The feeding regime for trotting and racing horses is a crucial factor for the horse's performance and health. Horses require a well-balanced and personalised diet to perform at the highest level and to avoid health issues. They need high-quality feed that provides sufficient nutrients and energy, and has high digestibility, containing enough protein, energy, vitamins, and minerals. It is also essential that a trotting horse always has access to clean and fresh water. A trotting horse that trains and competes loses a lot of fluid through sweating and thus needs to drink plenty of water to avoid health problems. Providing mash with extra water can be a way to increase their fluid intake. Regular feeding with many smaller portions is important for preventing stomach and intestinal issues and for maintaining a stable blood sugar level in the horse.

4 key products for enhancing performance

Activ Mineral - All horses need minerals, trace elements, and amino acids in a highly bioavailable form to perform well. You can find this in Activ Mineral. Activ Mineral is also free from unnecessary fillers, making it a cost-effective product with a small daily dose.

Inflaboost DHA - Inflaboost DHA contains high-potency DHA extracted from the microalgae Schizochytrium, microencapsulated to best preserve its nutrients. The DHA fatty acid acts as an anti-inflammatory and has a wide range of applications. It is also iodine-free and completely free from withdrawal periods.

C Boost - Sodium ascorbate in C Boost is essential for strengthening the immune system during stress. It improves oxygenation and protects the body's cells. Vitamin C is best administered in feed as a powder of sodium ascorbate, which is tasteless and in salt form. Sodium ascorbate is milder on the stomach and acid production than ascorbic acid. Vitamin C has been used successfully to enhance circulation. 

Vetegroddolja - Contains vitamins A, D, E, as well as Omega 3, 6, and 9. If you feed a plastic-coated roughage, the roughage loses nutritional content in vitamins, and it is beneficial to add them to the feed regimen. The vitamins also support the absorption of minerals and aid in cell development.

”My new trotting horse suffered from transport-related myopathy after the trip to us. The horse had an inflammation value of 4200 in CK/ASAT when it arrived home. I immediately started feeding him Inflaboost DHA and MG Control, and after 4 weeks when we returned to the vet, his values were down to zero. The veterinarian said I was lucky, but I am convinced that the result comes from Minerals by Nordic's products,” Erica Bergsten explains.

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Hardfeed for trotting horses

Scientific research has repeatedly shown that starch-based feeds are not suited for the horse's digestive system. To keep our horses healthy and performing well, we should consider that the horse evolved as a grazer designed to continuously digest large amounts of fiber-rich plants. We recommend roughage and mineral supplements and complementing them with grain-free concentrated feed from Höveler, which is free from molasses and GMOs. ZF Plus is an oat-free muesli for those who need to supplement their feeding regime. Horses in intense training and those that travel frequently require additional support for their stomachs. For this, we recommend Pur.Mash and Pur.Gastro.

Here are some benefits of the ingredients in Pur.Gastro:
Chicory has a prebiotic effect.
Grape seed meal protects cells with its antioxidants and supports the immune system.
Beta-glucan also protects cells and boosts the body's own defenses.
Timothy grass is used instead of alfalfa; it is rich in fiber and prolongs chewing time

When to choose Pur.Gastro?
√ To prevent stomach problems.
√ For horses with sensitive stomachs and digestive systems.
√ For horses that easily become nervous, travel frequently, or train hard.
√ For horses that are sensitive to alfalfa.