From grass roots to high performance, we have an equine feed to suit
A feed for (almost) every animal on the farm
Quality
Ruminant feeds to support productivity
We’re passionate about poultry
superior feed for broodmares, young stock & commercial studs
with added pre & probiotics
Making healthy, natural and fresh stock feed since 1985
Thompson & Redwood makes affordable and nutritionally balanced stock feed for the horse and agricultural
industries. Our recipes never change and are milled daily from Western Australian grain so you know what
you’re feeding is healthy, natural and fresh.
What's your
horse feeding challenge?
- Fizzy horse?
- Poor keeper?
- At risk of laminitis?
Let our veterinary and nutrition team support you and your horse with our carefully formulated complete horse feeds.
Find the feed most suited to your horse or pony.
What's your
horse feeding challenge?
- Fizzy horse?
- Poor keeper?
- At risk of laminitis?
Let our veterinary team support you and your horse with our carefully formulated complete horse feeds.
Find the feed most suited to your horse or pony.
"In all honesty I thought your new calm horse pellets where another pellet in a fancier bag and a marketing grab...
My big fella has struggled with food sensitivity and ulcers from birth - this is the happiest and best I’ve ever seen him - he gallops up to me every morning and his coat shimmers at night!
That photo was full moon no lights or flash!" - Customer Kat Rowe
Calm Care Plus is not just any pellet in a bag. We`ve carefully formulated with natural, locally grown ingredients to give horses nutrition that makes a difference...especially to horses with sensitive stomachs or conditions needing special care.
#calmcareplus #lowsugarandstarch #specialcarefeed #horseulcers #sensitivehorse #horsenutrition
May 16
⭐️ WELCOME TO THE TEAM MILAN ⭐️ Milan Dvorak is our newest Junior Ambassador, and he and his mum Nicole have a super team of ponies. Milan loves his ponies, and has just returned from the east coast after a successful Sydney campaign with `Hashtag`.
Milan looks after his ponies carefully, and they are produced on our Lupin Fibre Boost and Calm Care Plus. You might even recognise Milan from the front of fhe bags. Welcome Milan, we`re so happy to have you on board.
#juniorambassador #fuelledbytandr #horsefeed #showpony #horsenutrition #lupinfibreboost #calmcareplus
May 14
OH POO! What can it tell you about your horse`s health?
It might be a messy subject, but it`s an important one! We pick it up, compost it, spread it, drag it and more...but how closely do you actually look at your horse`s manure? Having a good look can actually tell you a lot about your horse...
💩 Horses are designed to eat forage consistently throughout the day, and a 500kg horse should be getting around 10kg a day - this has to go somewhere! An average horse produces manure between 8-12 times a day. Any increases or decreases in frequency can indicate an issue.
💩 An average horse can produce between 12-13kg of manure a day!
💩 You should be able to see hay or grass fibres in the manure. The length of these can tell you about their dental health. These fibres should be under 10mm, any longer and it might indicate chewing issues.
💩 Healthy manure can range anywhere from green to brown and the colour will be influenced by what they are eating.
💩 Consistency of manure is very important. It should form balls that are firm but not hard. Usually, they break apart slightly when they hit the ground.
❓If manure is too hard, dry and firm, it could indicate dehydration, or that there is too much indigestible fibre in their diet.
❓If their manure is too loose and `splatty`, it could be an indication of stress, dietary changes or illness.
💩 Check their manure regularly for any abnormalities, like parasites, mucous, sand, undigested grains or blood.
🌾 OAT NOTE! If you feed oats, and notice oat hulls in their manure, don`t stress! The oat hull is indigestible fibre, so their digestive system will have taken the inner grain and goodness out of the oat and left the hull behind.
If you notice any abnormalities or changes in your horse`s manure that could be a sign of illness, it`s always a good idea to check in with your vet.
#horsehealth #horsefacts #horsenutrition #horsefeed
May 13
Team T&R had a great run at Serpentine over fhe weekend, check out some snippets from behind the scenes.
