SafeChoice™ is THE safe-energy formula, scientifically balanced for horses in all life stages—and carefully designed for simplified feeding, added safety and superior nutrition. With its added fat, controlled starch formula, SafeChoice™ minimizes the risk of nutritionally related problems that can result from high starch diets, while promoting sound growth and excellent body condition. With its unique safe-energy design, SafeChoice™ delivers as much or more energy from fat and digestible fiber than oats, without the risk of starch overload. For young and mature horses alike, SafeChoice™ Advanced Equine Formula is the best choice you can make for a new brand of confidence. Brought to you by Nutrena®—the industry leader in advanced equine nutrition.

Features

Controlled starch formula: SafeChoice, with its controlled starch, highly digestible fiber formula, aids in balancing the energy from these multiple sources in the diet. Controlled starch diets are widely recommended for use in horses that are prone to metabolic disturbances related to high starch intake. High quality, balanced nutrition: Calorie-rich fats from vegetable oil, controlled starch levels, guaranteed amino acid levels, vitamins and minerals have been scientifically balanced and formulated for every life stage. Formulated with organic trace mineral complexes, added yeast culture and Direct Fed Microbials. Enhanced processing: SafeChoice is pelleted to enhance the digestibility of the nutrients critical to a horse's health and performance.

Guaranteed Analysis (min. amounts except where noted)

Crude Protein 14.0% Lysine 0.80% Methionine 0.30% Threonine min. 0.50% Crude Fat 7.0% Crude Fiber max. 15.0% Calcium min. 0.90%-max. 1.20% Phosphorus 0.75% Copper 50 ppm Zinc 160ppm Selenium 0.6 ppm Vitamin A 3,500IU/lb Vitamin D 350 IU/lb Vitamin E 100 IU/lb Biotin .45mg/lb

Feeding Directions Use the Feeding Table below as a guide. Be sure to monitor your horse's body condition closely and adjust as necessary for the desired body condition and activity level. Feed with clean, good quality hay at the rate of 1.0-1.75 lbs (kg) of hay per 100 lbs (kg) of bodyweight per day, or the pasture equivalent. Divide the recommended feeding level into two or more equally spaced feedings per day. Provide fresh, clean water at all times except to hot and tired horses. Always cool down your horse properly before providing free access to water. Make salt available free choice. SafeChoice Feeding Table* (per head per day) LB Feed Per 100lb Bodyweight Maintenance Horses 0.25 to 0.50 Pregnant Mares First Two Trimesters of Gestation 0.25 to 0.50 Last Trimester of Gestation 0.50 to 0.75 Lactating Mares Early Lactation (Foaling to 3 Months) 1.00 to 1.50 Late Lactation (3 Months to Weaning) 0.75 to 1.00 Performance Horses Light Exercise 0.50 to 0.75 Medium Exercise 0.75 to 1.00 Intense Exercise 1.00 to 1.50 Growing Horses Foals Creep Feed Weanlings 1.50 to 2.00 Yearlings 0.75 to1.50 * Do not feed horses to excess body condition, particularly growing horses.