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T10:07:47","slug":"how-does-diet-affect-behaviour-feeding-the-fizzy-horse-with-dengie-horse-feeds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/how-does-diet-affect-behaviour-feeding-the-fizzy-horse-with-dengie-horse-feeds\/","title":{"rendered":"How does diet affect behaviour? Feeding the Fizzy Horse with Dengie Horse Feeds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>The following Blog has been written by Dengie Horse Feeds. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">With the nights starting to draw in and bonfire night on the horizon, this time of year can present a challenge if you have a horse who can be fizzy or anxious. Sometimes making some adjustments to your horse or pony\u2019s management can be helpful, but what\u2019s the best course of action when it comes to the feed?<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/11\/Think-Fibre-First_FB.jpg\" alt=\"Dengie Horse Feeds promotional image encouraging horse owners to 'think fibre first' when assessing how feeding could be playing a role in their horse's behaviour.\" class=\"wp-image-13224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/11\/Think-Fibre-First_FB.jpg 940w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/11\/Think-Fibre-First_FB-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/11\/Think-Fibre-First_FB-768x644.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dengie recommend evaluating your horse&#8217;s fibre intake when considering how feed might be impacting on your horse or pony&#8217;s behaviour.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"gap: 20px;\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-row ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-ee93b7ee-7f2b-4b0f-97ca-59d6c7bb260d\"><div class=\"ub-button-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redpostequestrian.co.uk\/facetresultsalt.aspx?Term=dengie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub-button-block-main   ub-button-flex\" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #313131; --ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #313131; --ub-button-hover-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-hover-border: none; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; border-top-left-radius: 10px;; border-top-right-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\">Shop Dengie Horse Feeds at Redpost Equestrian<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">What do they need?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">In general, the main aims when feeding the fizzy horse or pony are to keep their intakes of starch and sugar to a minimum. These are rapidly broken down in the horse\u2019s digestive system, releasing energy quickly, so high intakes of starch and sugar are commonly associated with increasing excitable temperaments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Where does starch and sugar come from in the diet?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The main source of <a href=\"https:\/\/dengie.com\/nutrition-hub\/practical-feeding-information\/nutritional-analysis\/#starch\">starch<\/a> in horse feeds tends to be <a href=\"https:\/\/dengie.com\/nutrition-hub\/practical-feeding-information\/feed-ingredients\/#cereals\">cereal grains<\/a>, with ingredients like oats containing around 40% starch. Feeds that include high levels of cereals should therefore be avoided for the fizzy or spooky individual. Even a basic horse and pony cube or \u201ccool\u201d mix may be around 15-20% starch, so it\u2019s always worth checking!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Whilst it\u2019s not a legal requirement for manufacturers to list the starch and sugar levels on the feed label, reputable companies may list them on their website and should also be happy to provide this information on request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">It might surprise you to learn that the most abundant source of <a href=\"https:\/\/dengie.com\/nutrition-hub\/practical-feeding-information\/nutritional-analysis\/#sugar\">sugar<\/a> in the horse\u2019s diet is grass. Smaller additions like <a href=\"https:\/\/dengie.com\/nutrition-hub\/practical-feeding-information\/feed-ingredients\/#coatings\">molasses<\/a> are often blamed for fizzy behaviour, but fresh spring grass consumed in large amounts can have a far greater impact on energy levels.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redpostequestrian.co.uk\/horse-care\/feed-forage-bedding\/dengie-hi-fi-molasses-free--20kg__3087\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/11\/Dengie-hifi-molassesfree1.jpg\" alt=\"Dengie Horse Feeds promotional image with caption explaining the amount of sugar in spring grass versus Dengie Hi Fi Molasses Free.\" class=\"wp-image-13212\" style=\"width:710px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/11\/Dengie-hifi-molassesfree1.jpg 940w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/11\/Dengie-hifi-molassesfree1-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/11\/Dengie-hifi-molassesfree1-768x644.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dengie recommend that horse owners should not overlook the impact of fresh spring grass on their horse or pony&#8217;s sugar levels.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Other Considerations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">It&#8217;s important to remember that feed isn\u2019t always to blame for fizzy behaviour. Other possible causes can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pain or discomfort from an injury, poorly fitting tack or dental problems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weather conditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stress or excitement in unfamiliar environments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limited exercise or prolonged stabling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Of course, a horse\u2019s natural temperament also plays a role \u2013 some are simply more excitable, regardless of their diet!