Feed Your Horse Like a Pro: Top Aussie Picks for Happy, Healthy Horses

Your Essential Guide to Horse Feed and Supplementation

G’day horse lovers! If you want your four-legged mate to look a million bucks, feel fantastic, and stay healthy all year round, you’ve come to the right spot. We’ve rounded up a list of the best feeds and supplements to keep your horse in tip-top shape, whether you’re galloping through the paddock or heading out for a big day at a clinic. Let’s dive in – your horse will thank you with a happy nicker and a shiny coat!

Start with the Basics: Hay, Hay, and More Hay

Every good feed routine begins with quality hay. Depending on your horse’s needs, you can offer up lucerne, meadow, or teff hay. These are the backbone of your horse’s diet and keep their gut moving along nicely. Remember, not all hay is created equal, so choose what suits your horse best.

Mix It Up with Roughage

Add some roughage to your horse’s hard feed, like Combo Chaff. It helps mimic how horses naturally graze and keeps them munching happily. Plus, it’s great for their digestion!

Gut Health is Gold

Colic and ulcers can be a real worry, so don’t forget about gut health. Try adding EAC In-sideout to the feed. Your horse’s tummy will thank you.

Keep Nasties at Bay: Toxin Binders & Sand Reducers

• Reduce the risk of stringhalt with a toxin binder, like EAC In-force.

• If your paddock is a bit sandy, help prevent build-up with EAC In-sandout. Your horse’s gut will be all the better for it!

For Tummy Troubles: Ulcer Recovery

If your horse is recovering from ulcers or you’re treating them, Kelato GastroAID is a great option to support gut healing.

Balance is Everything: Mineral Balancer

Give your horse a mineral boost with Hygain Balanced. It keeps their diet spot-on and supports overall health.

Look Good, Feel Good: For Coat & Muscle

• Benchmark Perfect Mash is fab for shiny coats.

• Kohnke's Cell-Ultimate helps with muscle conditioning and overall wellness.

• CEN Oil and CEN Gold are perfect for that extra glow and healthy muscle tone.

Special Care for the Oldies

Have a horse over 15 years old? They’ll love Benchmark Golden Oldies – specially designed to meet their needs as they enjoy their golden years. And bonus, you can feed either as is or add water to make it a mash to help with horses with dental concerns.

Hot Days & Hard Work: Don’t Forget Electrolytes!

When the mercury rises or your horse is working hard or you are attending clinics/competitions or travelling, electrolytes are a must. Top up with Salkavite to keep them feeling fresh and hydrated.

Treat Time!

Every horse deserves a little treat (or five!). Spoil your mate with Hygain Smoochies – but remember, no more than five a day, no matter how cute their begging face! Make sure they don't become treat monsters!

Be Aware

Do your research, and be thorough here, on the supplements you feed your horse. Try to avoid hays and supplements that are high in sugar! Always look for hays that have been tested and can supply the results to show the sugar content. We are lucky here in the Canberra region as most of our suppliers do this. Always good to keep an eye out.

Need Specialist Advice?

If you want to get super nerdy, look into using our local Equine Nutrional Specialist to get some refined help for your fur baby. It may even save you lost of bucks! And in this day and age, that is super useful!

Wrap Up

Feeding your horse doesn’t have to be complicated. With the right mix of hay, roughage, gut and coat supplements, plus a few special extras for older horses and those hard-working days, you can help your horse look and feel their best. As always, chat to your local vet or equine nutritionist for tailored advice – and give your horse a scratch from us!

Happy feeding, and may your horse’s mane be forever flowing!

What Have You Found Works?

Comment below on any other feed/supplements you have had great results with!