Ever wondered what we give our superstars to get and stay in shape? We do have a strict feeding schedule and two nutrition brands that we swear by. You may have noticed yet, but we are a big fan of Cavalor and Lannoo. They have the ambition to create and maintain healthy horses and develop the best feed and supplements, driven by research.
Both Cavalor and Lannoo possess great knowledge of what’s good for our horses, they acknowledge the different needs for different horses on different levels, and help us finding the best fit for each of them.
General stable nutrition
In general, we feed the horses with 1 or 1,5 scoops of Lannoo Sport in the morning, at noon and in the evening. This is our basic feed that contains all the necessary vitamins and minerals. On top, we love to spoil them with an extra dessert at noon and add some carrots for extra taste and vitamins. We feed our horses three times a day. That way, their stomach doesn’t need to process too much food at the same time and they keep their metabolism going.
Youngsters
The young horses are supplemented with Muscle Plus from Lannoo. This one is based on rice bran, highly digestible protein and vegetable oils and it’s rich in omega-3. This feed is really good for the youngsters, as it supports them during their growth: it creates muscles and makes them ready for topsport.
Only the best for the best
However, our high performing horses need a little extra as they work really hard. So we add 1,5 scoops of Lannoo Fibermix and Lucerne mix in the morning to their diet. It consists of good digestible fibers and an extremely low sugar and starch content. In addition, Fibermix brings in the necessary probiotics and flaxseed that support intestinal health. In the evening, we add one scoop of Lannoo Fibermash for those horses.
Specials
And then, we have some extra exceptions like our superstar H&M Legend of Love. Hormone fluctuations can make mares quite restless and uncomfortable during their complex fertility cycle. Recognizable? We found a good solution in the Venus supplement from Cavalor. Legend feels way more relaxed and comfortable thanks to this herbal extract.
Did you also know that a horse’s stomach produces gastric acid 24/7? And as traveling and competitions can cause extra stress and a sensitive stomach, we prefer to give horses like Katanga van het Dingeshof and H&M Luna van ’t Ruytershof Cavalor’s great FiberForce Gastro. FiberForce Gastro contains buffers and herbal mix to ensure a healthy environment in the stomach. On top, the long fibre makes sure that the horses have to chew for longer and increases saliva production.
Last but not least, we rely on Cavalor Resist + Vit C while traveling and during the shows. It helps the horses maintain strong natural defense and is very important when they get in touch with other horses.
Which nutrition and supplements suit your horse?
If you’re looking for a good daily base and supplement for your horses, we’re sure you’ll find a lot of info on Lannoo and Cavalor's websites that guide you to the best fit for your horse. Did you know by the way that Cavalor also has an excellent care product range?
