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Thompson and Redwood

Locality: Upper Swan, Western Australia, Australia

Phone: +61 8 9296 4767

Address: 220 Almeria Pde 6069 Upper Swan, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.thompsonandredwood.com.au

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25.01.2022 Huge congratulations to our Team Member Britt from Leeara Park, who is expecting her first baby due this spring! We just had to share this beautiful photo, both horse and rider are glowing #teamthompsonandredwood Caris Britt Reside

24.01.2022 This little one's mum took a 'pat on the head' a little too literally We hope your Monday is going better than this! #cuteanimals

24.01.2022 Well what a day we had yesterday! Equestrian In The Park was so much fun, and our team had some great rides! In the Diamond Class Chloe Gee Equestrian placed 13th and 14th out of a huge field of riders and Dani Carey from Oakford Equestrian Centre placed 4th! In the Grand Prix Class Mike Dagostino placed 2nd and 7th, and Sophie Warren Equestrian, in a huge comeback after back surgery placed 5th. ... And to keep the winning feeling going, we're excited to announce Tanaya Radecker as the winner of our EITP Giveaway and a 3-Month supply of T&R feed! Congratulations Tanaya, please send us a message to claim your prize!

24.01.2022 Bigger jumps, improving mobility and adjusting straightness...with just over a week to go, Sophie gives us an update on her training for Equestrian In The Park #fueledbytandr #teamthompsonandredwood Sophie Warren Equestrian

23.01.2022 Do you have goats? These are great tips from Diego Valley on Vaccinations: Vaccination day "Here at Diego Valley I vaccinate with Zoetis Ultravac 5 in 1. Vaccinations are given subcutaneous (under the skin). Best way to administer a sub q injection is by pulling up a pinch of skin to a tent, inserting the needle into the base of the tent and parallel to the long axis of the goats body. Be careful not to penetrate through to the other side and discharge the vaccinatio...n on the skin. Goats are given regular revaccination at 6 monthly intervals to maintain effective immunity against enterotoxaemia Kids are given a vaccination at 6 weeks of age and a booster 4 weeks later All breeding does are vaccinated 1 month prior to kidding Goats can form a lump from the injection site. This is common and should go away over time Vaccination bottle once opened will only last for 30 days in the fridge. If you only have a few goats, your local vet should give individual vaccinations so you don't have to waste a whole bottle. " Diego Valley Miniature Goat Stud See more

23.01.2022 LAST CHANCE TO ENTER OUR WINTER GIVEAWAY! Entries are closing THIS FRIDAY so time is running out! In addition to the Winter Competition, our Horses' Birthday giveaway is closing tomorrow at 5pm, so make sure you get your entry in for that to win 2 x 20kg bags from our equine range. You've got to be in it to win it!... Click the link below to enter our Winter Prize Pack Giveaway: https://thompsonandredwood.com.au/win-a-winter-prize-pack-a Click the link below to enter our Horses's Birthday Giveaway: https://www.facebook.com/ThompsonandRedwood/posts/3373588142686649

23.01.2022 Caris and Britt from Leeara Park were out and about yesterday for the Equestrian Western Australia Horse of the Year. They sponsored the LP Supermodel Large Hack of the Year class as a memorial to their successful mare. LP Supermodel was owned and produced by Caris and Britt, and she won Horse of the Year three years in a row (2014, 2015, 2016) and she won the National Large Hack of the Year in 2015. The Leeara Park team sponsors the class every year, paying tribute to their mare, while contributing to the sport. #teamthompsonandredwood

22.01.2022 We are at W.A.Y.E.R PetStock Cross Country Training Day today and Sophie Warren Equestrian is taking over our Instagram and Facebook stories! Tune in to follow the action...

