Nutrition: Working with Raw Cereals
At Bleu-Roy, our Mixes are Made from Crushed Cereals. This Manufacturing Method Sets Us apart from the Competition which Mainly Works with Flaked Cereals. Why this Choice?
First, it’s important to know that there are two main categories of concentrated feeds: mixes and pellets.
Within these two categories, there are different manufacturing methods. For mixes, we talk about flaked, crushed, or extruded. Pellets can be manufactured with or without steam. (See below for more details)
Crushed Cereals for Consistent Digestive Rhythm
Bleu-Roy mixes are what we call “crushed cereals”.
This technique involves flattening the cereals between two rollers to reach the core of the grain and thus prevent it from being undigested. We chose it because it is particularly suited to the horse’s organism and its digestive system. In this manufacturing process, the grain has not been transformed.
We process cereals this way because:
- It does not cause digestive disturbances: the feed is digested more slowly and therefore perfectly adapts to the digestion rhythm of forages, which make up the majority of the horse’s diet.
- With a more consistent digestive rhythm, the risks of colic are reduced.
Steam-Free Pellets for Optimal Quality
Bleu-Roy, a Guarantee of Quality and Consistency
At Bleu-Roy, we work with the best raw materials. Our cereals are mainly sourced from short supply chains (Belgium and Northern France).
Our feeds are enriched with high-quality vitamins, minerals, and trace elements.
We guarantee the consistency of our formulas: they are identical from one production to another and are never modified based on raw material prices.
Bleu-Roy supports many different horse profiles on a daily basis. Whether it’s horses rescued in poor condition by shelters (like Animal sans Toi..t with whom we have been collaborating for several years) or horses practicing high-level sports (like those of our ambassadors), our feeds provide them with everything they need day-to-day and keep them in good condition and health.
Anticipating Problems
For an athletic horse to perform well, it must be resistant to effort and recover quickly to avoid stiffness and discomfort the day after competitions. This is especially important for competitions that take place over several days: if the horse is sore or suffers from muscle stiffness due to excessive lactic acid production, it won’t be in good shape the next day and won’t be able to finish the competition in the best conditions.
In addition to proper training, dietary supplements help the horse face intense efforts and competitions more easily and comfortably.
