Start with the amounts of Ultium
® Gastric Care Horse Formula 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.
Weight of horse in pounds |
LIFESTYLE |
800 |
1,000 |
1,200 |
1,400 |
|
(lbs/day) |
Minimum Hay or Equivalent Pasture* |
9.50 |
12.00 |
14.50 |
17.00 |
Ultium® Gastric Care** |
(lbs/day) |
Light Work |
4.00 |
5.00 |
6.00 |
7.00 |
Moderate Work |
5.50 |
6.75 |
8.00 |
9.50 |
Heavy Work |
7.00 |
8.50 |
10.25 |
11.00*** |
* This is the recommended minimum amount of hay to be fed. If feeding more hay, you may reduce the feeding rate of Ultium
® Gastric Care Horse Formula to maintain appropriate body condition.
** To meet nutrient requirements, do not feed less than 0.3 lbs. per 100 lbs. of bodyweight per day for mature horses at maintenance (3 lbs. per 1000-lb horse). If your horse gains too much weight at the minimum feeding rate, transition to Purina
® Enrich Plus
® Ration Balancing Feed.
*** Feeding rates of Ultium
® Gastric Care and forage may be adjusted or feed may be top-dressed with Purina
® Amplify
® High-Fat Supplement for additional calories. Hard-working horses may also benefit from supplementation with Purina
® Supersport
® Amino Acid Supplement.
A 4-pound meal of Ultium
® Gastric Care Horse Formula supplies a full serving of Outlast
® Supplement.