22.01.2022 LET'S TALK LUPINS... Lupins are legumes (members of the pea family) that are used throughout the world as a feed supplement for horses and livestock. They are known for their high protein content, good levels of digestible fibre and some fat. Lupins are beneficial as a protein or energy supplement as part of a balanced diet. ... Why are lupins a good inclusion in a horse's diet? CONDITIONING GRAIN: flaked lupins are a good addition to a horses diet due to their cool conditioning properties. They are considered low starch and high in fibre, so are digested efficiently in the hindgut. The low starch content means that they can be a beneficial supplement for horses that are prone to laminitis. COOL ENERGY SOURCE: Lupins are a palatable, energy-dense feed, that serve as a good source of cool energy for performance horses, racehorses and endurance horses. They are also suitable for growing and breeding horses. This cool energy can be good for horses that are prone to fizzy or hot behaviour. COST-EFFECTIVE: due to their density and high protein levels, lupins are a cost-effective protein supplement. We use lupins as an ingredient in a number of our equine products, and also supply them as a whole grain, flaked or cracked. Flaked lupins are our recommended form for horses, as horses cannot digest a whole, unprocessed lupin. Our Flaked Lupins are steam cooked, so they are digested efficiently, and you don't need to cook or soak them. They also retain their husk, which is a source of protein and fibre too. Chloe Gee Equestrian and Leeara Park use T&R Flaked Lupins as a supplement to some of their horse's diets for cool conditioning and energy. *Lupins are not a complete feed and should only be fed as part of a balanced diet. They should not be fed in excess of the recommended rate. Contact us today if you'd like more information on adding Lupins to your horse's diet.

22.01.2022 Love Bantams? Want more Bantams? The Pekin Bantam Championship Show is this weekend, and you could go in the draw to win your own beautiful Bantams in their raffle

22.01.2022 Springtime Struggles - Moulting Season!

22.01.2022 Overcoming a challenge in your horse's training can be difficult! Step 1 is acknowledging what your challenge is, and this is often difficult to do! Once you have recognised what you need to work on, Step 2 is finding the right resources to help. Chloe Gee Equestrian has been working on her training and control with Tia recently. Check out this great video of her schooling some serious grids with Sonja Johnson.

21.01.2022 DID YOU KNOW: Spring can be a challenging time for mares! Their hormones start racing and their behaviour can change due to fluctuating levels of progesterone and oestrogen. The increasing daylight hours in spring cause mares to start cycling reproductively, but their cycles can be erratic and prolonged as their hormone levels readjust. This can lead to 'mare-ish' behaviour, and they can become stressed and difficult on the ground and under saddle. Starting your mare on a s...oothing supplement now can help to ease her transition into Spring. Dodson & Horrell's Stroppy Mare is a natural, soothing supplement formulated to calm and settle mares struggling with hormonal behaviour. Available online now. https://thompsonandredwood.com.au//dodson-horrell-stroppy- See more

21.01.2022 The youngest member of the team Maddie Cooke was trying her hand at dressage this weekend. Congrats on your debut at the 2020 Pony Dressage Showcase first timers. Maddie competed in the Prelim 1A with a score of 66.6% and took out 2nd place for junior competitor and 5th over all competitor. You are such with a bright future. Well done everyone ... #TeamThompsonandRedwood #AdvancedFeeds

21.01.2022 An adorable animal friendship for your Friday...hope it brings a smile to your day! Have a great weekend everyone

21.01.2022 BREAKING NEWS: As temperatures rise, a hot chick cools off in a pool! Good work Kylie, we like your style!

20.01.2022 It's FREEBIE FRIDAY! And this month we're celebrating by giving you the chance to win 2 x 20kg bags of spring essentials, either our premium Laying Crumbles or Horse Grower Weaner Pellets. Our high protein, vegetarian Laying Crumbles are the perfect feed to help your hens with their spring flush. And for all those mares about to drop or already supporting a foal, Horse Grower Weaner Pellets are what they need. ... TO ENTER: in the comments below post the last photo you took on your phone of your animals! SIMPLE! Entries close next Thursday 24 September at midnight, and this competition is only open to WA residents.

