Purina Race Ready Horse Feed
Performance nutrition for the winning racehorse . . . On today’s racetrack, seconds mean the difference between 1st place and “also ran”. Equine athletes must have high-quality nutrition, scientifically formulated to give the race-ready edge that will allow them to move ahead of the competition. Race Ready Sweet Feed from Purina does exactly that. Purina Race Ready Horse Feed provides the calories required for top speed and endurance from three different energy sources: fats, fibers and soluble carbohydrates. A highly digestible, energy-dense feed, Purina Race Ready Horse Feed maximizes performance while minimizing the opportunity for digestive upset.
Feed Form: Textured
Recommended For: High performance horses needing speed and endurance.
Race Ready Horse Feed Product PDF
Stop into Foreman’s General Store located in Colleyville, Texas for your horse feed and supplies. A member of our helpful staff will gladly help you find the best feeds for your animals. Have questions? Be sure to contact us. If you need more information about Purina feeds, check out their website.
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Features
| FEATURES |
BENEFITS |
| Purina® Amplify®Nugget |
- Patented, high fat, extruded particle that contains a proprietary blend of vegetable oils, flax seed and rice brand for an optimal fatty acid profile.
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| Balanced Nutrition |
- Balanced to supply the optimum levels of all nutrients required by the racehorse. No supplemental vitamins, minerals, energy sources or oils needed.
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| Three Energy Sources |
- Features a blend of fat, fermentable fiber and soluble carbohydrates for equine athletes that need to perform at their very best over the entire length of an event.
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| Vitamins and Minerals |
- Provides 100% of the required nutrients for horses when fed as directed* so no additional supplements are necessary. *Based on “Nutrient Requirements of Horses Sixth Revised Edition – 2007” published by the National Research Council.
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Fortified to Speed Recovery |
- Added Thiamin enhances energy metabolism. Increased Vitamin E, a strong antioxidant, helps exercising horses maintain muscle health and performance. Supplemental iron helps optimize red blood cell production and function.
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| High Palatability Enhances Intake |
- High molasses and vegetable oil content make this the sweet feed that will satisfy even the picky eater in your stable. Unique particle size, shape and texture mean less sorting for improved intake. High-fat extruded particles are formulated specifically for the athletic horse.
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| Energy-Dense for Speed and Endurance |
- Energy-dense formulation allows you to feed less, reducing the risk of digestive upset while enhancing performance at all distances. Vegetable oil is a key energy source allowing horses to maintain blood glucose levels for improved performance and endurance over long distances. Oil and fiber energy sources help reduce the accumulation of lactic acid in the muscles to diminish soreness and improve recovery time after exercise.
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| Feed with Hay or Pasture |
- Purina® Race Ready® Horse Feed is designed to be fed with hay and/or pasture.
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Feed Guard® Nutrition System |
- The FeedGuard® Nutrition System is one of the industry’s most innovative and exacting quality assurance programs. FeedGuard®Nutrition System can help deliver the trust, quality and performance that horse professional demand every day.
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Analysis
| CRUDE PROTEIN |
MIN |
12.00 |
% |
| LYSINE |
MIN |
0.65 |
% |
| CRUDE FAT |
MAX |
8.00 |
% |
| CRUDE FIBER |
MIN |
9.00 |
% |
| CALCIUM (CA) |
MIN |
0.90 |
% |
| CALCIUM (CA) |
MAX |
1.20 |
% |
| PHOSPHORUS |
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 |
Directions
Feeding Directions
Start with the amounts given for the weight and class of horse. After observing the horse, the amount fed may be increased or decreased by 10% to maintain the desired body condition. Changes in the rate of feeding should not exceed one pound per day for each horse. Always feed a minimum of 1% of body weight of good quality, clean hay or pasture. Salt should always be fed free-choice to all horses.
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- 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
Important Considerations:
- Do not feed free-choice
- Feed at regular times (at least twice daily). When feeding rates exceed 1% of body weight, three daily feedings are preferred
- Any feed changes should be made gradually over a period of 7 to 10 days
- Changes in the rate of feeding should not exceed one pound per day for each horse
- Feed along with at least 1-1.5% of horse’s body weight of good quality hay or the equivalent in pasture to make a complete ration
- Have plenty of fresh, clean water available at all times
- Prevent the rapid eating by the horse of any feed stuffs
- Store feed 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 or death
- This product to be fed to the animal species as directed on the label
- In addition to nutritional care and consultation, be sure to make regular veterinary checkups and farrier appointments part of your horse wellness program
