Baileys No. 26 Senior Soft and Lite 20kg

Baileys No. 26 Senior Soft and Lite 20kg

A unique low-starch, reduced-calorie, high-fibre blend designed to provide optimum nutrition to older horses and ponies — especially good-doers and the dentally challenged. Senior Soft & Lite contains no whole cereal flakes, keeping starch (8%) and sugar (3%) low enough to be suitable for horses with PPID (Cushing’s) and those prone to laminitis.

Key Benefits

• Low starch (8%) & low sugar (3%) — suitable for horses with PPID (Cushing’s) and laminitis-prone horses
• No whole cereal flakes — gentle on the digestive system
• Natural Prealpine meadow grasses — in the form of Natural Meadow Cob flakes for palatability and fibre variety
• Highly digestible superfibres — support gut efficiency and a healthy microbial balance
• Quality protein — supports muscle maintenance and tissue repair in older horses
• Micronised linseed & soya oil — for a shiny coat
• Fully balanced vitamins & minerals — supports light work
• Soft texture — easy to eat for dentally challenged horses

How to Feed

Feed alongside good quality forage. Can be soaked for horses with significant dental issues. Follow the feeding guide on pack for quantities based on bodyweight. Always ensure fresh water is available.

FAQ

Is it suitable for horses with Cushing’s disease (PPID)?

Yes — Senior Soft & Lite is specifically formulated with starch and sugar levels low enough to be suitable for horses with PPID. Always consult your vet for specific dietary management of PPID.

Is it suitable for horses prone to laminitis?

Yes — the low starch and sugar levels make Senior Soft & Lite suitable for laminitis-prone horses, unless they are overweight. Always consult your vet for individual dietary advice.

Is it suitable for horses with dental problems?

Yes — the soft texture and absence of whole cereal flakes make Senior Soft & Lite easy to eat for horses with dental challenges. It can also be soaked for horses with more significant dental issues.

Why is protein important for senior horses?

Loss of muscle tone and topline is one of the first signs of ageing in horses. Adequate dietary protein provides the amino acid building blocks needed for ongoing muscle maintenance and tissue repair, helping older horses maintain condition and strength.