Nutrena SafeChoice Pelleted Senior Horse Feed, 50 lb. Bag
Item # 1060181
At a glance
Animal Life Stage
Adult, Senior, Maintenance
Feed Purpose
Complete Feed, Ration Balancer
Special Diets
Vitamin Enriched
Item # 1060181
At a glance
Animal Life Stage
Adult, Senior, Maintenance
Feed Purpose
Complete Feed, Ration Balancer
Special Diets
Vitamin Enriched
Item # 1060181
At a glance
Animal Life Stage
Adult, Senior, Maintenance
Feed Purpose
Complete Feed, Ration Balancer
Special Diets
Vitamin Enriched
Looking for ways to support your aging horse? The SafeChoice Senior is a controlled starch formula for older horses and hard keepers that is nutritionally balanced with high fat, balanced omega-3 and -6 fatty acid levels, Topline Balance to support topline health and muscle, Nutri-Bloom Advantage for easier nutrient absorption and Digestive Shield for complete gut and immune health. SafeChoice Senior is a complete feed that you can trust to provide whole horse nutrition to your senior horses. Comes in a large 50 lb. bag. The feed is also formulated with antioxidants, such as vitamins C and E and selenium, to help decrease the effects of stress and support their immune system. Nutrena SafeChoice Senior Horse Feed, Supports Digestion and Metabolism in Older Horses, 50 lb Bag
Looking for more information on horse feed? Check out our guide on horse feed and nutrition in the product documents section.
- Controlled starch formula for older horses and hard keepers
- Digestive Shield protects your horse's gut and immune health with a precise blend of controlled starch, pre + pro + postbiotics, and calcite
- Topline Balance provides a specific amino acid profile to help support a healthy topline for proper muscling and core strength
- Nutri-Bloom Advantage for easier nutrient absorption and up to 15% more fiber digestion
- Enhanced with antioxidants including selenium and vitamins C and Eto support aged immune systems and help minimize the effects of stress
- Balanced Omega 3 and 6 fatty acid levels from rice bran and flax seed
- A taste horses love with guaranteed maximum starch and sugar levels
- Organic trace minerals support immune health and improve skin, hair coat and hoof quality
- Highly digestible fiber sources allow you to feed SafeChoice Senior by itself, without hay or pasture
Wheat Middlings, Corn Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Cane Molasses, Rice Bran, Soybean Hulls, Soybean Oil, Calcite, Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Lignin Sulfonate, Calcium Propionate (a preservative), DL-Methionine, LLysine, Magnesium Oxide, L-Threonine, Iron Oxide, Dehulled Soybean Meal, Ground Corn, Dicalcium Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate, Vitamin E Supplement, Choline Chloride, Yeast Culture, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin A Supplement, Zinc Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Biotin, Copper Sulfate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Niacin Supplement, d- Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid, Manganous Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide, Cobalt Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Dried Bifidobacterium thermophilum Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Cobalt Glucoheptonate, Copper Lysine Complex, Manganese Methionine Complex, Zinc Methionine Complex, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Vitamin A Acetate, Selenomethionine Hydroxy Analogue, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Product, Natural Flavors. Products are made regionally and ingredients may vary. Always refer to the product tag, label or packaging for the most accurate and complete ingredients list.
| Nutrient | Level |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein, minimum | 14.0% |
| Lysine, minimum | 0.75% |
| Methionine, minimum | 0.35% |
| Threonine, minimum | 0.55% |
| Crude Fat, minimum | 8.0% |
| Crude Fiber, maximum | 16.0% |
| ADF, maximum | 19.0% |
| NDF, maximum | 34.0% |
| Dietary Starch*, maximum | 12.0% |
| Sugar*, maximum | 6.0% |
| Calcium, minimum | 0.75% |
| Calcium, maximum | 0.95% |
| Phosphorus, minimum | 0.65% |
| Copper, minimum | 40 ppm |
| Zinc, minimum | 140 ppm |
| Selenium, minimum | 0.30 ppm |
| Vitamin A, minimum | 4,500 IU/lb |
| Vitamin D3, minimum | 450 IU/lb |
| Vitamin E, minimum | 150 IU/lb |
| Vitamin C, minimum | 75 mg/lb |
| Biotin, minimum | 0.45 mg/lb |
| Lactobacillus acidophilus, minimum | 5.1 MIL CFU/LB |
| Lactobacillus casei, minimum | 5.1 MIL CFU/LB |
| Bifidobacterium thermophilum, minimum | 5.1 MIL CFU/LB |
| Enterococcus Faecium, minimum | 5.1 MIL CFU/LB |
| Omega 3, minimum | 0.45% |
| Omega 6, minimum | 2.5% |
| Bacillus subtilis | 740.9 MIL CFU/LB |
Use the feeding table as a guide for feeding SafeChoice Senior Horse Feed. Be sure to monitor your horse's body condition closely and adjust the feeding rate as necessary for the desired body condition and activity level.
