EQUINE PRODUCTS QUALITY FEED RATION BROCHURE TOP OF THE RANGE

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1 TOP OF THE RANGE QUALITY FEED EQUINE PRODUCTS RATION BROCHURE

2 EPOL = THE PERFECT BALANCE Horses have over generations adapted and survived by using their speed and intelligence. Living on rich pastures the horse evolved to eat little and often. With the development of the draught horse, military horse and sport horse, feeding has greatly progressed. Today we require more specific performance from these athletes and we therefore have to provide them with the most adequate nutritional balance. OUR FOCUS Palatability Digestion Bone development Muscle development Recovery Our results in sport and leisure speak for themselves. KEY FEEDING TIPS Always provide ample fresh water Allow a cool-down period after exercise before watering Provide free access to high quality, palatable/legume hay Avoid sudden changes of feed Increase or decrease concentrate to hay ratio gradually over 10 to 14 days Establish a regular feeding routine Do not overfeed concentrates. Individual horses requirements vary, depending on work level PELLETED RANGE MUESLI RANGE NEW

3 TOP OF THE RANGE QUALITY FEED He means the world to you and only the best will do Epol s extensive range of horse rations is scientifically formulated and fortified with vitamins and minerals for a perfectly balanced diet. Assisting with muscle metabolism, respiratory and immune systems, supportive structures and optimizing digestion. Covering the nutritional demands of your horse.

4 COMPETITION/LEISURE ENERGY WORKLOAD SUITABLE FOR FEATURES & BENEFITS 12% COOL RIDER CUBES Low - Rest - Light - Leisure horses & ponies in light work - High spirited horses - Stable resting horses - Good doers* - Maize free - Non-heating - High digestible fibre - Slow release energy 12% RIDER CUBES / SUPER RIDER MEAL Low - - Rest - Light - - Riding school horses & ponies - Good doers - Competition horses - Young or resting racehorses - Non-heating all-round performance feed** - Promotes condition - Appetising - Nutrient dense 14% COMPETITION HORSE CUBES - High - - Competition horses in all disciplines - Multiple day shows - Top line conditioning - Higher protein & energy for the performance horse - Supports muscle repair & energy replenishment 12% RIDER MUESLI - - Competition horses - Laid back horses needing extra sparkle - Superior vitamin and mineral profile - Micronised maize - Combination of energy sources incl fibre, oil & cereals 11% ENDURANCE CUBS/MEAL - - Endurance horses - Horses in other disciplines requiring lower starch & slow release energy - Advanced formula for stamina, strength & controlled slow release energy - High fibre, high oil - Combination of energy sources *Can be topped up with All Phase Balancer Pellets to horses in harder work OR when less than recommended amounts are fed. **Feeding advice: cubes are generally less heating than a muesli mix with a similar digestible energy level, as they have a lower starch content. COMPETITION LEISURE RANGE = FEEDING FOR PLEASURE

5 RACE 16% PRE-TRAINING CUBES 16% MILLARD RACE HORSE CUBES 14% GOLD CUP CUBES ENERGY WORKLOAD SUITABLE FOR FEATURES & BENEFITS - High 13% RACE MUESLI - High - Light Young racehorses adapting to training & new environment - Young racehorses in training as 2 & 3 year olds - High protein, lower energy & supporting nutrition for continued growth & development in the young horse - Legendary high protein & well balanced energy racing feed High - Mature horses in hard work - High energy, lower protein ration to replace body stores & maintain muscle tone & overall condition - - Fussy feeders - Successfully combined with the Racehorse Cubes for variety and adding coarse texture - Extremely palatable with full complement of vitamins & minerals added in pellet form - Micronised maize for enhanced starch digestion 14% MDK PREP14 Low - 13% MDK RACE 2 YO - Light - Growing young stock from 4-12 months - Light - - Young horses being prepped for sales - Young racehorses in training before heavy work commences - Balanced energy & protein levels to promote correct skeletal development & encourage consistent daily weight gain - Bio-available Ca & Mg & trace minerals ensure optimal bone density - Bridges the gap from light to medium work - Bio-available Ca & Mg reduces sore shins 12.5% MDK SPEEDMAX High - Intense - Top performance horses needing extra energy for harder workouts & quicker recoveries - Horses with limited appetites - Also widely used in the feeding of eventers, showjumpers & other top class performance horses - Should be complemented only with good hay & fresh water - Pre-race energy loading RACING RANGE = FEEDING FOR PERFORMANCE

