Purina® Equine Senior® Horse Feed
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When your equine partners and trusted companions reach their golden years, help support their good health for years to come with Equine Senior® horse feed, specifically made to meet the nutritional needs of the aging horse. A carefully balanced feed with fiber built-in that is easy to chew and digest even with dental limitations, its patented formula supports the overall health of senior horses with Amplify®High-Fat When your equine partners and trusted companions reach their golden years, help support their good health for years to come with Equine Senior® horse feed, specifically made to meet the nutritional needs of the aging horse. A carefully balanced feed with fiber built-in that is easy to chew and digest even with dental limitations, its patented formula supports the overall health of senior horses with Amplify® High-Fat Nugget to promote ideal body condition, ActivAge® for immune support, and Outlast® for gastric health and comfort.
Features & Benefits
#1 Veterinarian Recommended Senior Horse Feed
Recommended for senior horses by four out of five equine veterinarians*
*According to an independent study conducted in 2019
Supports Digestion & Health
Contains highly digestible fiber including beet pulp and hay for horses that cannot chew or digest long-stemmed forage
Easy to Chew
Easy-soak™ Pellet Technology for horses with worn or missing teeth, makes a soft, easy-to-chew mash when soaked in water
Exclusive ActivAge® Prebiotic
Scientifically studied to support optimal immune function, mobility, and metabolic response in senior horses
Outlast® Gastric Support
Scientifically shown to support gastric health and comfort
Purina® Amplify® High-Fat Nugget
Contains multiple sources of fatty acids to help maintain body condition, shine and bloom
Highly Fermentable Fiber Sources
Including beet pulp and hay to help maintain body condition and support healthy digestive function
Nutrients
Nutrient
Min / Max
Amount
Crude Protein
MIN
14.00 %
Lysine
MIN
0.70 %
Methionine
MIN
0.18 %
Threonine
MIN
0.40 %
CrudeFat
MIN
5.50 %
Crude Fiber
MAX
18.00 %
Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF)
MAX
23.00 %
Neutral Detergent Fiber (NDF)
MAX
39.00 %
Dietary Starch
MAX
12.00 %
Sugars
MAX
7.00 %
Calcium (Ca)
MIN
0.50 %
Calcium (Ca)
MAX
1.00 %
Phosphorus (P)
MIN
0.40 %
Sodium (Na)
MAX
0.55 %
Chloride (Cl)
MIN
0.40 %
Magnesium (Mg)
MIN
0.33 %
Potassium (K)
MIN
1.20 %
Manganese (Mn)
MIN
220.00 PPM
Cobalt (Co)
MIN
0.60 PPM
Copper (Cu)
MIN
55.00 PPM
Iodine (I)
MIN
3.30 PPM
Selenium (Se)
MIN
0.30 PPM
Zinc (Zn)
MIN
220.00 PPM
Sulfur (S)
MIN
0.45 PPM
Iron (Fe)
MIN
220.00 PPM
Vitamin A
MIN
3500 IU/LB
Vitamin D3
MIN
700 IU/LB
Vitamin E
MIN
140 IU/LB
Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C)
MIN
226.00 mg/lb
Thiamin
MIN
11.34 mg/lb
Riboflavin
MIN
9.07 mg/lb
Feeding Directions
Description
Start with the amounts of Equine Senior® horse feed given for the weight and lifestyle of the horse. After observing the horse for a period of time, the amount fed may be gradually increased or decreased to obtain the desired body condition and weight. For feeding directions outside the ranges addressed in these feeding charts, please contact your local Purina retailer or Purina Customer Service at 800-227-8941.
Purina® Equine Senior® horse feed is designed to replace all or a portion of the required forage in a horse's diet. If forage replacement is not needed, consider feeding Equine Senior® Active or Strategy Healthy Edge®.
* Make sure your horse is free of dental problems and can effectively chew and utilize forage. If feeding more hay, reduce the amount of Equine Senior® horse feed by 1.0 lb for every additional 1.5 lbs of hay. If feeding less hay, increase the amount of Equine Senior® horse feed by 1.0 lb for every 1.5 lb decrease in hay fed.
** To meet nutrient requirements, do not feed less than 0.6 lbs per 100 lbs of body weight per day. If your horse gains too much weight at that minimum feeding rate, transition to Purina® Enrich Plus® Ration Balancing Feed.
A 6 lb meal of Equine Senior® Horse Feed supplies a full serving of Outlast® Supplement.
