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| Feeding Carl's Horses
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All the horses are fed on Saracen Horse Feeds and their individual diet is planned by Carl’s yard manager Catherine and Lizzie Drury, Saracen Horse Feeds Senior Nutritionist. Catherine and Lizzie will liaise on a regular basis to ensure that the changing needs of the horses are addressed.
The horses are fed twice a day, 7.30 am and 5 pm. Throughout the day they all have access to plenty of locally grown red clover hay or haylage, which is analysed to ensure that it is of good nutritional value and hygienic quality.
Supplements are kept to a minimum as Saracen Horse Feeds contains all the vitamins and minerals that are required for a balanced diet. A joint supplement, the Carl Hester Performance Joint and Muscle Maintenance from Net-Tex, is fed to all the horses to provide specific nutrients that are essential for the maintenance of healthy joints. Electrolytes are fed strategically prior during and post competition to replace lost electrolyte salts and maintain hydration and reduce recovery times. |
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1 Scoop = 2.0 lbs
1 Equi-Jewel Cup = ½lb
1 Bio-Life Cup = ¾lb |
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| Dolendo
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1 Stud Prep
2 Cups Equi Jewel
1/2 Scoop Chaff |
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Dolendo is a large framed horse so we use Equi Jewel to help maintain his top line and coverage across his back and his quarters, which means that we can also help to keep his meal sizes smaller but still full of non-heating energy. |
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| Liebling II
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2 Scoop Stud Prep
Half Scoop Superior Oats
2 Cups Equi Jewel |
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Lenny has an efficient metabolism and so he needs a feed that is based more on using fast release energy sources to provide the energy. |
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| Duchess
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I Scoop Stud Prep
Half Scoops Superior Oats
1 Cup Equi Jewel
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Duchess works well with a variety of energy souces in her diet. This helps to ensure that she is consistent in her work and has controlled enthusiasm to really show off! The Equi Jewel helps to maintain the coverage across her back and quarters as well as helping maintain the gleam to her coat. |
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| Uthopia
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1 Scoop Stud Prep
½ Scoop Chaff
2 Cups Equi Jewel |
| Working towards Grand Prix his energy requirements have increased. This combination keeps the energy levels controlled and sustained over longer periods. |
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| Valegro
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1 Scoop Stud Prep
½ Scoop Chaff
1 Cup Equi Jewel |
| Valegro needs some more oomph in his diet in order to capture that lift and elevation that makes him so expressive. Dressage horses work at a low intensity for long periods, particularly when they are competing so they do still require fibre and oil sources to ensure that stamina can be maintained |
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| Nip Tuck
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1 Scoop Fibre Mix
Carl Hester magnesium from Nettex |
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Barney is a large horse with a longer frame and thus there is more horse to cover as well as ride! The combination of Re-Leve and the Equi Jewel provides slow release energy that helps to keep the condition on Barney and ensure he remains focused on his job as he makes his way up through the levels. The Alfa A is an additional source of digestive fibre, that helps to fill his flank area as well as providing extra quality protein and clacium that helps to act as a natural antacid to keep him feeling comfortable and healthy on the inside too. |
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