Show jumping and cross country riding place strenuous metabolic demands on your horse, requiring it to draw heavily on energy reserves to fuel muscle contraction, sometimes for extended periods. Energy levels will directly affect whether or not your horse can go the distance.
In New Zealand we have the advantage of superior pasture for grazing but if you’re like most horse people you probably also offer a grain supplement with added oil. In Fiskens Equine Feeds that oil is always Cold-Pressed Canola Oil.
Providing enough energy for your horse to race at his peak is one of the biggest challenges for trainers and owners. Whether your horse is in training or fit and ready to race, the energy intake required to fuel muscle activity and to maintain optimal performance can be more than double that required at rest.
