Horse FAQ's

1. How to feed the fat horse

2. Feeding the skinny horse

3. Feeding the laminitic horse

4. How to feed the grain sensitive or "crazy" horse

5. How to feed the old horse

6. How to feed the broodmare/weanling

7. How to feed the performance horse (eventer/racehorse)

8. How to feed the picky eater

9. How to feed campdraft/ polo/ polocrosse horse

10. How to feed the endurance horse

11. Is there an easy approach to selecting the correct feed for my horse?

1. How to feed the fat horse

"My dressage horse lacks energy and is overweight. I can't feed him grain because he'd get even bigger.  How do I manage his weight and give him more energy at the same time?"

Groom, Calm Performer
Energy is a complex concept. When horses are overweight, as is the trend in disciplines such as dressage and showing, they can tend to be sluggish and slow. This is due, in the most part to the extra weight they have to carry, and is generally accompanied by a lack of fitness, which contributes to the problem.

The answer is not to feed more in an effort to improve energy levels, but to devise a fitness and weight loss programme. A horse that is properly conditioned and is maintained at the correct weight will have higher energy levels than a fat, unconditioned animal. Think of this situation in human terms, an overweight rider feels sluggish and has no energy, the last thing a dietician would recommend is for that person to go and eat six Mars bars to get their energy levels up! It is more likely that the dietician would recommend a healthy weight loss programme along with a complementary exercise programme. If a thin horse was lacking energy, then it may be attributed to a lack of calories, but feeding a fat horse more grain in an effort to increase energy is asking for trouble. If the horse is not worked at a level to justify the increase in feed, he will simply get fatter, not to mention the risk of the inherent problems associated with high grain diets.

For this horse, I would recommend cutting down the hard feed or cutting it out completely. If the horse needs some hard feed, then you can offer around 1-2kg per day of a moderate energy feed such as Barastoc Calm Performer and plenty of good quality, but low energy hay (i.e. not all lucerne). You may need to use a balanced vitamin and trace mineral supplement such as Barastoc Groom when using premixed feeds at a low feeding rate.

Try to increase the work intensity of this horse with plenty of aerobic and endurance type work to burn the extra inches away. As the horse gets fitter and loses the excess weight, generally the energy levels will increase. Do be aware though, that some horses are just naturally lazy, and no amount of fitness or dietary manipulation is going to change the inherent character of the horse.
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2. Feeding the skinny horse

"My horse is a really poor doer.   He has no top line, no muscle and an overall malnourished look and nothing I feed him seems to work.  How do I go about putting some condition on him for the show season?"

Equestrian Mix
With poor doers, it’s important to make sure there are no underlying problems causing the weight loss before starting to think about how to increase the weight. If this horse has been turned out for the off season, the first thing to do is make sure he is wormed, and his teeth are in good condition. Start off with providing plenty of good quality forage. If you have access to good quality pasture, then this is best, supplemented as required with additional hay. A mixture of lucerne hay and meadow hay or clover mix hay is best and will start to improve the weight alone over time.

To get a poor doer fit and fat for show season however, often requires a little more than forage alone. Barastoc Equestrian Mix is a high energy cool feed that will add condition without heating up. This feed will increase dietary energy in a safe way without adding an excessive level of grain in an effort to quick fix the problem. It contains higher levels of oil than many premixed feeds, which has the added advantage of improving coat condition. The results may take a little time, but persistence will pay off and the horse will start to gain weight. 

The amount of hard feed that you will need depends on the horse and the level of work that you are doing. But, use as little as you can get away with to maintain body weight, and ensure that total hard feed (i.e. grain) does not exceed 50% of the total diet for this level of work. Remember to make all changes slowly, don't suddenly take the horse out of a poor paddock and put him in one filled with lush grass. Introduce new feedstuffs over about 7-10 days in order not to upset the hind gut and risk colic, laminitis etc.

Remember that work also plays a part in building condition and giving the horse the correct rounded, fit and muscular look. A good conditioning programme will channel the dietary energy into muscle and help to build up that all-important top line. Simply feeding the horse without working him will result in a fat horse that may be well rounded, but lacks tone and definition, and may have a ‘sagging’ top line that is undesirable in the show ring.
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3. Feeding the laminitic horse

"My daughter's pony suffers terribly from laminitis/ founder nearly every spring.  We have to lock her up for most of the time when the grass is new.  Is there anything we can do to help prevent this problem, and what should we be feeding when she can't be allowed to eat pasture?"

