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Features
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Controlled starch formula: SafeChoice, with its controlled starch, highly digestible fiber
formula, aids in balancing the energy from these multiple sources in the diet. Controlled
starch diets are widely recommended for use in horses that are prone to metabolic
disturbances related to high starch intake.
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High quality, balanced nutrition: Calorie-rich fats from vegetable oil, controlled starch
levels, guaranteed amino acid levels, vitamins and minerals have been scientifically
balanced and formulated for every life stage. Formulated with organic trace mineral
complexes, added yeast culture and Direct Fed Microbials.
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Enhanced processing: SafeChoice is pelleted to enhance the digestibility of the
nutrients critical to a horse's health and performance.
Guaranteed Analysis (min. amounts except where noted)
Crude Protein
14.0%
Lysine
0.80%
Methionine
0.30%
Threonine
min. 0.50%
Crude Fat
7.0%
Crude Fiber
max. 15.0%
Calcium
min. 0.90%-max. 1.20%
Phosphorus
0.75%
Copper
50 ppm
Zinc
160ppm
Selenium
0.6 ppm
Vitamin A
3,500IU/lb
Vitamin D
350 IU/lb
Vitamin E
100 IU/lb
Biotin
.45mg/lb
Feeding Directions
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Use the Feeding Table below as a guide. Be sure to monitor your horse's body condition
closely and adjust as necessary for the desired body condition and activity level.
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Feed with clean, good quality hay at the rate of 1.0-1.75 lbs (kg) of hay per 100 lbs (kg) of
bodyweight per day, or the pasture equivalent.
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Divide the recommended feeding level into two or more equally spaced feedings per day.
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Provide fresh, clean water at all times except to hot and tired horses. Always cool down
your horse properly before providing free access to water.
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Make salt available free choice.
SafeChoice Feeding Table* (per head per day)
Maintenance Horses
Pregnant Mares
First Two Trimesters of
Gestation
LB Feed Per
100lb
Bodyweight
0.25 to 0.50
Last Trimester of Gestation
Lactating Mares
Early Lactation (Foaling to 3
Months)
Late Lactation (3 Months to
Weaning)
Performance Horses
Light Exercise
Medium Exercise
Intense Exercise
Growing Horses
Foals
Weanlings
Yearlings
* Do not feed horses to excess body condition, particularly growing horses.
0.25 to 0.50
0.50 to 0.75
1.00 to 1.50
0.75 to 1.00
0.50 to 0.75
0.75 to 1.00
1.00 to 1.50
Creep Feed
1.50 to 2.00
0.75 to1.50