What are hemp pods?
Hemp pods are the hard outer husks of hemp seeds that remain after they have been hulled.
Why hemp pods?
Hemp pods contain high levels of digestible fibre, are a good source of high-quality protein and are also very low in sugars and starch.
It is therefore ideal as part of a high-fibre, cereal-free, low-sugar, low-starch diet. It is suitable for horses of all ages, whether leisure or sport.
It also contains important amino acids, minerals and trace elements, including magnesium, iron, zinc, phosphorus and calcium.
All the benefits at a glance:
rich in fibre
source of high-quality protein (14%)
low in sugar (1.3%) and starch (4%)
contains essential amino acids
naturally rich in Omega 3
supports the muscles and immune system
100% organic and grown in Europe
no additives, preservatives or fillers
Contains numerous minerals, including magnesium, calcium, iron and zinc.
Hemp pods
100% hemp seeds*.
* Organically grown in Europe.
Analytical constituents: Crude protein 13% - crude fat 11% - crude fibre 47% - iron 171 mg/kg - zinc 32 mg/kg - copper 15 mg/kg - magnesium 1.9 g/kg - calcium 2.2 g/kg - sugar 1.3% - histidine 0.178 g/100 g - isoleucine 0.289 g/100 g - leucine 0.535 g/100 g - lysine 0.307 g/100 g - phenylalanine 0.431 g/100 g - threonine 0.296 g/100 g - valine 0.404 g/100 g - methionine 0.155 g/100 g - digestible energy (DE) 15 MJ/kg