07/02/2026
Your stud’s reputation travels with every yearling you produce, making it essential they enter the industry strong, healthy, and well-prepared for the demands ahead.
As the yearling sales season is in full swing, many young thoroughbreds are entering one of the most physically and mentally demanding periods of their lives.
Preparation for sale, the stress of busy environments, transport, and then transitioning to a new property to spell or begin breaking-in, a change of diet and new friends (both human and equine!) can all place significant strain on a young horse’s digestive system, immunity, and overall condition.
Setting your yearlings up for success is about more than sales-day presentation — it’s about sending them into the industry physically and mentally prepared for the next phase of their careers, carrying your stud name with them.
Elite Equine Nutrition Australia has a supplement to support horses through exactly these high-pressure transitions.
For those unfamiliar with us, we are the sole Australian importers and distributors of high-grade, organic equine supplements from New Zealand, formulated to support gut health, condition, and resilience during periods of stress. Our three signature products are designed to cover the core nutritional needs of horses at every stage — including Thoroughbred and Standardbred yearlings.
COMPETE – The Super Supplement
COMPETE is a carefully formulated probiotic and mineral supplement designed to support gut health, feed efficiency, and overall condition.
During sales preparation and relocation, maintaining digestive stability is critical. COMPETE helps yearlings convert feed effectively, supporting maximum digestion and nutrient uptake at a time when appetite and routine may be disrupted.
Formulated using human food-grade ingredients, COMPETE is a palatable powder easily added to daily feed. The result is yearlings that maintain a healthy gut microbiome which helps them keep their condition, develop a healthy topline, and present with a shiny coat and strong hooves — helping them look and feel their best heading into the sales ring and beyond.
MEGA BUILD – Targeted Muscle & Condition Support
Some yearlings need a little extra support — whether they are later-maturing, struggle to hold condition, or are returning from illness or a growth-related setback.
MEGA BUILD is a premium amino acid supplement designed to support muscle development and condition without adding unnecessary weight. It maximises feed conversion and helps build muscle efficiently, making it ideal for yearlings needing that final polish prior to sale or added support during early preparation phases.
GASTRO GO – Digestive Protection During Stress
Stress-related digestive upset is common in young horses during weaning, sales preparation, transport, and changes in environment.
GASTRO GO is formulated to support digestive health and soothe the stomach and gut during these periods. It is particularly valuable for yearlings facing the cumulative stress of sales, relocation, spelling, and the early stages of breaking-in, and may help reduce the risk of gastric irritation and ulcer formation.
Why Studs Choose Elite Equine Nutrition
Many of our clients report that by incorporating COMPETE or MEGA BUILD into their feeding programs, they have been able to reduce overall feed quantities while still achieving excellent condition and presentation — supporting both horse wellbeing and feed efficiency.
Our focus is simple: helping young horses cope, adapt, and thrive through periods of stress, so they transition smoothly into their next chapter with a strong nutritional foundation.
We would be pleased to discuss how our products may fit into your yearling preparation and post-sale programs.
