• Medium energy-high fibre mix
• Low in starch and sugar
• Natural ingredients
• No cereals, cereal bi-products or molasses
• Ideal for horses or ponies that require a low starch diet
• With mixed herbs
• With extra biotin maintain hoof quality
• With Yea-Sacc live yeast to help maintain hindgut balance of microflora
• With added chelated magnesium to maintain the body’s glucose management
Suitability
Horses & ponies in light to medium work and:
• Horses and ponies with an excitable nature
• Broodmares & youngstock
• Horses & ponies at risk from laminitis
• Horses & ponies at risk from tying up
High Fibre
This coarse mix provides a palatable blend of high fibre containing ingredients,
including alfalfa, sugar beet shreds, grass and quality oat straw. The alfalfa, which
is present in the form of a pellet and long chop fibre provides a quality source
of protein, as well as bioavailable calcium. This mix has a high chop inclusion (alfalfa
and oat straw) which encourages natural feeding behaviour, promotes chewing and also
the production of saliva that will help buffer stomach acidity.
Medium Energy
The product is appropriate for all horses or ponies in light work to medium
work, but is especially suitable for horses or ponies that are at risk from, tying
up or those that have an excitable nature. It provides a moderate level of energy
per kilogram (~ 12MJ/kg) and should be fed to maintain an appropriate body condition
using the feeding guide below accordingly.
Low in starch, sugars and fructan
The product is very low in hydrolysable carbohydrate (starch and sugars)
and so will minimize the ‘escape’ of these carbohydrates into the hindgut. Feeds
that are low in starch and high in fibre can also help to maintain calmness in horses
with an excitable nature when fed at an appropriate level.
Broodmares and youngstock
The nutritional profile of this mix also means that it is suitable for broodmares
and youngstock, especially for Native and Pony breeds, as well as Mustangs. The low
glycemic nature of this mix will support slow steady growth, helping to reduce the
likelihood of skeletal problems.
Hoof Support
This mix offers a full range of vitamins and minerals to provide a balanced
diet in conjunction with forage. In addition, extra biotin and other ingredients
such as calcium, quality protein and zinc that are needed to support the growth and
formation of quality hoof horn are provided.
Live Yeast
Yea-Sacc, a live yeast supplement is added to help maintain a healthy balance
of microflora in the hindgut and to stimulate the activity of important fibre digesting
bacteria and those capable of using lactic acid. Live yeasts help to protect against
falling pH in the hindgut, which can contribute to digestive disturbance.
Chelated Magnesium
Magnesium is provided attached to amino acids or small protein fragments
to improve its absorption. Adequate magnesium intake is needed to help maintain normal
insulin sensitivity, which is needed to promote normal growth
Feeding Guide
