Fiber Fresh Equine - New Zealand

06/10/2026

Is your horse running on empty? 🌾

Picture this.
It's 6am, you've just pulled your horse in from a night in the yard, and you're tacking up for an early ride before work. Breakfast can wait until later… right?

Here's the thing. Your horse's stomach has been producing acid all night, and it doesn't stop just because the feed bin is empty. Horses are designed to graze for up to 16 hours a day, so there's almost always fibre in there to soak up and buffer that acid. Take the fibre away, and the acid goes to work on the stomach lining instead.

Now add exercise. As your horse moves, that acid splashes up onto the sensitive upper part of the stomach, which has very little natural protection. Over time, this is one of the key ways gastric ulcers develop, and it's more common than many owners realise.

The good news?
A little fibre before you ride makes a big difference. A small feed around 20–30 minutes before work forms a protective "fibre mat" that helps keep acid where it belongs.

This is exactly why we created FiberProtect. It's ACVM registered and proven to help in both the treatment and prevention of gastric ulcers in horses, so you can feed with confidence knowing the science stands behind it. For most horses, we recommend a minimum of 2kg per day, alongside plenty of access to forage and no long gaps between meals.

So next time you're heading out for that early ride, give your horse a little something first. Their stomach will thank you. 💚

Has your horse ever dealt with ulcers? We'd love to hear what's worked for you in the comments 👇

01/10/2026

Keep the feed the same at shows 🐴🏆

Show season is here, and while it's tempting to switch things up for competition day, your horse's gut would prefer you didn't!

A horse's hindgut is home to billions of microbes that are finely tuned to digest their usual diet. A sudden change in feed, even for a weekend, can upset that balance and increase the risk of colic, loose manure, or a horse that's off their feed.
Travel, stress and change all put extra pressure on the digestive system.

Unfamiliar surroundings, long trips in the float and show-day nerves are plenty for your horse to cope with. Keeping their diet the same during these times gives their gut one less thing to adjust to, which supports better performance on the day and a faster recovery afterwards.

Fibre diversity helps too. Feeding a mix of fibre sources supports a wider range of gut microbes, making digestion more resilient when life on the road gets busy:
🌿 FiberEzy combines timothy and lucerne for a well-rounded fibre blend
🌾 Meadow is made from horse-specific grasses for a natural, grass-based option

Our top tips:
✅ Take your horse's regular Fiber Fresh feeds with you, enough for the whole trip plus a little extra
✅ Stick to their normal feeding times as closely as you can
✅ Keep up a minimum of 2kg per day, which we recommend for most horses
✅ Thinking of adding a new feed to your horses diet? Introduce them gradually over 7–14 days, well before the show

Consistency is one of the simplest ways to keep your horse happy, healthy and ready to perform. 💚

01/10/2026

A pretty cool initiative we are excited to be apart off 🌱🌱

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To help you provide the best care for your Thoroughbred, be in to win! 🐎

To celebrate the launch of Beyond the Track – New Zealand’s home of Thoroughbred aftercare, we’re giving 10 new members the chance to win a fantastic care package.

Simply join Beyond the Track and claim your Thoroughbred during October to go into the draw.

Each winner will receive:

A $50 Canter for Cancer voucher
A $50 Saddlery Warehouse voucher
A bag of Fiber Fresh product and consultation
2 tubes of Stress Paste from Poseidon Animal Health
A Beyond the Track merchandise pack

A big thank you to our Beyond the Track partners for helping us support Thoroughbreds and their people beyond racing.

Join and claim your Thoroughbred today 👉 https://www.beyondthetrack.co.nz

Ten lucky winners will be drawn. Terms & conditions apply.

30/09/2026

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23/09/2026

🐴 COMING TO EQUIFEST? THIS ONE’S FOR YOU!

We’re excited to be offering a limited number of FREE Fibre Diet Analysis sessions with independent equine nutritionist, Nikita Stowers, at Equifest!
If you’ve ever wondered whether your horse is getting the right amount and type of fibre, or you’d simply like an expert set of eyes over their current diet, this is a great opportunity to sit down one-on-one with Nikita and take a closer look.

📅 Saturday 17th October
📍 Fiber Fresh – Hall B, Site 109
⏰ Limited allocated time slots available

Want to secure a spot?

Comment below and tag a friend who you think would also be interested in having their horse’s fibre diet analysed!

Spaces are limited, so get in quick — we’ll be in touch with those who secure a time slot.

22/09/2026

A huge congratulations to our sponsored driver, Zachary Butcher, on being named North Island Driver of the Year! 🥇

An incredible achievement and one we’re very proud to celebrate. Well deserved, Zac — congratulations from the whole Fiber Fresh team! 👏🐴

North Island Harness Racing awards 2025
Photos and run down to come but the winners were:

North Island Cadet of the Year 2025
Emily Johnson

North Island Driver of the Year 2025
Zachary Butcher

North Island Amateur Driver of the Year 2025
Frank Phelan

North Island Junior driver of the Year 2025
Harrison Orange

North Island Owner/Trainer of the Year 2025
Shane Butcher

North Island Trainer of the Year 2025
Steve & Amanda Telfer

North Island 2yo Pacer of the Year 2025
Allamericanplayer

North Island 2yo Trotter of the Year 2025
The Four Aces

North Island 3yo Pacer of the Year 2025
Rubira

North Island 3yo Trotter of the Year 2025
Meant To Be

North Island 4yo & older Pacer of the Year 2025
Merlin

North Island 4yo & older Trotter of the Year 2025
Hillbilly Blues

Stable Excellence award 2025
Angela Bedwell

North island outstanding contribution to harness racing
Bettor's Delight

North Island Filly/Mare of the Year 2025
Ya Rite Darl

North Island Horse of the Year 2025
Meant To Be

22/09/2026

We’re heading to Equifest!

Come and find the Fiber Fresh team in Hall B, Site 109.

We’ve got some exciting things planned for our stand this year… but we’re not giving everything away just yet!

Keep an eye on our socials over the coming weeks as we reveal what’s in store!

17/09/2026

“After four decades, Fiber Protect is truly a cornerstone of my breeding and training program.”
— Judith Matthews, Matthews Hannoverians

08/09/2026

Ever wondered if Fiber Protect could work for you?

Fiber Protect is a great option for horses that need digestible energy without the high sugar and starch.

It’s particularly suited to:
🌿 Horses in moderate to hard work
🌿 Performance and competition horses
🌿 Horses needing extra condition
🌿 Horses sensitive to high-starch feeds
🌿 Horses where gastric health is a priority
🌿 Horses that need energy without relying heavily on grain

One of the big standouts of Fiber Protect is that it aids in the prevention of gastric ulcers in horses, while still providing a great source of digestible energy.

With very low sugar and starch, Fiber Protect gives you another way to fuel your horse while keeping fibre at the centre of the diet.

💚 Energy. Fibre. Gastric support.

03/09/2026

🐴 LUCERNE — WHAT’S SO GOOD ABOUT IT?
There’s a reason lucerne is such a valuable forage for horses!

💪 QUALITY PROTEIN
Lucerne provides quality protein and essential amino acids, including lysine, helping support muscle development, repair and overall condition.

🌿 HIGHLY DIGESTIBLE FIBRE
Its digestible fibre is fermented in the hindgut, providing a source of slow-release energy while supporting healthy digestive function.

💚 GUT FRIENDLY & NATURALLY LOW IN SUGAR
Lucerne is naturally low in sugar and provides plenty of structural fibre to support a healthy hindgut and the beneficial microbes that live there.

Good nutrition starts with quality forage.