Horse Feed Knowledge Hub

Better feeding, healthier horses

Feeding the right way means healthier horses, better performance, and fewer problems.

We’ve put together a series of guides to help you understand key aspects of equine nutrition.

Soy Ingredients in Low GI Horse Feed: Hulls, Meal and Full-Fat Soy

Oct 06, 2025

Soy is a valuable source of protein and energy in many horse feeds, but not all soy ingredients are created equal. Learn about the differences between soy hulls, soy meal and full-fat soy - and how each one affects digestion, energy levels and overall horse health.

Energy in Horse Feed: What Every Horse Owner Needs to Know About DE, NSCs WSCs and ESCs

Sep 22, 2025

Not all feed energy is the same. This guide explains DE, NSC, WSC and ESC, the key measures that determine how much energy your horse gets and how quickly it’s released. Learn how to read feed labels, understand ingredient types and choose the right feed for your horse’s needs.

Horse Feed Palatability Enhancers

Sep 08, 2025

Sweeteners and flavour enhancers make feeds more palatable, but they can also raise sugar levels, especially in low-GI diets. Find out what ingredients - like molasses, apple pomace and grape pomace - really add to a feed, why they’re used, and how to judge their impact on your horse’s blood sugar and overall health.

Micronization in Horse Feed: Better Digestion, Better Performance

Aug 18, 2025

Micronization uses infrared heat to make grains and legumes easier for horses to digest while preserving nutrients. Learn more about how this process, why it improves energy availability and gut health and how ingredients like micronized lupins and barley support different types of horses.

ESCs in Horse Feed: Why They Matter for Sugar-Sensitive Horses and Laminitis

Aug 04, 2025

ESCs are simple sugars that can cause rapid spikes in a horse’s blood sugar and insulin levels. Lern more about where ESCs are found, why they matter for horses prone to laminitis or metabolic issues and how to manage sugar intake through smarter feed and forage choices.

Steady Energy, Better Behaviour, Improved Health

Jul 21, 2025

Horses have traditionally been fed grain based feeds but modern science has now allowed us to understand that cereals are not the best form of energy for every resting or working horse.

Benefits to Your Horse of Levucell SC Titan Live Yeast in Fiskens Ultra Low GI Feed

Jul 07, 2025

Levucell SC Titan® is a live yeast probiotic that supports digestive health, feed efficiency, and performance in horses. Learn more about how it works inside the gut, why it's especially beneficial in low GI diets and the specific advantages it offers to horses under stress, in work, or recovering from digestive upset.

DE – Digestible Energy in Horse Feed

Jun 02, 2025

Digestible Energy (DE) is one of the most important measures of a horse feed’s value—but many horse owners don’t fully understand what it means. We break down what DE is, how it’s calculated and why it matters when choosing the right feed for your horse’s condition, workload, and nutritional needs.

Molasses in Modern Horse Feeds

May 05, 2025

Molasses is often misunderstood in horse feeds, but it can play a useful role when used in moderation. Learn more about molasses, why it’s added to some feeds and how modern formulations manage sugar content to balance palatability, energy and nutritional value.

Fiskens Nutritional Science

Fiskens feeds are formulated in collaboration with qualified equine nutritionists for optimal performance and balance.

With over 60 years of expertise in equine nutrition, Fiskens is a trusted leader in developing scientifically-backed feed solutions that support horse health and performance across all disciplines.