KNOWLEDGE, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Our feed has been produced on the basis of extensive knowledge, research and development. We are proud to be Sweden’s best-selling feed – to both professional and leisure riders. We are also proud to be able to say that when you choose KRAFFT, you choose the same feed as the Swedish national equestrian centers.

BECAUSE WE CARE

Horses are fantastic creatures – powerful, yet sensitive. In order to be able to guarantee the best possible quality of feed, considering both your horse and the environment, we use natural ingredients from sustainable farms. It is important for us to take responsibility for the entire process – from field to feed sack.

OUR MAIN COMPONENTS

All our products have been specially developed to be suitable for the horse’s digestive system, and are thoroughly tested to meet the standards set by our company and our costumers.

HOW IS THE FEED COMPOSED?

The horse’s main sources of energy and protein are fibre, protein, fat and starch. These four basic components occur to a varying degree and in different proportions depending on the type of feed.

Fibre/Crude fibre: The horse’s most important source of energy. Fibre provide long-lasting energy and a well-balanced stomach and intestines. We recommend you choose a concentrate that has a high proportion of fibre/crude fibre. With help of the microflora in the colon, the horse is especially good at utilising fibre as an important, gentle, and long-lasting source of energy. The microflora in the colon needs an even supply of fibre to stay well-balanced and to give optimal uptake of energy. Fibre is also needed to maintain a sufficiently high level of water in the colonic system.

Protein: Is the basis of the gaining and repairing and repair of muscle tissue. Horses needs protein in a readily accessible form with a good composition in order to achieve optimal gaining of muscles. It is important that your horse’s need for protein is fulfilled. The need is normally 6 g of digestible crude protein per unit of energy (MJ), but this increases dramatically for growing horses and broodmares/lactating mares. Proteins are constructed of amino acids whose availability also controls the building up of muscles. Potato protein is an easily digestible source of protein that is optimal with regard to its composition of amino acids, which means your horse can utilise large quantities of the protein it eats.

Starch: An energy-rich feed component for work of a more explosive nature. Should be given in small amounts per feed time and in combination with fat and fibre for the best result. The uptake of starch is located in the horse’s small intestine. Because the feed passes through the horse’s stomach and small intestine so fast, the horse’s ability to take up and utilise starch in the feed is limited. This energy rich feed component should therefore only be given in small portions per feed time. For horses with insulin resistance, it is particularly important to limit the intake of starch.

Fat: The most energy-rich component in a feed and the most efficient way of giving energy without increasing the amount of protein. Important for horses who need more energy and/or need to gain more weight. Fat is a good alternative source of energy for horses that work hard or needs to put on weight/muscle mass, since it is processed in a different part of the digestive system than carbohydrates/starch do. The horse can only digest small amounts of fat per feed time which is why you should limit the fat allowance. The recommendation is generally maximum 1 dl of pure oil per feed time. It is better to divide the fat into smaller portions and serve at several feed times per day.


AMINO ACIDS – THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF PROTEIN

Amino acids are the building blocks that are needed to create protein and build muscles. Each amino acid represents a unique piece of the puzzle and it cannot be excluded if the end product is to be achieved. There are a number of amino acids that the horse cannot create itself; they must be provided to the horse through the feed. These are called essential (or vital) amino acids. Two of these are lysine and methionine. For horses, lysine is generally the amino acid that lacks  in  relation to how much is needed. If you ensure that the need for lysine is being fullfilled by the feed protein you are using, there will usually be enough of the other amino acids too. Potatoe protein has got a high content of lysine and methionine, and is an easily digestable source of protein for the horse. Therefore it is the main type of protein used in KRAFFT’s products.

THE BARREL

Imagine the creation of protein is like a barrel, where each plank represents an amino acid: all the planks are needed in order to keep the contents of the barrel in place. The amount of protein that can be created can be likened to how much water a barrel would be able to hold without it overflowing. Lysine governs how much protein can be created since it is the shortest plank.


