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FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions
B. Specific questions about the Cavalor range
1. Why feed Cavalor?
2. Can I administer Cavalor feed/supplements during competitions?
3. Why does Cavalor horse feed contain a higher level of oil?
4. What age do I start my foal on Start & Go and how long do I continue after weaning?
5. What is the best way to feed Start & Go?
6. What is the best time to start on Probreed?
7. For how long can I feed my mare on Probreed?
8. Why should I specifically use Probreed for my mare? Could I not get the same result with a different feed?
9. I fed my yearlings on Probreed, what do I feed 2 and 3-year-olds on?
10. Can I feed my weaned foals on Juniorix?
11. What age can I start Juniorix?
12. Feeding my young horses on Juniorix is a bit costly if I want to feed them completely.
Would it not be better to switch to a different, cheaper feed?
13. Do I continue to feed my 2.5 year-old trotter/racer who is just starting training on Juniorix?
14. How much Perfomix can I feed my horse on?
15. Can I start a three-year-old horse that is being trained on Perfomix?
16. Can I feed my jumper on Superforce and if so, how much?
17. Can I feed a horse which is too thin on Superforce?
18. Can I feed a dressage horse which is required to perform to high standards on Superforce?
19. When can I feed my horse on Endurix as a supplement?
20. How long can Endurix be fed after competitions?
21. Is Strucomix enough to maintain my horse?
22. How much Strucomix should I feed my horse on next to feed concentrate?
23. Can I feed Strucomix as a supplement to other Cavalor feeds?
24. When is the best time to feed Mash & Mix?
25. What type of feed is Pianissimo?
26. Will feeding my horse on Pianissimo not make it too weak?
27. What age can I start my horse on Senior?
28. My horse has grown so old that most of its molars have dropped out.
Could Senior assist in maintaining condition and how much feeding is required?
29. Is Top-Action a complete feed or do I need to top this up with a supplement?
30. Will my horse be able and willing to eat the large-sized Top-Action chunks?
31. Can I supplement Fifty/Fifty with grains?
B 1. Why feed Cavalor?
Our extensive technical background based on many years' empirical experience.
Our consistent quality.
Formulas are true to type year-round. Formulas are only adjusted when we can improve them.
The use of soya oil and puffed or expanded raw materials enhance the absorption of the nutrients.
The superior digestibility and absorptive qualities of our feeds guarantee excellent results with little feed.
Breeding products have been geared to healthy bone development and tendon attachment avoiding
any problems at a more advanced age.
B 2. Can I administer Cavalor feed/supplements during competitions?
No problem! Cavalor feeds and supplements strictly contain natural products, all of which are permitted.
B 3. Why does Cavalor horse feed contain a higher level of oil?
Oil and fat are energy sources. As such, they serve to produce heat whilst also serving as carriers of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K). The higher content of vegetable fats (e.g. derived from soya oil) has a glycogen-saving effect. What is more, fats contain 2.5 times more energy than carbohydrates and proteins. The direct result being that the horses sweat considerably less. In short, fats are a safe source of energy without lactic acid and/or liver problems.
B 4. What age do I start my foal on Start & Go and how long do I continue after weaning?
Start & Go can be fed as early as of 6 weeks old. The easiest way is to start on a small dose of Start & Go mixed with Probreed allowing the foal to absorb the feed by its mother's side. After that, simply feed it in a separate crib where the mare cannot reach it with her mouth. Combined with Probreed, Start & Go can be fed up to 2 months past weaning. After that, simply continue on full rations of Probreed.
B 5. What is the best way to feed Start & Go?
Start & Go is best mixed with Probreed which allows the foal to get used to the taste and the hardness of the pellets. As soon as the foal comes to duly eat and absorb the pellets, switch to feeding only Start & Go, poured into a small crib enabling the foal to feed at will. Make sure however that the crib never contains any old feed leftovers which could acidify.
B 6. What is the best time to start on Probreed?
Some 3 months prior to foaling, you can start the mare on Probreed as this is the time during which the foal gains the greatest amount of weight. The mare's requirements around this time are much higher than when she was first carrying. Not only does she need to make sure the foal grows and develops, she also has to keep her own strength up, priming
herself for when she starts nursing.
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B 7. For how long can I feed my mare on Probreed?
As a rule, brood mares which are used strictly for breeding purposes, have a very high requirement in terms of high-grade feed. Factors such as nursing a foal, being in foal again shortly after giving birth and keeping herself in condition place higher demands on the quality of the feed these mares are on. Probreed is excellently placed to cater to these requirements, guaranteeing both mare and foal are kept in prime condition.
B 8. Why should I specifically use Probreed for my mare? Could I not get the same result with a different feed?
Probreed sets itself apart from other feeds by the type of protein it uses. Something which is beneficial to the growth and development of the foal. The right type of amino acids which stimulate proper growth and development are included in this feed in the right proportions. Because of the combination of the right amounts of vitamins and minerals Probreed, enables breeders to maintain both mare and foal in peak condition with a comparatively limited number of kilos.