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Fizzy and Fat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">For <a href=\"https:\/\/dengie.com\/nutrition-hub\/weight-management\/feeding-the-good-doer\/\">good doers<\/a> who are sharp or fizzy, it can be very tempting to cut out the bucket feed entirely, in the hopes of both calming them down and promoting weight loss. However, UK forages are typically lacking in certain nutrients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">For this reason, it\u2019s advisable to feed a broad-spectrum vitamin and mineral supplement alongside a low energy chopped fibre. This will help to keep sugar, starch and energy intake to a minimum, yet still supply a <a href=\"https:\/\/dengie.com\/nutrition-hub\/practical-feeding-information\/balanced-diet\/\">balanced diet<\/a> to support the horse\u2019s health and wellbeing. The use of a chopped fibre is also beneficial for promoting chew time which is important for digestive health and may also help to reduce stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Ideal chopped fibre options from the Dengie range include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redpostequestrian.co.uk\/horse-care\/feed-forage-bedding\/dengie-hi-fi-molasses-free--20kg__3087\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Hi-Fi Molasses Free<\/a> (2.5% sugar, 1.5% starch) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redpostequestrian.co.uk\/horse-care\/feed-forage-bedding\/dengie-meadow-lite-with-herbs--15kg__218631\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Meadow Lite with Herbs<\/a> (3% sugar, 0.5% starch).<\/p>\n\n\n      <div class=\"image-hotspot-block-container align\">\n        <pre style=\"display: 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     <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">Good Doers who are fizzy or sharp will often benefit from being fed a low energy chopped fibre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Fizzy and Thin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">When it comes to feeding the <a href=\"https:\/\/dengie.com\/nutrition-hub\/weight-management\/feeding-the-poor-doer\/\">underweight<\/a> horse or pony, it can be difficult to know how to feed enough for your horse to gain weight, whilst still keeping them calm and level-headed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Traditional conditioning mixes or cubes are typically cereal-based with starch levels exceeding 25-30%, and such levels can often prove far too high for nervous or excitable types. While lower starch conditioning feeds are now available, these often contain 8-10% starch, which may still be too much for some individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">What&#8217;s the alternative?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">For weight gain without the fizz, a good place to start is to choose a higher calorie fibre feed that contains the lowest levels of sugar and starch. Chopped or pelleted fibres usually don\u2019t contain any cereals or cereal co-products, keeping the starch levels as low as 2-3%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redpostequestrian.co.uk\/horse-care\/feed-forage-bedding\/dengie-alfa-a-oil--20kg__3078\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Alfa-A Oil<\/a> is one of the highest calorie options in the Dengie range, providing 12.5 MJ\/kg. 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     <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">To keep condition on poor doers who can be fizzy or sharp, a higher calorie fibre feed that contains the lowest levels of sugar and starch can be a good place to start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">I&#8217;ve heard alfalfa makes horses fizzy &#8211; is this true?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Whilst <a href=\"https:\/\/dengie.com\/love-fibre\/alfalfa-for-horses\/\">alfalfa<\/a> is naturally a good source of calories for the horse, it is very low in sugar and starch and so is less likely to increase fizzy or excitable behaviour. Like other plants, alfalfa does make sugar, but it cleverly stores it as starch in its roots \u2013 the part that horses don\u2019t eat \u2013 which makes it a much more appropriate option for horses who can be excitable. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redpostequestrian.co.uk\/horse-care\/feed-forage-bedding\/dengie-alfa-a-oil--20kg__3078\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/11\/AAO-DYK_FB-1.jpg\" alt=\"Promotional image from Dengie Horse Feeds highlighting the fact that Alfa-A Oil is a good source of calories, but with approximately 10 times less starch than a conditioning mix.\" class=\"wp-image-13222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/11\/AAO-DYK_FB-1.jpg 940w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/11\/AAO-DYK_FB-1-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/11\/AAO-DYK_FB-1-768x644.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Alfalfa offers a good source of calories, but is naturally low in sugar and starch.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">In fact, a 2015 <a href=\"https:\/\/dengie.com\/news-articles\/feed-advice\/study-shows-fibre-diet-can-aid-horses-behaviour\/\">study<\/a> from the University of Edinburgh showed that horses who were fed Dengie <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redpostequestrian.co.uk\/horse-care\/feed-forage-bedding\/dengie-alfa-a-molasses-free--20kg__3077\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Alfa-A Molasses Free<\/a> were less reactive to novel stimuli and had lower resting heart rates compared to horses fed the same amount of energy (calories) but from cereals (Bulmer et al., 2015). 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