6 BREEDING ENERGY AGE/PERIOD SUITABLE FOR FEATURES & BENEFITS 16% YEARLING CUBES - Feed from weaning to pre-training months - Yearlings - Weanlings - High protein, lower energy & supporting nutrition to ensure optimum bone growth and muscle development 14% STUD HORSE CUBES 14% STUD MUESLI - Last 3 months of pregnancy - Lactation - Broodmares on modest feeding rates - Appetite booster when feed intake has been compromised - Shy feeders - Broodmares - Growing young stock - Working stallions - Broodmares - Weanlings - Yearlings - Stallions Ensures: - Good foetal development - Quality milk production - Fully balanced, correct nutrition to enhance fertility as well as bone formation & growth in the unborn foal - Micronised maize for enhanced starch digestion 14% MDK PREP14 - Bridges the gap between stud & trainer months - For the yearling on which early demands of physical fitness will be made - Young horses being prepped for sales - Ideal balance of energy, protein, minerals & vitamins ensuring optimum growth - Builds strength, strong bones & soundness 25% ALL PHASE BALANCER PELLETS Low: minimal starch & calories - All types of breeding & young stock - Performance horses at rest or in work - Good doers - Foals from 3 months onwards - Broodmares - Competition horses - High quality protein, nutrient dense vitamins, minerals & trace elements - Supplies key essential amino acids for muscle & tissue development - Even growth rates - Doesn t promote excessive weight gain BREEDING RANGE = FEEDING FOR PROFIT

7 FEEDING TABLE WORK LOAD MAINTENANCE LIGHT WORK MEDIUM WORK HARD WORK STRENUOUS WORK/RACING STUD RANGE CONDITIONING SPECIAL NEEDS PRODUCT Box Rest Living Out Retired Hacking/Schooling Pony/Riding School Showing Showjumping Dressage Hunter Trails One Day Events Recreational Riding Three Day Events Hunting Endurance Polo Carriage Driving FLAT RACING: Young Older Energy Load Mares 1st 8 months Mares last 3 months Lactation Foals Weanlings Yearlings Stallions Veterans Showing Poor Doers Sales Prep Laminitis/Prone to Laminitis Good Doers Tying Up ALL PHASE BALANCER * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * COOL RIDER CUBES * * * * * * * * * * RIDER PELLETS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * SUPER RIDER MEAL * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * RIDER MUESLI * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * COMPETITION HORSE PELLETS * * * * * * * * * * ENDURANCE PELLETS * * STUD PELLETS * * * * * * * STUD MUESLI * * * * * * * YEARLING PELLETS * * PRE-TRAINING PELLETS * MILLARD PELLETS * * GOLD CUP PELLETS * * RACE MUESLI * * * * MDK PREP 14 * * * * MDK SPEEDMAX * * * Indicates that the feed is ideally suited to these circumstances. Indicates that the feed can be fed alternatively or fed in combination with *. RECOMMENDATION: If you wish to discuss your horse s feeding programme in more detail please contact your nearest Epol Technical Advisor who can be found on BETTER FEEDING = BETTER PERFORMANCE

8 EPOL Berlin PO Box 17, Berlin, South Africa, 5660 Tel: +27(0) Fax: +27(0) EPOL Pietermaritzburg PO Box 1299, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 3200 Tel: +27(0) Fax: +27(0) EPOL Pretoria West PO Box 19096, Pretoria West, South Africa, 0117 Tel: +27(0) Fax: +27(0) EPOL Rustenburg PO Box 82318, Rustenburg, South Africa, 0300 Tel: +27(0) Fax: +27(0) EPOL Worcester PO Box 105, Worcester, South Africa, 6850 Tel: +27(0) Fax: +27(0) EPOL Pietermaritzburg Bagging Depot 17 Willowton Road, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 3200 Tel: +27(0) Fax: +27(0) RCL FOODS HEAD OFFICE, TEN THE BOULEVARD, WESTWAY OFFICE PARK, WESTVILLE, 3629 P.O. BOX 2734, WESTWAY OFFICE PARK, 3635 REG NO 1966/004972/06 September 2017 / edition 1