Purina Equine Senior Complete Horse Feed, 50 lb

Complete nutrition for the golden years

Purina Equine Senior Complete Horse Feed, 50 lb is made specifically to meet the nutritional needs of the aging horse — a complete feed with fiber built in, so it can replace all or part of the forage in the diet. The pellets are easy to chew and digest, even for horses with dental limitations, and the patented formula supports the overall health of senior horses with Amplify high-fat nuggets to promote ideal body condition, ActivAge prebiotic technology for wellbeing and comfort, and Outlast for gastric health and comfort.

Product highlights

• Complete feed with built-in forage: Designed to replace all or a portion of the required forage in a senior horse's diet.
• Easy to chew & digest: EasySoak pellet technology and highly digestible fiber make it manageable for horses with worn or missing teeth.
• Supports body condition: Added fat from Amplify high-fat nuggets helps aging horses maintain an ideal weight.
• ActivAge prebiotic technology: Promotes wellbeing and comfort and supports immune health in the senior horse.
• Outlast gastric support: A 6 lb meal of Equine Senior supplies a full serving of Outlast supplement for gastric health and comfort.
• Balanced 14/5.5/18 profile: 14% protein, 5.5% fat and 18% fiber, fortified with a full vitamin and mineral package including vitamin C.
• Bag size: 50 lb (22.67 kg).

Feeding directions

Start with the amount given for the weight and lifestyle of the horse; after observing the horse for a period of time, the amount may be gradually increased or decreased to obtain the desired body condition and weight. Feed at regular times, at least twice daily. Do not feed more than 0.8 lb per 100 lb of body weight per meal when fed without forage, or 0.5 lb per 100 lb per meal when fed with forage, and do not feed less than 0.6 lb per 100 lb of body weight per day.

• With forage — hay or pasture per day: 8.0 lb (800 lb horse) · 10.0 lb (1,000 lb horse) · 12.0 lb (1,200 lb horse).
• With forage — Equine Senior per day: 800 lb horse: Maintenance 5.50 · Light work 6.50 · Moderate work 8.75. 1,000 lb horse: Maintenance 7.00 · Light work 8.25 · Moderate work 10.75. 1,200 lb horse: Maintenance 8.25 · Light work 10.00 · Moderate work 13.00.
• Without forage — Equine Senior per day: 800 lb horse: Maintenance 10.75 · Light work 11.75 · Moderate work 14.00 · Breeding stallion 13.00. 1,000 lb horse: Maintenance 13.50 · Light work 14.75 · Moderate work 17.25 · Breeding stallion 16.25. 1,200 lb horse: Maintenance 16.25 · Light work 17.75 · Moderate work 20.75 · Breeding stallion 19.50.
• Adjusting forage: If feeding more hay, reduce Equine Senior by 1.0 lb for every additional 1.5 lb of hay; if feeding less hay, increase it by 1.0 lb for every 1.5 lb decrease in hay fed.
• Changing feeds: Make any feed change gradually over 7 to 10 days; changes in the rate of feeding should not exceed 1.0 lb per day. Always provide fresh, clean water and access to salt.

Guaranteed analysis

• Crude protein (min): 14.00%
• Lysine (min): 0.70%
• Methionine (min): 0.18%
• Threonine (min): 0.40%
• Crude fat (min): 5.50%
• Crude fiber (max): 18.00%
• Acid detergent fiber (max): 23.00%
• Neutral detergent fiber (max): 39.00%
• Dietary starch (max): 12.00%
• Sugars (max): 7.00%
• Calcium (min): 0.50%
• Calcium (max): 1.00%
• Phosphorus (min): 0.40%
• Sodium (max): 0.55%
• Chloride (min): 0.40%
• Magnesium (min): 0.33%
• Potassium (min): 1.20%
• Manganese (min): 220 ppm
• Cobalt (min): 0.60 ppm
• Copper (min): 55 ppm
• Iodine (min): 3.30 ppm
• Selenium (min): 0.30 ppm
• Zinc (min): 220 ppm
• Sulfur (min): 0.45%
• Iron (min): 220 ppm
• Vitamin A (min): 3,500 IU/lb
• Vitamin D3 (min): 700 IU/lb
• Vitamin E (min): 140 IU/lb
• Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) (min): 226 mg/lb
• Thiamin (min): 11.34 mg/lb
• Riboflavin (min): 9.07 mg/lb

For the partner who has carried you for years — nutrition that helps them stay comfortable, conditioned and thriving.