Purina Race Ready GT Horse Feed

The demands of racing can place equine athletes under varying degrees of stress. That’s why our Ph.D. Equine Nutritionists and Veterinarians developed a performance horse feed that meets the energy demands of elite athletes with special additives to provide optimal support when your horses need it most – during times of stress.

Purina® Race Ready® GT horse feed is formulated to meet the nutritional demands of race horses and helps support proper immune function and a healthy gastric environment.

Formulated with Purina® Outlast® supplement to support gastric health and proper pH
Contains anti-oxidants and a specialized yeast extract to help support immune systems of horses affected by stress
Beet pulp and other fermentable fiber sources to support digestion and help sustain a high level of performance
Quality protein sources to help support muscle strength and athletic performance
Highly palatable and fortified with 100% of required vitamins and minerals to support race horses**Based on “Nutrient Requirements of Horses Sixth Revised Edition – 2007” published by the National Research Council

Features & Benefits

Immune Support
Race Ready® GT horse feed contains a specialized yeast extract to help support the immune system of hard-working equine athletes affected by stress. Throughout the rigors of training and competition, you can have confidence your horse has the support needed for peak performance.

Palatable Energy
Purina® Amplify® Horse Supplement included, which contains multiple sources of fatty acids from flaxseed, stabilized rice bran, and vegetable oils to help maintain body condition, healthy hair, coat, and skin.

Support Proper Gastric pH
Purina® Race Ready® GT horse feed contains Purina® Outlast® Gastric Support Supplement, which is designed to support proper pH in horses that experience stress.

Sustain Peak Performance
Research has shown up to 90 percent of race horses will experience gastric discomfort. Don’t let it derail your training and performance plans. Developed by our team of Ph.D. Equine

Nutritionists, Purina® Race Ready® GT horse feed supports proper immune function and a healthy gastric environment for optimal performance.

Stop into Core Feed located in Folsom, Louisiana for any and all of your equine feed, supplements, and supplies including Purina equine products like Amplify High-Fat Supplement. Have questions? Be sure to contact us and a member of our staff will guide you towards the right feed for your horse.

Features

FEATURES	BENEFITS
Added Antioxidants	Including Vitamin E to help exercising horses maintain muscle health and performancefile.
Added Thiamin	Helps enhance energy metabolism for fast recovery
Balanced Nutrition	Supplies optimal levels of all nutrients required by the racehorse. No supplemental energy sources, oils, vitamins or minerals needed.
Concentrate Feed	Designed to be fed with hay or pasture
Energy-Dense Formula	With beet pulp allows you to feed less, reducing the risk of digestive upset while enhancing performance at all distances
Highly Palatable	With high molasses and oil content for optimal intake, satisfying even the pickiest eater in your stable
Multiple Energy Sources	With a precise blend of fat, fermentable fibers and soluble carbohydrates to support high performance
Purina® Amplify® High-Fat Nugget	A proprietary blend of vegetable oils, flax seed and rice bran for performance, shine & bloom
Vitamin & Mineral Fortification	Provides 100% of the required vitamins and minerals when fed as directedBased on “Nutrient Requirements of Horses Sixth Revised Edition–2007” published by the National Research Council

Directions

Feeding Directions
Start with the amounts given for the weight and class of horse. After observing the horse, the amount fed may be increased or decreased by 10% to maintain the desired body condition. Changes in the rate of feeding should not exceed one pound per day for each horse. Always feed a minimum of 1% of body weight of good quality, clean hay or pasture. Salt should always be fed free-choice to all horses.

	- WEIGHT OF HORSE IN POUNDS -
LIFESTYLE	600	800	1,000	1,200	1,400
Performance & Breeding - Amount to feed in lbs/day
Minimum Hay or Equivalent Pasture	4.25	5.75	7.0	8.25	9.75
Race Ready^® Horse Feed (lbs/day)*
Moderate Work	4.25	5.75	7.0	8.25	9.75
Heavy Work	5.50	7.25	8.75	10.50	12.25
Very Heavy Work	8.00	10.50	13.25	15.75	18.25

*1 pound of feed = 1 quart of feed
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	12.00% MIN
Lysine	0.65% MIN
Crude Fat	9.50% MIN
Crude Fiber	12.50% MAX
Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF)	19.00% MAX
Neutral Detergent Fiber (NDF)	31.00% MAX
Calcium (Ca)	0.80% MIN
Calcium (Ca)	1.30% MAX
Phosphorus (P)	0.60% MIN
Copper (Cu)	60 ppm MIN
Selenium (S)	0.60 ppm MIN
Zinc (Zn)	240 ppm MIN
Vitamin A	3,000 IU/LB MIN
Vitamin E	125 IU/LB MIN

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