Timothy
French Timothy Hay
French Timothy Hay is a premium high-fibre grass forage grown in clean, temperate regions of France. Known for its long, coarse stems, gentle aroma, and steady nutritional balance, it is a practical choice for horses that need quality fibre without excessive starch or sugar.
Harvested at the right stage of maturity and carefully dried, this hay helps support healthy digestion, natural gut movement, chewing activity, and saliva production. Its naturally lower non-structural carbohydrate profile makes it especially useful for horses that require controlled energy intake, including horses prone to weight gain or metabolic sensitivity.
Key Benefits
- Premium French-grown Timothy hay
- High-fibre forage with moderate protein
- Long, coarse stems encourage natural chewing
- Supports healthy digestion and gut motility
- Helps promote saliva production and dental wear
- Naturally low in starch and sugar compared with richer forages
- Low dust profile for better respiratory comfort
- Suitable for horses needing controlled, steady-release forage energy
Nutritional Profile
- Typical crude protein: around 8 to 12%
- Rich in natural fibre for digestive support
- Contains essential minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium
- Designed to provide steady forage energy without excess starch or sugar
Analysis Highlights
- Dry matter: approximately 87.4%
- Moisture: approximately 12.6%
- Mineral matter: approximately 6.7%
- Crude fibre: approximately 342.7 g/kg as-fed
- Protein: approximately 59.1 g/kg as-fed
Ideal For
- Sport and leisure horses
- Horses on maintenance diets
- Horses needing weight-control support
- Breeding mares and foals
- Small ruminants and rabbits
- Owners looking for clean, consistent, high-fibre forage
French Timothy Hay is an excellent everyday forage for horses that benefit from structured fibre, steady chewing time, and a balanced, moderate-energy diet.