Nutrena SafeChoice Original Horse Feed
Safechoice Original Horse Feed is the time-tested controlled starch formula for all life stages. Nutritionally balanced for growing and mature horses alike, SafeChoice Original helps make feeding a wide range of horses more convenient – without sacrificing nutritional quality or peace of mind.
Guaranteed maximums of starch and sugar levels
- Digestibility:
Ideal for horses with digestive disturbances - Topline Balance:
Including Topline Balance, the Nutrena brand’s unique approach to topline health - Organic Trace Minerals:
To support immune system strength, we include organic trace mineral complexes - Consistent Nutrients:
Every bag of Nutrena feed delivers consistent nutrient levels - Prebiotics Probiotics:
Added prebiotics and probiotics support the intestinal microbes to help your horse achieve more efficient absorption of nutrients.
Features
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Ideal blend of nutrients offers controlled starch and fat levels for a balanced source of energy
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Guaranteed amino acid levels to support muscle maintenance and development
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Added prebiotics and probiotics to aid in digestion
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Organic trace minerals for improved immune support and skin/coat/hoof health
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Pelleted form
Directions
-Use the feeding table as a guide for feeding SafeChoice® Original. Be sure to monitor your horse's body condition closely and adjust the feeding rate as necessary for the desired body condition and activity level.
-Feed clean, good quality hay at the rate of 1.0 to 1.75 lb (kg) of hay per 100 lb (kg) of bodyweight per day or the pasture equivalent.
-Divide the recommended feeding level into two or more equally spaced feedings per day.
-Fresh, clean water should be available at all times, except to hot and tired horses. Always cool down your horse properly before providing free access to water.
-Horses should be maintained at a body condition score of 5 or above. Broodmares should have a body condition score of 6 or above prior to foaling.
-Salt should be available free choice at all times.
Guaranteed Analysis
Nutrient |
Level |
Crude Protein |
14.0% |
Lysine |
0.80% |
Methionine |
0.30% |
Threonine |
0.50% |
Crude Fat |
7.0% |
Crude Fiber |
max. 15.0% |
Dietary Starch* |
max. 17.0% |
Sugar* |
max. 5.0% |
Calcium |
0.90 - 1.20% |
Phosphorus |
0.70% |
Copper |
50 ppm |
Zinc |
160 ppm |
Selenium |
0.60 ppm |
Vitamin A |
3,000 IU/lb |
Vitamin D |
350 IU/lb |
Vitamin E |
100 IU/lb |
Biotin |
0.45 mg/lb |
Lactobacillus acidophilus |
5.1M CFU/lb |
Lactobacillus casei |
5.1M CFU/lb |
Bifidobacterium thermophilum |
5.1M CFU/lb |
Enterococcus Faecium |
5.1M CFU/lb |
Feeding
Life Stage |
Activity Level |
Lbs Feed per 100 Lbs Bodyweight |
Maintenance |
Maintenance |
0.25 - 0.5 |
Pregnant Mares |
First two trimesters of gestation |
0.25 - 0.5 |
Pregnant Mares |
Last trimester of gestation |
0.5 - 0.75 |
Lactating Mares |
Early lactation (foaling to 3 months) |
1.0 - 1.5 |
Lactating Mares |
Late lactation (3 months to weaning) |
0.75 - 1.0 |
Performance Horses |
Light exercise |
0.5 - 0.75 |
Performance Horses |
Moderate exercise |
0.75 - 1.0 |
Performance Horses |
Intense exercise |
1.0 - 1.5 |
Growing Horses* |
Foals |
Creep feed |
Growing Horses* |
Weanlings |
1.5 - 2.0 |
Growing Horses* |
Yearlings |
0.75 - 1.5 |
*Do not feed growing horses to excess body condition.
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