Nutraceuticals are products derived from food sources with extra health benefits in addition to their basic nutritional value.

Calcium

Essential as a major constituent of bones and required for muscle contractions (all movement), cell membrane function and enzyme regulation.

Carnitine

Improves mitochondrial efficiency and helps to neutralise free radicals. Supports heart muscle function, encourages lean body mass and supports joint health.

Copper, Manganese & Vitamin C (x3)

All essential for maintaining the growth of tendons, ligaments and hooves, the formation of cartilage and the elasticity of connective tissue. It is very important for the working horse to maintain its freedom of movement and suppleness when in motion. A complex structure like the hoof endures significant pressures and will include substantial supportive networks of tissues.

Digestible Oat Starch

Helps to maintain glycogen storage in muscle tissue.

Iodine

Essential for the production of thyroid hormones. A deficiency of these can cause lethargy, poor performance and infertility.

Iron

Essential for the transport and storage of oxygen around the body. It is also needed for growth and immunity.

Niacin (Vit B3)

Important for carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism, cell respiration and DNA repair.

Oligosaccharides

Support the immune system by maintaining naturally high levels of macrophage activity to block harmful organisms being absorbed into the bloodstream.

Pantothenic Acid (Vit B5)

Vital for the body to synthesise coenzyme A, which is essential for fatty acid metabolism.

Phosphorus

Essential for growth, bone & teeth development, and supports urinary tract health.

Salt: Sodium Chloride

An important electrolyte which regulates bodily fluids across cells and essential for movement of nerve impulses across the body.

Selenium (inc. Protected)

An important antioxidant that works synergistically with vitamin E.

Vitamin A

Essential for healthy eyesight, a strong bone structure, good fertility and an active immune system.

Vitamin B's (x4)

Biotin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12 and folic acid support the synthesis of protein and are essential for muscle growth and repair.

Vitamin D3

Crucial for bone development. Also important for the immune system, fertility and the release of insulin.

Vitamin E

A biological antioxidant and essential for healthy reproductive, muscular, circulatory, nervous and immune systems.

Vitamin K

Supports liver function and important for the blood clotting process.

Zinc

Essential for keratin production and hoof integrity. Supports insulin production and the immune system.

Nutraceuticals are products derived from food sources with extra health benefits in addition to their basic nutritional value.

Oatinol is a natural high quality oil based concept developed by and unique to GWF Nutrition. When incorporated into the feed it supplies the following four active nutraceuticals to:

• Maintain gut cell integrity.
• Maintain the lining of the gut.
• Support the immune system.
• Aid the absorption of active ingredients, vitamins and trace elements.

Galactolipid Natural Emulsifiers

​Galactolipids are a combination of sugar and fat molecules that create the perfect medium for the absorption of active ingredients across the gut wall.

Natural Tocotrienol Antioxidants

​Tocotrienol antioxidants are a natural form of vitamin E. They are 40-60 times more readily available than other forms of vitamin E and help to maintain the integrity of the cells forming the lining of the gut to aid absorption.

Oat Derived Beta Glucans

​Beta Glucans have prebiotic properties that support beneficial bacteria in the gut to promote healthy absorption.

Phospholipids

​Phospholipids have emulsifying properties and have been shown to actively influence nutrient digestibility and absorption.

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Form & Pack Size(s)

Manufactured as:

• Muesli
• A Complementary Feed

Available in:

• 20kg Bags

Analytical Constituents

• 12% Crude Protein
• 6% Crude Fat
• 9% Crude Fibre
• 4.5% Crude Ash
• 30% Starch
• 2% Sugar
• 0.7% Calcium
• 0.13% Magnesium
• 0.4% Phosphorus
• 0.3% Sodium
• 0.3% Omega 3 Fatty Acids

Composition

• Black Oats
• Micronized (Sugar) Beet Pulp
• Linseed Expeller
• Calcium Carbonate
• Cane (Sugar) Molasses
• Sodium Chloride
• Vegetable Oils & Fats (inc. 0.7% Oatinol)
• Calcium Sulphate Anhydrous (Pellet Binder)
• Monocalcium Phosphate
• 0.04% Oligosaccharides (Mannan)

Nutritional Additives

Vitamins (/kg):