Blue Ribbon, Completo, Calm Performer
Preventing laminitis is all about being aware of the risk periods and knowing what to look for, as well as designing a suitable ‘safe’ diet to reduce the risk. With a horse that has previously suffered laminitis, it is important to know what you are dealing with, and the only way to really ascertain this is to do x-rays of the feet. Pedal bone rotation can occur in a matter of hours with a severe case of laminitis, and leaves the horse in chronic pain. In many cases horses can recover with correct farriery care and careful nutrition and will go on to lead a normal and useful life. But in cases where pedal bone rotation is severe, the horse may not come sound again. It is better to have the information available in order to make a sensible decision rather than persisting to try and help a horse that will be destined to spend the rest of his life in pain no matter what you do.

If pedal bone rotation has not occurred or is mild, there are measures that you can take to help prevent and manage this debilitating condition. Firstly, the high risk times are spring and autumn when the fresh growth comes through. During these times, it is wise to restrict grazing by use of either electric fencing or yarding, or by using a restrictive muzzle. Muzzles are very useful for daytime grazing as they still allow complete freedom in the paddock, whilst preventing the horse from gorging on the pasture. At night, the muzzles should be removed and the horse should be yarded with plenty of dry forage. Always be aware of sudden changes in diet with laminitis prone horses. Swapping from a poor paddock to a lush one is asking for trouble. If you need to change paddocks, do it slowly, at first allowing only 1-2 hours each day, and gradually increasing the time as you would gradually increase the amount of any new feedstuff.
If the horse needs more than just forage and pasture, then some hard feed can be used but it requires a little care and attention in it's application. Good quality hay is very important and sensible choices include meadow/ grass hay or a stemmy clover or lucerne mix. A little lucerne hay/ chaff is fine and provides good quality protein to help rebuild the damaged hoof structures, but is not recommended as the sole forage source.

When choosing a hard feed, think of the work that the horse is doing and how well he maintains his weight. Whatever the discipline, it’s best to look for a feed with a low starch content (i.e. low grains) and a high digestible fibre and fat content. For ponies and horses at maintenance in the paddock, a feed that provides a balance of trace minerals and vitamins without too much energy is best. Feeds such as Barastoc Blue Ribbon are good choices for horses that don’t need much extra energy but still need to be fed to maintain weight. For horses in light to moderate work, feeds such as Barastoc Calm Performer or Barastoc Completo are good low starch options that will maintain weight without risking starch overflow to the large intestine. Feed two or three small meals each day rather than one large meal to ensure complete digestion. For horses that have suffered laminitis and have poor weak feet as a result, it can be useful to feed a biotin, zinc and methionine supplement to help repair and regenerate healthy hoof horn tissue.
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4. How to feed the grain sensitive or "crazy" horse

"I have the most sweet natured horse, but when I start to feed grain to give him energy for competitions, he turns into a lunatic.  What can I feed that will keep him sane and keep the weight on as well as giving him enough energy for some 'D' grade showjumping?" 

Calm Performer, Cool Command 
Although there is no substitute for good training to promote good behaviour in horses, feed does play a part in making some horses unmanageable. In some cases it is simply a case of feeding too much for the horses’ energy requirements. This can result in bad behaviour and usually causes excessive weight gain. However some horses react badly to diets that are high in starch (i.e. grain), yet need energy to maintain weight and perform well. Not all starches are the same however, and you may find that whilst one type of grain has the ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ effect on your horse, another has no effect whatsoever. Oats and corn are usually blamed as the culprits in this situation, as well as high amounts of lucerne hay or chaff. In these horses, it is the type of starch rather than the amount that causes the problem, so finding a grain type that they get along with can help to alleviate the problem.

With horses that are particularly starch intolerant, showing aberrant behaviour no matter how little grain, or what type you feed, then a low grain high fat and high fibre diet may be the answer. As always, high quality forage is most important and will reduce the amount of hard feed required to help your horse maintain optimum condition. Barastoc Cool Command is an extremely palatable no oats sweet feed that has been formulated for horses that become unmanageable on high grain diets. Containing steam flaked barley, the energy level is high enough for even the hardest working horses, but when fed at lower amounts, is equally suitable for horses with a lighter workload. Barastoc Calm Performer is a pelleted low starch cool feed with a slightly lower energy level for horses in light to moderate work. Barastoc Calm Performer has added magnesium from dolomite which is thought to help in some cases of behavioural disturbances. These feeds provide a low grain alternative to the traditional horse diets and are not only good for horses that are reactive to grain, but for those that need a low grain diet for chronic conditions such as tying up, laminitis etc.

