Smart Grain Formulation®
What makes some feeds better than others? What nutrients really make a difference in your horse's health? And how do we deliver the right combination for your animal? Those were our questions. Smart Grain Formulation® is our answer.
| Nutrient |
Level |
| Crude Protein |
14.0% |
| Lysine |
0.80% |
| Methionine |
0.30% |
| Threonine |
0.50% |
| Crude Fat |
7.0% |
| Crude Fiber |
max. 15.0% |
| Dietary Starch* |
max. 17.0% |
| Sugar* |
max. 5.0% |
| Calcium |
0.90 - 1.20% |
| Phosphorus |
0.70% |
| Copper |
50 ppm |
| Zinc |
160 ppm |
| Selenium |
0.60 ppm |
| Vitamin A |
3,000 IU/lb |
| Vitamin D |
350 IU/lb |
| Vitamin E |
100 IU/lb |
| Biotin |
0.45 mg/lb |
* NSC (Non-structural Carbohydrates) = Dietary Starch + Sugar
Feeding Directions for SafeChoice Original Horse Feed:
| Life Stage |
Activity Level |
Lbs Feed per 100 Lbs Bodyweight |
| Maintenance |
Maintenance |
0.25 - 0.5 |
| Pregnant Mares |
First two trimesters of gestation |
0.25 - 0.5 |
| Pregnant Mares |
Last trimester of gestation |
0.5 - 0.75 |
| Lactating Mares |
Early lactation (foaling to 3 months) |
1.0 - 1.5 |
| Lactating Mares |
Late lactation (3 months to weaning) |
0.75 - 1.0 |
| Performance Horses |
Light exercise |
0.5 - 0.75 |
| Performance Horses |
Moderate exercise |
0.75 - 1.0 |
| Performance Horses |
Intense exercise |
1.0 - 1.5 |
| Growing Horses* |
Foals |
Creep feed |
| Growing Horses* |
Weanlings |
1.5 - 2.0 |
| Growing Horses* |
Yearlings |
0.75 - 1.5 |
*Do not feed growing horses to excess body condition.
Feeding Tips:
- Use the feeding table as a guide for feeding SafeChoice® Original. Be sure to monitor your horse's body condition closely and adjust the feeding rate as necessary for the desired body condition and activity level.
- Feed clean, good quality hay at the rate of 1.0 to 1.75 lb (kg) of hay per 100 lb (kg) of bodyweight per day or the pasture equivalent.
- Divide the recommended feeding level into two or more equally spaced feedings per day.
- Fresh, clean water should be available at all times, except to hot and tired horses. Always cool down your horse properly before providing free access to water.
- Horses should be maintained at a body condition score of 5 or above. Broodmares should have a body condition score of 6 or above prior to foaling.
- Salt should be available free choice at all times.
Tips for a Healthy Horse:
- All dietary changes should be made gradually over a period of 7-14 days until recommended feeding rates are achieved.
- Make certain that horses have adequate forage or pasture available.
- Make certain that all horses are on regular parasite control, dental examination and vaccination programs.
- Monitor body condition regularly and adjust feed intake as needed.
- Store feed properly to prevent exposure to moisture or contamination by insects or other pests.
- Never offer moldy hay or feed to horses.
