Every Horse Has a Job. Their Nutrition Should, Too
Life Stage : Breeding & Growing
Life Stage : Senior
Life Stage : All Life Stages
"What should I feed my horse?"
It's a question Karen Davison, Ph.D., hears almost daily. After years as a Purina equine nutritionist and a horse owner herself, she's learned that the answer rarely starts with a feed tag.
It starts with the horse.
"The first thing I ask is, 'Tell me about your horse,'" Davison said. "What are they doing? What are your goals?"
If Davison hears an answer related to “peak performance,” she has just the feed suggestion in mind.
“We created the Ultium® line for those horse owners wanting premium, nutrient-packed feeds for optimal performance.”
Rather than stretching one formula to fit every horse, the Ultium® line was built to give owners a family of research-backed nutrition solutions designed around your horse's life stages.
The result was a family of feeds, each created to address a different challenge while sharing the same philosophy: concentrated nutrition, premium ingredients and decades of Purina research.
Whether it's long days hauling, intensive conditioning or multiple runs over a weekend, competition horses ask a lot of their bodies.
Ultium® Competition was developed to support those demands through its blend of fat, fermentable fiber and carbohydrates for sustained energy; quality amino acids to support recovery; and built-in gastric support for horses under the stresses of training and travel.
Davison says one of the biggest mistakes owners make is assuming young horses simply need "more feed. "In reality, developing horses need the right balance of nutrients.
Ultium® Growth focuses on supporting bone, joint and muscle development while providing concentrated nutrition for broodmares, foals and growing horses. Years of feeding research helped shape the formula, giving owners confidence they're building a strong foundation, not just adding calories.
Today, Davison feeds Purina® Ultium® Growth to the young performance horses her family is raising. It's the same line she helped bring to horse owners through years of research and product development; she feeds it to her own horses not because she worked on it, but because she knows it is exactly what they need at this particular stage of their lives.
Travel. Competition. New environments. Inconsistent schedules.
Many horses with these experiences feel stress long before owners ever notice a performance change.
Digestive health affects much more than a horse's stomach. Ultium® Gastric Care was developed to support gastric comfort alongside hindgut health, immune function and concentrated performance nutrition, all in one feed. No matter what stressors your horses are up against, they will have a foundation of gastric comfort beneath them.
Karen smiles when she talks about senior horses.
Some may have gray hairs around their muzzles, but plenty are still riding trails, giving lessons or even competing.
Those horses don't necessarily need less nutrition — they often need nutrition that's easier to digest while continuing to support performance.
Ultium Senior combines highly digestible fiber, concentrated calories, gastric support and ActivAge® technology from Purina to help active senior horses continue doing what they love.
Support At Every Stage
Whether you're raising tomorrow's athlete, hauling to your next competition or helping a trusted partner stay active for years to come, there's an Ultium® formula designed to help support your horse’s performance journey.
Curious enough to find out for yourself? Sign up to trial a Purina horse feed to see the results.
It's a question Karen Davison, Ph.D., hears almost daily. After years as a Purina equine nutritionist and a horse owner herself, she's learned that the answer rarely starts with a feed tag.
It starts with the horse.
"The first thing I ask is, 'Tell me about your horse,'" Davison said. "What are they doing? What are your goals?"
If Davison hears an answer related to “peak performance,” she has just the feed suggestion in mind.
“We created the Ultium® line for those horse owners wanting premium, nutrient-packed feeds for optimal performance.”
The Right Fuel, at the Right Time
Horses deserve nutrition designed for the work they're doing. A growing prospect doesn't have the same nutritional demands as a seasoned show horse. A senior gelding still competing every weekend doesn't need the same support as a broodmare raising her next foal.Rather than stretching one formula to fit every horse, the Ultium® line was built to give owners a family of research-backed nutrition solutions designed around your horse's life stages.
The result was a family of feeds, each created to address a different challenge while sharing the same philosophy: concentrated nutrition, premium ingredients and decades of Purina research.
Four Different Feeds for Four Different Jobs
For the horse chasing the next win...
Ultium® CompetitionWhether it's long days hauling, intensive conditioning or multiple runs over a weekend, competition horses ask a lot of their bodies.
Ultium® Competition was developed to support those demands through its blend of fat, fermentable fiber and carbohydrates for sustained energy; quality amino acids to support recovery; and built-in gastric support for horses under the stresses of training and travel.
For the horse still growing into their future...
Ultium® GrowthDavison says one of the biggest mistakes owners make is assuming young horses simply need "more feed. "In reality, developing horses need the right balance of nutrients.
Ultium® Growth focuses on supporting bone, joint and muscle development while providing concentrated nutrition for broodmares, foals and growing horses. Years of feeding research helped shape the formula, giving owners confidence they're building a strong foundation, not just adding calories.
Today, Davison feeds Purina® Ultium® Growth to the young performance horses her family is raising. It's the same line she helped bring to horse owners through years of research and product development; she feeds it to her own horses not because she worked on it, but because she knows it is exactly what they need at this particular stage of their lives.
For the horse whose lifestyle comes with extra stress...
Ultium® Gastric CareTravel. Competition. New environments. Inconsistent schedules.
Many horses with these experiences feel stress long before owners ever notice a performance change.
Digestive health affects much more than a horse's stomach. Ultium® Gastric Care was developed to support gastric comfort alongside hindgut health, immune function and concentrated performance nutrition, all in one feed. No matter what stressors your horses are up against, they will have a foundation of gastric comfort beneath them.
For the horse that's still teaching us something...
Ultium® SeniorKaren smiles when she talks about senior horses.
Some may have gray hairs around their muzzles, but plenty are still riding trails, giving lessons or even competing.
Those horses don't necessarily need less nutrition — they often need nutrition that's easier to digest while continuing to support performance.
Ultium Senior combines highly digestible fiber, concentrated calories, gastric support and ActivAge® technology from Purina to help active senior horses continue doing what they love.
Support At Every Stage
Whether you're raising tomorrow's athlete, hauling to your next competition or helping a trusted partner stay active for years to come, there's an Ultium® formula designed to help support your horse’s performance journey.
Curious enough to find out for yourself? Sign up to trial a Purina horse feed to see the results.
