Why Spelt, Carob, and Linseeds Are Better for Equine Nutrition Than Wheat, Corn, and Conventional Grains

Maintaining your horse’s pleasure, health, and peak performance depends on choosing the right feed ingredients. Why more horse owners are substituting spelt, carob, and linseeds for conventional cereals like wheat and maize is explained as follows:

1.Encourages Improved Digestive Health 

Conventional Grains: Common grains like wheat and maize can frequently be hard for horses to digest due to their high carbohydrate content.  Excess undigested starch can alter the natural bacterial balance in the hindgut, leading to conditions including acidosis, laminitis, or colic.

Spelt: An older grain that is simpler to digest and contains less starch than wheat.   Because of its structure, energy can be released more slowly, reducing the likelihood of hindgut problems.

Linseeds: They increase intestinal motility and help avoid digestive problems like constipation or impaction colic because they are high in soluble fibre.

2.Minimal Glycaemic Effect 

Conventional Grains: Due to their high glycemic indices, maize and wheat may exacerbate conditions like insulin resistance or equine metabolic syndrome (EMS), which can lead to rapid blood sugar spikes and energy deficits.

Spelt: This low-glycemic grain gives horses that require regulated blood sugar levels consistent energy.

Linseeds: Healthy fats and minimal carbs found in linseed assist sustain energy levels without elevating blood sugar levels.

3.An Improved Dietary Profile 

Conventional Grains: Wheat and maize occasionally lack important fatty acids like omega-3 fatty acids, despite having a high calorie content. An imbalanced diet could result from this.

Spelt: Compared to modern wheat, spelt offers higher fibre, vitamins, and minerals.  It is also a great source of the amino acids and protein needed to build muscle.

Linseeds: Packed with omega-3 fatty acids, linseeds improve coat condition, reduce inflammation, and promote joint health.

4.Reduced Allergenicity 

Conventional grains: Horses that are allergic to wheat and maize may have skin, respiratory, or digestive issues.

Spelt: well-known for being gentler to the digestive system and less likely to cause allergies.

Linseed: It is usually well tolerated and has anti-inflammatory qualities.

5.Balanced Energy Without Too Much Starch 

Horses have evolved to break down fiber rather than starch.  Spelt, carob, and linseeds, which give energy and minerals without stressing the digestive system, are more adapted to the natural diet of horses.

Conventional grains: Consuming excessive amounts of starch may result in behavioural problems, weight gain, or metabolic problems.

Carob – A Healthy and Naturally Sweet Treat for Horses 

Carob is one of nature’s quiet treasures — a sweet, earthy pod from the Mediterranean Ceratonia siliqua tree that horses absolutely love. It turns into a soft, aromatic powder once it is dried and powdered, which not only tastes excellent but also promotes the general health of your horse.

Why Horses Love It 

Carob’s natural sweetness makes it appealing even to picky eaters. It enriches the taste of feeds and supplements without artificial sweeteners or additives. Horses enjoy it — and owners appreciate that it’s wholesome as well as delicious.

Nutritionally Dense and Naturally Beneficial 

• This small pod brings an impressive nutrient profile:
• Fibre to support digestive system health
• Magnesium and calcium for healthy muscles and bones
• Using antioxidants daily to combat oxidative damage

Carob is perfect for horses who need consistent, controlled performance because of its low glycaemic index (between 15 and 20) and delayed energy release.

A Genuine Healthy Ingredient 

Carob demonstrates that maintaining a healthy diet need not be difficult. The best ingredients, which are clean, balanced, and healthful, are frequently found in nature. Carob adds a natural sweetness and nutritional value to every meal when used as a feed component, supplement, or reward.

In summary

By replacing wheat, maize, and other traditional grains with spelt, carob, and linseeds, horses can consume a diet more in accordance with their natural nutritional needs. By decreasing excess carbohydrates and increasing fibre, essential fatty acids, and micronutrients, these components promote better digestion, metabolic function, and general health. These ideas were used to create ReoVit Relax, a nutrient-rich, balanced feed that provides consistent feeding without an overwhelming carbohydrate load.