Written by Feedmark Nutritionist, Stephanie Hyland (MSc. RNutr.)
Every horse is unique, with specific nutritional needs based on factors like weight, workload, and overall condition. That’s where Feedmark’s Bespoke All-in-One Supplement comes in - a tailor-made supplement designed to meet your horse’s precise requirements.
In this blog, we’ll explore the most popular questions from our customers, such as how Bespoke supplements are created, how they ensure your horse receives the right balance of nutrients, and how they can save you time and money. Whether you’re curious about how the subscription works or concerned about over-supplementing, we’ve got all your questions answered.
1. How can I ensure my horse is getting the right amount of nutrients in each scoop of Bespoke supplement?
A common misconception with Bespoke supplements is that tubs of various finished products are mixed, this is not the case! Bespoke supplements are created specifically for your horse based on their requirements (body weight, body condition & workload). Bespoke supplements are created like any of the other Feedmark products and are made by combining raw materials to produce a finished product. We work out exactly how much of each individual active ingredient your horse requires from the products that are included in the Bespoke supplement and weigh each ingredient out, before mixing the product for your horse. A daily feeding rate is then calculated which will provide your horse with the amount of each active ingredient that they require per day. This is no different to how our other ‘standalone’ products are created – these are also made by mixing raw materials together.
2. Some products in the Bespoke horse supplement share ingredients, how do I know that I'm not over supplementing?
When product options are included which contain identical ingredients you can be safe in the knowledge that there will be no doubling up. Bespoke supplements are created based on the precise amount of active ingredients that your individual horse requires so we don’t add extra or over the amount needed. This means that there is never any doubling up on ingredients which will save you money and give you the peace of mind that what you are feeding your horse is safe as there is no risk of feeding ingredients which interact poorly with each other or could over fortify the diet.
3. How many different products can be included in my Bespoke horse supplement?
You can have between 2 – 7 products included in your horses Bespoke supplement. These can be anything from our MeadowBlend Herb range, Essentials range or our main range products.
4. How does the Feedmark Bespoke all-in-one subscription work?
A Bespoke subscription saves your more money as you automatically get 10% off when purchasing a Bespoke supplement on subscription. Once you have set up a subscription for your horse, we will create their personalised Bespoke supplement each month and ship it to you without you having to worry or remember to place an order. You can still make changes to what is included in your horses Bespoke supplement when purchasing on a subscription – they just have to be done before we are due to make the next supplement for you.
5. Is there a limit on the number of subscriptions I can have?
No, you can have as many subscriptions as you like - you just have to put them through seperately at the checkout!
6. How can a Bespoke supplement subscription help me save money on my horse's nutrition?
Bespoke supplements that are over £99 automatically receive 10% off at the checkout and if you set up a monthly Bespoke subscription, you will save a further 10%, meaning that you could get 20% off your horses Bespoke supplement in total.
7. How can I update or change my Bespoke, and is there a limit to the number of changes?
You can easily amend your horses Bespoke supplement at any time. You can add or remove products based on your horses current requirements and update your horses details easily and quickly.
8. How do I create my horse's Bespoke all-in-one?
Using the Bespoke Builder tool on our website, simply add your horse’s details including weight, body condition and workload, select up to seven of Feedmark’s products, and our team will hand-make an individual blend which is unique to your horse.
(Example of Feedmark's Bespoke Builder)
9. Why is my horse's weight and workload important for customising my Bespoke supplement?
We ask you to provide your horses bodyweight and workload so that we can accurately determine the amount of active ingredients that your horse will require on a daily basis. Some active ingredients have higher intakes at higher workloads so knowing this information means we can tailor your horses supplement to their exact requirements.
We hope this has helped to answer some of your questions, however, please feel free to get in touch here, or call 0800 585 525, if there's anything else we can help with. You can also learn more on the Bespoke product page: https://www.feedmark.com/en/Bespoke/Why or read this previous article for even more detail: https://www.feedmark.com/en/perfect-nutrition-with-bespoke-all-in-one