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Alfalfa: the 'Queen of forage plants' – with a touch of nature and health!

Alfalfa, often considered the queen of forage plants , belongs to the legume family (you know, the clovers). But this noble lady doesn't just have an impressive title; she also has a trick up her sleeve: she can naturally fix nitrogen in the soil thanks to tiny nodules on her roots. This ensures she always has enough nitrogen to keep her protein content nice and high —truly the diva of forage plants!

Why alfalfa is so great for your horse

Depending on the time of harvest, alfalfa contains a rich mix of cellulose fibers, vitamins such as plenty of beta-carotene , vitamin E , various B vitamins , and important trace minerals. Sounds like a health boost for your horse, right?

This alfalfa pellet is made with finely ground leaves and stems from the whole plant—without any unusual additives. It's pure nature in a pellet! Whether you use it as a replacement for some of your roughage or as a tasty mash (soaked, of course!), your horse will probably love it.

For horses, a guideline of around 5 to 10% of the ration applies — a perfect balance for that wonderful power they need, without overloading the stomach.

Alfalfa: The history of a plant with a rich heritage

Alfalfa isn't just a modern discovery—no, this plant has an impressive history! It was first introduced to Europe by the Greeks and Romans and later brought to Spain via North Africa . But rest assured, Spanish alfalfa isn't quite the same as the varieties we grow in northern regions. Spanish varieties aren't as high in protein as our northern varieties—that makes our alfalfa a real powerhouse that shouldn't be fed to your horse in large quantities.

Note : Because alfalfa is a rich source of nutrition, it's important to feed it wisely. Overdoing it is never a good idea, even if your horse loves alfalfa!