Benchmark Horse Feeds Golden Oldies 20kg
- Suitable for
- Horses
Benchmark Golden Oldies® – the best in nutritional aged care for much loved horses and ponies.
Important inclusions are the correct amino acid profile and the ratio of Essential Amino Acids (EAASs) to Non-Essential Amino Acids (NEAAs). Other inclusions are Omega 3 DHA, antioxidants, biotin, superfibres, and pre and pro biotics.
If poor quality or limited protein has been fed previously you will see a marked change in your horse's top line over time.
If your horse's teeth are showing their age you can soak your Golden Oldies down to a mash with cold water.
Adding Benchmark Super Fibre Mash® to Golden Oldies® will provide an energy rich fibre source that is easy to digest and a great conditioner, particularly during colder months or when pastures are poor.
Feeding guide (kg/day; 300 / 400 / 500 / 600 kg bodyweight)
Retired: 1.0-1.5 / 1.5-2.0 / 2.0-2.5 / 2.5-3.0
Active/Ridden: 1.5-2.0 / 2.0-2.5 / 2.5-3.5 / 3.5-4.5
Provide ample quality forage and water with Golden Oldies® for a quality diet.
Ingredients: Lupin & Soy hulls, whole lupins, canola meal, extruded barley, mill mix, limestone, di-calcium phosphate, magnesium oxide, salt, cold pressed canola oil, Benchmark's vitamin, mineral and amino acid premix, Agrimos® Prebiotic and Yea Sacc® Probiotic.
Nutrient analysis (as fed): Energy DE 11.8 MJ/kg, Protein 15.4%, Fat 4.5%, Crude Fibre 20%, Starch 17.5%, Sugars (ESC) 4.5%, Sodium 5.5 g/kg.
Common Questions
What is Golden Oldies designed for?
Benchmark describes Golden Oldies as nutritional aged care for much loved horses and ponies.
How much do I feed?
For a 500 kg horse, 2.0-2.5 kg/day if retired and 2.5-3.5 kg/day if active or ridden. Provide ample quality forage and water with Golden Oldies for a quality diet.
Can I feed Golden Oldies to a horse with poor teeth?
Yes. If your horse's teeth are showing their age you can soak Golden Oldies down to a mash with cold water. Adding Benchmark Super Fibre Mash provides an energy rich fibre source that is easy to digest.
What changes might I see after switching to Golden Oldies?
If poor quality or limited protein has been fed previously you will see a marked change in your horse's top line over time.
Do you ship this product Australia-wide?
Yes, this product ships Australia-wide via road courier. It is too large or heavy for Australia Post. Call us on (07) 5482 1692 if you have any questions about delivery to your area.
Can I Click & Collect from Gympie?
Yes — Click & Collect is available from our store at 55 Tozer St, Gympie. Open Mon–Fri 8am–5pm and Sat 8am–12pm. Click & Collect is FREE on orders of $175 or more, or a flat $10 on orders under $175. Select Click & Collect at checkout and we will have your order ready.