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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
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Use our FeedSmart Diet Calculator to create a balanced, custom diet to suit your horse, or reach out to our nutrition team for additional support.
Community Spotlight - `Darcy` and Kristy bringing pony cuddles to those in need...
Kristy from @healing_minds_pet_therapy recently shared a photo with us of Darcy, her therapy pony, hard at work. It caught our attention, and because we always love seeing good news, we wanted to share Kristy`s story with all of you too.
Sharing the passion for horses...
Kristy is a long time horse owner and rider who has utilised the skills from her military and medical background, and first hand experiences to start Healing Minds in 2015. She researched the benefits Animal Assisted Therapy can offer children and adults with almost any disability, mental illness, chronic illness and for those with autism spectrum disorder, Healing Minds started a voluntary provision of services in 2018.
Now offering a guided interaction between patients emergency service personnel or anyone that needs a pony cuddle with her therapy friend, Miniature Pony Darcy Miniature Pony Jacob ( in training)
Why pet therapy?
The purpose of pet therapy is to help someone recover from or cope with a health problem or mental disorder.
Having suffered a life changing injury herself in 2021 after a fall with her horse Rocky while in her capacity as Clerk of the Course at a Trotting event in Kellerberrin, WA, and later diagnosed with PTSD and depression as a result of the injury and its devastating effects on her life, Kristy can relate to those going through similar ordeals and enjoys the sense of purpose and fulfillment that she gains from having such a positive impact on those that meet Darcy at hospitals, aged care facilities and schools around Perth and regional Western Australia.
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Aug 4
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
Aug 4
Big things are happening this weekend! Sponsored riders Tui and Aja are competing in the Trans-Tasman Invitational at @karlayurarodeoinc Roebourne Rodeo. Good luck ladies and to all competitors for the event.
#fuelledbytandr #teamthompsonandredwood
Aug 3
It`s Fan Friday, and Emily G and `Pippin` were entrants and one of the winners of our June giveaway. Pippin recovered from a big East-West trip with Equi-Restore, and is now on Horse Grower Weaner ready for foaling.
Well done Emily, and we all loved this photo.
#fuelledbytandr #horsefeed #equirestore #horsegrowerweanerpellets #recoverymash
Jul 31
What does “Jimmy Recard” enjoy after completing his Inter I dressage test? A blend of Lupin Fibre Boost and Equi-Restore. Well done to Jimmy and @soph.apple_equestrian on a successful state dressage championships, we’re glad he loves his mash!
#horsefeed #horsemash #lupinfibreboost #equirestore
Jul 30
HOW TO FEED: A kid`s pony
They may be small, but it isn`t always easy to get the diets for our ponies just right, especially when they are looking after precious cargo. Ponies can be prone to weight gain and metabolic conditions, and they need to be cool and calm to help little riders stay safe.
1. Start with fibre and make sure they are getting minimum 1.5-2% of their bodyweight in pasture and/or hay daily. Be careful with pasture if they need a low NSC diet, their grazing may need to be managed and a low sugar and starch hay offered.
2. Opt for cool energy sources and tested hays and feeds that are low in sugar and starch. This can help with keeping them calm, but is also vital for those that might be prone to conditions like laminitis or cushings.
3. Make sure they are getting their daily requirements for protein, vitamins and minerals. Even if they are good doers, pasture and hay alone won`t always provide enough of these nutrients.
4. Avoid over or underfeeding. Even if they need to lose weight, a horse or pony should never have a harshly restricted feed intake. Adjust the energy (calories) in the diet instead to manage weight.
Diet help - for laminitis and weight gain or loss diets for ponies, it is especially important to assess their whole diet (including pasture and hay intake). Please reach out to our nutrition team for assistance.
Our go-to feeds for ponies:
🟢Lupin Fibre Boost is a complete, high fibre mash that is ultra-low in sugar and starch. It`s made using our classic Lupin Hulls with the added benefit of a fully fortified vitamin and mineral mix and pre & probiotics. Ideal for those needing weight management!
🟣Calm Care Plus is a complete, concentrated pellet that is ultra-low in sugar and starch. It`s high in fibre and grain-free goodness, made with lupin hulls, lupins, faba beans and oil with a fully fortified with vitamins and minerals and pre and probiotics.
🟡Lupin Fibre Cubes are our original lupin hull fibre supplement, with just the goodness of quality fibre and no additives. Ideal for adding a supplement to or feeding with Calm Care Plus.
Pony Club WA #ponies #horsehealth #horsefeeding
Jul 28
It was smiles all around for the @leearapark team at Western Stars with home-bred Giselle taking home Champion Large Galloway.
Britt also won Champion Rider over 30 years riding CPE Quanita, the lovely Lola owned by Bayley Thomas from @lokenzo_park
#teamtandr #fuelledbytandr #sponsoredrider
Jul 28
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.
