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With over 25 years experience in Equine Supplement formulation and manufacture NAF is the most respected and well known brand of supplements for horses in the UK today, renowned not only for our products but also for our passion for horses everywhere.

Using proven ingredients found in nature and creating unique effective formulations we pride ourselves on our unparalleled commitment to quality. We believe in using only the best natural ingredients, which are fully traceable and are combined to create unique formulas by our team of veterinarian scientists and nutritionists.

The result is an extensive range of products, which are designed to offer you something for your horse’s every need.

MITAVITE was first established at Somersby in the mid 1980’s when founder Sam Rutherford and his associates identified a need for quality horse feed products to be made available throughout the horse industry. Their innovative approach, vision and dedication to the well being and nutritional requirements of all types of horses led to the company being established as the forerunner in the supply of scientifically balanced and blended feeds.

The company's continued growth and widespread acceptance of these revolutionary products initially saw the construction of a sophisticated computerised mill at Somersby, on the New South Wales Central Coast. This is the largest dedicated mill of its type in the Southern Hemisphere. Additions to the plant throughout the 1990’s and new processes such as steam extrusion were necessitated due to the high demands of horse owners. These are now an integral element of the company’s manufacturing profile. MITAVITE’s steam extrusion process is the only one of its kind and was the first to be developed in Australia specifically for the horse industry. Other innovative processes specific to horse feed manufacture are also included, specialised molasses holding and distribution, bulk raw material unloading facilities, and oil distribution processes. This along with continued research and development programs established to support specific requirements ensures that MITAVITE continues to be the industry leader

The purpose of Equestrian Sports NZ is to provide performance building leadership supporting great people and great horses to great wins ultimately spreading the equestrian characteristics of courage, self responsibility and persistence throughout New Zealand communities.