Dunstan Athlete
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$63.00 - Regular price
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$63.00
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SALE DUE TO DATED STOCK
We do not recommend feeding the dated feed to your horse. Selling well below cost for other types of animals.
Dunstan Athlete has been formulated to provide a concentrated source of nutrients to the diet of the racehorse/performance horse. It is a semi-concentrate designed to meet the working horse’s requirements for protein, minerals and vitamins, without the need for further supplementation.
As it is a semi-concentrate, Oats or alternative preferred unfortified ingredients can be added to meet the individual horse’s energy demands for body condition and performance.
Added Vegetable Oil enhances skin and coat condition as well as providing a concentrated source of calories, contributing to the energy density of Dunstan Athlete.
Dunstan Athlete contains a comprehensive formula of minerals. Minerals are provided as glycinate organic trace minerals resulting in improved bioavailability. This ensures maximum feed and nutrient utilisation, also aiding development of the natural immune system.
Organic Selenium as Selenium Yeast is included to provide a highly available and safe form of Selenium.
Dunstan Athlete includes highly bio-available Natural Vitamin E.
Equine Safe
Dunstan Horsefeeds are produced in Equine-Safe manufacturing plants, ensuring a product of premium quality, safety and performance.
Professionally formulated for New Zealand Horses performing under New Zealand conditions.
INGREDIENTS
Extruded Maize, Extruded Barley, Extruded Bran and Pollard, Linseed, Peas, Sunflower Seeds, Sugarbeet Flakes, Extracted Soya Bean Meal, Soya Bean Oil, Molasses, Salt, Limestone, Magnesium Oxide, Lysine, Vitamins and Minerals.
NUTRITION COMPOSITION
Typical Analysis (dry matter basis)
| Crude Protein | 13.5% |
| Fibre | 4.5% |
| Fat | 11.5% |
| Salt | 2.5% |
| Digestible Energy | 15.5 MJ/KG |
Nutrient Composition – typical analysis per kilo of Dunstan Athlete (as fed)
| Crude Protein | 120g |
| Calcium | 14.5g |
| Phosphorus | 6g |
| Sodium | 10g |
| Chloride | 14g |
| Potassium | 9g |
| Magnesium | 3g |
| Iron | 280mg |
| Zinc | 240mg |
| Manganese | 90mg |
| Copper | 70mg |
| Cobalt | 0.8mg |
| Iodine | 1.5mg |
| Selenium (organic) | .75mg |
| Vitamin A | 20,000iu |
| Vitamin D | 2000iu |
| Vitamin E | 250mg |
| Vitamin K | 4mg |
| Thiamine B1 | 12mg |
| Riboflavin B2 | 12mg |
| Pyridoxine B6 | 5mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 100ug |
| Niacin | 40mg |
| Pantothenate | 20mg |
| Biotin | 200ug |
| Folic Acid | 3mg |
| Choline | 300mg |
| Lysine |
9.0g |
The above-recommended intakes of Dunstan Athlete are the minimum levels required at each feed (based on a 500kg body weight) to provide a full profile of vitamins and minerals. Further energy is provided by the addition of Oats as required.
FEED RECOMMENDATIONS
Dunstan Athlete is a high-energy formulation designed for the working horses.
Rates per horse per day:
| Light work | 1.5kg plus Oats as required |
| Moderate work | 2.5kg plus Oats as required |
| Heavy work | 3kg plus Oats as required |
FEEDING NOTES
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- The recommended feeding rates for Dunstan Athlete are based on a 500kg horse.
- Total daily feed intakes will vary depending on pasture availability and body condition. Horses are very much individuals with different metabolic efficiencies, some require a little more, others a little less, for the same level of activity.
- Ensure adequate fibre intakes by providing 1 % - 1 .5% per day of the horse's body weight as chaff, hay, Dunstan Betabeet/Sugarbeet or pasture (on a Dry Matter basis).
- It is advisable to split the daily hard feed into at least two feeds, preferably 3-4, but feed no more than 2.0 kg of Dunstan Athlete per meal.
- Always introduce a new feed gradually over a period of 7 – 10 days, working up to the desired feed intake taking into consideration body condition and work level.
- The recommended feeding rates for Dunstan Athlete are based on a 500kg horse.
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General Notes
Always ensure the Horse has access to clean drinking water.
High Copper levels in Dunstan Athlete make it unsuitable for feeding to sheep.
Dunstan Horsefeeds are best used within four months from the time of purchase.
This ensures the vitamins included in Dunstan Horsefeeds remains efficacious to ensure optimum equine health.
However, as is the case with human foods, “fresh is best”. So always aim to feed Dunstan products as fresh as you are able.
A Hint on Storage of Dunstan Horsefeeds:
When storing Dunstan Horsefeeds, it is important that it is kept in a clean, dry, cool and rodent-proof area to avoid potential moulds and/or contaminants.
Shipping Info
Shipping & Pickup Information
Flat Rate Shipping via Post Haste (Excludes Feed):
- North Island: $10 (1-2 working days)
- South Island: $20 (2-3 working days)
- Rural Surcharge: +$6 (extra time may apply)
Feed Shipping per bag via Post Haste:
- Central North Island: $14 Per Bag
- Upper North Island: $18 Per Bag
- Lower North Island: $28 Per Bag
- South Island: $55 Per Bag
- Rural Surcharge: +$6 (extra time may apply)
Orders placed before 1 PM are usually shipped the same day.
Pick-up Info
Click & Collect - Tauranga Store
Free 24/7 pickup from our secure after-hours collection box. Email us if you’d like to collect after hours and we’ll send you the instructions.
Try Before You Buy - No Obligation
We keep limited stock in-store, so order online to secure the items you want to try.
At checkout, choose Click & Collect as your delivery method, then Cash on Delivery (COD) as your payment method. You won’t pay anything online.
We’ll bring your items into the store and let you know when they’re ready. Try them on or check them over in person. If they’re not right, leave them with us. No problem at all. If you keep them, pay in store when you pick up.
Excludes saddles.
Returns & Exchanges
No problem! We offer 30-day returns and exchanges on items in new, resalable condition with original packaging. Returns are issued a full store credit, or a refund less a 10% processing & restocking fee. See our full policy.
FAQ
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