What a great (and mostly dry) weekend at Gidgegannup ODE, handing out freebies and catching up with lots of riders. Congratulations to the winner of our T&R EVAJ65cm class Penny Freeman, and to all the place getters - the pink caps look great!

Thank you to the organisers for another great event.

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Enter our monthly testimonial giveaway! We want to hear about your horse or pony, and which T&R feed you choose.

You can enter via our website or social media pages to win a free bag of feed, and who doesn`t love free feed?

⭐️Congratulations to Jessica King and Emily Goodall, or June winners ⭐️

To enter here:
1. In the comments below, share a photo of your horse or pony, and tell us a bit about them.
2. Tell us which T&R feed or feeds you choose for them and why.

To enter on our website:
Fill in our testimonial form:
https://thompsonandredwood.com.au/testimonials

Or leave us a review on Google:
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Already left a review on our website, but haven’t won a free bag yet? You can still enter our giveaway by commenting on our Facebook post. We read every entry, every month.

Which mash? Our Lupin Fibre mashes are super versatile and suitable for a wide range of horses and ponies. They both have ultra-low and safe NSC levels, support healthier guts and provide cool energy and conditioning...so how do you choose?

🟡 Lupin Fibre Cubes are made from 100% Lupin Hulls with no additives. They naturally have a strong prebiotic action for gut health.

🟢 Lupin Fibre Boost builds on our Lupin Fibre Cubes, made from Lupin Hulls with added pre & probiotics, amino acids and a premium vitamin and mineral premix to make a complete feed.

✅They are both low in sugar and starch, making them Laminitis, EMS and PPID and ulcer safe.

🟡 Lupin Fibre Cubes are great for using as a fibre supplement with other complete feeds, or if you like to use your own supplements.

🟢 Lupin Fibre Boost can be used on its own as a complete feed.

🟢 Lupin Fibre Boost can be used if you are not feeding other concentrates at the full recommended rate, to boost the ration and make sure your horse or pony is getting the nutrients they need every day.

Both are available at your local, WA stockist. If you want help incorporating either into your horse or pony’s diet, get in touch with us.

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Which treats are safe for horses? We love giving our equine friends a reward, but there are some key do’s and don’ts to follow to keep your horse healthy…

Treat size ✅
Always make sure treats are small enough not to create a choke hazard. Slice things thinly into bite-sized pieces.

Carrots ✅
Healthy and delicious! Did you know two carrots can even deliver your horse`s beta-carotene requirements for the day? Slice thinly though.

Fruit ✅
Most fruits are ok. Apples, bananas, melons, strawberries and grapes can all make yummy treats, but are high in sugar so offer in moderation.

Safe veggies ✅
Some veggies like celery, pumpkin and snow peas make good treats if your horse likes them.

Bread ✅
Bread is ok in small amounts but it is quite high in starch, so be careful feeding to horses and ponies that have laminitis, EMS or insulin resistance. Bread can also end up in a doughy wad once chewed, which might lead to blockages.

Sweets ✅
Treats like sugar cubes, mints and liquorice are yummy, but like for humans, offer in moderation.

Their own feed ✅
One of the safest treats is your horse’s usual pellets or cubes. Or for a treat with some extra benefits, a quick Equi-Restore mash offers them extra nutrients in a very palatable way.

What to avoid:
❌ Chocolate and caffeine
These contain substances which can impact your horse, but also cause a positive test result if swabbed.

❌ Bad veggies
Avocado, potato, onions, tomatoes, cabbage, Brussels sprouts and members of the nightshade family (inc. eggplants and peppers) contain substances toxic for horses that can cause severe upsets and illness.

❌ Cross-species feeding
If you have chickens or other livestock, make sure your horses can’t access their feed. These feeds usually have very high grain contents which overload a horse`s system and can lead to digestive upsets.

❌ Garden waste or grass clippings
Watch out for garden waste! Some house plants like daffodils can be toxic and grass clippings can cause gas build-up in the stomach.

Always remember that horses have a very sensitive digestive system that thrives on consistency! Stick with safe treats and in moderation.

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Show horse selfies! Junior Ambassador Clara and ‘Rocky’ had a great show together at Riverside over the weekend, bringing home a garland and smiles all around.

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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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