Horseman's Edge 14% Sweet feed is a nutritious protein grain mix to be fed with medium quality hay. Horseman's Edge 14 contains a blend of grains and molasses, plus essential vitamins and minerals for perrformance and breeding horses as well as for young growing horses.
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FEATURES |
BENEFITS |
| Energy, protein, vitamins and minerals are properly blended. |
Provides a balanced nutrition which enhances performance, it improves breeding, strong bones in foals and growing horses. Balanced nutrition improves hair coat, physical appearance, builds stamina and overall fitness for improved performance. |
| Excellent value with superior quality. |
Old fashioned value is Purina's reputation for high quality at an economical price. |
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GUARANTEED ANALYSIS |
| Crude protein (min) |
14.0% |
| Crude fat (min) |
4.5% |
| Crude fiber (max) |
8.0% |
| Copper (min) |
55ppm |
| Zinc (min) |
220ppm |
| Selenium (min) |
0.6ppm |
| Vitamin A (min) |
3000 IU/lb |
HOW TO FEED:
Start with the amounts shown below for your horse's weight. After observing your horse for a period of time, you may want to increase or decrease the daily feeding by up to 10% to keep your horse in the desired condition.
| Weight of Horse: |
800lbs |
1,000lbs |
1,200lbs |
| Minimum lbs per day of hay or equivalent pasture: |
9-1/2lbs |
12.0lbs |
14-1/2lbs |
| Maintenance: |
3-1/2lbs |
4lbs |
5lbs |
| Light Work Horseman's Edge per day: |
5-1/2lbs |
7lbs |
8-1/2lbs |
IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS:
1. The recommended feeding rates should not be exceeded by more than 10%.
2. Do not feed free choice.
3. Any feed changes should be made gradually over a period of 7 to 10 days.
4. Changes in the rate of feeding should not exceed one pound per day for each horse.
5. Feed at regular times - at least twice daily - with three daily feedings preferred.
6. Reduce and/or delay feeding a horse which is hot, excited or showing pain, fever or diarrhea. Let horses feed in a natural position, from troughs with large bottoms, placed at normal head height or lower.
7. Have plenty of fresh water available at all times.
8. Maintain an effective control program for internal parasites. Be sure horses are free of dental problems. Prevent the rapid eating by the horse of any feedstuff.
9. Observe your horse's body condition daily. Consult your veterinarian if any problems arise.
10. 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.
