Harvest Grains RacePower®
High Energy Feed for Racing & Performance Horses
RacePower™ is Harvest Grains’ premium high-energy blend formulated to meet the intense demands of racing, competition, and heavy work. An advanced nutritional formula with a balanced mix of energy and protein. RacePower™ supports the digestive system, muscle recovery, and sustained power. and is suitable for elite equine athletes.
Ingredients
Oats, barley, maize, sunflower, faba, lupin, pea, flax, legume, HG Supreme Pellets™, HG Omega Oil® (high in omega 3 fatty acid), molasses, HG Mineral Vitamin Premix™, HG Gut Conditioner™, sea salt (organic certified).
Typical analysis
Typical average per kg RacePower
Digestible Energy: 13.6 MJ/kg
Crude Protein: 132%
Lysine 6.3 g Calcium 6.2 g Phosphorus 3.6 g Copper 48.6 mg Zinc 129 mg Selenium (yeast) 0.31 mg Manganese 57.8 mg Iodine 2 mg Iron 57.8 mg Sodium 2.9 g Chloride 5 g Magnesium 2.1 g Methionine 1.2 g Potassium 6.6 g Vitamin A 10,000 IU Vitamin D 1,500 IU Vitamin E 534 IU Biotin 0.36 mg Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) 13.8 mg Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 5.5 mg Niacin (B3) 41.8 mg Vitamin B5 13.63 mg Vitamin B6 7.4 mg Vitamin B12 0.1 mg Chromium 0.5 mg Folic Acid 3.33 mg Vitamin K3 2 mg Choline 28.8 mg Cobalt 0.5 mg
Suggested Feeding Rates
If feeding RacePower for the first time gradually introduce over a minimum 14 days so the horses digestive system can adjust gradually to the new diet. When in moderate/heavy work split daily total between a minimum 3 feeds per day. Provide additional good quality fiber and give open access to fresh clean drinking water and salt block if needed. Selenium testing is advisable to ensure levels meet the horses individual needs.
Horse weight | Light work | Moderate work | Heavy Work | |
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300kg | 1 - 2.5kg | 2 - 3kg | 3 - 4kg | |
400kg | 2 - 3.5kg | 3 - 4kg | 4 - 5kg | |
500kg | 3 - 4.5kg | 4 - 5kg | 5 - 6kg | |
600kg | up to 5kg | up to 6kg | up to 7kg |
Should i feed RacePower for racing horse prone to tye-up?
NO.
Many horses prone to tying up (like those with PSSM) cannot handle the high soluble starch from oats or extruded feeds. We suggest MegaBoost to avoid excessive starch uptake and reduce the risk of over-storing glycogen in sensitive horses.
Harvest Grains Vitalize is effective and provides good results when fed as part of the daily diet of horses needing a lower grain diet. Contact us for more information.
Is RacePower compliant with FEI rules and NZ Rules of Racing
✅️YES. RacePower does not contain any prohibited/illegal substance listed under FEI rules or NZ Rules of Racing.
NB : not a treatment for discomfort or disease - call your vet if animal is unwell.
When and Why to supplement with Electrolyes or Salt
🆘 For racehorses or high-performance horses, it is necessary to use electrolytes daily during peak training and add extra doses post-workout, especially in warm weather or after transport.
1️⃣ Hot/humid weather ✅ Yes. Horses lose more fluids and electrolytes through sweat.
2️⃣ Intense or prolonged exercise ✅ Yes. Especially important after gallops, races, or long travel.
3️⃣ Travel stress ✅ Yes. Travel can increase fluid loss, reduce water intake.
4️⃣ Sweating heavily or visibly ✅ Yes. Replace sodium, potassium, chloride, magnesium lost in sweat.
5️⃣ Post-race or hard training ✅ Yes. Aids muscle recovery, hydration, and faster bounce-back.
6️⃣ Cold weather, low water intake ✅ Maybe. Electrolytes can help encourage drinking if dehydration risk is high.
7️⃣ Rest days, minimal work, no sweat ❌ Not necessary. Avoid excessive supplementation when not sweating.
Does my horse require extra minerals or selenium
Selenium levels in hay, pasture and water vary widely throughout New Zealand.
Testing is advised.
➡️ High-performance horses have elevated demands for:
Electrolytes (sodium, chloride, potassium, magnesium)
Macro minerals (calcium, phosphorus)
Trace minerals (zinc, copper, selenium, manganese, iodine, cobalt, chromium)
➡️ These minerals are essential for:
Muscle function and recovery
Bone strength and integrity
Red blood cell formation
Immune function and antioxidant defense
Energy metabolism and nerve transmission
⚠️ Gallops, sweating, travel and stress will deplete these nutrients faster than when horses are in steady training.
✔️ RacePower is not high in selenium. This allows safe use of additional premium quality purposeful supplements to be given.
Use a professional-grade mineral/vitamin balancer when required:
Feeding less than the recommended rate of commercial feed
When work-load and sweat loss increase
When using additional grains or unfortified mixes
Needing to fine-tune recovery, metabolism, or hoof/coat condition
Choose organic or chelated forms (e.g., selenium yeast, zinc methionine) for better absorption..
💡Feeding Tips
If feeding below the high rate, top up with a balanced vitamin & mineral supplement to avoid nutrient shortfalls.
Always provide access to clean water and quality forage.
Add sodium chloride (salt) or electrolytes to compensate for sweat loss in hard-working horses.
Seek professional guidance to ensure optimal selenium levels.