19.01.2022 We think the smile says it all! Sophie Warren Equestrian was back in the saddle at her first cross country school since her back surgery! Sophie has her eyes set on Equestrian In The Park, and we'll be there to cheer her on. It's a big task to get ready for such a big event, and an even bigger challenge to come back from an injury. Stay tuned, we'll follow Sophie's progress over the next few weeks. #teamthompsonandredwood

19.01.2022 It's Equestrian in the Park tomorrow, and the Thompson and Redwood Feed Room is set up on course...hopefully horses don't steal snacks to go as they jump over! This is a huge event, and we're so proud of our team riders Chloe Gee Equestrian and Sophie Warren Equestrian who are competing. Chloe's even shared with us her tips for calming competition nerves, and for such a big day, we think she might be using a few of these tomorrow morning! https://thompsonandredwood.com.au/4-...tips-for-calming-compet Chloe is competing in the Diamond Class with a quick turnaround: Torridon Limited Edition (Tia) Rider 33 at 10.52am Barz Open (Doodle) Rider 43 at 11.27s, Sophie is competing in the Grand Prix Class: Hazid Road - Rider 5 at 4.14pm Kinnordy Gigi - Rider 22 at 5.13pm We'll have our T&R stand there, so come and say hi! #teamthompsonandredwood #fueledbytandr Equestrian In The Park

19.01.2022 How much would it mean to you to win a 3-month supply of horse feed? Don't forget to enter our competition, all you have to do is have a valid ticket to Equestrian in the Park! Tickets start from just $10 in the family zone. Head to the link now to enter: https://thompsonandredwood.com.au/win-a-3-month-supply-of-h

18.01.2022 Well done to Sarah Inglis and her lovely 'Trapalanda Downs Jasper' who won the EVA 80J at Murray Eventing CCN over the weekend. We were proud to sponsor the class and it was great to see everyone in action. Jasper is fed T&R feeds, and we think he looks very proud of his new rug!

18.01.2022 Meet Alfie...he loves haircuts, bunny rabbits and the beach, what more could you want in an Alpaca? Perhaps he'd enjoy some of our delicious Alpaca mix or Pellets

17.01.2022 INTRODUCING our new look bag for Horse Cubes for Seniors! It's our same, great Horse Cubes formula, just with a new image to help you find it easily in store. Our Horse Cubes are not just for seniors, they are an ideal feed for horses of all ages and disciplines needing condition and topline, and recovery from high intensity exercise. The complete, nutrient rich formula gives you results...without the expensive price tag! Find out more: https://thompsonandredwood.com.au/horse-cubes-new-senior-fo

17.01.2022 Did you know that horses have bigger eyes than any other land mammal? They also have a third eyelid on the inside of the eye which closes diagonally for a bit of extra protection! #horses #facts #equine

17.01.2022 When we say that our bags are easy to open...we really mean it! Thanks to our sponsored rider Sophie Warren for this great demonstration Sophie Warren Equestrian

17.01.2022 All coming together for Chloe Gee Equestrian and 'Barz Open' winning the 95 at Woorooloo over the weekend. Well done to all the riders who competed, it is great to see everyone out and supporting our sport after a rocky start to the year.

16.01.2022 Congratulations to the winner of the Poultry Pack in our Winter Prize Competition Jannay Van Dyk! We have been blown away by the amazing entries for both the Poultry and Equine Packs, and will announce our Equine winner next week. Here is Jannay's entry:... "Premium poultry layer pellets and crumble: my Chookies love T&R layer pellets and the crumble mix and will only buy T&R as it is the only feed that provides hard shells and enough calcium and other balanced vit and mins for healthy chooks. Plus never had a chook that didn't love them. I swap between the pellets and crumble however prefer the pellets. Happy healthy chooks means good eggs so thank you T&R!" Thank you to everyone who entered, and congratulations also to Lisymol Julien, who was chosen for a special runner up prize.

16.01.2022 They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them. "B Squadron, 6th Light Horse Regiment, 1918. Ralph Kellett collection." Australian Light Horse - a book by Phillip Bradley which covers their campaign in the middle east.