B 9. I fed my yearlings on Probreed, what do I feed 2 and 3-year-olds on?
Juniorix can be started as early as of the age of 1. The amounts of vitamins and minerals are concentrated in such a way that a couple of kilos a day is plenty to keep young horses in prime fettle.
B 10. Can I feed my weaned foals on Juniorix?
The best thing to do is to feed weaned foals on Probreed as weaning usually occurs around the age of 4 to 6 months or slightly older. During this time, the animal has a high need for proteins that are easily absorbable. Something which Probreed caters to.
B 11. What age can I start Juniorix?
Basically, starting from the age of 1, although in a practical sense, breeders often resort to a 1 to 2 month margin, both before as well as after the 1 year mark.
B 12. Feeding my young horses on Juniorix is a bit costly if I want to feed them completely.
Would it not be better to switch to a different, cheaper feed?
The quality and concentration of the vitamin premix in Juniorix is such that you only need to feed a limited amount of kilos a day. Feeding more than 3 kilos is surfeit, even for three-year-old horses. Young horses need sufficient amounts of good quality forage to have good digestion. Supplementing the forage with a limited number of kilos Juniorix provides the animal with the right amount of nutrients because of the higher concentration in vitamins and minerals. In addition, young horses can do without the excess weight as this only constitutes an added strain load on tendons and joints. Juniorix produces a healthy young horse with a glossy coat which is not suffering from excess weight.
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B 13. Do I continue to feed my 2.5 year-old trotter/racer who is just starting training on Juniorix?
Young racers who are just taking up training are best switched to Perfomix, with a minor supplement for active sports horses such as Cavalor Nutri Plus.
B 14. How much Perfomix can I feed my horse on?
This largely depends on the breed and the weight of the horse and on how intensely the horse is worked. The more a horse is worked, the more energy it needs. A 500 kg racehorse which is worked one hour a day, has all it needs in 5 kg Perfomix a day, next to hay and straw. Top racehorses who are trained several times a day need more feed. And obviously Arabian thoroughbreds have different requirements from regular crossbreeds.
B 15. Can I start a three-year-old horse that is being trained on Perfomix?
Yes, you can. Make sure however that the young horse does not react too powerfully to a portion of feed concentrate. Perfomix distinguishes itself from other feeds in that it incorporates grains which have been rendered soluble, next to an easily absorbable fat core which releases added energy. This may result in the animal starting work a bit too lively and turning restless and agitated. There is no problem for young racers and trotters as the nature and intensity of the work they do is already way higher at this age than that of younger saddle horses.
B 16. Can I feed my jumper on Superforce and if so, how much?
When a riding horse or a jumper reacts a tad too phlegmatically to Perfomix, Superforce can be brought in to be included as part of rations. One good way is to substitute half of the ration by Superforce, during 3 days up to 1 week before the competition. In a matter of just a few days, this will cause the horse to start training with more vigour without tiring quite as quickly. A usable standard is to substitute 1.5 to 2 kilos of regular rations by Superforce. This method achieves its peak effect after 3 to 5 weeks. Feeding horses which are not worked on a daily basis on too much Superforce will prove detrimental. This may cause an overburdened liver, the result being that the horse loses its condition.
B 17. Can I feed a horse which is too thin on Superforce?
Superforce is not the appropriate feed which will make a horse gain in weight. The right mix for this is a combination of Probreed and Equinomic, because of the right proportion of amino acids the two contain.
B 18. Can I feed a dressage horse which is required to perform to high standards on Superforce?
Endurix is the feed that is best suited for this purpose. The vitamin and fat content is more aligned to the requirements made of a dressage horse. Superforce contains a high level of oats and, combined with a high fat content, this promotes the level of relaxation and calmness demanded of dressage horses. Superforce was developed so as to provide the horse with the energy boost required to perform at the height of its powers for just a brief
space of time. Dressage on the other hand requires peak power over an extended time period. Including Endurix as part of the ration is better suited to achieve this.
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B 19. When can I feed my horse on Endurix as a supplement?
When the horse is required to work intensively on a daily basis, it may be desirable to top up its ration with a supplement feed of the highest energy level. Some disciplines such as long distance riding, higher level dressage, carriage driving and military also require a purpose-adapted feed. Endurix is the perfect mix which caters to these requirements. Increased fat content and purpose-rationed vitamin levels make sure that the horse saves its natural muscle energy without the formation of lactic acid. This serves to produce a horse which sweats less and is much less prone to fatigue. The absence of lactic acid also means that you will not be starting your next training session with a horse that is suffering from muscle stiffness.
B 20. How long can Endurix be fed after competitions?
