SENIOR CRUMBS – also ideal for sport and young horses

06-03-2025
Due to its special composition, Senior Crumbs is being increasingly used in sports stables for both sport and young horses recently.

"How come this is happening?"
 

Sport horses often lose weight during multi-day competitions and/or long transportations. These horses often do not need extra energy, but rather support in the form of high-quality proteins and rich vitamins and minerals. They need these for proper muscle development and maintaining a constant body weight. Young horses also need these extra building blocks, especially during a growth spurt or in a new situation, for example when they start training under the saddle. It can be difficult to prevent weight loss without the diet containing too much energy.

During the winter period and the following period, many horses have higher nutritional needs. There is little grass available, the cold weather requires extra energy, and the nutritional value of roughage decreases over time. The fiber-rich Senior Crumbs is a welcome addition, especially if the horses have become somewhat lean under the blanket.

Below are the key characteristics of HAVENS Senior Crumbs;

• The high-quality proteins (12.9%) support healthy muscle development and the maintenance of a healthy body weight.
• Contains a balanced ratio of vitamins and minerals (extra B-vitamins and vitamin C) for optimal health and vitality.
• Easily digestible and fiber-rich concentrate feed with low sugar content (3.7%) and starch content (10.0%).
• Contains extra Omega-3 and -6 fatty acids for a positive effect on the immune system.
• Small pellets (crumbs) that need to be soaked in water (1:1 with water) and is ready to feed within 2 minutes.
• Without whole grains and with a low energy content.
• Very palatable, making it ideal for picky eaters.

Even the current world champion and World Cup winner in driving, Boyd Exell, is convinced of this product. Emma Olsson (Boyd Exell’s groom) has said the following about our Senior Crumbs:

• Some competition horses struggle to maintain their weight but cannot be given extra energy, which is why the Senior Crumbs are ideal.
• Picky horses (we have a few) love it!
• Great for horses that don't eat their hay well because it's so fiber-rich.
• Horses get extra moisture, which is ideal when traveling, especially for poor drinkers.
• Perfect for mixing supplements for better absorption.

“Sport horses that lose muscle mass and weight during intensive training and (long) travel can be kept in much better shape with the Senior Crumbs,” says Emma Olsson. Senior Crumbs is available at your regional HAVENS dealer/importer. Click here for the dealer overview.

Click here to read more about the Senior Crumbs.