NEW FORMULA ACROSS OUR MUESLI RANGE:
We`re excited to release our new and improved formulas across our equine muesli range. Hi-Performance Muesli, Oat Free Muesli and Horse Muesli now include Acid Buf™! Including Acid Buf in performance horse diets helps to protect gut health, particularly in horses on higher-grain or energy-dense diets.

❓So what is Acid Buf?
Acid Buf is made from the sustainably harvested calcified skeleton of red seaweed (Lithothamnion calcareum) and provides a unique source of highly bioavailable calcium and magnesium with superior buffering capacity.

This helps with stabilising the hindgut pH and maintaining this over a prolonged period of time, reducing the risk of acidosis and digestive upset, while also supporting optimal fibre fermentation and nutrient absorption.

The result? Improved digestive comfort, better feed efficiency, and more consistent performance.

The updated formulas are now in production, and we have updated our bags to reflect these changes. These products will be moving into the new style of bags which feature the icons and energy bars like you`ve seen with our Lupin Fibre Cubes, Lupin Fibre Boost and Calm Care Plus.

Our Hi-Performance Muesli is the first bag to changeover, and the other products will follow once we’ve used up our existing bag stock.

And guess what? We`re not increasing the price with this formula change, so you get even more bang for your buck.

Notice anything else new? You might recognise sponsored rider Jodi Dunlop featuring on our Oat-Free Muesli bags, and `Bustler` trained by Neville Parnham on our Hi-Performance Muesli bags. We`ve also updated the name of Horse Muesli to become Active Horse Muesli, to help customers choose the right feed.

For more information or if you have any questions, reach out to our team.

Why do cresty necks go hard, and why are they a laminitis warning sign?

💡A horse’s crest is made from fibro-fatty (adipose) tissue. This is kind of like high-density foam or a sponge! Because of all the little gaps inside, it can soak up liquid easily. When the crest feels super hard, it’s because fluid has leaked in and filled up all those tiny spaces, making it swell and feel rock hard.

💡Why does it suddenly go hard? And what has this got to do with spring grass?
Here’s the science bit (but stick with us!) Fluid balance in your horse’s body is controlled by water and electrolytes, which help keep everything moving and working right. If there’s a mineral or electrolyte imbalance, fluid can leak out of cells and collect where it shouldn’t (that’s called oedema).

⚖️When Spring or Autumn grass is growing fast, it’s not just more sugar and starch that’s the problem—there’s also big spikes in potassium and nitrogen and a salt deficit. This leads to a big mineral imbalance, causing fluid to leak into the crest and harden it.

💡Knowing that the crest swells and hardens like this means that other areas of the horse’s body can be impacted. The digital cushion in the hoof is made of fibrous-fatty subcutaneous tissue – just like the crest. It also coincides with other early signs of laminitis like stiffening of the gait or being ‘footy’.

💡 This is why regular checking of the crest can be an important warning that a laminitic episode could be coming. It’s a sign that the grass in their paddock is not safe, and that it`s causing issues in their body.

If you are worried about your horse or pony`s health and suspect they might be showing early warning signs, take them off the grass and consult your local vet immediately.

For horses and ponies that are prone to laminitis or EMS, opt for one of our ulta-low sugar and starch, safe feeds like Lupin Fibre Boost, Calm Care Plus or our fibre supplement Lupin Fibre Cubes.

Equi-Restore is out in stores! Keep your eyes peeled for our pink and white bags and think pink for a better recovery 🩷

Gidge Rural

Great work @jodi.dunlop11 and Fox! 2 x player of the match awards and overall winners at Walkaway Polocrosse Club Women`s Carnival.

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BALANCED - Why is it a key word for horse nutrition?
When we talk about feeding horses, the phrase “balanced diet” comes up a lot. But what does it actually mean? A balanced diet means we are providing the right mix of nutrients in the right proportions to support meet our horse’s daily needs for health, performance, growth, or reproduction.

Just like for us, there are different nutrients that we need to include - a diet made up of only bread, pasta and rice isn`t going to keep us healthy! The same goes for our horses. The key nutrients include:

🌱 Forage – pasture and hay are the essential foundation of a horse’s diet. They`ve evolved to digest fibre, so it keeps the digestive system healthy and working properly.

⚡ Energy – comes from fibre, fats, starches and sugars. The energy type and amount needed depends on your horse`s workload, weight (and any health requirements).

💪 Protein – it`s all about quality, not just quantity! Horses need quality protein and essential amino acids to support things like function, muscle development, tissue repair, and growth.

🦴 Vitamins & minerals –needed for strong bones, healthy hooves, nerve and muscle function, and overall wellbeing. Any imbalances, deficiencies or toxicities can cause health issues, and in some cases have a long-term impact.

💧 Water & electrolytes – Water is the most important nutrient! Electrolyte balance and support can also be needed in hot climates or during heavy exercise.

A “balanced” diet means these nutrients are in the correct ratios—not too much of one, not too little of another. For example, calcium and phosphorus must be balanced, and energy intake should match your horse’s workload to avoid weight gain or loss.

The take-home? A balanced diet is more than just feeding grass, hay and a maybe a hard feed —it’s about assessing your horse`s individual needs, their available pasture and your feeding goals and matching them to the right nutrients in the right amounts.

Our new FeedSmart tool helps to assess your horse`s needs against their available forages and recommend a balanced diet, in under 5 minutes! LINK IN BIO

INTRODUCING the new T&R FeedSmart Diet Calculator, where you can get a personalised, balanced diet for your horse in just 5 minutes. We like to make horse nutrition simple, supportive, and stress-free so that you can spend more time enjoying your horses, and that`s why we`ve created FeedSmart.

Powered by the science and technology that you know and trust from FeedXL , our FeedSmart Diet Calculator can assess your horse`s individual needs and recommend a balanced diet that meets your horse’s daily requirements without the deficiencies, double ups, unnecessary supplements that can lead to inefficient (and costly) feeding.

All you have to do is put in your horse`s information, their pasture and forage availability and your feeding goals.

GET STARTED WITH FEEDSMART - LINK IN BIO 🔗

If you`ve got a horse with special needs or a feeding situation that needs a bit more analysis, we still offer our custom diet service with our nutrition team and can even offer site visits (on application). Find out more about these services at the link above ⬆️

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Did you know that foals get their first gut microbes from the mare?

Foals need to establish a healthy gut microbiome so they can digest, function and develop correctly. The first microbes to colonise a foal`s digestive system are those that come from the mare through contact, colostrum and milk.

Broodmares need to have a healthy microbial population in her hindgut to pass on to her foal, but it also helps her to digest feed and get the most out of fibre and plant material in her diet like pasture and hay.

Young horses that are starting to eat solid food can also benefit from pre & probiotics, as their microbial populations haven`t fully developed yet due to their age.

Get a head start on gut health with Horse Grower Weaner Pellets, which include pre & probiotics, giving them the edge on nutrition and from day 1.

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