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Horse Feed
“OUR” horse feed is unique because it is blended with the most natural ingredients. Corn and oats are primarily used – however, you can have your own personal ration blended. We offer a variety of feeds for a variety of horses. We manufacture “OUR” 16% horse pellets; “OUR” 12% horse pellets and “OUR” Magic 12 horse, which is 12%. We also have a sweet feed that contains 9% protein.
Tips On Proper Feeding
1). Horses should be fed at least twice per day – three times is ideal.
2). Many of your unexpected health problems can be solved if you treat periodically for internal parasites. This procedure could save feed, and greatly reduce troubles from colic.
3). A mature horse will possibly drink up to 12 gallons of water per day. Always provide plenty of fresh, clean water – except when the horse is warm. If the horse drinks cold water after an intense workout it could lead to founder.
Energy – An Important Factor In Horse Feeding
Cereal grains are fed as a major source of energy and all the common grains are excellent for horses. Oats are the traditional grain for horses. Oats are higher in fiber and lower in digestible energy. Corn, which is lower in protein and higher in digestible energy, is also an excellent source for horses – it is more economical than oats as well.
By – Products
There are a number of by – products of the food and feed industries. Many of these supply the much needed digestible energy needed by horses, such by – products include beet pulp, citrus pulp, hominy feed and oatmeal.
Forages
Feeding horses pasture and hay are by far the most important forms of forages employed. Some of the most popular cool season grasses in horse production are: Kentucky Blue Grass, Timothy, Orchard Grass & Tall Fescue.
Plant Protein
Soybean meal, cotton seed meal and linseed meal are the most important sources of supplemental plant protein.
Fats – An Important Factor In Energy Sources
Fats are a high energy source containing twice as many calories per pound as protein or carbohydrates. A diet without any fat will result in reduced growth, scaly skin and a rough and thin hair coat. An addition you might want to try is corn oil. This is a polyunsaturated fat and will add bloom to your horse’s coat. Fats are most beneficial to horses with high energy requirements.
Carbohydrates Should Not Be Overlooked When Considering Energy
Carbohydrates – sugar, starch and cellulose are major sources of energy in the horse’s ration. Roughages or fibrous feed contain cellulose, which is also composed of glucose. These are broken down by the enzymes in the large intestine and cecum. Such breakdowns yield volatile fatty acids and enable the horse to use roughage.
Composition Of Some Common Grains:
Grain Protein Fiber Calcium % Phosphorus TDN
Barley 11% 6% .08 .40 72
Brewer's 26% 15% .27 .50 60
Grains
Corn 9% 2% .02 .31 80
(Yellow)
Distiller"s 27% 12% .09 .37 75
(Grains)
(Corn)
Oats 12% 11% .10 .35 65
Rye 12% 02% .06 .34 72
Grain 11% 02% .04 .29 76
(Sorghum)
Wheat 13% 3% .05 .36 79
With the proper mixtures of roughages and grams you can obtain maximum efficiency from your horse.
Composition Of Some Common Roughages:
Roughage Protein Fiber (%) Calcium Phosphorus
Alfalfa 15 29 1.40 .24
Alfalfa Meal 17 24 1.50 .35
dehydrated
Bluegrass 09 30 .46 .32
(Hey)
Bromegrass 10 29 .32 .20
(Hey)
Clovergrass 13 27 1.35 .19
(Red)
Fescue 08 30 .44 .28
(Red)
Oat Hey 08 28 .23 .21
Orchardgrass 09 30 .35 .25
(Hey)
Timothy Hay 07 30 .25 .20
Trefoil 14 29 1.40 .22
Birdsfoot
Proteins – The Building Blocks To Your Horse
Proteins are highly complex. In addition to hydrogen, carbon and oxygen, proteins contain nitrogen. Some proteins also contain sulfur and a few contain phosphorous and iron. Each protein is made up of several amino acids. The chemical arrangement of these amino acids determines the quality of the protein.