• 8800iu Vitamin A (3a672a)
• 1000iu Vitamin D3 (3a671)
• 100mg Vitamin E (3a700i)
• 40mg L-Carnitine (3a910)
• 21mg Vitamin C (3a300)
• 10mg Niacin (3a315)
• 6mg Calcium D-Pantothenate (3a841)
• 5mg Folic Acid (3a316)
• 4mg Vitamin B6 (3a831)
• 437mcg Vitamin K3 (3a711)
• 50mcg Vitamin B12 (3a835; Cyanocobalamin)
• 40mcg Biotin (3a880)

Trace Elements (/kg):

• 23mg Zinc (3b603 Zinc Oxide)
• 10mg Manganese (3b502 Manganese (II) Oxide)
• 10mg Iron (3b103 Iron (II) Sulphate Monohydrate)
• 10mg Copper (3b405 Copper (II) Sulphate Pentahydrate)
• 400mcg Iodine (3b202 Iodine (I) Calcium Iodate Anhydrous)
• 120mcg Selenium (3b818 Zinc-L-Selenomethionine)
• 100mcg Selenium (3b801 Sodium Selenite)

Sensory Additives

Flavour Enhancers (/kg):

• 80mg Premixture of Flavouring Compounds

Technological Additives

Binders & Anti-Caking Agents (/kg):

• 586mg Sepiolite (E 562)

Quality Assurance / Storage Advice & Additional Information 

• This product is manufactured to Universal Feed Assurance Scheme (UFAS) standard.
• This product should be stored in a cool, dry area away from direct sunlight.
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For more detailed information relating to the benefits of this product, please refer to the following Knowledge Base articles:

• The Role of Nutricines in Health
• The Oatinol Delivery System

Like most of our products, Tiger Oats has been formulated with our proprietary Oatinol Delivery System™. Oatinol™ allows for the improved absorption of nutrients by blocking pathogens and supporting the immune system, maintaining cell integrity and the gut lining and finally aiding the absorption of key ingredients from minerals and vitamins to high value actives.

Performance, medium and hard working horses. Where starch is an issue, care must be exercised with existing feed rates, perhaps by reducing to 50% of the stated feeding values.

We do use black oat starch which release slower to feed oats, and much slower than wheat, maize or barley which other manufacturers may use. We also avoid wheatfeed, which has a habit of causing secondary fermentation in the lower intestinal tract and can increase the chances of ulcers.  

Yes absolutely, it is specifically designed to be fed alongside our own balancer Equilibra and can also be fed alongside our simple vitamin and mineral supplement OneCup.

Yes of course. The main thing to be mindful of is how much you feed of Tiger Oats themselves.

Yes of course, if you would like a sample of one of our products please just get in touch.

Our feeds and supplements are available at most good pet shops and country stores around the UK. To find a local stockist in your area search using our Stockist Locator. If your local feed store is not currently stocking Tiger Oats please let us know and we may be able to help. Alternatively our products are also available from a variety of online retailers.

Yes definitely. Caution should always be exercised when using Tiger Oats. If you have any questions please speak with an equine nutritionist or to our nutrition team. Starch should always be handled with care when it comes to horses and ponies.

13.1 DE (November 2022)

The starch in Tiger Oats comes from black oats. Oat starch is more completely digested than wheat, barley and maize. This means that less reaches the hindgut, so it is less likely to create pro-laminitic issues. Lower starch content but higher digestibility gives more energy.

No absolutely not. It does contain horse (black) oats, which have less starch than feed oats. They also provide slower release energy when compared with feeds like wheat or maize, which are much higher in starch and can be dangerous for an equine.

Unfortunately a lot of the balancers on the market do use wheatfeed (middlings) - this is a wheat by-product which can cause allergies.

Yes Tiger Oats is completely free from GM ingredients.

You are correct that sugar fed in significant amounts can be very detrimental. This is particularly seen in the spring when grass sugars are at their highest, as a result this can lead to laminitis or colic symptoms. We only use a tiny percentage of cane molasses within Tiger Oats and this is to aid physical pellet quality and consistency. 40% of this 1% molasses is water anyway. Therefore the sugar intake from 500gm of Tiger Oats per day is a very small amount. 1kg of average hay will provide 100grams of sugar as a comparison!

Basically there is sugar in everything in one form or another so the key factor is the quantity being fed. Little and often is always the best way as lower levels of sugar entering the bloodstream over a longer period is much easier for insulin resistant equines to deal with. Sugars and starch are also what provide oomph in Tiger Oats so it's actually beneficial here.