Riverina Work Horse 20kg
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- Suitable for
- Horses
Riverina Workhorse Mix is a muesli mix for all working horses undertaking moderate to heavy workloads on a regular basis. It is a suitable supplementary feed for all sporting horses, horses working cattle, polo horses, trotters and horses in moderate competition work.
Features & Benefits
- Contains a combination of steam flaked (cooked) grains and palatable ingredients generously covered in molasses.
- A sweet feed that uses a high molasses level.
- High energy from a combination of higher vegetable oil levels and cooked cereals.
- Sodium and chloride have a role in maintaining normal electrolyte balance in body tissues during heavy exercise.
- Added amino acids and high quality proteins from soybean meal.
- Contains extra vitamin E as an antioxidant and selenium for normal growth and fertility.
- 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, whole oats, steam flaked maize, cottonseed meal, soybean meal, sunflower seeds, lucerne chaff, white chaff, molasses, vegetable oil, limestone, dicalcium phosphate, salt, lysine, choline chloride, mould inhibitor, Riverina equine vitamin & mineral premix. Base raw materials may gradually change seasonally.
Feeding guide
Riverina Workhorse Mix must be fed in conjunction with chaff, hay and / or pasture. The below feeding rates are a guide only and should be adjusted according to the horse's condition and roughage quality (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% 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 cool, 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 type of horse is Riverina Workhorse Mix suitable for?
Riverina Workhorse Mix is designed for all working horses undertaking moderate to heavy workloads on a regular basis. It's a suitable supplementary feed for sporting horses, horses working cattle, polo horses, trotters and horses in moderate competition work.
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.
Is it a complete feed?
No. THIS IS NOT A COMPLETE FEED. It must be fed in conjunction with chaff, hay and / or pasture; if pasture is limited, a minimum of 1% bodyweight should be fed as hay and / or chaff.
How do I introduce it?
New feed needs to be introduced gradually over 10-14 days. Always ensure your horse has access to cool, clean, fresh water.
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.