LiteBalance™ Controlled Calorie Horse Feed
LiteBalance™ Premium Horse Feed is a unique controlled-calorie formula, specially designed for overweight horses, easy keepers and horses on all-forage diets. This new controlled-calorie formula is rich in essential nutrients, with guaranteed amino acid levels, highly digestible fiber and a complete package of vitamins and minerals all with only 3% fat and less calories.
Features
- Highly palatable controlled-calorie design and high nutrient levels for a nutritionally balanced diet when fed with adequate hay or forage.
- Guaranteed amino acid levels to ensure proper balance for muscle maintenance and body condition.
- Enhanced selenium, vitamin E and vitamin C levels to support your horses immune system and provide anti-oxidant benefits.
- Added biotin and methionine to support hoof and hair growth.
- Added yeast culture and direct fed microbials to support digestion.
- Carefully formulated levels of calcium, phosphorus, copper and zinc for proper bone condition.
- Organic trace mineral complexes, including selenium, to provide a highly bioavailable source of critical nutrients for metabolic functions.
Guaranteed Analysis
(minimum amounts except where noted)
| Crude Protein | 12% |
| Lysine | 0.8% |
| Methionine | 0.4% |
| Threonine | 0.6% |
| Crude Fat | 3% |
| Crude Fiber | max. 15% |
| Calcium | min. 2.5% - max. 3.0% |
| Phosphorus | 1.5% |
| Magnesium | 0.6% |
| Potassium | 0.8% |
| Copper | 150 ppm |
| Zinc | 450 ppm |
| Manganese | 400 ppm |
| Selenium | 1 ppm |
| Vitamin A | 11,000 IU/lb |
| Vitamin D | 1,000 IU/lb |
| Vitamin E | 250 IU/lb |
| Biotin | 2.0 mg/lb |
| Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) | 65.0 mg/lb |
Feeding Guidelines
- Introduce feed gradually over a 4- to 5-day period.
- Divide and feed in equal amounts at least 2 times a day at the same times of day.
- Weight Loss Goal:
- Begin feeding LiteBalance™ in the mid-range of the recommended feeding rate table below.
- Feed with good quality hay 3 times a day or the pasture equivalent of 1.0 lb (kg) per 100 lb (kg) bodyweight per day.
- Reduce feeding rate if weight plateaus before reaching target weight/desired body condition. Increase feeding rate if weight drops below target/desired body condition. Be sure to stay within the recommended feeding range for your horse.
4. Weight Maintenance Goal:
- Begin feeding LiteBalance™ in the mid-range of the recommended feeding rate table below.
- Feed with good quality hay or the pasture equivalent of 1.5 lb (kg) to 1.75 lb (kg) per day.
- Monitor weight/body condition and either increase or decrease the feeding rate as may be necessary to maintain proper body condition. Do not exceed the recommended feeding rate range. Be sure to stay within the recommended feeding range for your horse.
- If feeding rates are required above the recommended range, switch to SafeChoice® or the appropriate Life Design® formula.
LiteBalance™ Feeding Table
| Horse Type | Daily Feeding Amount |
| Mature Horses | 0.25 to 0.5 lb (kg) per 100 lb. bodyweight |
| Ponies | 0.2 to 0.3 lb (kg) per 100 lb. bodyweight |
| Miniature Horses | 0.2 to 0.3 lb (kg) per 100 lb. bodyweight |
Weight Management Tips
- Be patient. Slow and steady is the correct approach for reducing body weight and will help avoid stress and digestive upsets.
- Increase exercise levels gradually as your horse becomes more fit. Don’t overdo it.
- Feed horses separately to better control and monitor feed intake.
- Provide plenty of fresh, clean water at all times, except to hot or tired horses.
- Monitor your horse’s progress. Measure/weigh your horse weekly and record it on your LiteBalance™ weight card.
- Work with your veterinarian to develop a total health care program including vaccinations, de-worming and dental care.
