The promise and potential of a young horse is amazing to watch as it develops. Proper nutrition is particularly crucial during this period of rapid growth. That’s why Equine Junior® horse feed is formulated with 100% vitamins and minerals and high-quality hay included. With every feeding, you know your weanling or yearling is getting consistent and complete nutrition to support healthy growth and development for a lifetime of health and well-being.
Equine Junior® horse feed is formulated with Purina’s proprietary high-fat Amplify® nugget—a blend of vegetable oils, flaxseed and rice bran for an optimal fatty acid profile—to support development, shine and bloom.Optimal balance of protein, calories, vitamins & minerals to support proper growth
Built-in hay formulation addresses nutrient variability to support a smooth, steady growth curve
A proprietary blend of vegetable oils, flax seed and rice bran for an optimal fatty acid profile to support development, shine and bloom
Scientifically shown to support gastric health and comfort and proper pH
Contains key amino acids for proper development of muscle, bone, skin, hair and hooves
Including fats, fibers and soluble carbohydrates to help support healthy growth
Contains high-quality hay, designed to replace hay or pasture in the growing horse’s diet
Meets the specific nutritional needs of young horses*, including Calcium, Phosphorus, Copper, Zinc, Selenium and Vitamin E
* When fed as directed, with free-choice or added salt, based on Nutrient Requirementsof Horses. Sixth Revised Edition – 2007, published by the National Research Council
From birth to one year, the average weanling will increase in body weight six to seven times, building bone and muscle at an extremely rapid rate. To support this growth, young horses have increased vitamin, mineral, protein and energy needs. A lack or imbalance of proper nutrients will not support optimal growth or development. That’s why it is so important to give your weanling proper nutritional support from the start.
Hay and pasture: Controlling your weanling’s roughage intake is critical in its growing years. Hay and pasture vary considerably and can be inconsistent in digestibility and nutrient value. Of particular concern is potential deficit, excess or imbalance of minerals and vitamins.
Winter feeding: In the winter, the amount of feed may need to be increased by 10-15% to offset the increased calorie requirements of maintaining body condition.
Light Breeds - estimated mature weight of approximately 1,000 lbs
Weight of Horse in Pounds | ||||||||
Growth Rate | 300 | 400 | 500 | 600 | 700 | 800 | ||
Equine Junior® Horse Feed (lbs/day)* | ||||||||
Moderate Growth | 10.00 | 11.00 | 11.50 | 12.75 | 14.00 | 14.50 |
Weight of Horse in Pounds | ||||||||
Growth Rate | 600 | 700 | 800 | 900 | 1,000 | 1,100 | 1,200 | 1,300 |
Moderate Growth | 14.00 | 15.50 | 17.00 | 18.00 | 19.00 | 20.00 | 21.00 | 22.00 |