If your horse has no dental problems, feed clean, good quality hay at the rate of 1.0 to 1.75 lb (kg) of hay per 100 lb (kg) of bodyweight per day or the pasture equivalent.For horses who cannot consume roughage properly, feed SafeChoice Senior at a rate of 1.2 - 1.6% of bodyweight per day, in replacement of roughage.If your horse has severe dental problems, SafeChoice Senior horse feed may be soaked with warm water to form QuickMash in just 3 minutes, or until it reaches the consistency your horse prefers.Divide the recommended feeding level into two or more equally spaced feedings per day.
| When Fed Without Hay or Pasture | When Fed Without Hay or Pasture | When Fed Without Hay or Pasture |
|---|---|---|
| Lbs Feed per 100 lbs bodyweight | Lbs Feed per 100 lbs bodyweight | Lbs Feed per 100 lbs bodyweight |
| 1.2 - 1.4 | 1.2 - 1.4 | 1.2 - 1.4 |
| 1.4 - 1.6 | 1.4 - 1.6 | 1.4 - 1.6 |
| 1.2 - 1.4 | 1.2 - 1.4 | 1.2 - 1.4 |
| 1.2 - 1.4 | 1.2 - 1.4 | 1.2 - 1.4 |
| 1.4 - 1.6 | 1.4 - 1.6 | 1.4 - 1.6 |
| When Fed With Hay or Pasture | When Fed With Hay or Pasture | When Fed With Hay or Pasture |
|---|---|---|
| Lbs Feed per 100 lbs bodyweight | Lbs Feed per 100 lbs bodyweight | Lbs Feed per 100 lbs bodyweight |
| 0.5 - 0.75 | 0.5 - 0.75 | 0.5 - 0.75 |
| 0.7 - 1.0 | 0.7 - 1.0 | 0.7 - 1.0 |
| 0.5 - 0.75 | 0.5 - 0.75 | 0.5 - 0.75 |
| 0.5 - 0.75 | 0.5 - 0.75 | 0.5 - 0.75 |
| 0.7 - 1.0 | 0.7 - 1.0 | 0.7 - 1.0 |
- If your horse has no dental problems, feed clean, good quality hay at the rate of 1.0 to 1.75 lb (kg) of hay per 100 lb (kg) of bodyweight per day or the pasture equivalent.
- For horses who cannot consume roughage properly, feed SafeChoice Senior at a rate of 1.2 - 1.6% of bodyweight per day, in replacement of roughage.
- If your horse has severe dental problems, SafeChoice Senior horse feed may be soaked with warm water to form QuickMash in just 3 minutes, or until it reaches the consistency your horse prefers.
- Divide the recommended feeding level into two or more equally spaced feedings per day.
When transitioning your senior horse to SafeChoice Senior, transition slowly over a period 7-10 days. Begin by mixing your current feed formula with small amounts of SafeChoice Senior, gradually increase the amount of SafeChoice Senior fed, while reducing the portion of current formula.
| Brand | Nutrena SafeChoice |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Made in USA |
| Animal Life Stage | Adult, Senior, Maintenance |
| Feed Packaged Weight | 50 lb |
| Feed Purpose | Complete Feed, Ration Balancer |
| Food Form | Pellets |
| Keeper Type | Hard Keeper |
| Manufacturer Brand | Nutrena |
| Nutrient Claims | High Fat, High Fiber |
| Packaged Height | 34 in. |
| Packaged Length | 5 in. |
| Packaged Width | 16 in. |
| Special Diets | Vitamin Enriched |
| Warranty | Satisfaction Guaranteed: If you aren't completely satisfied with this product, please return it to your retailer with receipt within 30 days of purchase for a full refund |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 107691892 |