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Why 'should' one use Happy Hoof?

Been told a Fuzzy 'has' to have it, but no explanation from owner as to 'why', except 'because' :confused3:

Have never had it in the yard, preferring to use straights where possible, and the likes of Hi-Fi light, or own chaff, with possibly a bit of speedi-beet added as soup to damp, all of which which has usually worked for my steeds over the past 30+ yrs.

For those who do use it, please tell me what the benefits are over any other feed (yes, I have read up on it on the website) but would like 1st hand use-info

Thanks :)
 
I used to use Happy Hoof for a pony with poor teeth as she found it much easier to chew than normal chaffs such as HiFi, so that might be one option.
 
I feed it to G, and really like it. It's low calorie, low in molasses. good for his hooves, and approved by the Laminitis Trust. A lot of the low-calorie chaffs do have molasses in, I can't remember why I discounted using Hi-Fi-Lite when I was deciding on which chaff, it might have been the Alfa content?

However, your fuzzy is your fuzzy, and I am sure he will be fabulous whatever you decide on, N can be just a little over-protective at times :wink3:
 
Hello - we use it because one of the TBs has ulcers and happy hoof combined with Saracen re-leve and natural yoghurt have kept her sane, sound of stomach and full for the past 3 years. If/when things get stressful around the yard (new addition etc) the she also gets a gastricare powder. The Exmoors can have happy hoof on its own and it doesn't cause them any adverse effects (notoriously good doers!) no need to mix with anything although we dampen it with water and stick a carrot in usually. Won't flare up any lami problems (we have one who can be susceptible but since using happy hoof we have had no instances) and all ages can have it - everything on our yard has it from 8months (a token sprinkle!) to 20years (TB with ulcers).
It seems to have a good balance of vitamins etc - we don't tend to need to feed supplements, vet and farrier always happy with coat/body/feet condition.
 
JennBags said:
I feed it to G, and really like it. It's low calorie, low in molasses. good for his hooves, and approved by the Laminitis Trust. A lot of the low-calorie chaffs do have molasses in, I can't remember why I discounted using Hi-Fi-Lite when I was deciding on which chaff, it might have been the Alfa content?

However, your fuzzy is your fuzzy, and I am sure he will be fabulous whatever you decide on, N can be just a little over-protective at times :wink3:
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Its no prob :)
Just really wanting to find out 'why' when have fed fatties, lami's & skinnies alike over the years, without using a branded one-stop feed, hence my confuzzlement ;)

ps: I dont ever feed carrots :)
 
I usually use Healthy Hooves. The shop was out once so I used Happy Hoof instead and he got so fizzy!! Which surprised me, and I thought there would be some other reason, but as soon as I switched back he was normal within a couple of days!

tbh sounds like they're just being awkward/ have no reason other than they feed that themselves.
 
I used to feed it, it is meant to be a complete low calorie feed. Once you do your homework and read up on vitamin/mineral/nutritional values and requirements, it is a bit of a rip off.

Stick to what you know TFF, I now use a basic diet of Speedibeet, micronised linseed, a good quality broad spectrum Vit & Mineral supplement and plenty of best quality hay.
Good luck with your new fuzzie :smile3:
 
You dont have to feed extra vits, it has the vits for feet, it is easy to eat for fussy eaters, whilst it has molasses in the quantity is so small that it wont affect a horse, not like feeding sweets or full molasses, also horses do need a small amount of sugar in the body which they convert so abstaining totally from sugar is actually not a healthy idea.
 
To me " happy hoof" is a complete rip off. I can't see anything about the product which is hoof friendly and the £5000 laminitic stamp is a joke.
 
My main issue with the happy hoof was that I wanted to use it to give my girl a token feed containing vits/minerals. However to get the recommended amounts of the vits/minerals, the quantities required were about 6 scoops a day for my mare! No way was I feeding that much hard feed to a good doer. Whilst it may be low calorie and have the vits she needs, it's far more economical to use a small quantity of low cal mix and add a vit/min supplement to that.
 
putasocinit said:
dont be cruel to the mini :)
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Not cruel at all ;)
She has 2 square meals a day = teaspoon/handful of hi-fi lite, 6 pony nuts over the top morning and evening, plus 3 drops of garlic,linseed & parsley oil drizzled over at tea time - even occasionally having a little speedibeet to damp her feed, so a spoilt mini ;)

She does have to go out hacking once a week tho, on her tow-rope from FLF :D
 
Happy Hoof is 5% sugar. Laminitis Trust approval means very little. I believe it can be purchased from the Trust as long as your feed fulfills certain criteria, which can be seen on their website.
 
Landcruiser said:
Happy Hoof is 5% sugar. Laminitis Trust approval means very little. I believe it can be purchased from the Trust as long as your feed fulfills certain criteria, which can be seen on their website.
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Must admit I take absolutely no notice of the logo. Second what someone else said, you have to feed a lot to give required vits/mins.

I use a small amount of FastFibre and then add in micronised linseed and Pro Balance. Job done. TFF sounds like you are much better off sticking to your straights.
 
Guess i best be changing my chaff, as i use happy hoof with fast fiber, mini is just going to have to accept the change. Then again i only feed 1/2 scoop to the cob and an 1/8 for mini, and 1 scoop for pony trying to put weight on.
 
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I've read a few posts about it and some nicknamed it crappy hoof after it caused their horses to go footy when fed it. I've never fed it myself having seen the positive changes to my horses' hooves by cutting all molasses from their diet.
 
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