16.01.2022 Tip Tuesday - TOPLINE! With competitions starting again soon, many riders will be working on building their horse's fitness, condition and TOPLINE. We often get asked about how to build topline, so here are a few tips to help you understand what it is, and how you can build it with your horse. WHAT IS TOPLINE? The 'topline' of the horse refers to the muscle coverage across their neck, back and rump. While topline can vary from horse to horse, an ideal topline shows strong, w...ell-rounded and even muscles throughout this area. This is because topline and loin muscle strength influences the horses athletic ability and even soundness. HOW DO YOU BUILD TOPLINE? Building topline is about building healthy muscle, so it comes from a combination of appropriate exercise and diet. Building the muscle comes from working those muscles in the correct way, so talk to your coach about exercises that will help your horse. But to build muscle, they must have the right building blocks in their diet! WHAT DO YOU FEED TO HELP TOPLINE? Building topline is building muscle, and as muscle is made up of 70% protein...protein is key! But not all protein is created equal. Your horse’s diet needs to include superior quality sources of protein, not just vast amounts of protein. Why? Feeds classed as better sources of protein will contain higher amounts of essential amino acids, especially those needed for muscle building. Lysine for example is vital for muscle building, and is an essential amino acid, so must be provided in the diet. It is also a limiting amino acid, though which means if the horse doesn't have enough Lysine, it won't be able to use the rest of the amino acids in it's diet. Healthy muscle building also requires the right vitamin and minerals, so make sure your horse has a complete, balanced diet, without any deficiencies. Need help with your horse's diet? Get in touch with us today!

13.01.2022 Happy Birthday to Team Rider Mike Dagostino! With some big plans for 2021, we hope it's a great year for you! Oakford Racehorse Education Services Oakford Equestrian Centre

13.01.2022 A new year means new goals! Caris and Britt have started mapping out their plans for 2021, and Britt will be working towards getting back into the saddle after having Paityn. And we might even get to see their latest addition, 'LP Catwalk' making her debut. #goalsetting Leeara Park Caris Britt Reside #showhorse #ridingpony

13.01.2022 HAPPY HORSES' BIRTHDAY Did you know: 1 August is used by most breeds as the official horses' birthday, because it is usually when foals bred at the start of Spring the previous year will start dropping. It helps to group and standardise horses into age groups for sports like racing and Young Horse competitions. In the Northern Hemisphere, the horses' birthday is January 1. ... Make sure you enter our Horses' Birthday giveaway! #horsesbirthday

13.01.2022 SPRING CHICKENS - The Spring Flush is happening now! Spring flush is a natural reaction to increasing daylight hours which signal chickens to increase their egg production. The increased production is a survival mechanism, as chicks hatched in spring and summer are more likely to survive with the warmer weather and abundance of food. ... For laying hens and backyard chickens, this means we get more eggs! To capture the benefits though, their diet needs to support the increased production. Not sure what you should be feeding your chooks? Send us a message and we can help! Check out our great laying range on our website: https://thompsonandredwood.com.au/chicken-and-poultry-feeds

13.01.2022 We were so overwhelmed by all the hilarious photos you shared with us for our horses' birthday competition! Congratulations to our winner LJ Martin! You've won 2 x 20kg bags of your choice from our Equine Range. We wanted to share some of the horsey hilarity with you, so please enjoy this video, we hope it makes you smile!

13.01.2022 PUN CHALLENGE TIME! We saw this and couldn't help but giggle...at least the eulogy was egg-cellent! Can you come up with any good chicken or egg puns? Share below

11.01.2022 If you're looking for fresh, natural feeds for your horse, explore our full equine range now. Our 9, unique complete feeds provide cost-effective nutrition to support your horse. https://thompsonandredwood.com.au/equine #fueledbytandr

10.01.2022 Love chickens? Love poultry? Then our new poultry hub, Thompson and Redwood Poultry is the place to be We'll be sharing tips, educational resources and all things poultry. And to celebrate, we're giving you the chance to win 2 x 20kg bags of your chosen poultry feed. Head to the post below to find out how! Or head to our website:... https://thompsonandredwood.com.au/do-you-use-our-poultry-fe See more

10.01.2022 How do you know if you are feeding the right amount in spring? In this video, sponsored rider Sophie Warren discusses how to observe your horse for any changes caused by spring grass and adjusting your feed to manage this. In spring, your horse's pasture can become a lot more delicious and nutritious thanks to increased photosynthesis and mobilising of sugars into the blades that your horses eat. ... This extra nutrition can influence your horse's weight and behaviour, and you might need to make some small adjustments in their diet, to absorb these changes. What should you do? Stay on the look out for weight changes or behavioural changes and adjust their diet if you need to Take progress photos to help monitor condition. It can be harder to notice changes when seeing your horse every day Need help? Get in touch with us and we can help you find the right diet for your horse. Sophie Warren Equestrian #equinenutrition #horses

