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.
Recommended For:
High performance horses needing speed and endurance.
Feed Form: Mixed Grains and Extruded Nuggets
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Features/Benefits:
- Balanced Nutrition – Balanced to supply the optimum levels of all nutrients required by the racehorse. No supplemental vitamins, minerals, energy sources or oils needed.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Feed with Hay or Pasture – Purina® Race Ready® Horse Feed is designed to be fed with hay and/or pasture.
- 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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Race Ready® Horse Feed
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Guaranteed Analysis
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Crude Protein (min)
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not less than 12%
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Lysine (min)
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not less than 0.65%
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Fat (min)
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not less than 8%
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Fiber (max)
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not more than 9%
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Calcium (min)
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not less than 0.9%
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Calcium (max)
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not more than 1.2%
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Phosphorus (min)
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not less than 0.50%
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Copper (min)
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not less than 55 ppm
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Selenium (min)
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not less than 0.6 ppm
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Zinc (min)
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not less than 220 ppm
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Vitamin A (min)
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not less than 3500 IU/lb
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Vitamin E (min)
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not less than 150 IU/lb
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Feeding Directions:
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Race Ready® horse feed
- Feed Race Ready® Horse Feed according to recommended rates. Individual horse variance may require feeding rate adjustment of plus or minus 10%. Click here for specific feeding recommendations.
- 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 7-10 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 feedstuffs
- 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
For more information on Purina® Race Ready® Horse Feed, please contact a Purina Mills Dealer near you. Click
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