Weanlings
After 3 months of age
0.5 – 1.0
1.1 – 2.2
Broodmares
First 2 trimesters
1.0 – 3.0
2.2 – 6.6
Last trimester
3.0
6.6
Wet mares
Early lactation
3.0 – 4.0
6.6 – 8.8
Late lactation
2.0
4.4
Horses Spelling or in Recovery
Not in work
0.5 – 1.0
1.1 – 2.2
Performance horses
Light
1.0
2.2
Medium
2.0
4.4
heavy
3.0 – 4.0
6.6 – 8.8
NB: Always measure CoolStance feeding rate as a DRY weight (kg/lb)
CoolStance should be introduced gradually into the diet over a period of 10-14 days. It can be fed in a mixed feed with chaff and/or other grains and concentrates, or on its own.
CoolStance can be wet-down to form a mash or it can be fed dry, provided that plenty of clean drinking water is also available (this enables the horse to regulate its intake of CoolStance and water).
Feeding wet. CoolStance will absorb at least three times its own weight in water. For example place 1kg (2.2lb) CoolStance in a bucket and add 2 litres of water.  Since CoolStance contains only low levels of sugar and starch (NSC), you can leave it soak for hours. Many horse owners prepare the evening feed after the morning feed.
Store in a cool, dry place out of sunlight.
CoolStance must be fed in conjunction with additional roughage such as hay and/or pasture to ensure the horse obtains sufficient long fibre.
If possible, split the horse's hard feed between 2 or 4 feeds per day.
To get the best results, the Stance Equine Feeding System is used:

Remove all grain and grain-based feed from the diet.
Feed CoolStance copra at the rate recommended, depending upon work or exercise levels.
Feed medium quality grass hay or pasture to provide the remainder of the diet.
Check there are no seed heads in the hay.
Provide fresh, clean water away from the CoolStance feeder to ensure the horses leave the feed trough. This should be done for all feeds, as it will slow down the rate of eating and assist digestion.
For most horses, CoolStance and hay will provide the required amounts of minerals and vitamins. *For yearlings and brood mares, a balanced mineral and vitamin supplement may be required.
Horses were designed to eat little and often and usually graze for 16-18 hours per day. Feeding twice per day may cause "insulin spikes" which can predispose horses to insulin resistance. This can be avoided by feeding less and more often. If feeding more than twice per day is not practical, feed the hay in a hay feeder which limits the horse to eating the hay over several hours.
For example, for a 500kg horse, feed 1kg CoolStance and 3 kg hay both morning and evening. Adjust the amount of CoolStance depending on the level of work.
Remove all treats that contain sugar or starch
Nutrient Specifications

Typical Composition of CoolStance Copra (on a Dry Matter Basis)
Dry Matter (min %)
90
Crude Protein (min %)
20
Digestible energy
(MJ DE/kg DM)
(Mcal DE/lb DM)
 
15
1.63
Oil
8
Non Structural Carbohydrate (NSC) %
11
Crude Fibre (max %)
20
Calcium %
0.15
Phosphorus %
0.60
Magnesium %
0.34
Sulphur %
0.27
Potassium %
2.15
Sodium %
0.9
Iron (ppm)
295
Copper (ppm)
50
Manganese (ppm)
60
Zinc (ppm)
55
Typical Amino Acids in CoolStance Copra ( % in crude protein)
Alanine
4.1
Arginine
9.9
Asparagine
8.1
Cystine
1.4
Glutamine
18.0
Glycine
4.5
Histidine
2.0
Isoluecine
3.0
Leucine
6.1
Lysine 2.5
Methionine
1.8
Phenylalanine
4.0
Proline
3.5
Hydroxyproline
0.3
Serine
4.4
Threonine
2.3
Tyrosine
2.3
Valine
4.5

Typical Medium Chain Triglycerides (MTC) in CoolStance Copra (% in the oil)
Lauric (C:12)
45-53%
Myristic (C:14)
16-21%
Caprylic (C:8) and Capric (C:10)
5-18%
Palmitic (C:16)
7.5-10%
Oleic (C:18.1)
5-10%
Frequently Asked Questions

Which horses can you feed CoolStance® to?
CoolStance® can be fed to most types of horses - working, spelling and breeding.  CoolStance® may also be fed successfully to horses developing or suffering from metabolic disorders. It can be fed to help maintain insulin sensitivity in all horses. Foals may be fed CoolStance® in a creep feed. It may also help keep condition on older horses. CoolStance® contains low levels of NSC (<12%) which may be suitable for horses at risk of insulin resistance, laminitis and tying up. It may be useful in the diet of horses affected by Cushing's disease to reduce the NSC intake.

Why does CoolStance appear brown?
CoolStance® is brown because the white meat of the coconut has been heated during processing to extract the coconut oil.

Does CoolStance® contain the husk or the shell?
CoolStance® does not contain any husk or shell. It is made from the white meat of the coconut. High fibre (20%) comes from the flesh of the coconut.

How does CoolStance® supply energy?
CoolStance® provides readily digestible sources of energy from:

Oil - CoolStance® contains 8-10 % oil; medium-chain-triglycerides
Digestible fibre; and
Protein - CoolStance® contains the gluconeogenic amino acids asparagine, glutamine, arginine, alanine, valine and serine, which can be used to produce glucose for energy.
How is CoolStance® different to other oilseed meals?
The oils in other meals such as soybean and canola contain mainly Long Chain Fatty Acids (LCFA), which are polyunsaturated. This means they are digested slowly, and are prone to rancidity during storage. Some commercialised oils are made using GMO seeds/grains.

The fatty acids in CoolStance® are mainly medium chain triglycerides (MCT) and are saturated.  This means they are readily digested, absorbed by the horse and are not prone to rancidity during storage. CoolStance is GMO and chemical free.

Is CoolStance® palatable?
CoolStance® has a unique aroma and taste, which most horses like. A small number of horses can find the product unusual and can be slow to take to it. Start with small amounts and build up slowly. Persist, as the results are worth the effort.

Do you feed CoolStance® wet or dry?
CoolStance can be fed dry or as a wet mash. Some horse may prefer the texture of CoolStance® when it is wet.

When CoolStance is soaked in water, it will swell to at least 3 times the volume.  If we feed it dry will CoolStance swell up and hurt my horse?