10.01.2022 Have you tried our FREE custom feed program? We recently received this message from Narelle, who had a custom feed program created for her endurance horse and his paddock companion: "Huge thanks to Jill Davies for her advice and patience regarding diets for my two boys one who is a very much loved paddock ornament and my endurance horse. Jill provided me with detailed feeding advice for both boys and was on hand via email to answer any queries I had, no matter how trivial! ... A few months on and Jill is still happy to provide advice and assistance with not only feeds but supplements as well. I have found the diet for my endurance horse especially successful with him having more fuel in the tank for our longer rides (40k +) and many favourable comments from fellow riders on how good he looks and his amazing top line! So lucky to have T&R producing great WA made products for our equine family members which are affordable, plus the assistance of a very knowledgable Jill Davies to guide us on feeding, both the athlete and leisure horse! I am so glad I utilised the service provided by T&R!" All you have to do is fill out the form on our website, and Jill, our expert nutritionist will assess and send through your recommendations: https://thompsonandredwood.com.au/h/horse-nutrition-program

09.01.2022 Do you have a foal due this year, or a young horse at home? Have you ever thought about showing them in breed or led classes? The team at Leeara Park have put together their top tips for preparing a young horse for shows, following the journey of LP Elizabeth Arden, from foal to a 3yo ready to break in. 1. Handle your foal often... 2. Once weaned, stable at night if possible 3. Lightly lunge and wash weekly 4. Mouth and teach to 'trot out' 5. Practice their square halts and presenting to the judge The aim is to produce a calm, sensible young horse. Leeara Park supports their broodmare and foal nutrition with our Horse Grower and Weaner Pellets: https://thompsonandredwood.com.au/hor/grower-weaner-pellets #younghorse #showhorse #equinenutrition @Caris Britt Reside

09.01.2022 Our Winter Prize Pack competition received over 580 entries, and we loved reading about the success you've had with our products. The Equine Prize Pack went to Lenneke Williamson and her daughter Anneke, whose horse Tommy has turned around on the Horse Cubes Senior Formula. Lenneke wrote: "It is hard to choose between Claytons pellets and Horse Cubes but it will have to be the Horse Cubes. My daughter's horse has some dental issues and had choke a couple of times. The cubes... are just so easy to soak, making them the perfect feed for Tommy. He is also a windsucker and not easy to keep weight on. Since starting him on the Horse Cubes he has gained a lot of weight and looks healthy with an amazing shine. I can't believe the difference it has made in just 6 weeks! We are very impressed with the product." A special mention also to Stephen Johnson from Denmark, who was awarded a runner up prize of 2 x 20kg bags of feed. Thank you to everyone who entered!

09.01.2022 Mike goes live on air tonight 'Talking Horses'! Our team rider Mike Dagostino will be going live on radio tonight 'Talking Horses'. With an amazing career in the Equestrian industry, this interview is not to be missed. Tune into 91.3FM at 6pm tonight. ... Oakford Equestrian Centre Off the Track WA https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=4829058770497385&id=194894953913813

08.01.2022 SNIP'S STORY Earlier in the year we shared Snip and Samantha's story. Snip is a 19yo Standardbred gelding who had had a bit of a rough trot, and struggled with ulcers and arthritis. Samantha started him on our Horse Cubes for Seniors back in April, and now look at him! He has gained condition and topline, and is healthy and happy! We're so pleased to see this lovely senior boy looking so well. . .... . #horsecubesforseniors #teamthompsonandredwood #glowing #equinenutrition #horsenutrition #horsefeed #shinyhorse #seniorhorse See more

08.01.2022 Team member Reece from Echovald poultry stud made the trip to compete at the WA Game Fowl show at Narrogin over the weekend and came away with a great result for his Sumatras. #TeamThompsonandRedwood #poultry

08.01.2022 Poultry Feeds Full of Vegetarian Goodness Did you know that we have a range of poultry feeds that are vegetarian-friendly? They are made using fresh, locally grown ingredients without RAM (restricted animal material). Our vegetarian products are: Budget Laying Pellets... Premium Laying Pellets Laying Crumbles Poultry Mix In addition, all of T&R's poultry products are antibiotic and GMO free so that you know your chickens are getting the best feed available.

