Posted: 20th January 2014 | Back to news feed
After a long, dull winter many of us have been looking forward to the dawning of the competition season. So why not while away the last of the winter weeks planning how you can get organised for your spring events? Whatever discipline you compete in considering important factors such as health, fitness and feed can protect both your own and your equine partner’s welfare and help you on the path to success!
One of the most important aspects when considering your equine’s preparation for the competition season is to assess their diet. Your horse or pony will require protein, carbohydrates and fats alongside a comprehensive supply of vitamins and minerals. Feeding competition horses can seem a daunting task as these equines will require enough energy to perform, but yet need to remain of even temperament.
The one essential aspect of the equine’s diet, which always remains, is simple; forage. It is important to remember that at this time of year the grass in some areas is still a little sparse so it is vital to provide ample amounts of good quality hay or haylage to your horse or pony.
Forage helps the digestive system to remain mobile and functioning correctly and by feeding it in the Elim-a-Net, horse owners can offer their equine a forage rich diet in a natural, trickle feeding way.
Elim-a-Net contains an Inner Net Design that alters the size and the shape of the holes of the hay net, slowing down the eating process and mimicking a natural trickle feeding process. This prevents your horse or pony gorging on, or bolting their hay, helping to protect their digestive system and minimising the risk of issues such as a build up of gastric acid, colic or obesity.
Elim-a-Net is also the perfect competition companion for days out, ensuring that forage is constantly provided without excessive waste, making long trips in the trailer or horsebox healthier, happier, economical and tidier!
Remember, when getting your horse ready for competition you may need to add to their ration as their workload increases but always add to their forage ration before enlarging their concentrate feed quantities in order to compliment the sensitive equine digestive system.
Elim-a-Net is available in Pony, Cob or Horse size, priced from £10.99. For more information and to find your local stockist visit www.parellproducts.com or call 07715 172 470
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