PERRYS HORSE MEAL uses carefully selected ingredients to create a horse feed that provides a constant source of energy important for horses in work. PERRYS HORSE MEAL vitamin and mineral levels are formulated o meet the requirements of horses with a light to heavy work load.
Energy
Horses are called upon by humans to perform many activities, from pleasure rides to eventing, dressage to race training and racing. These activities require energy. The feed formulation the horse consumes is the most important consideration in determining the energy available for each activity.
Fast Release Energy - The horse utilises glucose from starch within the small intestine as a form of energy during performance. Molasses is an important source of this glucose, as well as grains containing starch (oats, barley and maize). Processing of these grains allows digestive enzyme access to the starch within the fibrous husks, helping to facilitate improved absorption of glucose within the small intestine.
Slow Release Energy - An important source of energy for the horse is the activity of the microbial population within the horse hindgut. Fermentation of fibrous feeds (Chaff, Lucerne Chaff) produces volatile fatty acids, which are a form of energy utilised by the horse during activity. As feed can remain in the hindgut for up to 50-60 hours, this fermentation occurs over a longer period, providing an extended energy source.
Energy Storage - Glucose not utilised by the body for activity can be stored as glycogen by the horse, an important store of energy which can be accessed during exercise.
Why a Muesli Feed?
The horse is a herbivore without the benefits of the ruminant digestive system (i.e. cows/sheep) which helps to facilitate digestion of high fibre diets for digestion in the ruminant small intestine.
To counter this, the horse evolved to be able to graze and thoroughly chew feed for up to 20 hours a day. This level of mastication would be impossible without constantly erupting teeth, which can continue emerging from the gums until the horse is up to 25 years old. Without this regular chewing, teeth overgrowths can occur, resulting in developmental and nutritional issues.
A major advantage of feeding unprocessed muesli feeds is the mastication required to digest the feed promotes wearing of the teeth, helping to promote the maintenance of healthy teeth, whilst also slowing down feed consumption, allowing more time for digestive enzymes to break down food particles.
Vitamin and Minerals
The vitamin and mineral levels in PERRYS HORSE MEAL have been carefully selected to ensure that horses receive the appropriate levels for its size and work load. Ensure high quality pasture or hay is used when fed to your horse, as these are an important source of vitamins and minerals in the horse's diet, including vitamins A and D.
Home Delivery
Pet Horse & Farm is pleased to announce that we now offer a range of personal home delivery and courier options for our customers. With these new options, we can deliver most of our products to all parts of Australia. We are constantly expanding these options to ensure that our customers receive their orders in a timely and convenient manner.
If you have any questions or need clarification regarding your order, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us. Our dedicated customer service team is here to assist you and provide any information you may need.
Here are the ways you can contact us:
Domestic Shipping
For smaller orders and any orders outside of our home delivery range, we provide the top choice from Auspost and a variety of Couriers. During checkout, you will receive an estimated delivery time and, upon dispatch, a tracking number to monitor your order's progress.
In-Store Pick Up
At Pet Horse & Farm, we understand the importance of convenience and flexibility when it comes to purchasing products for your farm animals. That's why we offer a convenient click and collect option at our warehouse located at Gate 5 Unit 2C Thor Court, Keilor East. Our opening hours are Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm (closed public holidays).
Please note, while we have a large selection of products available in-store, we also offer a range of supplements and specialty items that are ordered in as required. This ensures that you receive the freshest and highest quality products for your animals.
If you choose the click and collect option, most orders will be ready for pick up within 48 hours. However, please allow up to 3-5 business days for your order to be prepared, especially for supplements and specialty products. If you have any specific requirements or would like to know the expected time frame for your order, please don't hesitate to contact our sales team.
Our dedicated sales team is available to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have. You can reach us by phone at 1300 362 326 or by email at sales@pethorsefarm.com.au. We are committed to providing excellent customer service and ensuring that your experience with us is seamless and enjoyable.