KRAFFT – BENEFITS OF PELLETED FEED

The pelleted feed is homogeneous quality, so we can be sure that the horse gets the nutrients contained in the product.

In the pellet, the raw materials are granulated and compressed. This process improves the digestibility of the feed.

The hygiene of pelleted feed is better and the shelf life is longer. In pellets, the substances do not get rancid and the pellet does not require tight packaging.

A well-made pellet is a tasty, well-absorbed, hygienic feed that the horse likes to eat, bites well and guarantees the horse the ingredients in the feed are of uniform quality.

Krafft Balance P

A pelleted mineral supplement which restores mineral balance when the forage allowance is rich in…

Krafft Biotin

Pellets supplement that is used when extra biotin is needed. Creates the necessary prerequisites…

Krafft Copper Iron

Supplement of copper and iron in an organically bound form which facilitates uptake. Copper and…

Krafft Electrolytes Pro

Compensates for the loss of a number of important electrolytes in conjunction with, for example,…

Krafft Foal

A supplementary feed developed specially for foals and young horses, containing a particularly…

Krafft Gastro Support

A unique composition of B vitamins, yeast organisms and substances that counteract acidification…

Krafft Groov original

A supplementary feed that ensures the intake of quality protein and fibre for all horses. The feed…

Krafft Groov Protein

A supplementary feed that ensures the intake of quality protein and fibre for all horses. The feed…

Krafft Groov Sensitive

A supplementary feed adapted for the horse that is sensitive to oats. The feed ensures the intake…

Krafft High Energy Muesli

A steamed supplementary feed for performance horses with a high fat content and medium protein…

Krafft High Protein Muesli

A steamed supplementary feed with a high protein content. Suitable for increased protein…

Krafft Hoof Support

Balanced composition of important substances that help to improve the quality of the hoof, increase…

Krafft Joint Support

A unique supplement with four components that are important for maintaining joint mobility. Can be…

Krafft Leisure Pellets

A supplementary feed for adult horses in light or normal work. Contains a normal level of protein.…

Krafft Linseed Oil

Linseed oil provides concentrated energy in a gentle form, for example, for horses with muscular…

Krafft Lucerne Chopped

KRAFFT Lucerne Chopped is a hot-air dried forage based on chopped lucerne. Used in combination with…

Krafft Lucerne Pellets

KRAFFT LUCERNE Pellets are hot-air dried lucerne in pellet form. Used in combination with hay,…

Krafft Lucerne Pure Pellets

KRAFFT Lucerne Pure Pellets are hot-air dried lucerne in pellet form without added molasses. Used…

Krafft Magnesium

Magnesium deficiency can affect muscle function and the horse’s mental balance. This supplement…

Krafft Milk

KRAFFT Milk is a mare’s milk replacement specially developed for horses. The composition is similar…

Krafft Miner Extra

A well-balanced mineral supplement for high-performance horses, if the mineral content of the…

Krafft Miner Original

A well-balanced mineral supplement for horses in normal work, if the mineral content of the forage…

Krafft Miner Summer

A well-balanced mineral supplement for grazing horses, or for horses that mainly eat forage, if the…

Krafft Muscle Up

An extra protein-rich supplementary feed with a low percentage of starch. Gives a concentrated…

Krafft Oil

Rapeseed oil provides concentrated energy in a gentle form, for example, for horses with muscular…

Krafft Performance

A supplementary feed that ensures the intake of quality protein and fibre for all horses. As a…

Krafft Performance Energy

A high-energy supplementary feed for high-performance horses, which is rich in fibre and fat and…

Krafft Performance Low Starch

Performance Low Starch is a supplementary feed with an extra low starch (4%) and sugar (4%)…

Krafft Performance Low Starch Muesli

Low Starch Muesli is a supplementary feed with an extra low (6%) starch and (5%) sugar content,…

Krafft Performance Maxbalance

A supplementary feed for high-performance horses or horses with a sensitive stomach, with high SPC…

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