Purina Race Ready Horse Feed
Performance nutrition for the winning racehorse . . . On today’s racetrack, seconds mean the difference between 1st place and “also ran”. Equine athletes must have high-quality nutrition, scientifically formulated to give the race-ready edge that will allow them to move ahead of the competition. Race Ready® Sweet Feed from Purina® does exactly that. Purina® Race Ready® Horse Feed provides the calories required for top speed and endurance from three different energy sources: fats, fibers and soluble carbohydrates. A highly digestible, energy-dense feed, Purina® Race Ready® Horse Feed maximizes performance while minimizing the opportunity for digestive upset.
Feed Form: Mixed Grains and Extruded Nuggets
Recommended For: High performance horses needing speed and endurance.
Features
| FEATURES | BENEFITS |
| Purina® Amplify®Nugget |
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| Balanced Nutrition |
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| Three Energy Sources |
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| Vitamins and Minerals |
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Fortified to Speed Recovery |
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| High Palatability Enhances Intake |
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| Energy-Dense for Speed and Endurance |
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| Feed with Hay or Pasture |
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Feed Guard® Nutrition System |
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Analysis
| CRUDE PROTEIN | MIN | 12.00 | % |
| LYSINE | MIN | 0.65 | % |
| CRUDE FAT | MAX | 8.00 | % |
| CRUDE FIBER | MIN | 9.00 | % |
| CALCIUM (CA) | MIN | 0.90 | % |
| CALCIUM (CA) | MAX | 1.20 | % |
| PHOSPHORUS | MIN | 0.50 | % |
| COPPER (CU) | MIN | 55 | PPM |
| SELENIUM (SE) | MIN | 0.60 | PPM |
| ZINC (ZN) | MIN | 220 | PPM |
| VITAMIN A | MIN | 3000 | IU/LB |
| VITAMIN E | MIN | 150 | IU/LB |
Directions
Feeding Directions
Start with the amounts given for the weight and class of horse. After observing the horse, the amount fed may be increased or decreased by 10% to maintain the desired body condition. Changes in the rate of feeding should not exceed one pound per day for each horse. Always feed a minimum of 1% of body weight of good quality, clean hay or pasture. Salt should always be fed free-choice to all horses.
| - WEIGHT OF HORSE IN POUNDS - | |||||
| LIFESTYLE | 600 | 800 | 1,000 | 1,200 | 1,400 |
| Performance & Breeding - Amount to feed in lbs/day | |||||
| Minimum Hay or Equivalent Pasture | 4.25 | 5.75 | 7.0 | 8.25 | 9.75 |
| Race Ready® Horse Feed (lbs/day)* | |||||
| Moderate Work | 4.25 | 5.75 | 7.0 | 8.25 | 9.75 |
| Heavy Work | 5.50 | 7.25 | 8.75 | 10.50 | 12.25 |
| Very Heavy Work | 8.00 | 10.50 | 13.25 | 15.75 | 18.25 |
*1 pound of feed = 1 quart of feed
Important Considerations:
- Do not feed free-choice
- Feed at regular times (at least twice daily). When feeding rates exceed 1% of body weight, three daily feedings are preferred
- Any feed changes should be made gradually over a period of 7 to 10 days
- Changes in the rate of feeding should not exceed one pound per day for each horse
- Feed along with at least 1-1.5% of horse’s body weight of good quality hay or the equivalent in pasture to make a complete ration
- Have plenty of fresh, clean water available at all times
- Prevent the rapid eating by the horse of any feed stuffs
- Store feed in a dry, well-ventilated area protected from rodents and insects
- Do not feed moldy or insect-infested feed to animals as it may cause illness or death
- This product to be fed to the animal species as directed on the label
- In addition to nutritional care and consultation, be sure to make regular veterinary checkups and farrier appointments part of your horse wellness program