Proteins that are eaten eventually become muscles, internal organs and bone. If excessive protein is fed to the horse, the nitrogen portion of the protein can be separated from the rest of the nutrient and be discarded as urine. The remaining materials can be converted into energy by the animal.
Protein Requirements
Class of Horse % of Ration
In creep Rations 14-16
Weanlings 14-16
Yearlings 12-14
Mature Horse 8-10
Pregnant Mares 11-12
Lactating Mares 12-14
*Sweet Feed
"Our" Sweet Feed
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein (min.)….. 9.0%
Crude Fat (min.) ………3.0%
Crude Fiber (max.) ……9.0%
Ingredients:
Grain products, cane molasses, salt, dicalcium phosphate, ground limestone, Vitamin A, D & E supplement.
“OUR” 16% Horse Pellets
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein (min.)……12%
Crude Fat (min.)……….. 2.5%
Crude Fiber (max.)…….. 6.5%
Ingredients:
Grain products, plant protein products, Processed grain by-products, can molasses, dicalcium phosphate, ground limestone, salt, zinc oxide, ferrous carbonate, manganese sulfate, copper oxide, cobalt carbonate, Vitamin A, D & E supplement, sodium selenite.
“OUR” 16% Horse Pellets
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein (min.)….. 16%
Crude Fat (min.) ……… 2.5%
Crude Fiber (max.) …… 6.5%
Ingredients:
Grain products, plant protein products, processed grain by-products, cane molasses, dicalcium phosphate, ground limestone, salt, zinc oxide, ferrous carbonate, manganese sulfate, copper oxide, cobalt carbonate, Vitamin A, D & E supplement, sodium selenite.
“OUR” 12% Horse Pellets
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein (min.) …..12%
Crude Fat (min.) ………2.5%
Crude Fiber (max.) ….. 6.5%
Ingredients:
Grain products, plant protein products, processed grain by-products, cane molasses, dicalcium phosphate, ground limestone, salt, zinc oxide, ferrous carbonate, manganese sulfate, copper oxide, cobalt carbonate, Vitamin A, D & E supplement, sodium selenite.
Feeding Management
Varying the proportions of roughages and concentrates can be used in the management of horses to: (1) control energy intake; (2) maintain normal digestive tract fill; (3) minimize digestive dysfunctions and regulate consumption of feed by horses that are fed in groups concentrate to roughage ratio.
Vitamins and Minerals Very Important Combinations
Other Minerals and Vitamins for Horses and Ponies
( on a dry matter basis)
Maintenance
Pregnant & Lactating
Mares
Maximum Growing
Horses
Working Horses
Tolerance Levels
Adequate Concentrations in Total Rations
Minerals
Sulfur (%)
Iron
(mg/kg)
Manganese (mg/kg)
Copper
(mg/kg)
Zinc
(mg/kg)
Selenium (mg/kg)
Iodine
(mg/kg)
Cobalt
Vitamins
Vitamin A (IU/kg)
Vitamin D (IU/kg)
Vitamin E (IU/kg)
Vitamin K (IU/kg)
Thiamin
(mg/kg)
Riboflavin (mg/kg)
Niacin
(mg/kg)
Pyridoxine (mg/kg)
Pantothenic acid (mg/kg)
Biotin
(mg/kg)
Niacin
(mg/kg)
Folacin
(mg/kg)
Vitamin B12(mg/kg)
Asorbic
acid
(mg/kg)
0.10 0.10 0.10 0.30 *3a
Choline
(mg/kg)
*a. As sodium Chloride
*b. Recommendations for horses not exposed to sunlight or to artificial light with an emission spectrum of 280-315 nm.
*c. Blank space indicates that data are insufficient to determine a requirement or maximum tolerable level.
40 50 50 40 1000
0.10 0.10 0.10 0.30 *3a
40 50 50 40 1000
10 10 10 10 800
40 40 40 40 500
2 2 2 2
3 3 3 5 3000
.01 .01 .01 .01 5.0
.01 .01 .01 .01 1.0
*c
50 80 80 80 1000
300 600 800 30 2200
2000 3000 2000 2000 16,000