Dunstan Sport Horse

 
 

 

A premium high-energy feed for all performance horses

  • Extruded cereal grains
  • Includes sugarbeet
  • Added vegetable oil
  • Organic minerals
  • Selenium yeast
  • Live yeast
  • Chromium
  • Natural vitamin E

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Dunstan Sport Horse
 
 
  • Dunstan Sporthorse is a premium, high-energy complete feed formulated using a blend of highly digestible extruded cereals, Oats, Sugarbeet, and Vegetable Oil.

    The inclusion of cooked, extruded cereals supplies a readily available energy source, but in a highly digestible form, therefore less likely to cause digestive upsets as a result of excessive fermentation in the caecum or hind gut. Oats are well recognised as being an ideal grain for inclusion in the ration of performances horses. They are high in fibre and highly digestible and therefore further enhance the energy status and highly digestible nature of Dunstan Sporthorse.

    The addition of Vegetable Oil enhances skin and coat condition and contributes an alternative concentrated source of calories to Dunstan Sporthorse.

    Dunstan Sporthorse contains a comprehensive formula of minerals. Minerals are provided as glycinate organic trace minerals resulting in improved bioavailability. This ensures maximum feed and nutrient utilisation, also aiding the development of the natural immune system.

    Organic Selenium as Selenium Yeast is included, to provide a highly available and safe form of Selenium.

    Chromium Yeast is an addition to Dunstan Sporthorse that enhances performance through improved energy utilisation and lactic acid reduction.

    Dunstan Sporthorse includes the highly bioavailable Natural Vitamin E.

    Equine Safe
    Dunstan Horsefeeds are produced in Equine-Safe manufacturing plants, ensuring a product of premium quality, safety and performance.

    Professionally formulated for New Zealand Horses performing under New Zealand conditions
  • Extruded/Cooked Maize, Extruded/Cooked Barley, Extruded/Cooked Bran and Pollard, Oats, Fibre Pellets, Peas, Sunflower Seeds Vegetable Oil, Dicalcium Phosphate, Molasses, Salt, Limestone (for Calcium), Live Yeast, Chromium. Contains a comprehensive formula of Organic Amino Acid Mineral Complexes, Organic Selenium Yeast, Vitamins, Natural Vitamin E.

    Heat stable Vitamins added at the time of manufacture.
  • Typical Analysis (dry matter basis)

    Crude Protein 10.0 %
    Fat8.0 %
    Fibre7.5%
    Salt2.0 %
    Energy DE 15.0 MJ/Kg

    Nutrient Composition – per kilo of Dunstan Sporthorse (as fed)

    Crude Protein 90g
    Calcium 9.0g
    Phosphorus 4.0g
    Sodium 6.0g
    Chloride10.0g
    Potassium 7.0g
    Magnesium 1.6g
    Iron140mg
    Zinc (Organic) 130mg
    Manganese 110mg
    Copper (Organic) 50mg
    Cobalt0.4mg
    Iodine 1.0mg
    Selenium (Organic) 0.35mg
    Chromium (Organic) 500ug
    Live Yeast 0.5g
    Vitamin A 10,000i.u
    Vitamin D 1,000i.u
    Vitamin E 125mg
    Vitamin K 2.0mg
    Thiamine B1 6.0mg
    Riboflavin B2 6.0mg
    Pyridoxine B6 5.0mg
    Vitamin B12 5.0mg
    Niacin 20mg
    Pantothenate10mg
    Biotin100ug
    Folic Acid 1.5mg
    Choline150mg

    Heat stable Vitamins added at the time of manufacture

  • Amounts per horse per day when offered as the full feed:

    The recommended feeding rates are based on a 500kg horse and are guidelines only.

    Light Work 2kg – 3kg
    Moderate Work 3kg – 4kg
    Heavy Work 4kg – 6kg
    • The recommended feeding rates for Dunstan Sporthorse are based on a 500kg horse and are guidelines only. Daily feed amounts will vary depending on pasture availability and body condition. Horses are very much individuals with different metabolic efficiencies, some require a little more, others a little less, for the same level of activity.
    • Ensure adequate fibre intakes by providing 1 % - 1 .5% per day of the horse's body weight as chaff, hay, Dunstan Betabeet/Sugarbeet or pasture (on a Dry Matter basis).
    • It is advisable to split the daily hard-feed into at least two feeds, preferably 3-4, but feed no more than 2.0kg of Dunstan Sporthorse per meal.
    • Always introduce a new feed gradually over a period of 7 – 10 days, working up to the desired feed intake, taking into consideration body condition and work level.

    General Notes
    Always ensure the Horse has access to clean drinking water.

    High Copper levels in Dunstan Sporthorse make it unsuitable for feeding to sheep.

    Dunstan Horsefeeds are best used within four months from the time of purchase.
    This ensures the vitamins included in Dunstan Horsefeeds remains efficacious to ensure optimum equine health.
    However, as is the case with human foods, “fresh is best”. So always aim to feed Dunstan products as fresh as you are able.

    A Hint on Storage of Dunstan Horsefeeds:
    When storing Dunstan Horsefeeds, it is important that it is kept in a clean, dry, cool and rodent-proof area to avoid potential moulds and/or contaminants.