Horse Feeding System

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Type of Horse Approx. Weight in lb.* Age Summit Cool Command

Perfor-mance

Senior 30% Supp

Equi Star

Horse Mineral Lb./Hd/Day** Min Hay*** or Pasture Equivalent (lb./day)
Nursing Foals 300 1-3 mos X             3 3
Weanlings 500 6 mos X             4 5
Yearlings 770 12 mos X             6 8
Long Yearlings 925 18 mos X             7 9
Lactating 1000 3+ years X             8 12
Pregnant Last 90 Days 1100 3+ years X   X         8 12
Two-Year Olds 1045 24 mos X   X         8 11
Stallions 1100 3+ years X   X   X   X

8-Summit

8-Perform

1-30% Supp

12

12

20

Performance

1100 3+ years X   X       X 9 11
Broodmares(Open or Early   Pregnant) 1100 3+ years X       X X  

8-Summit

8-Equi-Star

1-30% Supp

12

20

12

Mature/Idle Horses

1100 3+ years   X   X   X X

8-Cool Command

20-Senior 

8-Equi-Star

12

0

12

Older Horses 1100 3-20+ years       X       20 0
Nutritionally Challenged 1100 Any age   X     X    

8-Cool Command

1-30% Supp

12

20

* Weights will vary depending on breed and body condition of animal.
** Amount of feed required will vary depending on age, level of activity, desired growth and quality of forage    available and general condition of the horse.
*** Pasture equivalent means dry matter intake.

This is only a guide.  The non-senior feeds are designed to be fed at 0.5 - 1.0% of body weight.