#thompsonandredwood #fuelledbytandr #eventing
Jul 27
Where are we today? We’re at Gidge today for the CCN, with free samples and lots of info on diets and feeds. Come and say hi! @carlydagnall
Jul 25
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:
https://g.page/r/CVYtyMfHrwFYEAE/review
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.
Jul 24
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.
#lupinfibre #lupinfibrecubes #lupinfibreboost #completefeed #fibremash horsefeed horsefeeding
Jul 23
Travelling across Australia and competing at an elite level is no easy task.
Asti Showstopper GPH is fed:
✅T&R Senior Horse Cubes
✅ Lupin Fibre Boost mash
✅ Equi-Restore mash to support hydration, energy refuel, gut health and recovery.
Lovely Leo travelled beautifully and placed at MI3DE - shining with health throughout. #fuelledbytandr
Jul 22
Community Spotlight - 'Darcy' and Kristy bringing pony cuddles to those in need...
Kristy from Healing Minds Pet Therapy recently shared a photo with us of Darcy, her therapy pony, hard at work. It caught our attention, and because we always love seeing good news, we wanted to share Kristy's story with all of you too.
Sharing the passion for horses...
Kristy is a long time horse owner and rider who has utilised the skills from her military and medical background, and first hand experiences to start Healing Minds in 2015. She researched the benefits Animal Assisted Therapy can offer children and adults with almost any disability, mental illness, chronic illness and for those with autism spectrum disorder, Healing Minds started a voluntary provision of services in 2018.
Now offering a guided interaction between patients emergency service personnel or anyone that needs a pony cuddle with her therapy friend, Miniature Pony Darcy Miniature Pony Jacob ( in training)
Why pet therapy?
The purpose of pet therapy is to help someone recover from or cope with a health problem or mental disorder.
Having suffered a life changing injury herself in 2021 after a fall with her horse Rocky while in her capacity as Clerk of the Course at a Trotting event in Kellerberrin, WA, and later diagnosed with PTSD and depression as a result of the injury and its devastating effects on her life, Kristy can relate to those going through similar ordeals and enjoys the sense of purpose and fulfillment that she gains from having such a positive impact on those that meet Darcy at hospitals, aged care facilities and schools around Perth and regional Western Australia.
Darcy joins the team...
Thirteen year old Darcy joined the team in 2023. Her compact stature, standing at 86cm, beautiful nature and kind sweet disposition made her perfect to be Kristy’s new therapy pony. This little mare quickly demonstrated how much she loved being around people and close interactions and cuddles, with nothing ever bothering her.
Her ‘chilled out' tolerant nature has been clear for all to see in patient’s rooms, hospital corridors and waiting rooms as she greets staff and visitors, around busy and often hectic emergency departments and nearby ambulance holding areas. The companionship she provides, no matter how fleeting in some instances, has proved to be a powerful way to help combat stress and anxiety, bringing comfort while promoting overall health and wellness.
Geared up for duty...
For hospital and aged care visits Darcy wears non slip shoes, which have soles like running shoes, to walk securely on the slippery tiled floors and an personalised saddle pad that identifies her special role. ( with her very own hospital ID passes) When she wears her therapy pony equipment she seems to immediately sense that she’s in 'therapy mode' and is ready to offer support in a wide variety of situations, remaining calm and cautious with her movements inside as all manner of stimuli occurs around her. Kristy even has a specially-adapted vehicle that Darcy can travel in safely on their 600km round trip to visit hospitals around Perth.
Darcy recently won the RSPCA Gold Award for animal therapy, and Kristy has added another pony "Jacob" to the team - as a therapy pony in training.
Amazing work Kristy, and big cuddles for Darcy and Jacob from the T&R team.
Both Darcy and Jacob are fuelled with T&R Calm Care Plus, and a little Oat-Free Muesli.
You can see more of their work and visit plans here >>
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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
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Big things are happening this weekend! Sponsored riders Tui and Aja are competing in the Trans-Tasman Invitational at karlayurarodeoinc Roebourne Rodeo. Good luck ladies and to all competitors for the event.
#fuelledbytandr #TeamThompsonandRedwood
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It's Fan Friday, and Emily G and 'Pippin' were entrants and one of the winners of our June giveaway. Pippin recovered from a big East-West trip with Equi-Restore, and is now on Horse Grower Weaner ready for foaling.
Well done Emily, and we all loved this photo.
#fuelledbytandr #horsefeed #equirestore #horsegrowerweanerpellets #recoverymash
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What does “Jimmy Recard” enjoy after completing his Inter I dressage test? A blend of Lupin Fibre Boost and Equi-Restore. Well done to Jimmy and Sophie Appleby 🇦🇺 on a successful state dressage championships, we’re glad he loves his mash!
#horsefeed #horsemash #lupinfibreboost #equirestore
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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.”
