Minimum amounts except where noted.
| Nutrient |
Level |
| Crude Protein |
12.0% |
| Lysine |
0.45% |
| Crude Fat |
3.5% |
| Crude Fiber |
max 25.0% |
| Calcium |
0.6 - 0.9% |
| Phosphorus |
0.45% |
| Copper |
25 ppm |
| Zinc |
100 ppm |
| Selenium |
0.3 ppm |
| Vitamin A |
3,000 IU/lb |
| Vitamin D |
300 IU/lb |
| Vitamin E |
40 IU/lb |
| Biotin |
0.3 mg/lb |
Start at lower feeding levels outlined below and adjust to maintain desired body condition.
- Divide feed into equal feedings and feed at least twice daily at approximately the same time each day.
- Reduce intake during periods of reduced exercise.
- Feed by weight, not by volume.
- Weigh the feed in the container that you will be using and be sure to subtract the weight of the container.
- When changing from other feeds, make the change gradually over a period of one week.
- Fresh clean water should be available at all times. Horses that have been exercised should be cooled out and re-hydrated properly before being fed and before having access to unlimited water.
- Salt should be available free-choice.
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Feed Amounts Per Day Per Bodyweight |
| When feeding as a sole ration - no additional hay/roughage: |
|
| Maintenance |
1.5 lbs per 100 lbs |
| Light Activity |
1.7 lbs per 100 lbs |
| Moderate Activity |
1.9 lbs per 100 lbs |
| When feeding along with hay: |
|
| Maintenance |
0.5 lbs per 100 lbs |
| Light Activity |
0.6 lbs per 100 lbs |
| Moderate Activity |
1.2 lbs per 100 lbs |