Sentinel® Extruded Horse Feed Extruded Feed for Extraordinary Nutrition. Sentinel® Extruded Horse Feed Extruded Feed for Extraordinary Nutrition. Explore Sentinel Extruded Sentinel XT Sentinel Care gutWise Technology Veterinarian Hub All ProductsBenefitsAsk An Expert Find Their Feed Find Their Feed Extruded horse feed helps your horse live a healthier life. No matter your horse’s nutritional needs, our 100% extruded feeds are made to optimize nutrient absorption, provide more calories for energy and may help lower the risk of digestive upsets that may lead to choke, colic and laminitis. Play Video see how PELLETED VS. EXTRUDED Light, Airy Nuggets for Improved Digestibility Extrusion takes our high quality, finely ground ingredients and pressure cooks them with moisture into airy nuggets. They’re lighter, larger and have more volume than pellets, encouraging a healthier rate of intake. They also break down much easier, lowering the risk of feed-related choke and certain digestive upsets. Extruded EXTRUDED HORSE FEED Lighter, larger and less dense than pellets Breakdown faster and easier for healthy foregut digestion of certain nutrients Encourages eating or chewing at a healthier rate of intake. Pelleted PELLETED HORSE FEED Heavier, smaller and more dense than extruded nuggets Require more pressure and longer saturation to break down Some horses may not completely chew or bolt when eating smaller feed particles too quickly There’s no horse like your horse. Use our product finder to help find the right formula for your horse’s specific needs. Find Their Feed Nutritional Information Sentinel Extruded Horse Feed guards equine health. Stable Digestive Environment Our extruded horse feeds contain prebiotics and probiotics which aid in maintaining digestive health and microbial fermentation for sustained nutrient digestibility, absorption and assimilation. Nutrient Density and Release A nutrient-dense diet means potentially delivering more of what your horse needs in less feed for ideal health and body condition. Limited Starch and Sugar Often recommended for horses with metabolic and digestive challenges, our extruded line is made with low starch and low sugar ingredients. Gastric Balance Bioavailable marine-sourced calcium helps support gastric pH and health especially during times of stress. Built-In Fiber Fiber sources such as soybean hulls, beet pulp and alfalfa meal may help maintain healthy hindgut fermentation while providing extra calories. ‘Cool’ Energy A sequential release of energy from fat and fermentable fiber provides lower starch calories to meet the complex energy demands and helps maintain normal digestive health. Optimized Nutrition NutriVantage® for horses is a research-driven feed supplement consisting of a blend of organic macromolecules, trace minerals, antioxidants, and chelating agents that may aid in nutrient availability, reduce the effects of stress and promote a healthy gut environment. Immune Support Antioxidant nutrients including stable vitamins and biologically available trace minerals help maintain normal health and metabolism. Joint Support Omega-3 fatty acids, stable vitamins and balanced minerals may help maintain joint and bone health and strength. Body Tissues & Integrity Amino acids such as lysine, methionine and threonine are important for growth and maintenance of all tissues including bone, muscle, hoof and hair. Healthy Skin and Hair Coat Sources of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids plus protein, B-vitamins and trace minerals complexes may help promote healthy skin, hair coat and hoof condition. Healthy Rate of Intake The light and airy nature of 100% extruded feeds may facilitate the breakdown of feed while encouraging slower consumption and more thorough chewing for maintaining digestive health. Show all Nutritional Benefits The Feed Room Episode #1: Extruded Feeds Sentinel Nutrition Expert Dr. Randy Raub explains the benefits of including extruded feed in your horse’s feed program. Dr. Raub describes how extruded feeds are made, how that process sets it apart from other types of feed, and how extruded feed increases your horse’s digestive efficiency. Watch All Episodes Play Video see how Have a question about your horse's nutrition? Ask an Expert Get the nutrition advice you need. Our expert nutrition team is passionate about giving you the in-depth information you need to help you select the best feeding program to support your horse’s overall well-being. We’re here to help answer anything from what is the best feed for your equine companion to senior horse to selection of the best feed for horses with a history of digestive upset. Do you offer a feed that would be good for a horse with Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy (PSSM)? Yes, we have several products, including supplements and feeds, depending on the horse’s needs. In general, our Sentinel Performance LS and Sentinel Senior extruded feed products have both worked well for horses with PSSM. We also have Sentinel Care Carb Guard and other Sentinel Care supplements that may be more appropriate, depending on the individual horse. (Jeanne van der Veen) What do you recommend for an older horse whose back teeth are deteriorating and who has lost some top line and could put on some weight? I would recommend Sentinel Performance LS extruded horse feed. An extruded feed is easily broken down by horses with poor dentition, and it can also be easily made into a mash. This feed also contains 12% fat for efficient weight gain and high fiber content for naturally safe feeding. In addition, Sentinel Performance LS contains multiple ingredients to support an aging horse’s digestive system. (Jeanne van der Veen) What is the best feeding approach for