Workhorse Mix
For working horses undertaking moderate to heavy workloads on a regular basis
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.
Product Type | Steam Flaked Muesli |
Activity Level | Light, Moderate, Heavy |
Objective | Campdrafting, Cutting, Western Disciplines, Show Jumping, Polo & Polocrosse, Horse Sports, Equestrian Disciplines |
Weight | Increase, Be maintained |
Lifestage | Adult |
Features & Benefits
- RIVERINA WORKHORSE MIX 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.
Nutritional Analysis
PROTEIN | % | MIN: | 11.00 |
CALCIUM | % | MIN: | 1.10 |
PHOSPHORUS | % | MIN: | 0.45 |
DE HORSE | MJ/kg | MIN: | 12.50 |
C FIBRE | % | MIN: | 8.00 |
LYSINE | % | MIN: | 0.50 |
SALT | % | : | 1.00 |
VITAMIN A | iu/kg | : | 7500.00 |
VITAMIN D3 | iu/kg | : | 937.50 |
VITAMIN E | mg/kg | : | 56.25 |
VITAMIN B1 | mg/kg | : | 7.50 |
VITAMIN B2 | mg/kg | : | 5.62 |
NIACIN (B3) | mg/kg | : | 18.75 |
FOLIC ACID | mg/kg | : | 1.87 |
BIOTIN | mg/kg | : | 0.14 |
IRON | mg/kg | : | 30.00 |
IODINE | mg/kg | : | 0.52 |
COBALT | mg/kg | : | 0.37 |
COPPER | mg/kg | : | 30.00 |
MANGANESE | mg/kg | : | 90.00 |
MAGNESIUM | % | : | 0.30 |
SELENIUM | mg/kg | : | 0.15 |
ZINC | mg/kg | : | 105.00 |
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 horses condition and roughage quality.
Feeding Guide
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.
- 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.
- Do not feed more than 3kg in one meal.
Storage Guide
Cool, shaded, dry conditions, away from vermin.
Witholding Period
Nil.
Warnings
THIS IS NOT A COMPLETE FEED. It has been designed to supplement hay and/or pasture feeding.