Since Endurix has been specifically designed as a performance feed, it is recommended to be fed during the times when the horse is worked daily. The energy which is put into the horse through its feed, should always completely be used. Therefore it is recommended to scale down the dosage of Endurix when the intensity of the training work is retrenched.
B 21. Is Strucomix enough to maintain my horse?
Strucomix is a complete feed with copious amounts of easily-digestible fibres. As such, it is enough to maintain the horse. Feeding extra hay is not strictly necessary although there is nothing to suggest you cannot. In fact, you can never really go wrong feeding a horse on hay as this serves to promote intestinal action.
B 22. How much Strucomix should I feed my horse on next to feed concentrate?
Strucomix can be fed in combination with any of the other feeds from the Cavalor range. When supplementing meals with 2 to 3 litres, the feed volume that is to be digested and absorbed is duly increased in size. The fibres prompt the horse to start eating slower. As a result, the animal masticates to a higher degree, producing more saliva in the process which in turn induces an improved digestion.
B 23. Can I feed Strucomix as a supplement to other Cavalor feeds?
Strucomix is the feed which is best suited to any other type of feed from the entire Cavalor range. Low in protein, its purpose-designed composition boosts the digestibility of the product with which it has been combined. In addition, it stimulates the appetite in difficult eaters, courtesy of the aromas of the herbs that have been included. Strucomix ensures that the feed is absorbed within a reasonable time span.
B 24. When is the best time to feed Mash & Mix?
Mash & Mix
is best fed following strenuous exercise, training or competitions as this is the time when the horse has the greatest need of swift recovery. The increased fat content and the presence of electrolytes serve to foster this fast recovery required by horses in training. During the cold season, you could also consider feeding the horse a warm ration once or twice a week. Mash & Mix is highly suited to be heated up. The linseed, which impacts favorably on the intestinal flora, also boosts the transit of the feed inside the intestinal tracts.
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B 25. What type of feed is Pianissimo?
Pianissimo is the feed which is in its rightful place in rations which require a feed concentrate that is low on protein. A very low 7.5 % protein content and sufficient energy to fire a sporting horse, are there to make sure that protein-sensitive horses are not encumbered with swollen legs or stiff muscles. This makes it possible to engage in normal activities with these animals. Nor will these horses be given to profuse sweating. White sweat is an indication of too much protein in the ration. The best way to address this is to feed the animal on a combination of feed concentrate and stalky hay - not silage grass which usually has a much higher protein content.
B 26. Will feeding my horse on Pianissimo not make it too weak?
Pianissimo
contains an anti-stress product (Cavalor Calm). This relieves tension and stress which makes for a more settled ride on the horse as well as a better-behaved animal harnessed as part of a team. The horse will not look sluggish and drowsy and put the effort in to do as asked. A more settled comportment will enable the horse to perform to a better standard as the energy is dosed to better effect.
B 27. What age can I start my horse on Senior?
The vitality of a horse is often a question of breed. High-blood horses will look fresh for a longer length of time than somewhat more robust breeds. As a general rule however, it is safe to say that a horse is turning into a senior as it approaches the age of 20. Having said that, it is the overall health condition of a horse which is the overriding element when deciding the right rations and the choice of feed. It is not until the horse starts showing specific signs of old age such as losing weight and laboured shedding that it becomes advisable to bring in Senior.
B 28. My horse has grown so old that most of its molars have dropped out.
Could Senior assist in maintaining condition and how much feeding is required?
The Senior mix contains ingredients which are not too hard to chew on. This offers horses with impaired chewing the opportunity to stay in trim with a reasonable number of kilos of feed concentrate. This dose is described as a maximum of 1 kg for every 100 kg of live body weight. The application of puffed grains and easily-digestible pellets, carriers of easily-absorbable proteins, greatly assists in keeping feed consumption within certain limits whilst achieving a favorable condition at the same time.
B 29. Is Top-Action a complete feed or do I need to top this up with a supplement?
Top-Action is a well balanced large-sized chunk. Its composition is complete to the effect that no further elements need to be added by way of supplements. The feed does contain a high level of vitamins and minerals which makes it eminently suited to be combined with grains such as oats, barley, spelt or wheat. Even when grains are added as a supplement, e.g. the same volume of grains as there are chunks, the balance in terms of vitamins and minerals continues to remain favorable.
B 30. Will my horse be able and willing to eat the large-sized Top-Action chunks?
The size of these chunks is no impediment for the horse to eat them. Compare the size to that of carrots or beets. Furthermore, the smell is so appetizing that the horse will want to dive into this delicacy straightaway.
B 31. Can I supplement Fifty/Fifty with grains?
This feed concentrate was purpose-developed to be mixed with the grains that are available. Fifty/Fifty contains all the healthy elements Cavalor has to offer, e.g. the perfect balance between the fats, minerals and vitamins the horse requires. This feed is ideally suited for larger stables and owners who top up their animal's feed with oats or other types of grain.
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