broodmares, including before, during and after pregnancy? The mare may need additional vitamins and minerals in the last two to three months of gestation to support foal growth, along with energy to maintain body condition. The horse may need a protein, mineral and vitamin supplement, like Sentinel Care Equine Choice Topline 30. During the last two to three weeks before foaling, it’s recommended to switch to a feed designed for lactation and foaling, like Sentinel Safe Start or Sentinel XT Grow. (Kristyn Sturken) Can Sentinel Senior be safely fed to a senior pony? Yes, Sentinel Senior can safely be fed to a senior pony. Continue to monitor body condition so the pony doesn’t become overweight. You could also consider Sentinel Simply Lite, an extruded feed for adult horses, ponies and miniatures that need a restricted calorie diet or reduced feeding rate to maintain healthy body conditions. It is balanced and concentrated with lower fat for easy keepers that don’t need additional calories for maintenance. (Kristyn Sturken) How do you recommend feeding miniature horses for show? In general, feeding recommendations for mini horses are similar to feeding standard-size horses, with adjustments for weight and body condition. Maintaining proper body condition is very important since many mini horses tend to become overweight due to overfeeding. Also, feeding products with controlled low-to-moderate starch and sugar levels may be beneficial. (Jeanne van der Veen) Is Sentinel Senior a good choice for a senior horse with Cushing’s and insulin resistance, or would it be better to try a forage only diet like hay or hay pellets? Every horse is different, and sometimes the best choice may, unfortunately, require trial and error. Sentinel Senior is a great choice, and we’d recommend it in this situation. There are varying degrees of Cushing’s and insulin resistance, and these conditions can change over time. If your horse is doing well, stick with this program. If you see changes or the condition progresses, different nutritional approaches can be considered. (Kristyn Sturken) What’s the best way to transition feed as the seasons change? Whenever you’re making a feed, hay or pasture change, it’s critical to make changes slowly, monitor behavior and keep an eye on feed intake. For example, when making grain changes, take 10 to 14 days to transition to the new feed. It’s a good practice to transition slowly with significant hay changes, too. In the spring season, the key is to start with minimal grazing at first and gradually increase pasture time over several weeks until horses adapt. (Kristyn Sturken) What is the best feed for a senior horse in good health? Every horse is different, so the best nutrition can vary depending on many physiological factors. In general, I believe the best nutrition for an older horse is a highly digestible, easily chewed feed, like Sentinel’s extruded feeds, which contain low starch and sugar levels, moderate to high levels of fat, high levels of built-in fermentable fiber and additives to support gut health. (Jeanne van der Veen) My horses have lost a bit of topline over the winter. How fast can I safely add more Sentinel Performance LS to their diets? Is that the product I need to use? You can safely increase the Sentinel Performance LS about 1 quart every other day until you reach a level that sustains optimal body condition and topline. This may be about 6 quarts per day. Another approach, if feeding 6 quarts of grain seems excessive, would be to increase the Performance LS to 4 quarts per day and feed Sentinel Topline 30 supplement at 1 pound per day. (Jeanne van der Veen) At what age should I consider a senior feed? In general, I would consider a senior feed when you notice changes in body condition, trouble chewing, poor teeth or needing to increase grain amounts to maintain weight. A general rule of thumb is to consider changing to a senior feed when a horse is in their late teens. But if your horse is maintaining its weight, in good body condition and eating well, don’t make a change just to make a change. (Kristyn Sturken) See More Questions Sharon“We are feeding athletes and they perform extremely well on Sentinel.” -SHARON WHITE, Professional Equestrian Read the StoryChris“Sentinel greatly reduces the risk of colic or choke, because it’s much more digestible.” -CHRIS ARENTSEN, Chris Arentsen Quarter Horses - Trenton, Illinois Read the StoryDeme“I like the Sentinel extruded feeds, especially for the older, geriatric horses because I think it’s easier to digest and chew than a pelleted feed.” -DEME ERICKSON, DVM - founder of TNT Equine Read the StoryMike“The Sentinel products have been extremely helpful in really providing a good nutritional basis for our horses.” – Mike Davis, DVM, MS - New England Equine Medical & Surgical Center Read the Story Helpful horse health tips. Choosing a Horse Feed to Support a Lifetime of Wellness You want your horse to have the best life possible, and that starts with the right nutrition. Help ensure your horse’s diet is providing the foundation for a happy, healthy life with feeding goals for each life stage. Continue Reading Giving Weight to a Hard Keeper Horse Feed Is your horse thinner than normal? In this article, we explore reasons why certain horses may have difficulties and recommend a few steps you can take to help ensure your hard keeper is getting the most from their diet. Continue Reading Crafting an Equine Diet Plan with Health Concerns in Mind Your horse is part of your family, so when you’re worried about their health, it can feel like your world is coming apart. Read our article to learn about our feeds and supplements that are designed for a specific solution. 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