{"product_id":"dodson-horrell-sixteen-plus-cubes-20kg","title":"Dodson \u0026 Horrell Sixteen Plus Cubes","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDodson \u0026amp; Horrell Sixteen Plus Cubes\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupport your senior horse's lifelong vitality, condition, and digestive health with \u003cstrong\u003eDodson \u0026amp; Horrell Sixteen Plus Cubes\u003c\/strong\u003e. Specifically formulated for veteran horses and ponies aged sixteen and over, these highly digestible, high-calorie conditioning cubes are engineered to help older equines maintain an ideal weight, strong muscle topline, and optimal mobility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs horses age, their digestive efficiency naturally declines. Sixteen Plus Cubes tackle this by utilising an exceptionally high-fiber and high-oil matrix, delivering safe, slow-release conditioning calories without relying on high-starch cereal loads. Fully approved by the vet team at Dodson \u0026amp; Horrell, this formula is heavily fortified with source-specific nutritional therapies—including Glucosamine and MSMs for joint support, powerful antioxidants to aid the immune system, and live actisaf yeasts to keep the hindgut functioning perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e🐴 Why Choose Sixteen Plus Cubes?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e💪 Premium Conditioning \u0026amp; Weight Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e High in calorie-dense oils and digestible fibers to combat age-related weight loss and muscle wastage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🦴 Integrated Joint Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Packed with Glucosamine, MSM, and Celmanax to cushion ageing joints, promote mobility, and soothe stiffness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🌾 Safe, Low-Starch Formula:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carefully balanced to minimise structural starches, making it suitable for older horses requiring a controlled diet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🦠 Advanced Hindgut Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fortified with protected live yeasts to enhance fiber breakdown and maximise nutrient absorption in older digestive tracks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🦷 Multi-Functional Soft Cubes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specially manufactured to be easily crushed by worn teeth, and can be fully soaked into a loose, soft mash for horses with poor dentition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e📊 Nutritional Profile \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHigh-Specification Veteran Conditioning Cube\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHorses \u0026amp; ponies aged 16+ needing weight maintenance or joint support\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigestible Energy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e11.5 MJ\/kg \u003cem\u003e(High conditioning calorie value)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtein Content\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e13.0% \u003cem\u003e(Optimised for veteran muscle maintenance)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Fortifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eGlucosamine, MSM, Live Yeast, Vitamin E, Biotin\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBag Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStandard 20kg heavy-duty sack\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e📋 Stable Feeding \u0026amp; Management Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Daily Feed Rates:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e250kg Pony (Light Work \/ Maintenance):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.0kg – 1.5kg per day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e500kg Horse (Light\/Medium Work):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.0kg – 3.0kg per day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e600kg Large Horse (Conditioning \/ Hard Work):\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5kg – 4.5kg per day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding Protocols:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDivide Into Portions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Senior horses thrive on smaller, frequent meals. 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