FEEDING WITHOUT FORAGE
| | | WEIGHT OF HORSE IN POUNDS | ||
| Lifestyle | 800 | 1,000 | 1,200 |
| Equine Senior® Horse Feed (lbs/day)* | |||
| Maintenance | 10.75 | 13.50 | 16.25 |
| Light Work | 11.75 | 14.75 | 17.75 |
| Moderate Work | 14.00 | 17.25 | 20.75 |
| Breeding Stallion | 13.00 | 16.25 | 19.50 |
* Feeding recommendations are based on average daily requirements. Actual feeding rates may vary due to individual metabolism and progression rate of the aging processes and may need to be gradually adjusted.
Aging horses unable to maintain adequate body condition when being fed the recommended amount of Equine Senior® horse feed should be examined by a veterinarian for potential health issues.
FEEDING WITH FORAGE
| WEIGHT OF HORSE IN POUNDS | |||
| Lifestyle | 800 | 1,000 | 1,200 |
| (lbs/day) | |||
| Hay or Equivalent Pasture* | 8.00 | 10.00 | 12.00 |
| Equine Senior® Horse Feed (lbs/day)* | |||
| Maintenance | 5.50 | 7.00 | 8.25 |
| Light Work | 6.50 | 8.25 | 10.00 |
| Moderate Work | 8.75 | 10.75 | 13.00 |
Purina® Equine Senior® horse feed is designed to replace all or a portion of the required forage in a horse's diet. If forage replacement is not needed, consider feeding Equine Senior® Active or Strategy Healthy Edge®.
* Make sure your horse is free of dental problems and can effectively chew and utilize forage. If feeding more hay, reduce the amount of Equine Senior® horse feed by 1.0 lb for every additional 1.5 lbs of hay. If feeding less hay, increase the amount of Equine Senior® horse feed by 1.0 lb for every 1.5 lb decrease in hay fed.
** To meet nutrient requirements, do not feed less than 0.6 lbs per 100 lbs of body weight per day. If your horse gains too much weight at that minimum feeding rate, transition to Purina® Enrich Plus® Ration Balancing Feed.
A 6 lb meal of Equine Senior® Horse Feed supplies a full serving of Outlast® Supplement.
Caution
Follow label directions: feeding added selenium at levels in excess of 0.3 ppm in the total diet is prohibited.
Wash hands after feeding/handling animals. Not for human consumption. Wash feed/water containers regularly.
Wash hands after feeding/handling animals. Not for human consumption. Wash feed/water containers regularly.
Important
1. Feeding rates will vary with size, age, temperament, health status, forage quality, climate
and activity level. Feed at regular times, at least twice daily. Do not feed more than 0.8 lbs/100
lbs of body weight per meal when fed without forage or more than 0.5 lbs/100 lbs of body
weight per meal when fed with forage . Do not feed free-choice. Prevent rapid eating
by the horse of any feedstuff.
2. Reduce and/or delay feeding a horse which is hot, excited or showing pain, has fever or
diarrhea. Consult your veterinarian if any problems arise.
3. Any feed changes should be made gradually over a period of 7 to 10 days. Changes in the
rate of feeding should not exceed 1.0 lb per day for each horse.
4. Provide fresh, clean water at all times. Provide your horse with access to salt. Consult with
your veterinarian regularly and maintain a routine dental, parasite control and health care
program for your horse.
For horses sensitive to dietary carbohydrates, please consult with a veterinarian or nutritionist for a
recommended diet.
and activity level. Feed at regular times, at least twice daily. Do not feed more than 0.8 lbs/100
lbs of body weight per meal when fed without forage or more than 0.5 lbs/100 lbs of body
weight per meal when fed with forage . Do not feed free-choice. Prevent rapid eating
by the horse of any feedstuff.
2. Reduce and/or delay feeding a horse which is hot, excited or showing pain, has fever or
diarrhea. Consult your veterinarian if any problems arise.
3. Any feed changes should be made gradually over a period of 7 to 10 days. Changes in the
rate of feeding should not exceed 1.0 lb per day for each horse.
4. Provide fresh, clean water at all times. Provide your horse with access to salt. Consult with
your veterinarian regularly and maintain a routine dental, parasite control and health care
program for your horse.
For horses sensitive to dietary carbohydrates, please consult with a veterinarian or nutritionist for a
recommended diet.