With modern science pointing towards low grain diets being preferable for equine gastro intestinal health it is worth remembering that grains are not your only option for increasing energy in the diet. The interest in high fat and high fibre diets has increased and is often preferred, even in horses that do not have a problem with grains. Some horses become highly strung when going into increased work due to a lack of B vitamins. Though the horse makes B vitamins in the hindgut, the rigours of intensive training can result in an inadequate supply. Feeding a vitamin B1 (thiamine) supplement can sometimes help in these cases. It is worth remembering, however, that some horses are just naturally a little highly strung (though it sounds like this is not one of them). With these horses, there is little you can do nutritionally to modify behaviour, it’s a case of learn to live with it, or find another horse.
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5. How to feed the old horse

"My old pony club mount is semi retired now and has lost a few teeth.  He's 22 and still going strong, but he loses weight in the winter, and finds it difficult to eat hay.  What can I do to help him stay young and healthy for a few more years?" 

Senior
Older horses have special nutritional requirements as their digestive system can start to become less efficient with the advancing years. The first part of the system to suffer is often the teeth, and it is extremely important to check the dental health of geriatric horses at least once a year, and possibly twice if problems have started to arise. Horses are living longer and longer these days due to improved health care and nutrition, often enjoying a productive working life well into the twenties, and even the thirties. But as horses age, their ability to digest proteins and to absorb trace minerals starts to decline, often accompanied with weight loss.

The key to avoid muscular degeneration is to provide the correct levels of good quality protein and trace minerals to meet these increased requirements. Barastoc Senior is a new premixed feed designed to do precisely that. With highly digestible fibre, plus elevated protein and mineral levels, all encompassed in a cooked feed that is designed to be fed as a wet mash, Barastoc Senior not only provides everything that the old horse needs, but provides it in a form that the horse can eat, even with very few teeth, and in a form that is highly palatable and well accepted by older horses. Barastoc Senior can be added to plenty of chaff, which is often easier for older horses to eat than hay or pasture to provide a complete diet.

If further energy is required for winter energy, a little vegetable oil can also be added to help the horse maintain weight through difficult times like cold winters. Usually 1/2 to one cup of oil is all that is required along with the recommended amount of Barastoc Senior. Intake of hay should be monitored carefully, as older horses often struggle eating hay. Good quality hay (e.g. lucerne, clover, meadow hay) should always be available, especially in cases where pasture is poor, but if the horse is not eating it, then alternative fibre sources such as chaff or lucerne pellets should be found. Lucerne pellets can be great for older horses. When soaked, they form a kind of forage gruel that is soft and easy to eat for horses with poor teeth. Lucerne has a higher energy and protein content than alternative hay types, and so is often very useful for older horses, but if possible a mixture of lucerne and grass is best to maintain a balanced diet.
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6. How to feed the broodmare/weanling

"I've never owned a broodmare before, but now I have a beautiful mare in foal to a fantastic stallion.  What do I need to feed her to make sure that the foal is born healthy and strong, and how do I go about feeding the foal at weaning time?"

Breed N Grow, Legend, Prepare
Broodmares have special nutritional requirements, especially during the last two trimesters of pregnancy. During the first trimester, a broodmare has the same requirements as any mature horse at maintenance, as long as her weight is stable, and she’s not allowed to become too over or underweight, she can survive on a normal maintenance horse ration such as Barastoc Stud N Spell. As she starts to enter the second and third trimesters though, the foal is starting to lay down reserves of trace minerals in the liver for use after birth. Transfer of these minerals is very poor across the milk, so the foal must have adequate stores to last the first few months of life before it is born to prevent developmental problems later on. It is therefore very important that the mares’ increased requirements for these minerals and for the extra good quality protein that she requires as the ‘building blocks’ for the growth of the foetus be provided in the diet from this time on.

