Marstall Mash for Horses, Digestive Support and Coat Shine, 12.5 kg

Marstall Mash is a practical feed mix for preparing a tasty mash that adds variety to the horse's diet and supports normal digestive function. Its recipe combines barley flakes, wheat bran, linseed and apple pomace. Linseed and its polyunsaturated fatty acids help maintain good coat condition and a natural shine.

According to the manufacturer's product information, the recipe contains no added vitamins or minerals, sugar, molasses, essential oils or preservatives. This makes it suitable for combining with different feeding programmes and veterinary diets. It is intended for draught horses, senior horses and horses under increased physical demands, as well as during changes in feeding routines or recovery periods.

Key Features

• Supports normal digestion and adds variety to the daily ration.
• Contains linseed, extruded linseed, apple pomace and wheat bran.
• Helps maintain a healthy-looking, shiny coat.
• No added vitamins or minerals, sugar, molasses, essential oils or preservatives, according to the supplied product information.
• No cooking required, just a short soaking time with hot water.
• Suitable for draught horses and senior horses.
• Pack size: 12.5 kg.

Composition

• Barley flakes: 47%
• Wheat bran: 18.5%
• Linseed: 10%
• Extruded linseed: 10%
• Apple pomace: 10%
• Refined rapeseed oil: 2%
• Calcium carbonate
• Sodium chloride
• Fenugreek
• Stevia (cut and dried)

Analytical Constituents and Energy per kg

• Crude protein: 13.50%
• Precaecally digestible crude protein (pcv): 48 g
• Crude oils and fats: 7.50%
• Crude fibre: 8.30%
• Crude ash: 5.20%
• Digestible energy (DE): 12.50 MJ
• Metabolisable energy (ME, GfE 2014): 11.30 MJ
• Calcium: 0.80%
• Phosphorus: 0.40%
• Sodium: 0.30%
• Magnesium: 0.20%

Recommended Daily Feeding Amount

• Small horses and ponies: approximately 0.25-0.50 kg
• Thoroughbreds: approximately 0.50-0.75 kg
• Warmbloods: approximately 0.75-1.25 kg

1 litre of Mash = approximately 540 g.

The usual recommendation is to feed 1-3 times per week, preferably in the evening. It can be offered in addition to the regular ration or used as a replacement for concentrate feed. If used as the main concentrate over an extended period, the manufacturer recommends adding a mineral supplement such as Marstall Force.

Preparation Instructions

1. Mix approximately 0.5-1 litre of Mash with the same amount of hot water. The water does not need to be boiling.
2. Leave to soak for approximately 15-20 minutes.
3. Stir thoroughly and allow the mash to cool until lukewarm.
4. Check the temperature before feeding and serve immediately after preparation.

Always feed freshly prepared mash. Remove any leftovers from the feed trough for hygiene reasons.

Additional Information

Marstall Mash can be included in the feeding routine during dietary changes, coat-shedding periods, increased workload and recovery. For chronic digestive problems or following serious illness, consult a veterinarian about the appropriate duration of use. The manufacturer's guidance specifies an initial period of up to 6 months for certain chronic conditions and use until full recovery following serious illness.

The product is stated to have been approved by the anti-doping commission on 28 April 2011. For competition horses, always check the current regulations and requirements of the relevant equestrian federation.