Weight & fitness —
22 September 2025
The right feed for the recovering horse
Has your horse or pony suffered an injury or undergone surgery?
Is it on stall rest, or are you slowly starting to build up training again? This requires a special type of feed, one that does not provide too much energy. The last thing you want is for your horse to start making sudden, risky jumps. What it does need, however, are essential building blocks such as protein, vitamins (including vitamins A, C, and E), and minerals that support your horse’s natural recovery. Voermeesters Rust & Herstel has been specially developed for horses in recovery.
Nutrients for recovery
This pellet is the result of consultations with veterinarians and is based on the latest scientific insights. In these conversations, veterinarians often mentioned that many horse owners simply reduce the quantity of their horse’s regular feed during stall rest. And that’s where things go wrong. By cutting back, the horse not only receives less energy, but also misses out on the essential nutrients required for recovery.
Proteins for recovery
The high protein content in the feed supports the horse in rebuilding tissues. After all, you don’t want your horse to start breaking down muscle due to a lack of protein. This pellet is therefore suitable for horses and ponies recovering from an injury or surgery. Has your veterinarian cleared your horse to return to work? Then this feed can also be used during the rebuilding phase. If energy requirements increase at that stage, Voermeesters Rust & Herstel can be combined with a sustainable energy source such as linseed oil. This helps prevent frequent feed changes in a short period of time.
Natural nutrition
Voermeesters produces horse feed tailored to your horse’s natural needs. The feeds are rich in fiber, which stimulates the horse’s natural digestion and helps prevent colic. Horses require a fiber-rich diet. The 10 mm pellets, packed with fiber and structure, encourage the horse to chew more. Chewing stimulates saliva production, which helps food move smoothly through the esophagus. The more the horse chews, the better the nutrients are absorbed, crucial for the overall health and immunity of your horse or pony.
Horse specific feeding advice
It is important to follow the feeding guidelines provided on the packaging. An excess of vitamins and minerals is not beneficial and, in some cases, may even be harmful to your horse’s health. With the right advice and the best feed, you support your horse’s natural recovery.Would you like to know more about Voermeesters or receive a specific feeding plan for your horse? Feel free to contact us, we are happy to answer all your questions.