MITAVITE Economix

Barastoc Steamed Flaked Barley & Molasses is a supplementary grain-based horse feed designed to provide an additional source of digestible energy for horses in work. Made with steam flaked barley and added molasses, it is suited to horses that require extra energy as part of a balanced feeding programme, while still relying on quality roughage, pasture, and appropriate vitamin and mineral support.

Barley is commonly used in horse rations as an energy-dense grain, and the steam flaking process helps make the grain more digestible for horses when fed correctly. This makes Barastoc Steamed Flaked Barley & Molasses a practical choice for owners wanting to supplement an existing feed plan, particularly for horses with increased energy needs due to work, training, or condition requirements.

The addition of molasses helps improve palatability, making the feed more appealing to horses that may be selective with their ration. It can be used to complement regular hard feed, chaff, pasture, and roughage, helping to provide a controlled energy boost without replacing the foundation of a forage-based diet.

As a supplementary feed, Barastoc Steamed Flaked Barley & Molasses should be introduced gradually and fed according to the horse’s individual condition, workload, pasture quality, and overall diet. It is not intended to be the sole feed source and should be used alongside grazing or good-quality roughage, with a suitable fortified feed or supplement where required.

Key Features:

• Supplementary energy source for horses in work or horses needing additional calories in their ration.
• Made with steam flaked barley to support improved digestibility compared with some unprocessed grain options.
• Includes added molasses to help increase palatability.
• Suitable for use as part of a balanced diet based on pasture, hay, chaff, or other quality roughage.
• Can be used to supplement a horse’s regular feed where extra energy is required.
• Best suited to horses whose diet has been assessed for workload, condition, and available forage.
• Should be introduced gradually over a two-week period to allow the horse to adjust.
• Recommended by the manufacturer to be fed with grazing and/or high-quality roughage.
• Should be used with a fortified feed or supplement to support a complete and balanced ration.
• Manufacturer guidance recommends feeding it at no more than one-third of the horse’s daily feed intake by weight.

Barastoc Steamed Flaked Barley & Molasses is especially useful when a horse’s normal ration needs an energy lift without changing the entire feeding programme. It can be mixed with chaff or other suitable feeds and adjusted according to the horse’s needs. As with any grain-based feed, careful feeding management is important, particularly for horses that are sensitive to starch, prone to weight gain, or have special dietary requirements.

To support safe feeding, introduce Barastoc Steamed Flaked Barley & Molasses slowly, starting with small amounts and increasing only as needed. Always ensure horses have access to clean water, adequate roughage, and an overall diet that suits their condition, workload, age, and health status. For horses with metabolic concerns, digestive sensitivity, or a history of laminitis, seek professional nutritional or veterinary advice before adding grain-based feeds.