Purina Strategy Professional Formula GX Horse Feed

Optimal Nutrition for Any Horse at Any Life Stage

In 1991, Strategy® horse feed revolutionized horse nutrition by becoming the first commercial pelleted feed created for horses of all ages and lifestyles. Over 1 billion feedings later, Strategy® horse feed is still the gold standard in convenience and value for horse professionals.

Whether you feed growing, breeding, show, performance or recreational horses, Strategy® horse feed is the
one diet you can count on for balanced nutrition for every horse. And thanks to optimal levels of quality protein, fat, vitamins and minerals, Strategy® horse feed’s nutrient blend offsets common nutritional deficiencies. Best of all, horses love the taste, making it even easier to use.

HIGH QUALITY PROTEINS MAKE A DIFFERENCE YOU CAN SEE®

Because it is essential for healthy muscles, protein is often considered the single most important nutrient in a horse’s diet. But not all proteins are alike. Even if a feed contains high protein levels, your horses still may not be getting the best possible nutrition if the quality, level, balance or digestibility of key amino acids are lacking. That’s why Purina uses many of the highest quality proteins available in its Strategy® horse feed, and then adds essential amino acids to ensure an optimal amino acid balance. It’s a nutritional difference
you can see—through strong fetal development and milk production in brood mares, optimal growth and muscle development in young horses and strong muscle maintenance in performance horses.

Stop into Core Feed located in Folsom, Louisiana for any and all of your feed and supplies. Have questions? Contact us and a member of our staff will guide you towards the right feed & supplements for your horse’s nutritional needs.

Features

FEATURES	BENEFITS
A BETTER VALUE	Highly Digestible Ingredients—provides nutrient density and supports proper digestion Nutritionally Balanced—eliminates the need for expensive supplements and time-consuming mixing Pelleted Feed Form—prevents sorting, reduces waste and improves stability during storage
MORE CONVENIENT	One convenient professional formulation for all your horses without compromising on nutrition Pellets are easy to transport, feed and store Consistently Fresh, Quality Natural Ingredients—appeals to even finicky horses for consistent intake
HELPS BREEDING HORSES THRIVE	Keeps breeding stallions on a high nutrition plane Enhanced Amino Acids--supports fetal development and milk production in brood mares Multiple Sources of Energy and Muscle Fuel—supports the energy of lactating mares and breeding stallions Added Copper, Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium and Key Vitamins—helps pregnant mares develop healthy foals
PROMOTES STRONG GROWTH	Added Vitamins & Minerals—helps promote development of strong bones, tendons and muscles Quality Protein—optimizes muscle growth and development in young growing horses Multiple Sources of Energy and Muscle Fuel—supports the energy needs of growing horses while providing fewer calories from starch
HORSES CAN LOOK AND FEEL BETTER	Multiple Sources of Energy—promotes a more level temperament and may help minimize or avoid digestive disturbances in horses on higher grain diets High Levels of Polyunsaturated Oils—helps improve overall appearance and body condition for shinier, healthier looking horses Controlled Starch and Sugar—may help reduce the risk of adverse health effects caused by the management error of overfeeding
TOP PERFORMANCE HORSES	More Calories Coming from Fats and Fiber than Traditional Grain Mixes—may provide a calming effect in some horses Quality Protein with Enhanced Amino Acids—helps performance horses recover from exercising and training Added Copper, Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium and Key Vitamins—supports proper physiological functions in working and performance horses Multiple Sources of Energy and Muscle Fuel—helps build stamina and endurance to enhance your horse’s ability to perform

Directions

Strategy^®Professional Formula GX horse feed
Feeding Directions With Hay or Pasture
Start with the amounts given for the weight and class of the horse. After observing the horse for a period of time, the amount fed may be increased or decreased by 10% to obtain the desired body condition and weight. More specific recommendations may also be obtained from a Purina Mills representative. Please consult the tag sewn onto this bag for complete feeding recommendations.

LIFESTYLE	Hay (Lbs. per day)*	Strategy (Lbs. per day)**
Active Pleasure (lbs/day)	1.2% of body weight	1/3 to 1/2% of body weight
Performance (lbs/day)	1.2% of body weight	3/4 to 1-1/2% of body weight***
Pregnant Mares (1 to 7 months)	1.2% of body weight	1/3 to 1/2% of body weight
Pregnant Mares (Last 90 days)	1.2% of body weight	1/3 to 1/2% of body weight
Lactating Mares	1.2% of body weight	1 to 1-1/2% of body weight
Breeding Stallions	1.2% of body weight	3/4 to 1% of body weight
Suckling Foals		1 lb per month of age
Growing Weanlings	1% of body weight	1-1/4 to 2-1/2% of body weight****
Growing Yearlings	1% of body weight	1 to 1-1/2% of body weight****

EXAMPLE: 1,000 lb active pleasure horse x 1/3% of Body Weight - 1,000 x .003 = 3 lbs of Strategy^® fed per day**.
* This is the recommended minimum amount of hay to be fed. If feeding more hay, decrease amount of Strategy^® fed by 1 lb per 2 lbs of additional hay fed.
If feeding a grass hay diet, feed 1/2 to 1 lb/horse/day MORE of the Strategy^®. After observing the horse for a period of time, the amount fed may be
increased or decreased by 10% to obtain the desired body condition and weight.
** Do not feed less than 1/3% of Body Weight of Strategy^® to mature horses or less than 1% of Body Weight to growing horses. If they gain too much
weight at this minimum feeding rate, then horses should be changed from Strategy^® to Nature's Essentials^® Enrich 32^® or Enrich 12^®Horse Supplement.
*** Feed at the higher rate for harder working horses
**** Feed at the higher rate if rapid growth is desired
Important Considerations:

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 to 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 feed stuffs
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

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein (min)	14.00%
Lysine (min)	0.90%
Crude Fat (min)	6.00%
Crude Fiber (max)	12.50%
Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF) (max)	15.50%
Neutral Detergent Fiber (NDF) (max)	34.00%
Starch (max)	18.00%
Sugars (max)	7.00%
Calcium (Ca) (min)	0.90%
Calcium (Ca) (max)	1.40%
Phosphorus ( P) (min)	0.60%
Copper (Cu) (min)	80.00 ppm
Selenium (Se) (min)	0.60 ppm
Zinc (Zn) (min)	280.00 ppm
Vitamin A (min)	3,000 IU/lb
Vitamin E (min)	125 IU/lb

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