Ultium®
Horse Feed
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Ultium Competition Horse Formula is the new standard in sports nutrition to help top equine athletes compete at their highest level.
New patented, proprietary technology is the culmination of decades of research at Purina Mills Equine Unit at Longview Animal Research Center. The Ultium product has been successfully field-tested across a wide spectrum of competitive disciplines.
Unique, patented "pellets and extruded nuggets" prevent sorting, reduce waste and transport easily. Highly palatable and digestible, Ultium is "nutrient dense" and "highly efficient" so you "feed less."
Sustained Energy System® Features a unique blend of three (3) fuel sources:
- Fat
- Fermentable Fiber
- Soluble carbohydrates (starch and sugar)
Recommended For:
Competitive equine athletes and other hard-working horses
Feeding Directions:
Purina Mills Ultium Competition Horse Formula is designed for world-class equine athletes, allowing them to compete at their highest levels.
- Feed with a minimum of 1% of the horse's body weight of good quality hay or the equivalent in pasture
- Start with the amounts given for the weight and class of horse. After observing the horse for a period of time, the amount fed may be increased or decreased gradually to obtain the desired body condition and weight. If recommended feeding rates do not yield the desired results, ask your Purina Mills Representative if another product may be more appropriate
- 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
- 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
- Click here to use the Purina Mills Feeding Calculator