08.01.2022 WHAT IS THE GOLDEN RULE OF FEEDING A BROODMARE? Do not overfeed during early gestation, and do not underfeed during late gestation and lactation! This is because the growth of the foal and it's nutrient requirements are very small in early gestation. It's from the 7 month mark that the majority of a foal's growth, skeletal and tissue development happens. Pregnancy can be split up into two main phases:... Phase 1 - from Conception to 7 months, (early gestation) Phase 2 - from 7 months to foaling (late gestation) Phase 1: at conception, it is important for your broodmare to have a Body Condition score (BCS) between 5 and 7 on the Henneke Scale. If a mare is underweight or overweight, her fertility and ability to hold a pregnancy is decreased. Once she is in foal, the aim of feeding in Phase 1 is to maintain a good body condition score, as the foetus' nutrient requirements are miniscule compared with the mares own maintenance requirements. Phase 2: At the 7th month of pregnancy, a foetus weighs approximately 20% of its birth weight, which is less than 2% of the mares body weight. But from here on, it's GROW GROW GROW! The nutrient requirements of the foal, and consequently the mare, increase dramatically during this phase. The broodmare needs high levels of protein, amino acids, vitamins and minerals to support the foal, without overfeeding on calories! Feeding a balanced breeding specific feed like our Horse Grower Weaner Pellets helps to take the guesswork out of your mare's ration. Want to know more about feeding a broodmare from conception through to lactation? Read more in our latest blog post from expert nutritionist Jill Davies: https://thompsonandredwood.com.au/managing-broodmare-nutrit

08.01.2022 CHEW ON THIS! Did you know that a horse's saliva is key to buffering their highly acidic stomach? Saliva contains bicarbonate, which also helps protect the fragile amino acids provided by feed. Saliva is only produced when the horse is chewing, so how much they make, is determined by what goes in their mouth. Hay encourages the most chewing, with 2500 - 3500 chews/kg which can produce 20-30L of saliva in a day. ... Sweet feeds and grains only take between 350-500 chews/kg, and produce 12-14L of saliva. This is why having adequate hay and forage is important for gut health. Keep the quantity up, but let their body condition dictate the quality of the forage i.e. if they are overweight or have sensitivities, offer less nutritious forage. What's the take home message? Keeping horses chewing as much as possible on good chewy feeds, keeps the saliva flowing, and their stomachs going! #equinenutrition #guthealth Feed Your Steed

07.01.2022 The days are getting longer, so your chickens will be starting to increase their egg production, and their nutritional requirements will be going up! Chickens decrease their laying over winter to avoid chicks hatching in the cold, a response that is triggered by decreasing daylight hours. We have passed the shortest day of the year now so egg production will be starting to go up. Now is the time to make sure they your chickens are receiving enough protein and calcium to s...upport their increased laying demands. Our great range of laying feeds are available from your local stockist now, so your girls get the fuel they need.

07.01.2022 Don't you hate it when the birds try to steal your dinner? Maybe we should tell the emu we do make Emu Pellets...he doesn't need to share the Horse Pellets!

06.01.2022 Meanwhile in Australia... does anyone have a poddy they'd try this with? https://www.facebook.com/10NewsQLD/videos/3077812215668560/

06.01.2022 Young eventing and showjumping rider Chloe Gee Equestrian has a big two weekends ahead of her. With Yalambi showjumping this weekend, and Equestrian In The Park next Saturday. From her debut as a wildcard entry in 2018, to competing two horses this year, Chloe has worked incredibly hard with her training, all whilst balancing her schoolwork and study. Good luck Chloe! #fueledbytandr #teamthompsonandredwood

06.01.2022 Cross Country Fun at WAYER! Our team T&R Eventers all headed to the WAYER Fundraiser at the weekend, for a day out on the course. Sophie Warren took over our Instagram and Facebook stories to share some of the action from the day. It was great to see everyone, with Jess KJ Eventing back out with Alvin, Chloe Gee Equestrian kicking goals, and Oakford Equestrian Centre debuting his new horse. ... We were proud to sponsor the 65 Senior class, and have a trade stand. Thanks to everyone that come and had a chat to us on the day! If you missed Sophie's takeover, don't worry, we've put together some of the highlights for you in this video! Thanks Sophie for the coverage, hopefully you'll be back in the saddle soon!