A premixed pelleted feed such as Barastoc Breed N Grow or a sweet feed such as Barastoc Prepare provides all of these essential nutrients when fed at the recommended levels. Allowing peace of mind that the hard work has been done, all you need to do is feed the right amount to be sure that your mare is getting everything that she and the growing foal requires. Barastoc Prepare is a new sweet feed alternative for those horses that prefer a muesli style feed to a pelleted feed. If you have your own silo of oats, you have the option of choosing a sweet feed concentrate with the new Barastoc Legend, to which you can add grains as required to meet the changing energy demands of pregnant and lactating mares and weanlings. Total feed amounts may need to be increased as the pregnancy progresses to cope with increased energy requirements and prevent the mare losing weight. Added to the same volume of chaff, to prevent bolting and regulate consumption, Breed N Grow, Prepare and Legend are all safe and palatable feed options that are fully fortified for broodmares and growing horses.

When the foal is born, the energy requirements of the mare will increase dramatically as she is lactating, and so the amount of feed should increase also. An increase in both forage and hard feed is required and the mare will have a dramatically increased thirst, so will need plenty of fresh clean water available at all times. Up to 6kg of hard feed may be required during early lactation to maintain weight. This should be fed in at least three small meals each day.

At weaning time the foal can be fed the same feed the mare has been eating. If you allow him to eat from the same feeder as the mare he will become accustomed more readily. This will make the process of weaning and associated weight loss, that little bit easier, as an unfamiliar feed on top of an unfamiliar predicament is bound to make the foal eat less and so drop off around weaning time. The Barastoc Breeding range provides everything a growing horse needs, and can be fed right up to the time that the foal is fully grown.
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7. How to feed the performance horse (eventer/racehorse)

"My event horse gets a little flat during a 3 day competition.  He can also lose weight as I step up his training programme.  What can I do to keep his weight stable, make sure he's got everything he needs and maintain energy levels through a 3DE?"

Furlong, PharLap, Cool Command, Stablemate Grain Mix
Feeding performance horses the energy that they require for work in a safe amount of grain and forage can often be a challenge that requires careful balancing. You want to feed enough to give him the energy for work, yet you are aware that feeding too much grain can be detrimental to gastrointestinal health. High fat diets can be very good for this kind of situation, and is even more beneficial if the horse in question has a history of tying up or is starch intolerant. Fat has three times the energy of grain, though it is used primarily for aerobic exercise (long, slow, distance work). Whilst grains, where the energy is primarily in the form of carbohydrate starches and sugars, provide energy for immediate use or for storage as glycogen for anaerobic (sprint type) work. 3DE horses need a combination of grains, fats and fibre plus good quality protein and adequate levels of vitamins and trace minerals to perform at their best.

Barastoc Furlong has been formulated as a complete performance sweet-feed with all grains and oils already added. All that is required is forage to balance this diet and no further supplementation is required. Barastoc Furlong is highly palatable, incorporating steam flaked grains for enhanced digestibility and palatability and oil with a high omega 3 content for increased energy density. Barastoc PharLap is an oats free palatable sweet feed concentrate that provides all the essentials and allows you to add your own choice of grains to suit energy and work requirements. Formulated with a high fat content, and containing fortification suitable for the performance horse level, this concentrate is excellent for good doers, or the owner who wants the flexibility to add or reduce grains as requirements change whilst maintaining the essential nutrients required. For a complete feed that already has added chaff and needs no additions except pasture or hay, and with the correct balance of vitamins and trace minerals, Barastoc Winner is an excellent choice.

For horses that are prone to tying up or are starch intolerant and in a situation where the owner requires a complete feed rather than a concentrate, then Barastoc Cool Command is an excellent choice. Being a low starch sweet-feed designed for moderate level work, Barastoc Cool Command is a safe alternative to grain based diets, and fed at higher amounts, will provide ample energy for higher work intensities. If further energy is required for weight maintenance, then vegetable oil can be safely added on top of this ration to boost energy levels.

