At T&R, we have a fixed ingredient and set recipe formula with our feeds. What does that mean?

✅ Our ingredients don`t change to keep consistency in every batch, and every bag.

❌ We don`t use a "least-cost" formula, where the cheapest ingredients are used, or ingredients are substituted regularly to meet the stated inclusions.

✅ We name all of our ingredients and declare the full nutritional profile. You can find this information on our website, and QR codes on our bags to take you there.

✅ We use quality ingredients and protein sources to create nutritious feeds, with more nutrient value in every kg.

❌ We don`t include nutritionally poor fillers like straw that deliver fill without nutrient density. We don`t use poor-quality proteins that aren`t well-utilised by the horse.

✅ We know where our ingredients come from and they have to meet our stringent intake standards. We maintain full traceability along our supply chain.

So, what does this mean for you? You can feed with confidence.

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Did you know the average max continuous attention span of a horse is around 11.8 seconds? But it varied greatly with age...

This is according to a study completed by scientists at Switzerland’s Université de Neuchâtel which measured the attention span of horses.

But how did they measure this?
They taught the horses in the study to touch an object on cue for a reward. The time between cues was then extended to make the horse wait, and they measured how long they kept their focus.

There was a significant difference depending on the age of the horses too. When the exercise was repeated 3 weeks later, half of the young horses had forgotten the cues, while most of the older horses had retained them.

Interested in reading more? https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17343134/

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"I absolutely love Thompson & Redwood Calm Care Plus and use it across all of our horses with fantastic results.

My off-the-track Thoroughbred eventer can be quite quirky and is prone to ulcers, so finding a feed that provides a cool, controlled energy without upsetting his system has been a game changer. He feels more settled, focused, and consistent without losing performance.

What I really value is how versatile and safe this feed is. I also use it for our laminitis-prone horses and ponies with complete confidence, knowing it supports them without the risks that come with higher-starch feeds. It’s rare to find a product that genuinely suits such a wide range of needs.

For horses that require more energy, I simply increase the amount, which makes it easy to tailor each horse’s intake without needing to swap feeds. Overall, it’s a reliable, well-balanced option that I regularly recommend to others."

We`re loving reading all of the feedback from our customers reviews on our website, and this fantastic photo from Amy P really stood out! Great shot Amy, and great to hear Calm Care Plus has made a difference for your team.

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Guess the Off the Track star! This horse featured on our recent jump and sign at the Bunbury 6 bar… share your answer below ⬇️

Have you got your own OTT star? Share a photo and their story with us, we love to hear about their life after racing.

COMPARE THE PAIR - could your chaff be a sneaky starch source?
Cereal chaff can be very high in starches and sugars, so if you`re feeding it, make sure you`re accounting for the NSC levels when balancing your horse`s diet.

Here are a few things to remember:

💡Cereal chaff is not suitable for horses that are prone to laminitis, metabolic conditions and ulcers. The NSC levels of oaten chaff in WA are around 31.5% but can be even higher depending on the region.

💡Sugars and starch do provide valuable energy for performance horses that need high calories to support their workloads, but make sure it is balanced with their concentrates which will already be providing quality energy.

💡For horses with low workloads, a cereal chaff or hay can give them too much energy, and you may see fizzy or `hot` behaviour. If seeing this, make sure you reduce the chaff or seek a cool alternative before changing your concentrates.

CHAFF ALTERNATIVES
✅️ A high fibre mash like Lupin Fibre Cubes is much lower in starch and sugars and actually higher in quality fibres.

✅ ️It provides high levels of pectins which promote gut health and feed good bacteria.

✅️ It is a more-cost effective fibre source, with a small amount going a long way. It expands to over twice it`s size when soaked, providing healthy fibre fill.

✅️ It is more stable and consistent than chaff, which can fluctuate in quality seasonally and depending on the source.

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Why is a senior horse feed often a good fit for performance?

✅High protein:
They are higher in quality proteins which are essential for muscle and topline building as well as recovery from exercise.

✅ Joint support:
Amino acids like lysine supports protein synthesis, and methionine supports the health and integrity of a horse’s tendons, ligaments, connective tissues and joints.

✅Nutrient-dense:
They are nutrient-dense and highly digestible, providing quality calories from a variety of sources like fibre and fat to support performance and conditioning

✅Conditioning:
They`re designed to help older horses maintain a healthy, sound weight, something that performance horses often need help with too.

✅Immune and cell health:
The high levels of vitamins and minerals include antioxidants and vitamin C to support immune and cell health which is great for horses travelling and under stresses like high training and competing.

✅ Gut support:
Older horses often need gut support, and so do performance horses. The added pre and probiotics and high fibre formula helps to keep their hindgut healthy.

Aging horses need very high quality, nutrient-dense feeds, and so do many competition horses. That`s why our Senior Horse Cubes is not just for golden oldies, it`s an ideal performance feed too.

"Asti Showstopper GPH" is fuelled by Senior Horse Cubes and Lupin Fibre Boost, to keep him looking and performing at his best.

“My horse Elvis, performed really well over the weekend and we were lucky enough to take first place in the Rookie 80 class.

I have always fed Thompson and Redwood to all our horses so the prize of 7 bags of feed will be very welcome in our stables!“

Thanks to Shelley for sharing the lovely note and photo with us, and well done on the win 👏

Do you know a "Roger"? Poor doer, poor teeth and struggling to keep weight on in winter. You`ve tried feeding him more, but it`s just not helping...

The challenges:
- His dental issues will be making it difficult to chew hay efficiently, reducing fibre intake and limiting the calories he can consume from his pasture and hay, even if you`re supplying it ad lib.

- His digestive system may be aging and less efficient at digesting fibre.

- He might be eating lots of feed, but it might not be high enough in calories for him.

What we should focus on:

✅ Adding easy-to-chew fibre
Including a soaked fibre mash like Lupin Fibre Cubes or Lupin Fibre Boost increases his digestible fibre intake without the challenge of chewing long-stem forage.

✅Feed more calories in every mouthful
We need to choose a calorie-dense feed that increases his calorie intake without requiring him to eat huge volumes of feed.

✅Get his gut functioning well
Keeping his microbiome as efficient as possible helps digestive efficiency. Incorporating super fibres and pre and probiotics can make a big difference.

✅Support his protein needs
Older horses often benefit from good levels of quality protein and amino acids to help maintain muscle and overall body condition.

✅Account for the colder weather:
Make sure he is staying warm and dry enough with shelter and rugs when appropriate, and that you`ve accounted for the increased calorie demand

Additional checks:
- Is he up to date with his dental checks? They may need more regular checks as they age.
- Has he had a vet checkup recently? If he`s losing weight, make sure there aren`t underlying conditions or issues causing it.

Our Feed Recommendations:
Senior Horse Cubes are our highly concentrated, calorie dense and nutritious feed designed for keeping older horses healthy. With added pre & probiotics, it`s great for gut health, and soaks down into a mash to make it easier for him to chew.

Add Lupin Fibre Cubes or Boost to add super fibres, cool conditioning support and support gut function.

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