Case Study: Alfa-A Oil for Eventing

Tadpole is a 12-year-old TB gelding originally bred to race. His owner Kate has had him for three years and events him at Pre-Novice level. Tadpole also competes in dressage and team chasing just to keep things varied!

Tadpole can be quite a quirky character some days he is very laid back and others he is very highly strung. Kate decided to contact the Dengie Feedline after looking at some of the products and advice on the Dengie Website.

Tadpoles recommended diet

• Alfa-A Oil 2kg (Approx. 5 round scoops)
• Alfa-Beet 0.5kg (Approx. ¼ scoop dry weight)
• Natural Vitality Performance Vits & Mins 1 measure daily

Using a combination of slow release energy sources like fibre and oil is ideal for a horse like Tadpole as it provides the calories he needs to maintain his weight without the fizz! On the days when Tadpole is working that bit harder or when he is having one of his laid back days Kate also adds in some Fibremix Extra, just to give him that bit more energy.

Kate has also found that adding the Alfa-Beet has had a positive effect on Tadpole's condition. "He really likes the Alfa-Beet" says Kate "and it encourages him to eat everything in his bucket. It's great being able to feed him lots of fibre in the winter as it means I don't have to worry if I don't get the chance to ride him."

Tadpole has been doing really well on his new diet and has been placed in the top 10 every time out. Alfa-A Oil has made a huge difference to Tadpole's coat, which is almost black and has a wonderful sheen to it. Kate feels the Dengie ethos of feeding fibre first for energy and condition is ideal for Tadpole as it helps her to adjust his diet to suit his mood easily!

For further information or friendly feeding advice contact the Dengie Feedline on 0845 345 5115.