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 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.
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5 tips for building topline - one of our most frequently asked questions!
1. 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀
Topline building requires specific types of exercise. Think of it this way, if we sit on the couch watching TV, we can't build strong biceps and a six-pack even if we eat the right food 🏋️
2. 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲 (𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆) 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵:
Horses need energy to fuel their work, but if you're looking to build condition, there needs to be enough 'left over' to allow the body to repair and build. If they need to dip into energy stores to fuel their work, they can actually break down their topline.
3. 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘁 - 𝗻𝗼 𝗷𝘂𝗻𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱!
Feeding enough calories doesn't mean throwing heaps of any old feed at your horse. Think about it, a human athlete can't build healthy muscle and fitness on a diet of donuts, bread and sugar! 🍩🍞🍨 Make sure they are getting a nutritious, balanced feed with quality fibre and protein.
4. 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀
Building topline is building muscle, and muscle is made up of 70% protein so protein is key! But not all protein is created equal. Your horse’s diet needs to include superior quality sources of protein and amino acids, not just vast quantities. Why? Feeds classed as better sources of protein (like lupins) contain higher amounts of essential amino acids like lysine which are needed for muscle building.
5. 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝘀
Their diet needs to meet all of their vit & min requirements, because deficiencies or imbalances (e.g. zinc deficiency) can impact topline building.
Remember that breed, genetics and age can impact how well your horse can build topline, and how muscly their topline can get - an Arabian will have a different topline capacity to a Quarter Horse!
#topline #toplinebuilding #performancehorse #showhorse #horsehealth #horsefeed #horsenutrition
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#tiptuesday - Why can spring impact mare behaviour, and what can you do to help them?
'Marey' behaviour can be caused by fluctuating levels of progesterone and oestrogen, the reproductive hormones. In spring, the daylight hours are increasing which signals to the mare to start cycling reproductively, and these hormones start racing and adjusting.
These adjustments aren't smooth, so their cycles can be erratic or longer than normal, and that is why they can struggle more during spring. Usually, as the cycles even out, the behaviour does too. But for those struggling with erratic cycles, the behaviour can lead to anxiety and stress, and they may become more difficult around other horses, on the ground or under saddle.
While hormones can play a big part, there can be other contributing factors too.
✅ Check that you aren't overfeeding for energy. Work out her workload and ensure that her diet is suited to her needs.
✅ Spring grass can be very high in sugars and starches, so you may need to reduce the amount of starch in her diet and make sure she is getting enough high-quality fibre and forage.
✅ Spring grass may also be causing a 𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆. Why? It isn't just higher in NSC, it also has a big spike in potassium and nitrogen, with a salt deficit that can cause mineral imbalances in your horse, especially a deficiency in magnesium and sodium. Magnesium deficiency can lead to increased tension, fractious behaviour, nervousness and spooking and increased anxiety and excitement during rides rather than working through it.
✅ Don't overfeed crude protein. Crude protein in their diet should be under 160% of their requirements to avoid a process called deamination, where the body has to process the excess protein which can become increase spooky or anti-social behaviour.
Need help? We offer a free diet analysis service with our nutritionist, and can help you balancing energy, protein and vitamins and minerals for your mare.
#horsehealth #horsenutrition #mares #springgrass #horsefeed #besthorsefeed
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September 12 is R U OK day, but you can ask R U OK? Any day of the year, because a conversation could change a life!
If you're not sure how to ask, the R U OK? website has simple steps for starting a conversation: www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask
If you need help, they also provide a list of services here: www.ruok.org.au/findhelp
@ruokanyday #ruokanyday
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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.
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“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.”
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