Body weight can be maintained throughout training by anticipating a step up in workload and gradually increasing the feed prior to the increased work. For horses that go off their feed as training is stepped up, an appetite stimulant such a vitamin B complex supplement may be used. Another alternative is to increase the energy density of the diet by reducing grains and increasing fats, though increased oil can sometimes cause a drop in palatability in some cases.
During competition, it is important to remember not to feed in the 4 hours prior to exercise, but to keep energy levels up during the day. It is permissible to give a small feed immediately after the exercise effort, and then a larger feed later in the day. Don’t be afraid to feed a bit more than usual during competition days, the horse has used a lot of energy and needs to replenish glycogen stores. During competition, carbohydrates are more important than fats to replace energy, so you may want to reduce the oil or fat that you feed and add a little more grain. As long as you feed no more than 2.5kg in each feed, and don’t feed a radically increased amount, i.e. if the horse usually gets 4kg of hard feed each day, you would increase to perhaps 5-6kg, but no more, and allow plenty of forage, then there is no danger in using a slightly different programme for competition days. Vitamin B complex vitamins can also help as a bit of a booster through competition, as well as the required electrolytes etc.
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8. How to feed the picky eater

"My horse is the fussiest eater you've ever met, he won't eat pellets, hates extruded feed, and flat out refuses if there's any hint of anything new in his feed.  I'm concerned he's not getting a balanced diet because most of the things he doesn't like end up on the floor.  Do you know of a palatable feed that contains everything he needs and that he's likely to eat?" 

Cool Command, PharLap
Finicky eaters are the bane of an owner’s life!! Turning their noses up at all of the normal ‘horsey’ foodstuffs, they are like the supermodels of the horse world “caviar and champagne only please darling”! This is not helpful if you are after a little more than the waif look. Often it is a case of going through the whole gamut of premixed commercial feeds in an effort to find one that appeals, but there are a few general trends concerning the type of feeds that these horses find unacceptable to their dainty palates.

Generally, feeds that contain a high proportion of oil or home mixes to which oil is added can be found unappetising to these horses. The alternative dry fat sources and high fat supplements may be a good alternative to these horses. Some high fat feeds though can be unpalatable because the fat has not been stabilised and so may become rancid. Certain feed types are more susceptible to this than others, such as rice pollard and copra, which may be rejected by fussy eaters. Some forms of processed grains may also be rejected, some horses don’t like extruded feeds, others don’t like pellets, others will eat only pellets, it can be quite individual. Generally, muesli style sweet feeds are preferred, but those containing extruded grains or protein/ mineral pellets may be sifted for the choicest parts, leaving the important stuff on the ground.

Changes in diet can take a while to get used to, so enough time should be allowed to give each feed a fair go, this should be taken into account if you are considering a change in diet close to an event or competition for which you need the horse to be in top shape and eating well.

Appetite stimulants can sometimes help, these often contain B complex vitamins, and may be a quick fix for a horse that you need to get eating right away or to use during a transition from one diet to another. Make all changes very slowly, adding just a small handful at first, and slowly increasing amounts over a week to two weeks until the transition is made to reduce the shock and possible non-acceptance of a new feed.

Take advantage of what the horse will eat, i.e. if he loves lucerne hay, give him lots of lucerne, but take care to make sure that by doing this you are not unbalancing the diet. The entire Barastoc range is formulated primarily for palatability, and all feeds are balanced carefully to provide the right amount of protein, vitamins, minerals and carbohydrates for different needs. Grains are steam flaked, and molasses is added to increase acceptance in most cases. For each type of horse i.e. breeding, performance, old horse etc. there are a range of alternatives to try with your horse (see above).

Barastoc Cool Command is a versatile feed that has recently been reformulated to improve palatability and the new performance range including Barastoc Furlong and Barastoc PharLap has been designed for ultimate palatability for the fussiest of horses.
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9. How to feed campdraft/ polo/ polocrosse horse

"I have a multitalented stock horse.  We do heaps of stuff including cattle mustering on our property and occasionally some camp drafting and polocrosse.  I want to feed her a diet that gives her what she needs, but I need to keep an eye on the purse strings too.  Any ideas?"

Work Horse, Sovereign
Economy is always a concern in feeding horses, but there are ways to take advantage of the new generation of premixed horse feeds and still get away with a reasonably small bill. For this type of horse, a premixed feed such as Barastoc Sovereign would be ideal. Because it’s a pellet, It stores well it’s easier to feed and is formulated for horses in moderate work with a vitamin and mineral premix to suit this work level.

If you prefer a muesli feed, then Barastoc Work Horse is a great economical way to supply a balanced mixture of grains that are steam flaked for enhanced digestibility. Barastoc Work Horse has been fortified with a vitamin and mineral premix so that no further supplements are required.

