When does my broodmare need a different feed?
If she`s in late gestation, you should be looking at a targeted breeding feed now. Why? Most of the foal`s growth occurs from 7 months onwards, they will go from the size of a rabbit to a fully formed foal.

The nutrient requirements of the foal, and consequently the mare, increase dramatically during this time, and your mare also needs to set up her body for lactation, where her requirements will increase again.

Broodmares need high levels of protein, amino acids, vitamins and minerals to support the foal, without overfeeding on calories.

💡Feed a full, balanced breeding specific feed like our Horse Grower Weaner Pellets helps to take the guesswork out of your mare`s ration.

💡Got a mare that needs a low sugar and starch feed? Calm Care Plus is safe for gestational laminitis and supports her nutrient requirements in late gestation and lactation.

Happy Monday from between the ears! What does your view look like?

This is the lovely Giselle from Leeara Park, taking in the Swan Valley sunshine.

#horseowner #horserider #australia

Ears and eyes forward for Milan and Hashie...
Our Junior Ambassador Milan has been working very hard recently, and has had some fantastic results, including a Champion Rider 6-9 years, and a Champion First Ridden Hunter Show Pony

Hashie needs a special care diet to keep him healthy with enough energy for work and to keep him in show condition. Our team put together a carefully calculated diet including:
- Calm Care Plus
- Lupin Fibre Boost
- Linseed Oil
Paired low sugar and starch hay, and Hashie is looking amazing!

Thank you @vicki.tapper for the gorgeous shot.

@x_thedvoraks_x
#ponyfeed #ponynutrition #healthypony #showpony #juniorrider #teamtandr

Fibre doesn`t need to be complicated. Our Lupin Fibre Cubes are made from only WA grown lupin hulls with no additives to make a highly nutritious, low sugar and starch fibre feed.

✔️ Quick-soaking pellet creates a highly palatable mash

✔️ Ideal for boosting the fibre content in your horse`s diet

✔️ Use as a base to create your own ration

✔️ Ultra-low sugar and starch, safe for incorporating into balanced diets for horses and ponies prone to laminitis and metabolic conditions

✔️ Gut-friendly, microbiome boosting fibres to support healthier digestive function

✔️ Carefully developed by our nutritionist as a reliable, consistent and safe fibre source.

🏆 Proudly Western Australian owned, grown, formulated and manufactured.

Lupin Fibre Cubes are available at your local stockist.

Thinking of coming to our nutrition seminar next Friday? We`ve got 200kg of feed up for grabs for a lucky attendee!

Just RSVP before COB this Friday 14 August, and get there on the day to go into the draw to win one of our lucky door prizes.

RSVP HERE >> https://forms.gle/6eMJjy78av7T8n6r8

In addition to the major prize, we`ve got some other great door prizes, some freebies and extra giveaways for during the evening.

"STRONG FOUNDATIONS - Feeding for Muscle Function, Longevity and Gut Health"

Dr Judi is joining us again from the UK to talk through how horse owners, trainers and stud can use nutrition to build stronger foundations for long-term success.

🎤 Presenter: Dr Judi Maxwell, MRCVS BVSc BSc (hons)​
🗓️ When: Friday 21 August
🕜 Time: 1.30pm - 7pm
📍 Where: Belvoir, 1177 Great Northern Highway, Upper Swan WA
🆓 Cost: Free

- Food and drinks supplied
- Lucky door prizes and free samples
- The Kentaur shop will be open

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Join us at Belvoir for our next free nutrition seminar, "STRONG FOUNDATIONS - Feeding for Muscle Function, Longevity and Gut Health", presented by Dr Judi Maxwell.

Dr Judi is joining us again from the UK to talk through how horse owners, trainers and stud can use nutrition to build stronger foundations for long-term success.

🎤 Presenter: Dr Judi Maxwell, MRCVS BVSc BSc (hons)​
🗓️ When: Friday 21 August
🕜 Time: 1.30pm - 7pm
📍 Where: Belvoir, 1177 Great Northern Highway, Upper Swan WA
🆓 Cost: Free
- Food and drinks supplied
- Lucky door prizes and free samples
- The Kentaur shop will be open

Please RSVP to help us with catering, by COB Friday 14 August using the link in our bio.

Nutrition isn`t just about what`s IN the bucket!

We talk a lot about what goes into your horse`s feed bucket, but their feed is part of a much bigger picture. In addition to the big influences like workload, age, climate and health status, here are 5 things that could be impacting their nutrition...

1️⃣ Grass types and availability:
Pasture is a highly variable component of their diet. Depending on your region, the health of their paddock (and soil), the species in it and the time of year, pasture quality and nutrient value can vary hugely.

It`s vital to factor pasture into your calculations and decisions for feeding. Some pastures can also be high in oxalates, which can bind to calcium and lead to deficiencies.

2️⃣Water - are they drinking ground, dam or rainwater?
What they are drinking can actually have an impact on their nutrient absorption. Different water sources can have varying mineral levels, in some cases too high or too low. This can actually interact with the minerals in their diet and cause imbalances or even limit absorption.

3️⃣ Chewing efficiency - digestion starts in the mouth!
Poor dentition, uneven wear, pain or even rushed eating can change how well the feed is chewed down. If they aren`t chewing well, the food particle size is too big which then alters digestibility and can even lead to hindgut inefficiency or issues.

Remember, if the hindgut is inefficient, your horse isn`t getting the most out of the nutrients in their diet.

4️⃣ Stress
Stress caused by travel, competition, illness, herd dynamics, management and housing can alter gut function, suppress appetite and reduce feed efficiency. Our horse`s are strong but they can also incredibly sensitive to change. Even if their diet is staying the same, a stressed horse may not utilise the nutrients effectively, and can develop digestive issues.

5️⃣ Paddock or stabling
Their daily living situation can influence their nutritional needs and digestive health. Horses that move around less in a confined setup can have slower gut motility, while a horse that is turned out and moves around a lot can burn more energy.

#tiptuesday #horsehealth #horsefeed #horsenutrition