Baileys Horse Feeds – Why they’ve got it in the bag!

Founded in 1982 Baileys is a family run business dedicated to formulating and manufacturing quality horse feeds. Passionate about horses, they really do care about their products and how they work for us and our four legged friends.

Powered by pony people! Many of their employees are out competing, racing or breeding. So, they really appreciate the reality of keeping and feeding horses.

Let's face, it 'horsey' people aren't known for their modern approach to things. But at Baileys they're keeping up with the times! Their Nutrition Team led by Liz Bulbrook BSc (Hons) constantly review the latest scientific research. This fuels the development of cutting edge new recipes!

Fully accredited for guaranteed quality!

Nutrition - Baileys Basics

We can all be forgiven for forgetting that in many ways our horses bodies aren’t all that different from our own. What we choose to fuel them with, is really important. There’s a few key things that our horses need from their feed, to keep their bodies in tip top condition. You might just be surprised just how familiar they are:

Protein – So, we all know protein is needed for muscle growth and repair. Protein is composed of individual amino acids, of which there are two types. In relation to feed, we need to be thinking about 'essential' amino acids like lysine and methionine. These must be added to our horses diet, as their body's can't synthesize them.

Carbohydrates – Sometimes considered the enemy (for both ourselves and out horses) carbs still have a function! Starch is made up of glucose molecules, it’s simple structure makes it easy for your horses body to digest, for a quick burst of energy.

Fat – Much like carbs, fats are an energy source. What’s the difference? Vegetable oils offer over twice the as many calories as the same weight of cereals. More difficult to process, they slowly release this energy throughout the day, so they’re ‘non-heating’.

Fibre – This is they key to a happy, healthy horse! Their whole digestive system is geared towards fermenting and breaking down grass and hay.

Vitamins & Minerals – We’ll save you the lecture. Everyone knows that vitamins and minerals are needed for proper functioning. Deficiencies can cause a whole lot of nasty problems and avoiding this is a real must.

What’s in Baileys bags?

When choosing your horses feed Baileys appreciate that knowing the purpose of the key ingredients in the bag can really help us make an informed choice. Take a look at what they use and more importantly why it’s in there!

Protein

Mirconised Soya

Origin: South America

Low in fibre but high in energy, this is the best source of good quality vegetable protein. Whole beans are carefully micronised to improve digestibility for optimum benefits.

Sunflower Extract

Origin: France

This is a nutritious by-product, left over once the oil has been extracted from sunflower seeds. It’s a useful source of protein and fibre.

Distillers Grain

Origin: UK

When grain is distilled, all the carbohydrate (sugar) is converted to alcohol. What’s left over is a concentrated source of protein.

Soy Bean Meal

Origin: UK

This is what’s left once the oil has been extracted from soy beans, it provides a highly concentrated source of protein.

Micronised Peas

Origin: UK

Like soy beans, peas are a member of the legume family. Micronised to improve digestibility, they’re a useful source of protein and calories.

Wheat Feed

Origin: UK

A by-product from milling for human consumption, this is the outer layer of the wheat grain which has a moderate calorie and protein content.

RRP £28.50

Baileys No.19 Performance Balancer

A high specification balancer for working horses and ponies that don’t need excessive calories.

26% protein with a superb amino acid profile to help build muscle, improve top line and support tissue repair.
Low sugar, starch and energy.

RRP £13.20

Baileys No.4 Top Line Conditioning Cubes

Restore lost condition without blowing your horses mind with this non-heating energy feed.

Promotes weight gain.
Excellent quality protein for developing muscle tone and real top line.
Digestive support for improved impact.
Immune support.

Energy

Oats

Origin: UK

A feed used by owners for many years, oats contain starch in a digestible form. They are reasonably high in fibre, compared to other cereals.

Micronised Barley

Origin: UK

A good source of calories, traditionally fed to promote condition. Micronising is the most effective cooking method, resulting in a tasty, digestible grain.

Micronised Wheat

Origin: UK

This cereal has one of the highest calorie contents, highly digestible thanks to the micronising process, it’s a very useful energy source.

Micronised Maise

Origin: France

Like wheat and barley, maise contains fibre and protein. Micronising optimises digestibility of the starch content, while creating a light open flake.

Soya Oil

Origin: UK

One of the most popular vegetable oils used when making horse feed, soya oil is high in calories and rich in Omega 6 fatty acids for fantastic condition and shine.