05.01.2022 COMPETITION TIME! Win a 3-Month Supply of horse feed! Are you heading to Equestrian In The Park? Well we are, and we’re pretty excited! So to celebrate, we’re offering the chance to win a 3-month supply of horse feed. We know the competitors get some great prizes, so we want to give YOU, the guests, fans and cheer squads, the opportunity to have a win. ... Entering is easy! All you need is to enter your EITP Ticket number! Fill in the form on our website with your name, your contact email (so we can let you know if you’ve won) and the 11 or 12-digit ticket number on your Equestrian in the Park ticket. Prize Details: A 3-month supply of T&R Horse Feed, equalling 18 x 20kg bags. Entries open Monday 16 November 2020 at 6pm AWST, and close Friday 27 November 5pm AWST. The winner will be the first valid entry drawn randomly. Please read the terms and conditions on our website. https://thompsonandredwood.com.au/win-a-3-month-supply-of-h

05.01.2022 TIP TUESDAY - The 5 Pillars of Shiny Coats Do you love seeing your horse with a healthy, shiny coat? A shiny coat starts on the inside! Here are 5 tips for enhancing coat shine in your horse: Feed a balanced diet - this is important for every aspect of horse health, but for coat shine and colour, nutrient imbalances can have a big impact! Make sure what you are feeding meets their requirements, and that the ratios of vitamins and minerals are correct. Too much or too litt...le of minerals like copper and zinc can change the colouring in a horses coat. Choose quality protein sources - hair is mostly made up of protein, so protein and essential amino acids are needed to grow healthy coats. But did you know that feeds classed as better sources of protein will contain higher amounts of essential amino acids? Make sure you choose feeds that contain quality protein sources. Feed oils with omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids - oils and fatty acids not only improve the health of their coat, but also increase shine. They can also be a good source of energy and conditioning. Watch out for worms - worm and parasite burdens can turn a horses coat dull and brittle. Keep on top of worms with regular faecal egg counts, worming and paddock rotations. Brush brush brush - brushing helps to remove dirt and dead hair, and also to increase blood flow. It stimulates the glands in the horses skin, which helps to release their natural oils and enhance shine and health. If you need help balancing your horses diet, send us a message!

04.01.2022 Ever thought about breeding your own horse, but not sure where to start? There are a lot of careful considerations to be made, especially around getting the right mare and stallion combination. The big question to ask yourself, is what sort of foal are you trying to breed! In our latest blog post, Caris Britt Reside go through the ins and outs of their breeding program at Leeara Park. Follow the link to read more:... https://thompsonandredwood.com.au/the-ins-and-outs-of-breed Leeara Park

04.01.2022 From back surgery in August to Equestrian in the Park, Sophie Warren has her sights set on competing again in only a matter of weeks! Listen to Sophie talk about her road to this huge event. It’s a hard task coming back after a rider or horse injury, but Sophie’s been working hard and adapting her training and fitness schedule, incorporating swimming and walking Gigi and Hazid in hand. We’ve been following her journey closely, and we’re so proud of her dedication. Stay tune...d to see how her final preparations go! You can read about Sophie’s tips for keeping Rider Soundness - https://thompsonandredwood.com.au/rider-injury-your-soundne Sophie Warren Equestrian Equestrian In The Park Equestrian Western Australia #teamthompsonandredwood #EITP2020

04.01.2022 Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there, who have fostered a love of animals in us! Who have taught us, led us on ponies, supported our passions and encouraged (or allowed) us to have animals in our lives. Thank you

04.01.2022 A rainy day is not a day wasted! Our team has shared some of their ideas for wet weather activities! Have you got any ideas? Share them with us in the comments below With all this rain hanging around, it might halt your plans for riding and training, but there are lots of things you can do to stay on track with your equine friends. ... #teamthompsonandredwood

