{"product_id":"dodson-horrell-sixteen-plus-mix-20kg","title":"Dodson \u0026 Horrell Sixteen Plus Mix","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDodson \u0026amp; Horrell Sixteen Plus Mix\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep your older horse active, beautifully conditioned, and full of life with \u003cstrong\u003eDodson \u0026amp; Horrell Sixteen Plus Mix\u003c\/strong\u003e. Specially formulated for veteran horses and ponies aged sixteen and over, this highly palatable, premium appetising muesli blend is designed to stimulate the appetites of older equines, helping them maintain a healthy weight, brilliant muscle topline, and optimal joint flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs horses age, their natural metabolic pathways change, making weight maintenance and nutrient absorption more difficult. Sixteen Plus Mix addresses this with a high-calorie, nutrient-dense formula utilising digestible cooked flaked cereals, oil-rich seeds, and high-fiber alfalfa. Fully approved by the veterinary team at Dodson \u0026amp; Horrell, this advanced senior mix is heavily fortified with performance-level nutritional therapies—including Glucosamine and MSM for structural joint longevity, powerful organic antioxidants to aid immune function, and live Actisaf yeasts to ensure a stable, efficient hindgut ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e🐴 Why Choose Sixteen Plus Mix?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e😋 Tempts Fussy Senior Feeders:\u003c\/strong\u003e A highly appetising, textured muesli mix coated in a light molasses blend, making it perfect for older horses that back away from plain pellets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e💪 Premium Conditioning \u0026amp; Weight Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Formulated with easily digested, micronised grains and high-oil ingredients to combat age-related muscle wastage and weight drops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🦴 Structural Joint Care Matrix:\u003c\/strong\u003e Packed with Glucosamine, MSM, and Celmanax to help soothe stiff joints, cushioning the skeletal frame and promoting freedom of movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🦠 Maximises Nutrient Digestion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fortified with protected live yeasts to optimise fiber breakdown and increase overall absorption in the ageing hindgut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🦷 Easily Chewed Muesli:\u003c\/strong\u003e The flaked cereals and soft fibers are carefully processed to make them easy to grind down, even for horses with mild dental wear.\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 Muesli Mix\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSenior horses \u0026amp; ponies needing extra palatability, weight gain, 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-performance calorie delivery)\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(High-grade amino acids for top-line preservation)\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\u003eFeed Regular Small Meals:\u003c\/strong\u003e To ensure optimal digestion, divide your veteran's total daily mix allocation into 2 to 3 manageable portions across the day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDampen for Easy Eating:\u003c\/strong\u003e While this is a loose muesli mix, adding a generous splash of warm water right before feeding helps release the rich molasses aroma and creates an easier-to-swallow texture for older teeth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrioritise Fine Forage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair this feed with clean, high-quality, fine-stemmed forage. 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