In camp drafting and polocrosse horses there are often short periods of intense activity followed by rest periods. This is a perfect set up for rhabdomyolysis or tying up. If your horse is prone to tying up then it is very important to warm up thoroughly before an event, and to cool down slowly with walking afterwards. In this situation, a low starch feed such as Barastoc Cool Command is often recommended as an economical anti tie up feed.
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10. How to feed the endurance horse

"I'm just starting out in endurance with my pure bred Arabian mare.  She's a good doer usually, but with the extra energy she's going to need for the work, I'm not sure how or what to feed her.  She's pretty fit now, and holding her weight well, but we've got an 80k ride coming up in a couple of months and will be stepping up her workload to prepare for it."

Endurance, Cool Command
Endurance horses generally do best on a diet that is low in starch and high in fat and fibre. With the type of work that they do, often a diet that is high in grains is not the most suitable and can lead to tying up. Also, because Arabians tend to be such good doers, they can often survive on plenty of good quality forage, and a feed that provides all the vitamins and minerals that they require in just a small amount each day.

Barastoc Endurance is ideal for endurance horses, providing everything that they need in just 1-2kg per day. For added energy either vegetable oil can be added, or you can add further grains such as steam flaked barley, oats or lupins. Along with plenty of chaff and hay or pasture, this will provide everything that the endurance horse needs to maintain weight and keep energy levels up.

For the horse that you want to feed a bit more, Barastoc Cool Command is a low starch options that can be fed in relation to the horses work level.

With a step up in work, there will be an increase in energy requirements. This increase can be met by gradually increasing the feed in conjunction with the work. Both forage and hard feed may need to be increased to meet demands. The aim is to try and keep the body weight stable, though the proportions of muscle will increase as the horse gets fitter. Keep an eye on the body weight, and adjust feeding rates accordingly. Don’t be afraid to feed a bit more than usual after a hard competition to replenish reserves lost during the ride. Horses can drop weight significantly through an endurance event, and need careful management to minimise losses and to assist in recovery after the event.
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11. Is there an easy approach to selecting the correct feed for my horse?

Ridley AgriProducts are manufacturers and distributors of a large range of high quality horse feeds. These horse feed products are scientifically formulated by qualified and experienced equine nutritionists to ensure that they provide the complete nutritional solution for optimum performance.

advantages of prepared feeds:

• Most horse owners do not have a detailed knowledge of the precise nutrient requirements of horses or of the nutrient content of available feedstuffs. Ridley AgriProducts’ nutritionists are experienced in this regard and can formulate feeds to match a horse’s needs.
• Ridley AgriProducts’ horse feeds are nutritionally complete and no other supplements are required apart from good quality roughage and water. They offer the convenience of reduced mixing and feed out time.

obtaining the best results from prepared feeds:

Commercially prepared horse feeds are an economical and simple method of ensuring that a horse receives a nutritionally balanced diet. However, it is important the horse owners observe the following two important rules to ensure that the best results are obtained:

• TAKE CARE TO SELECT THE FEED PRODUCT MOST SUITED TO THE HORSE’S NEEDS.
• TAKE CARE TO FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER’S
  FEEDING RECOMMENDATIONS AND USE THE FEED PROPERLY.

Failure to follow the above rules can result in problems such as poor growth and performance, overheating, obesity, laminitis, colic, tying up and behavioural vices.

the simple approach to feed selection and use:

STEP 1
Select the Ridley AgriProducts’ horse feed best suited for the horse’s purpose using the feed selection chart.

STEP 2
Estimate the horse’s bodyweight.

STEP 3
Use the particular Ridley AgriProducts’ horse feed information sheet to determine the required daily amount.

STEP 4
Carefully monitor the horse’s condition and response to work and adjust the feed where necessary for individual requirements. For further assistance with horse nutrition contact the nearest Ridley AgriProducts office or call our toll free number 1800 133 868. 
 

feeding for purpose:

The type of ration that a horse needs is related to the nutrient requirements that the horse has for its daily activities. The type of ration will depend on many factors such as growth rate, level of exercise, individual temperament and whether or not the horse is involved in a breeding programme.

The following table categorises horses according to their needs and highlights the appropriate product/s from the Ridley AgriProducts Horse Feed Range.

For further information about the right kind of feed for your horse, or for a specifically tailored diet incorporating the latest in ration analysis technology, contact Ridley AgriProducts.

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