03.01.2022 Fluff your feathers and flap your wings... because our poultry feeds will now be available on the East Coast of Australia! We've taken a selection of our delicious, natural formulas and created a 5kg and 15kg range that will be available exclusively through PETStock stores. Find out more at: ... https://thompsonandredwood.com.au/chicken-and-poultry-feeds And if you love all things poultry, join our new hub Thompson & Redwood Poultry

02.01.2022 Strangles - there have recently been some confirmed cases of Strangles in WA. While the affected horses, venues and areas are currently controlling the infection, it's a good reminder to familiarise yourself with Strangles, what it is, the symptoms and how you can protect your horse. What is Strangles? Strangles is an infectious, upper airway infection that is caused by the bacteria 'Streptococcus equi'. How does it spread? Like a lot of bacterial infections, it spreads ...through shared water and feed troughs. The bacteria has quite a long life in the environment, and can last on equipment for several weeks after the last case. A horse can also remain infectious for up to four weeks after the last symptoms were shown. When do you start seeing symptoms? A horse can start showing signs usually between 3-6 days, but this has been known to vary between 2 and 15 days. Early signs and symptoms: once a horse is infected they can become sick quite rapidly. - Temperature can rise to 41C - They might exhibit a slight cough - As it is an upper respiratory infection, this area becomes inflamed, making swallowing painful. - They will have a watery discharge from their nose, which turns into a yellowy, pus discharge. - After 10 -14 days, the head and neck lymph nodes can become swollen abscesses. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT IF YOUR HORSE IS UNWELL, YOU CONTACT YOUR VET IMMEDIATELY. Prevention: Strangles can be prevented through vaccination in horses over 3 months of age. Good biosecurity measures can also protect your horses and your property. PLEASE GET IN TOUCH WITH YOUR VET TO DISCUSS VACCINATION. The WA Department of Primary Industries has some great information on their website which is well worth reading, and they have some great resources on biosecurity. Resources: https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/livestock-bios/strangles-horses https://www.zoetis.com.au//equivac-s-strangles-vaccine.aspx

02.01.2022 It's Wednesday today, hump day! So here are four fun facts about animal humps... 1. Camel humps are for storage - just not water storage! A camel's hump actually stores fat, which can be used as an energy and nutritional source when food is scarce. 2. If a camel needs to draw from the stores in it's hump, the hump can become softer and droop down. It will soon return to normal once their food intake increases. ... 3. One of the identifying features of Brahman cattle (and many other Bos Indicus breeds) is their hump. Similar to camels, the hump is used for fat storage as an energy and nutritional reserve. 4. Brahman humps are actually a valuable meat source, as they are highly marbled (intramuscular fat content) and when cooked correctly, make a very tender, flavoursome beef option! #camels #brahman

02.01.2022 An injured or sick horse is something every horse owner dreads! But if you find yourself with a patient on your hands, nutrition plays a big part in the healing process! Plus, it can also be the key to keeping your horse healthy AND sane during their time off. Read our latest blog post for some tips on feeding a sick or injured horse. ... https://thompsonandredwood.com.au/how-to-feed-a-sick-or-inj Feed Your Steed

02.01.2022 This red mare's mirror hatred definitely represents a mood! Do you have a moody mare? Maybe Stroppy Mare can help. Stroppy Mare is a calming supplement, specifically made to settle and soothe your mare's hormonal behaviour or imbalances. Available to buy online! https://thompsonandredwood.com.au//dodson-horrell-stroppy-

02.01.2022 MEET NANUSHKA! "Nanushka is a 20yo purebred Arabian mare whom Ive had since she was 8. Previously always a very good doer- always existing off just pasture, shed been losing a lot of weight and was very lethargic. She had a major dental procedure to fix some issues with her teeth and while at Murray Vet for her procedure we realised shed lost 100kg since her last healthy weight at the vet! I was straight onto Jill Davies to do her up a major weight gain diet... theres exactly 10 weeks between these photos and I credit the T&R Horse Cubes for Seniors and Digestive EQ for the improvement in her condition! The T&R Horse Cubes are so palatable and easier to digest plus great value for money!"

01.01.2022 Explain your horse as a GIF! It's time to spread some laughs and we got this great idea from sponsored rider Bayley Thomas from Lokenzo Park. Just share your GIF in the comments below...we can't wait to see what you come up with!