EQUINE
Our stores regularly stock Shur Gain and Masterfeeds products for horses.
Growing Horses — Newborn Foals and Yearlings (0-12 months)
At this stage, foals (0-12 months) should be kept close to their mothers and in contact with other horses. Newborns feed from their mothers for the first while. The yearling stage (1-2 years) is a period of growth and by the end of 2 years, most horses should be at their full size and weight.
Masterfeeds 14% Equine Developer pellet is ideal for the growth and development of yearlings, but also the pregnant and lactating mares.
Adult stage (2-20 years)
This is when horses are in their prime.
Shur Gain EQUILINE Pelleted Fat ‘N’ Fibre Horse Ration is specially formulated to be fed to all classes of mature horses with a dietary requirement for increased level of fat and fibre.
Shur Gain EQUILINE Pelleted Mature Horse Ration is designed for idle or lightly exercised mature horses, ponies and barren mares. A high level of fibre is incorporated while maintaining a complete balance of minerals and vitamins.
EQUILINE Pelleted All-In-One Ration is a complete feed, incorporated with a high roughage level, while maintaining complete balanced nutrients. This feed is designed for idle or lightly exercised mature horses, ponies and barren mares.
Masterfeeds Surmont pellet is a performance feed that can be used for all types of adult horses. The Masterfeeds Fusion cube combines fat, fibre and a high level of calories in a very palatable complete feed cube. Added flax provides an excellent source of Omega-3 and is a great choice for owners and trainers looking for a controlled starch premium ration in cube form.
Senior stage (20+ years)
At this stage, joint pain is a concern and their diet should be adjusted as their ability to chew and digest foods decreases. Our stores stock Omega Alpha products that help older with joint pain (such as Antiflam).
Shur Gain EQUILINE Pelleted Senior Care Ration is formulated to be fed to senior horses, over the age of 18 years, to provide total nutrition to accommodate the older horse’s reduced metabolic function.
Masterfeeds Senior pellet is ideal for the senior horse and also works very well for horses needing an ultra low starch ration with added fat. The premium high calorie digestible fibre sources blended with 6% fat from all vegetable sources makes it a safe choice for working, pleasure, or retired horses.
Masterfeeds Golden Year cube is a high calorie very digestible cube is fortified with premium vitamins, added vitamin C, and contains a higher level of protein and lysine to maintain body condition on older horses. This palatable chunk encourages the horse to chew, which produces saliva and aids digestion.
Supplements
The Masterfeeds Easy Cube, a hay balancer, is a 12% protein, mineral and vitamin supplement that can be used as a great stand alone feed for easy keepers. It’s designed to be fed with hay for horses who need little to no grain to maintain weight. It’s also a great choice for pregnant mares on good pasture, or as a vitamin mineral topdress in addition to other feeds.
Masterfeeds Finishing Touch crumb is a smart energy addition to any developmental diet. This high fat supplement is designed to be top-dressed on a balanced complete feed to increase the caloric density of the diet and add fat calories as an energy source. A very palatable formula, beneficial to any horse for improved performance, weight gain and coat condition. Finishing Touch is an excellent choice for extra fit and finish on sale and show stock and for enhancing fertility during breeding season for both mares and stallions.
We also regularly stock Timothy/Alfalfa cubes and Alfalfa pellets.