Purina® Strategy®Professional Formula GX Horse Feed
Convenient, balanced nutrition for every horse in your barn at every life stage, from growing to breeding, from recreation to performing.
Formulated for any horse at any life stage.
Features & Benefits
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
Nutrients
Feeding Directions
Description
Feeding directions with hay or pasture. Start with the amounts given for the weight and lifestyle 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.
| LIFESTYLE | Hay (Pounds. per day)* | Strategy (Pounds. per day)** |
| Active Pleasure (pounds/day) | 1.2% of body weight | 1/3 to 1/2% of body weight |
| Performance (pounds/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 pound 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**** |
* This is the recommended minimum amount of hay to be fed. If feeding more hay, decrease amount of Strategy® GX horse feed fed by 1 pound per 2 pounds of additional hay fed. If feeding a grass hay diet, feed 1/2 to 1 pound/horse/day more of Strategy® GX horse feed.
** Do not feed less than 0.35 pounds per 100 pounds of body weight of Strategy® GX horse feed to mature horses or less than 1.0 pounds per 100 poundsof body weight to growing horses. If they gain too much weight at this minimum feeding rate, then horses should be changed from Strategy® GX horse feed to Enrich Plus® ration balancing feed.
*** Feed at the higher rate for harder working horses.
**** Feed at the higher rate if rapid growth is desired.
Best Results
- Feeding rates will vary with size, age, temperament, health status, forage quality,climate and activity level. Feed at regular times – at least twice daily – with three daily feedings preferred. Let horses feed in a natural position from troughs with large bottoms, placed at normal head height or lower. Do not feed free-choice. Prevent the rapid eating by the horse of any feedstuff.
- Reduce and/or delay feeding a horse which is hot, excited or showing pain, has fever or diarrhea. Consult your veterinarian if any problems arise.
- Always feed a minimum of 1.0 to 1.2 lbs per 100 lbs of body weight of good quality, clean hay or the equivalent in pasture.
- Any feed changes should be made gradually over a period of 7 to 10 days. Changes in the rate of feeding should not exceed 1.0 lb per day for each horse.
- Have plenty of clean, fresh water available at all times. Provide your horse with access to salt. Maintain an effective control program for internal parasites. Have the horse’s teeth examined annually and consult your veterinarian on a regular basis.
Changing To
- Make the feed change gradually over a period of 7 to 10 days.
- Mix the new feed with the old, gradually increasing the amount of the new feed while decreasing an equal amount of the old.
- Changes in the rate of feeding should not exceed 1 pound per day for each horse.
