Riverina Cool & Calm Equestrian Mix 20kg
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- Suitable for
- Horse
Riverina Cool & Calm Equestrian Mix is a palatable, sweet muesli formulated to provide the essential nutrients for adult equestrian horses. It has moderate energy levels and is OATS FREE. It is suitable for horses undertaking moderate to heavy workloads on a regular basis.
Features & Benefits
- Added essential amino acids and high quality proteins from soyabean meal.
- Steam flaked sweet lupins and sunflower seeds provide extra protein and extra energy.
- Steam flaked barley and pure "cold pressed" vegetable oil provides extra energy.
- Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant and selenium for normal growth and fertility.
- Sodium and chloride has a role in maintaining normal electrolyte balance in body tissues during heavy exercise.
- Contains a custom protein, vitamin and mineral pellet to help reduce fine material.
- Manufactured to strict quality control standards for incoming raw materials and the finished product.
- Formulated in accordance with current research into horse nutrition and mixed using a variety of quality raw materials.
Typical composition
Steam flaked barley, steam flaked lupins, lucerne chaff, white chaff, soybean meal, sunflower (whole), sodium bentonite, bran and pollard, limestone, dicalcium phosphate, vegetable oil, molasses, salt, magnesium oxide, mould inhibitor, Riverina equine vitamin & mineral premix, antioxidant. Base raw materials may gradually change seasonally.
Feeding guide
Must be fed in conjunction with chaff, hay and / or pasture (kg per day by bodyweight).
- Light work: 300kg 1.5-2.5 kg; 400kg 2.0-3.0 kg; 500kg 2.5-3.5 kg; 600kg 3.0-4.0 kg
- Moderate work: 300kg 2.0-3.0 kg; 400kg 2.75-3.75 kg; 500kg 3.5-4.5 kg; 600kg 4.25-5.25 kg
- Heavy work: 300kg 2.5-3.5 kg; 400kg 3.5-4.5 kg; 500kg 4.5-5.5 kg; 600kg 5.5-6.5 kg
Split suggested feeding rate between 2 feeds daily. Do not feed more than 3kg in one meal. If pasture is limited, a minimum of 1% of bodyweight should be fed as hay and / or chaff. New feed needs to be introduced gradually over 10-14 days. Always ensure your horse has access to clean, fresh water.
Storage
Cool, shaded, dry conditions, away from vermin.
Warnings
THIS IS NOT A COMPLETE FEED. It has been designed to supplement hay and/or pasture feeding.
Common Questions
What is Riverina Cool & Calm Equestrian Mix?
A palatable, sweet muesli formulated to provide the essential nutrients for adult equestrian horses. It has moderate energy levels, is OATS FREE, and is suitable for horses undertaking moderate to heavy workloads on a regular basis.
How much should I feed?
As a guide, a 500kg horse needs 2.5-3.5 kg per day in light work, 3.5-4.5 kg in moderate work and 4.5-5.5 kg in heavy work (see the full table for 300-600kg horses). Split the rate between 2 feeds daily and do not feed more than 3kg in one meal.
Does it contain oats?
No. Riverina states it is OATS FREE. Steam flaked sweet lupins and sunflower seeds provide extra protein and extra energy, and steam flaked barley and pure "cold pressed" vegetable oil provides extra energy.
Is it a complete feed?
No. THIS IS NOT A COMPLETE FEED. It must be fed in conjunction with chaff, hay and / or pasture, and new feed needs to be introduced gradually over 10-14 days.
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.