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Equine Nutrition — Life Design®

As your horse grows and matures, it faces different nutritional demands. Nutrena® Life Design feeds have been engineered to meet the specific needs of your horse at each stage of its life. These products are changing the shape of lifelong equine nutrition to help owners capture the greater performance potential of today's horses.
 
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Youth®
For foals, weanlings, yearlings, last-trimester pregnant mares and lactating mares.
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Compete®
For maintenance and performance horses.
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Prime®
For maintenance and performance horses still actively competing, but at a less demanding level.
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Senior®
For the senior horse that requires special care. 
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Life Design Senior Horse 50#
Our Price: $20.49


  • added corn oil for extra energy and bloom
  • highly digestible fiber that allows this product to be fed as a sole ration
  • an increased phosphorus level with a precisely formulated calcium-to-phosphorus level, to meet nutritional requirements while avoiding the effects of stress caused by excess mineral intake
  • optimum vitamin E and selenium levels to support immune response
  • enhanced trace mineral level that maintains bloom and physical condition
  • highly digestible sources of protein that provide essential amino acids


    • Guaranteed Analysis

    *min. amounts except where noted
    Crude Protein14%
    Lysine0.65%
    Methionine0.25%
    Crude Fat5%
    Crude Fibermax. 16%
    Calciummin. 0.84%-max. 1.26%
    Phosphorus0.7%
    Copper40 ppm
    Zinc140 ppm
    Selenium0.3 ppm
    Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)75 mg/lb
    Vitamin A6,000 IU/lb
    Vitamin D3450 IU/lb
    Vitamin E75 IU/lb
    Biotin0.45 mg/lb


    Feeding Directions

  • The following feeding directions are guidelines to maintain desired body condition and performance. Feeding rates need to be adjusted according to the horse's condition and training or competition schedule. Split the recommended level into two or more feedings each day.

    • Weight Of HorseMaintenanceLight Work
    800lb10-12lb12-14lb
    1000lb12-14lb14-16lb
    1200lb14-16lb16-18lb

  • Start feeding at the lower level and adjust to maintain the desired body condition. Feed requirements to maintain body condition may vary considerably due to individual differences. Use a weight tape and regular body condition scoring to make sure the horse is maintaining the desired condition. Pay close attention to actual body conditions when horses have longer hair coats.

  • If hay is used, the amount of feed may be reduced by 1 LB for each 1.5 to 2.0 LB of hay fed. Reduce feeding rate if pasture is available.

  • If your horse has severe dental problems, Nutrena Life Design Senior horse feed may be soaked with warm water to form a mash. The mixture should soak for five to eight minutes until it reaches the consistency your horse prefers.

  • Provide plenty of fresh, clean water at all times. Salt should be available free-choice.
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    Life Design Complete 14 Horse 50#
    Our Price: $19.49

    50 LBS - Complete

    Features
    • high fat to provide the energy level required for training and competing, while reducing risk of starch overload
    • guaranteed levels of lysine and methionine, to allow efficient use of protein for growth and development
    • carefully formulated mineral levels for bone maintenance and development, as well as supporting electrolyte levels
    • enhanced vitamin E and selenium levels to support immune response and provide antioxidant benefit to minimize the effects of stress due to training and competition
    • added biotin to support hoof and hair growth
    Guaranteed Analysis (min. amounts except where noted)
      Compete 10 Compete 14
    Crude Protein 10% 14%
    Lysine 0.55% 0.75%
    Methionine 0.3% 0.3%
    Crude Fat 7% 7%
    Crude Fiber max. 9% max. 8%
    Calcium min. 0.85%-max. 1.15% min.        0.7%-max. 1.1%
    Phosphorus 0.8% 0.6%
    Copper 50 ppm 50 ppm
    Zinc 150 ppm 150 ppm
    Selenium 0.6 ppm 0.6 ppm
    Vitamin A 4,000 IU/lb 4,000 IU/lb
    Vitamin D3 400 IU/lb 500 IU/lb
    Vitamin E 80 IU/lb 80 IU/lb
    Biotin 0.45 mg/lb 0.45 mg/lb

    Feeding Directions
    • The following feeding directions are guidelines to maintain desired body condition and performance. Feeding rates need to be adjusted according to the horse's condition and training or competition schedule. Split the recommended level into two or more feedings each day.
    LB Feed Per 100lb Bodyweight
    Maintenance 0.25 to 0.5
    Light Exercise 0.5 to .75
    Medium Exercise .75 to 1.0
    Heavy Exercise 1.0 to 1.5

    • Performance horses should be fed at least twice per day and may benefit from being fed more frequently. Horses should have their feeding rate reduced when exercise is reduced.
    • Feed good,clean, quality hay or pasture equivalent at the rate of 1.0 to 1.75 LB per 100 LB bodyweight daily.
    • Provide plenty of fresh, clean water at all times except to hot, tired horses. Horses should be cooled out properly before having access to unlimited water or being fed. Salt should be available free-choice.
    Life Design Youth Horse 50#
    Our Price: $22.99

