Mitavite Athlete Plus provides superior nutrition in a scientifically balanced base concentrate. All that is required to complete the diet is to add cereal grains, as needed, and good quality roughage. With the right levels of all the proteins, vitamins and chelated minerals, chromium yeast, Omega 3 oils and electrolyte minerals. Athlete Plus takes guesswork out of feeding. The right balance of nutrients for horses operating under physical stress is always available. Athlete Plus also offers special benefits for pregnant mares, horses prone to 'tying up', endurance horses and those recovering from injury or illness. Mitavite's unique five stage mixing and blending process ensures vitamins and minerals are evenly distributed throughout every bag. Quality control ensures delivery of a consistent nutritious ration, carefully coated with appetising molasses and vegetable oils and packed in heat sealed bags, to maintain its Australian farm freshness.

ATHLETE PLUS FOR PREGNANT MARES
Pasture is affected by many conditions and is highly variable in terms of nutrient value. When mares are on good quality improved pasture they may only need Athlete Plus to provide for required vitamins and minerals. If on poor pasture, good quality hay and/or grains may need to be provided along with Athlete Plus.

Whatever the state of pasture, feeding Athlete Plus allows the mare to deliver vital minerals and vitamins to the fetal foal, building reserves essential for bone growth and development in the neonatal period. The high nutrient density of this base concentrate also reduces the danger of gut overfill - a major risk factor, in peri-foaling colic.

ATHLETE PLUS FOR WEANLINGS AND YEARLINGS
Whether a young horse develops bone, muscle or fat or runs the risk of bone diseases, is influenced by the quality and quantity of protein and energy in the diet. A diet with the correct balance of essential amino acids is necessary if genetic potential is to be achieved. Athlete Plus provides what they need, without risks of over feeding.

ATHLETE PLUS FOR HORSES IN PRE-TRAINING AND TRAINING
The high levels of vegetable oils in Athlete Plus provides young horses in pre-training with a 'cool' energy source. As energy demands increase with higher work levels, grain levels can be lifted. The correct balance of essential amino acids in Athlete Plus ensures youngsters develop muscle and bone rather than laying down fat cover. High minerals and added lysine and methionine support and protect the developing skeleton and promote muscle in the long yearling and early two year old, as they begin their preparation. For horses in training and full work, use Athlete Plus as the base concentrate and add cereal grains according to work load and energy requirements (see guide). Additional supplements, including vitamins, minerals and electrolytes are not required, except on veterinary advice. After intense exercise a small amount of Athlete Plus will hasten restoration of muscle fuel levels. When fed within two hours of finishing hard work, the high oil levels and well-digested energy allows reloading of muscle energy fuels.

ATHLETE PLUS FOR HORSES PRONE TO TYING UP
Athlete Plus allows the reduction of grain intake in horses prone to 'tying up', without any reduction to essential vitamin, mineral and electrolyte mineral intake. (High grain levels are a contributing cause to 'tying up' and horses are particularly vulnerable when fed on rest days.) Raw grains should be replaced with cooked grains such as steam-extruded corn or micronized barley. Horses prone to ''tying up' should be fed a base ration of 1-2kg of Athlete Plus daily, on a continuing basis, to prevent the vitamin and mineral deficiencies which have been implicated in the problem.

ATHLETE PLUS FOR SPORT AND LEISURE HORSES
Athlete Plus helps control 'fizzy' behaviour by providing a scientific blending of 'cool energy' vegetable oils. Ideal for endurance exercise, the oils in Athlete Plus (including Omega 3) provide three times as much energy as the same weight of grain. Athlete Plus can be kept constant as a base feed concentrate, providing all the important nutrients, while grain can be added or reduced according to work load and stage of training.

High potassium levels and other electrolyte minerals in Athlete Plus are essential for maintaining fluid balance in heavily sweating horses.

ATHLETE PLUS FOR CONVALESCING HORSES
Injuries, surgery, foaling and laminitis affect nutrient requirements. Athlete Plus supplies all nutrients in a small concentrated volume - delivering the micronutrients so vital to healing and rebuilding damaged tissues - while keeping energy levels down and temperament calm. Athlete Plus eliminates the risk of deficiencies and the need for multiple costly supplements. Spelling horses also benefit from a base diet of Athlete Plus - allowing them to rebuild tissues and replenish vital stores of minerals, vitamins and amino acids, before their next campaign.

Mitavite Athlete Plus provides horse owners with the flexibility to vary their horses' grain intake while ensuring they continue to receive a correct and scientifically balanced diet.