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.
Features & Benefits of Purina Strategy Professional Formula
- Added Copper, Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium
And other key ingredients support proper physiological functions in working and performance horses and help pregnant mares develop healthy foals - Concentrate Feed
Designed to be fed with hay or pasture - Exceptional Value
Nutritionally balanced formula eliminates the need for expensive supplements and time-consuming mixing
Pelleted form prevents sorting, reduces waste and improves stability during storage - Multi-Horse Convenience
One professional, highly palatable formulation to feed all your horses without compromising nutrition at any life stage - High Quality Protein with Enhanced Amino Acids
Support fetal development and milk production, as well as muscle growth, development, stamina and recovery
Supports recovery from exercise and training in performance horses - High Levels of Polyunsaturated Oils
Helps improve overall appearance and body condition for shiny and healthy-looking horses - Controlled Sugar and Starch
May help reduce the risk of adverse health effects caused by the management error of overfeeding - Highly Digestible Ingredients
Provide optimal nutrient density and support proper digestion
Consistently Fresh, Quality Natural Ingredients
Appeal to even finicky horses for consistent intake - Multiple Sources of Energy and Muscle Fuel
Support the energy needs of performance horses, growing horses, lactating mares and breeding stallions - More Calories From Fats and Fiber
Than traditional grain mixes, which may provide a calming effect in some horses
Features
| FEATURES | BENEFITS |
| A BETTER VALUE |
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| MORE CONVENIENT |
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| HELPS BREEDING HORSES THRIVE |
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| PROMOTES STRONG GROWTH |
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| HORSES CAN LOOK AND FEEL BETTER |
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| TOP PERFORMANCE HORSES |
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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 |