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A range of scientifically formulated horse feed rations, using top quality raw materials manufactured in a dedicated horse feed mill.

Deciding what to feed your horse is a complicated matter. Not only do you have to take into account current condition, weight, temperament, workload and management but you then have to choose from the numerous products on the market. The Spurwing range of horse feeds has been developed to help make this decision a little easier by formulating products suitable for all feeding situations.

27/10/2026

04 | POOR TOPLINE

THE CONCERN
“My horse needs more topline.
He's hollow behind the withers or lacks muscle across the neck, back or
hindquarters."

THE MISCONCEPTION
Adding a protein or muscle-building supplement will develop his topline.

Muscle requires protein, so adding more protein can seem like the quickest route to building more muscle.

THE FACT
Nutrition provides the building blocks for muscle.
It doesn't provide the stimulus to build it.
Adequate energy and quality protein, including essential amino acids, are important for muscle development.
But muscle develops in response to appropriate work.
Ask: What is preventing my horse from developing topline?
Consider his way of going, workload, training, soundness, saddle fit, physical comfort, recovery and time.
Then establish whether his existing diet provides adequate energy and quality protein.
If nutrition is lacking, correct it.
You cannot supplement your way around incorrect work or physical discomfort.

23/10/2026

🧬 Belly in a Bind! 🐴

Mycotoxins can hide in even the healthiest-looking feed and forage. That’s why protection goes beyond the feed bucket!

At Spurwing, we incorporate a premium mycotoxin binder into our formulations, alongside regular testing and monitoring of raw materials and finished feeds, helping us deliver safe, consistent equine nutrition. 💚

Because what goes into the bucket matters — and so does what you can’t see.

20/10/2026

03 | THE HOT HORSE

THE CONCERN
"My horse has become hot, fresh or
reactive.
He's sharper to ride, spooky or simply feels as though he has considerably more energy
than usual."

THE MISCONCEPTION
Lucerne is making him hot, so removing it will make him quieter.
Lucerne has long been blamed for excitability and is often one of the first ingredients removed when a horse becomes fresh.

THE FACT
Lucerne is a nutrient-rich forage, but it isn't inherently a behavioural stimulant.
The more useful question is: What changed before the behaviour changed?
Look at the complete diet and whether total energy intake is appropriate for the horse's workload.
Has his workload decreased while his ration remained unchanged?
Has turnout reduced?
Has his routine or environment changed?
Could pain, discomfort, training or temperament be contributing?
If the overall ration provides inappropriate energy for the horse's requirements, then adjust it.
Don't single out one ingredient without looking at the whole horse and the whole diet.

20/10/2026

✨Buddy✨ A lovely livery .. been here almost 7 weeks now.
Looking ever so smart .
Spurwing Horse Feeds

12/10/2026

Well done to our Showing Ambassador Gillian Quann Liddemore, Blue is looking incredible 🤩🙌!

29/09/2026

02 | THE LAZY HORSE

THE CONCERN
"My horse feels lazy and lacks energy.
He's flat under saddle, reluctant to go forward or seems to run out of steam
sooner than expected."

THE MISCONCEPTION
Increasing his feed will give him more energy and make him
perform better
A horse lacking "energy" naturally makes us think he needs more dietary energy.

THE FACT
Calories in the bucket and the energy we feel underneath us aren't necessarily the same thing.
A horse can consume adequate dietary energy and still perform poorly because of inadequate fitness, fatigue, dehydration, heat, insufficient recovery, pain or an underlying health issue.
Before increasing the ration, ask: Why is my horse lacking energy?
Consider whether his fitness matches his workload.
Look at body condition, hydration, recovery and soundness. Has his workload recently increased?
Has his willingness to work changed suddenly?
If he is genuinely under-fuelled, additional dietary energy may be appropriate.
However, more feed cannot manufacture fitness or correct discomfort.

14/09/2026

01 | LOSS OF CONDITION

THE CONCERN
“My horse is losing condition.”
He's looking lighter, his ribs are becoming more noticeable, or he simply isn't carrying the condition he once did.

THE MISCONCEPTION
Increasing the protein in his diet will help him gain condition.
Protein is closely associated with muscle, growth and development, so moving to a higher-protein feed can seem like the obvious solution when a horse starts looking light.

THE FACT
Body condition is primarily an energy consideration, not simply a protein one.
Protein provides the amino acids required for the growth, maintenance and repair of body tissues, including muscle. But increasing protein alone doesn't necessarily provide the additional usable energy required for weight gain.
The more useful question is: Why is my horse losing condition?
Look at total energy intake, forage quantity and quality, grazing, workload and actual feed intake. Consider dental health, parasite management, stress, competition for food and general health.
If his energy requirements have increased beyond what his current diet provides, then the ration may need to change.
Find out why condition is being lost before deciding what needs to be added.

Address

D406, Karkloof
Howick
3290

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 16:30

Telephone

+27 82 376 3058

Website

http://www.spurwinghorsefeed.co.za/

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