Well done to the organisers on a great event, and congratulations to the riders in our sponsored class.
#eventing #showjumping #horseriding #eventer #sponsoredrider #teamtandr #fuelledbytandr
May 12
ELECTROLYTES – what are they and what role do they play for horses?
An electrolyte put very simply is a mineral that carries an electric charge when it dissolves in water, and they play essential roles in the bodies of horses, humans and all other animals. Horses lose electrolytes daily through urine, manure and sweat, and should be constantly replenished.
➡️ Sodium
➡️ Chloride
➡️ Potassium
➡️ Calcium
➡️ Magnesium
Having the right amount and ratio of electrolytes is very important for maintaining healthy function in the horse`s body, but also for promoting performance and recovery in horses with high workloads, or those that may be sweating more than average. Some of the important role`s electrolytes have include:
✅ Maintaining fluid balance inside and outside of the cells
✅ Triggering the thirst reflex and encouraging them to drink
✅ Supporting muscle function – calcium, potassium and magnesium work together to aid muscle contraction and relaxation (even helping the heart to beat!)
✅ Maintaining pH balance in the body for transporting nutrients in and out of the cells
✅ Facilitating the transmission of nerve signals
✅ Helping to prevent fatigue and dehydration and improve recovery time
Electrolytes are present in the different components of your horse`s diet, but it`s important to consider them when balancing feeds to ensure that they are getting enough to support their needs and workloads.
#electrolytes #sodium #horsehealth #horsecare #horsenutrition #horsefeed #tiptuesday
#horsehealth
May 6
#factfriday - did you know that the lower portion of a horse`s stomach has a pH 1-2, which is nearly as low as battery acid? Battery acid has a pH of around 0.8 and is one of the most corrosive substances ⚠️
The horse`s stomach is divided into main regions, the non-glandular region and the glandular region.
The non-glandular region at the top has a nearly neutral pH of between 6-7. The Glandular region is lined with glandular mucosa, and is where the gastric juices like hydrochloric acid and enzymes sit with a pH of between 1-2. The glandular portion is designed to withstand this pH, the non-glandular portion is not!
This is why horses can be susceptible to ulcers in the non-glandular region as a result of acid-splash - and an important reason why we shouldn`t work horses on an empty stomach. Providing some quality lucerne hay or forage immediately before riding can help to create a `cap` that sits on top of the acid and prevents splashing.
#horses #ulcers #horsehealth #horsefacts #horsetips #horseulcers #horseguthealth
May 2
Two Galloways mares are Leeara Park`s newest home-bred stars, so what`s their breeding motto?
"We find that the greatest asset as a breeder is to understand that no horse is perfect, and being able to identify these weaknesses, gives you the basis of choosing a stallion suitable to compliment their needs.
We are exceptionally critical of each of our mares as ultimately we are looking to improve the offspring out of each of them and find the perfect stallion to match."
Read more >>
https://thompsonandredwood.com.au/the-ins-and-outs-of-breeding-horses
May 1
"In all honesty I thought your new calm horse pellets where another pellet in a fancier bag and a marketing grab...
My big fella has struggled with food sensitivity and ulcers from birth - this is the happiest and best I’ve ever seen him - he gallops up to me every morning and his coat shimmers at night!
That photo was full moon no lights or flash!" - Customer Kat Rowe
Calm Care Plus is not just any pellet in a bag. We've carefully formulated with natural, locally grown ingredients to give horses nutrition that makes a difference...especially to horses with sensitive stomachs or conditions needing special care.
#calmcareplus #lowsugarandstarch #specialcarefeed #horseulcers #sensitivehorse #horsenutrition
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OH POO! What can it tell you about your horse's health?
It might be a messy subject, but it's an important one! We pick it up, compost it, spread it, drag it and more...but how closely do you actually look at your horse's manure? Having a good look can actually tell you a lot about your horse...
