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Our Expert Nutrition Team are always on hand to answer our customers’ queries on how best to support their horses and ponies through nutrition and supplementation. We had a query from a customer that we thought was worth sharing coming into the busy competition season, and Expert Nutritionist Erin Campbell has the answers…
“I have a 12yo Connemara pony, Winnie, that has been busy all year. I have an upcoming 2-day event with pony club and I am slightly worried as the weather is due to be quite warm and he can tend to be a bit sluggish on the second day of an event. Is there anything extra I can give him to provide him with more energy for the second day and also make sure he recovers well from the whole event?”
Thank you for your query. You are 100% right to be planning ahead and thinking of how to optimise energy for performance but it is equally as important to ensure adequate recovery and rehydration.
When it comes to multiple-day events, maintaining an optimum level of energy can be challenging. Foran Equine Pre-Fuel Gel is a paste formulated to provide a rapid energy boost to maximise performance. This can be given 1-2 hours before exercise to achieve desired results. Pre-Fuel Gel contains hydrolysed plant protein which is readily absorbed to support energy and muscle function prior to hard exercise or competition. In this case, I would advise administering Pre-Fuel Gel on the second day of the event in order to sustain energy for the duration of the competition.
When taking part in competition, your pony is likely to sweat, especially in warmer weather. It is important to replenish the electrolytes that are lost when your horse sweats during exercise. Adding an electrolyte supplement to your feeding regime after exercise/competition is crucial to support recovery. Foran Equine Re-Fuel Liquid is an easy-to-use liquid supplement that provides electrolytes and B-vitamins in a palatable formulation to help replenish electrolyte losses while also encouraging appetite post-exercise. This not only helps your horse recover, but will also encourage them to eat post-exercise. I would therefore recommend providing Re-Fuel Liquid on a daily basis for at least a week leading up to the event and continued afterwards.
Using both Pre-Fuel Gel and Re-Fuel Liquid in combination with each other is beneficial in achieving the best possible performance with your pony. Using one and not the other will only get you halfway there – the recovery is as important as the energy boost!
Plan ahead and make sure you have your Pre-Fuel & Re-Fuel packed to achieve your best results.
Follow the rules & pack your fuels!
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