MAINTENANCE MIX – Low Energy High Fibre Horse Feed

Essential Nutrition Without Excess Energy

Product Overview

MAINTENANCE MIX is a low-energy, high-fibre feed formulated to provide essential nutrients without promoting excess weight gain or unnecessary energy. Developed by Saracen Horse Feeds, MAINTENANCE MIX is ideal for horses and ponies at rest, in light work, or recovering post season.

Designed to support digestive health and general wellbeing, MAINTENANCE MIX contains elevated fibre levels to maintain gut function while delivering a balanced spectrum of vitamins and minerals. The inclusion of quality protein with essential amino acids such as lysine and methionine helps support muscle maintenance, immune function, and recovery — particularly beneficial during hot summer months when heat stress can impact condition.

With controlled energy levels and a digestible energy value of 11.6 MJ/kg, MAINTENANCE MIX provides balanced nutrition without over-stimulation. It is especially suitable for endurance horses during post-season recovery and for horses requiring nutritional support without additional performance fuel.

Key Benefits

• Low energy formulation to prevent weight gain

• High fibre (16%) to support digestive health

• Fully fortified with vitamins and minerals

• Contains essential amino acids for muscle support

• Suitable for hot climates and summer feeding

• Ideal for post-season recovery

• Supports immune health and general wellbeing

Suitable For

• Horses at rest

• Ponies in light work

• Endurance horses post season

• Horses prone to weight gain

• Summer feeding programmes

Nutritional Information

Digestible Energy: 11.6 MJ/kg

Analysis:

• Crude Fibre – 16.0%

• Crude Protein – 8.5%

• Lysine – 0.3%

• Methionine – 0.1%

• Crude Oil – 3.0%

• Starch – 23.0%

• Sugar – 5.0%

• Crude Ash – 7.0%

Vitamins

• Vitamin A – 20,000 IU/kg

• Vitamin D – 2,380 IU/kg

• Vitamin E – 190 IU/kg

• B-Complex Vitamins (B1, B2, B6, B12)

• Biotin – 0.2 mg/kg

Minerals

• Calcium – 0.96%

• Phosphorus – 0.30%

• Magnesium – 0.1%

• Sodium – 0.23%

• Potassium – 0.77%

• Selenium – 0.25 mg/kg

Pack Size

Available in 20 kg bags.

Good Feeding Practice

• Ensure fresh, clean water is always available

• Divide total daily ration into 2–3 smaller meals

• Feed by weight (kg) rather than volume

• Adjust feeding rate according to workload and body condition

• Introduce changes gradually

• Store in a cool, dry, and clean environment

In line with correct feed management, Saracen Horse Feeds recommend offering forage or chaff 30 minutes prior to concentrate feeding and dampening feeds before mixing.

Why Purchase from Al Zarrab Equestrian?

• Authentic Saracen Horse Feeds products

• Expert nutritional guidance available

• Reliable UAE delivery

• Trusted by professional riders and endurance yards