💩 Horses are designed to eat forage consistently throughout the day, and a 500kg horse should be getting around 10kg a day - this has to go somewhere! An average horse produces manure between 8-12 times a day. Any increases or decreases in frequency can indicate an issue.
💩 An average horse can produce between 12-13kg of manure a day!
💩 You should be able to see hay or grass fibres in the manure. The length of these can tell you about their dental health. These fibres should be under 10mm, any longer and it might indicate chewing issues.
💩 Healthy manure can range anywhere from green to brown and the colour will be influenced by what they are eating.
💩 Consistency of manure is very important. It should form balls that are firm but not hard. Usually, they break apart slightly when they hit the ground.
❓If manure is too hard, dry and firm, it could indicate dehydration, or that there is too much indigestible fibre in their diet.
❓If their manure is too loose and 'splatty', it could be an indication of stress, dietary changes or illness.
💩 Check their manure regularly for any abnormalities, like parasites, mucous, sand, undigested grains or blood.
🌾 OAT NOTE! If you feed oats, and notice oat hulls in their manure, don't stress! The oat hull is indigestible fibre, so their digestive system will have taken the inner grain and goodness out of the oat and left the hull behind.
If you notice any abnormalities or changes in your horse's manure that could be a sign of illness, it's always a good idea to check in with your vet.
#horsehealth #horsefacts #horsenutrition #horsefeed
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All smiles for Mike and Chloe after Serpentine, with a 2nd and 3rd finish in the 95cm. Well done team!
It was lovely to see everyone out and about over the weekend, and well done to the organising committee on another great event.
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Who's headed to Serpentine this weekend? Good luck to all the riders!
We'll be onsite with our trailer, so make sure you call in and see Carly 👋
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ELECTROLYTES – what are they and what role do they play for horses?
An electrolyte put very simply is a mineral that carries an electric charge when it dissolves in water, and they play essential roles in the bodies of horses, humans and all other animals. Horses lose electrolytes daily through urine, manure and sweat, and should be constantly replenished.
➡️ Sodium
➡️ Chloride
➡️ Potassium
➡️ Calcium
➡️ Magnesium
Having the right amount and ratio of electrolytes is very important for maintaining healthy function in the horse's body, but also for promoting performance and recovery in horses with high workloads, or those that may be sweating more than average. Some of the important role's electrolytes have include:
✅ Maintaining fluid balance inside and outside of the cells
✅ Triggering the thirst reflex and encouraging them to drink
✅ Supporting muscle function – calcium, potassium and magnesium work together to aid muscle contraction and relaxation (even helping the heart to beat!)
✅ Maintaining pH balance in the body for transporting nutrients in and out of the cells
✅ Facilitating the transmission of nerve signals
✅ Helping to prevent fatigue and dehydration and improve recovery time
Electrolytes are present in the different components of your horse's diet, but it's important to consider them when balancing feeds to ensure that they are getting enough to support their needs and workloads.
#electrolytes #sodium #horsehealth #horsecare #horsenutrition #horsefeed #tiptuesday
#horsehealth
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"We love that the T&R Grower Weaner Pellets have been made with the nutritional requirements of growing and breeding horses in mind.
All of our broodmares, stallions and young stock are on this feed. The reliable, high-protein formula has added vitamins and minerals to support the correct muscle and bone formation, as well as good milk production in mares. We also like that it is made fresh using local raw materials, thereby supporting WA farmers.”
"At Valley Equine Vet Centre we choose T&R feeds for their reliably excellent quality and freshness that comes with a locally made product. The convenience of already added salt, vitamins and minerals in the Horse weaner and grower pellet saves us time in our busy hospital.
Our recip mares are thriving and all looking fantastic!
Thank you Thompson and Redwood.
"
“I have used T&R equine products for my horses and foals for many years. Over this time, I have used the T&R Horse Pellets and Horse Grower Weaner depending on their needs. My Arab endurance horse (who also does the Anzac march here in town every year) holds a great top line and dapples on the horse pellets. All my horses have always held their conditioning beautifully and a nice shine to their coats on these products.”
