Purina^® Race Ready^® Horse Feed

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Race Ready Horse Feed Product PDF

ENERGY DEMANDS in the race horse are extremely high, so the delivery of additional calories becomes paramount. This additional digestible energy must be provided in a manner that maximizes performance while helping to maintain digestive tract health and function. Purina® Race Ready® Horse Feed is designed to deliver a large amount of energy to these hard-working athletes, while addressing digestive tract concerns by distributing the calories over several sources (vegetable oils, digestible fiber such as beet pulp, high quality natural grains and molasses). Research has shown that the utilization of vegetable oils and highly fermentable fibers, such as beet pulp, can be of benefit to the hardworking equine athlete.

CONTAINS THE PROPRIETARY PURINA® AMPLIFY® HIGH FAT NUGGET
Thanks to extensive research and field testing, Purina has learned how certain nutritional advantages can help horses be highly active and productive during their lifetimes, even with the added stress of training regimens and performance expectations.

The Purina® Amplify® Nugget is a palatable, high-fat, extruded particle providing calories for weight gain, performance, lactation and sales prep in a nutritionally balanced formulation that has controlled carbohydrate levels.

This proprietary feed supplement can be found only in Purina® Horse Feeds including Race Ready® Horse Feed.

Features & Benefits

Added Antioxidants

Including Vitamin E to help exercising horses maintain muscle health and performance

Added Thiamin

Helps enhance energy metabolism for fast recovery

Balanced Nutrition

Supplies optimal levels of all nutrients required by the racehorse. No supplemental energy sources, oils, vitamins or minerals needed.

Concentrate Feed

Designed to be fed with hay or pasture

Energy-Dense Formula

With beet pulp allows you to feed less, reducing the risk of digestive upset while enhancing performance at all distances

Highly Palatable

With high molasses and oil content for optimal intake, satisfying even the pickiest eater in your stable

Multiple Energy Sources

With a precise blend of fat, fermentable fibers and soluble carbohydrates to support high performance

Purina® Amplify® High-Fat Nugget

A proprietary blend of vegetable oils, flax seed and rice bran for performance, shine & bloom

Vitamin & Mineral Fortification

Provides 100% of the required vitamins and minerals when fed as directed

Based on “Nutrient Requirements of Horses Sixth Revised Edition–2007” published by the National Research Council

Nutrients

Nutrient

Min / Max

Amount

Crude Protein

MIN

12 %

Lysine

MIN

0.65 %

Crude Fat

MIN

8 %

Crude Fiber

MAX

9 %

Calcium (Ca)

MIN

0.80 %

Calcium (Ca)

MAX

1.30 %

Phosphorus (P)

MIN

0.50 %

Copper (Cu)

MIN

55 PPM

Selenium (Se)

MIN

0.60 PPM

Zinc (Zn)

MIN

220 PPM

Vitamin A

MIN

3000 IU/LB

Vitamin E

MIN

150 IU/LB

Selenium (Se)

MIN

0.60 PPM

Feeding Directions

Description

\|	Weight of Horse in Pounds
Lifestyle	600	800	1,000	1,200	1,400
\|	Performance & Breeding – Amount to feed in lbs/day
Minimum Hay or Equivalent Pasture	4.25	5.75	7.0	8.25	9.75
\|	Race Ready® Horse Feed (lbs/day)*
Moderate Work	4.25	5.75	7.0	8.25	9.75
Heavy Work	5.50	7.25	8.75	10.50	12.25
Very Heavy Work	8.00	10.50	13.25	15.75	18.25

*1 pound of feed = 1 quart of feed

Best Results

Feeding rates will vary with size, age, temperament, health status, forage quality,climate and activity level. Feed at regular times - at least twice daily - with three daily feedings preferred. Let horses feed in a natural position from troughs with large bottoms,placed at normal head height or lower. Do not feed free-choice. Prevent the rapid eating by the horse of any feedstuff.

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.

Always feed a minimum of 1.0 to 1.2 lbs per 100 lbs of body weight of good quality,clean hay or the equivalent in pasture.

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.

Have plenty of clean, fresh water available at all times. Provide your horse with access to salt. Maintain an effective control program for internal parasites. Have the horse's teeth examined annually and consult your veterinarian on a regular basis.

Changing To

Make the feed change gradually over a period of 7 to 10 days.

Mix the new feed with the old, gradually increasing the amount of the new feed while decreasing an equal amount of the old.

Changes in the rate of feeding should not exceed 1 pound per day for each horse.

Caution

Store in a dry, well-ventilated area protected from rodents and insects. Do not feed moldy or insect-infested feed to animals as it may cause illness, performance loss or death. Feeding added selenium resulting in total diet levels in excess of 0.3 ppm is prohibited.