    50 LBS - Youth

  • guaranteed levels of lysine and methionine, to allow efficient use of protein for growth and development
  • calcium, phosphorus, copper and zinc for proper bone growth
  • enhanced selenium and vitamin E levels to support immune response


    • Guaranteed Analysis

    *min. amounts except where noted
    Crude Protein16%
    Lysine0.8%
    Methionine0.35%
    Crude Fat4%
    Crude Fibermax. 7%
    Calciummin. 0.85%-max. 1.25%
    Phosphorus0.7%
    Copper60 ppm
    Zinc180 ppm
    Selenium0.5 ppm
    Vitamin A5,000 IU/lb
    Vitamin D3500 IU/lb
    Vitamin E65 IU/lb
    Biotin0.45 mg/lb


    Feeding Directions

  • The following feeding directions are guidelines to maintain desired body condition and performance. Feeding rates need to be adjusted according to the horse's condition and training or competition schedule. Split the recommended level into two or more feedings each day.

    • LB Feed Per 100 lb Bodyweight
    Early Gestation/Maintenance0.25 to 0.5
    Late Gestation/Light Exercise/Breeding Stallions0.75 to 1.0
    Lactating Mares (Late Lactation, 3 Months to Weaning) / Moderate Exercise1.0 to 1.5
    FoalsCreep
    Weanlings0.5 to 1.25
    Yearlings0.75 to 1.5

  • Growing horses should not be fed to excess bodyweight. Adjust feeding rate to maintain desired rate of gain and body condition. Long yearlings/two-year-olds may be switched to Nutrena Life Design Compete or Life Design Prime, depending on desired growth rate and level of training or competition.

  • Feed good, clean, quality hay or pasture equivalent at the rate of 1.0 to 1.75 lb per 100 lb bodyweight daily.

  • Provide plenty of fresh, clean water at all times except to hot, tired horses. Horses should be cooled out properly before having access to unlimited water or being fed. Salt should be available free-choice.
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    Life Design Prime 12 Horse 50#
    Our Price: $19.49

    50 LBS - Prime

    Prime®
    When a horse's activity level tapers off, Life Design® Prime becomes the mainstay of the horse's diet. The protein, energy, mineral and vitamin levels of Life Design Prime have been formulated specifically to maintain the condition and performance that mature horses need, without the high energy levels. In addition, the fiber level helps reduce the risk of starch overloading and overfeeding.

    Life Design Prime is available in 10%, 12% and 14% protein formulas, depending on geographic location.
     
    Features
    • guaranteed levels of lysine and methionine, to allow efficient use of protein for growth and development
    • carefully formulated mineral levels for bone maintenance and development, as well as supporting electrolyte levels
    • enhanced vitamin E and selenium levels to support immune response and provide antioxidant benefit to minimize the effects of stress due to training and competition
    • added biotin to support hoof and hair growth
    Guaranteed Analysis (min. amounts except where noted)

    		Prime 10% Prime 12% Prime 14%
    Crude Protein 10% 12% 14%
    Lysine 0.55% 0.6% 0.6%
    Methionine 0.25% 0.25% 0.25%
    Crude Fat 5% 5% 5%
    Crude Fiber max. 15% max. 15% max. 15%
    Calcium min. 0.7%-max. 1.1% min. 0.7%-max. 1.1% min. 0.7%-max. 1.1%
    Phosphorus 0.7% 0.6% 0.6%
    Copper 40 ppm 40 ppm 40 ppm
    Zinc 140 ppm 140 ppm 140 ppm
    Selenium 0.5 ppm 0.5 ppm 0.5 ppm
    Vitamin A 4,000 IU/lb 4,000 IU/lb 4,000 IU/lb
    Vitamin D3 450 IU/lb 450 IU/lb 450 IU/lb
    Vitamin E 60 IU/lb 60 IU/lb 60 IU/lb
    Biotin 0.45 mg/lb 0.45 mg/lb 0.45 mg/lb

    Feeding Directions
    • The following feeding directions are guidelines to maintain desired body condition and performance. Feeding rates need to be adjusted according to the horse's condition and training or competition schedule. Split the recommended level into two or more feedings each day.
    LB Feed Per 100lb Bodyweight
    Maintenance/Early Gestation 0.3 to 0.5
    Light Exercise/Late Gestation/Breeding Stallions 0.6 to .75
    Medium Exercise/Late Lactation (3 Months to Weaning) .8 to 1.0
    Heavy Exercise/Late Lactation (Foaling to 3 Months) 1.1 to 1.6

    • Performance horses should be fed at least twice per day and may benefit from being fed more frequently. Horses should have their feeding rate reduced when exercise is reduced.
    • Feed good,clean, quality hay or pasture equivalent at the rate of 1.0 to 1.75 LB per 100 LB bodyweight daily.
    • Provide plenty of fresh, clean water at all times except to hot, tired horses. Horses should be cooled out properly before having access to unlimited water or being fed. Salt should be available free-choice.