LiteBalance™ Controlled Calorie Horse Feed

Controlled calorie, high nutrition formula for overweight horses and easy keepers

• Ideal solution for insulin resistant and Cushing’s horses
• Only 3% fat and fewer calories than other feeds
• Provides balanced diet when fed with hay or forage
• Concentrated nutrition allows for lower feeding rates
• Highly palatable pellet for consistent intake
• Organic trace mineral complexes for increased bioavailability, immune system support and protein utilization
• Guaranteed amino acid levels to support muscle maintenance and health
• Guaranteed levels of biotin to support muscle, hair coat and hoof development

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 

1. Introduce feed gradually over a 4- to 5-day period.
2. Divide and feed in equal amounts at least 2 times a day at the same times of day.
3. 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

1. Be patient. Slow and steady is the correct approach for reducing body weight and will help avoid stress and digestive upsets.
2. Increase exercise levels gradually as your horse becomes more fit. Don’t overdo it.
3. Feed horses separately to better control and monitor feed intake.
4. Provide plenty of fresh, clean water at all times, except to hot or tired horses.
5. Monitor your horse’s progress. Measure/weigh your horse weekly and record it on your LiteBalance™ weight card.
6. Work with your veterinarian to develop a total health care program including vaccinations, de-worming and dental care.