Product Description
INSPIRE MARATHON is a high-fat, low-protein, calorie-dense blend including oats, vegetable oil, pellets and extruded super fiber nuggets designed for performance horses at higher intensity and endurance levels. Also an ideal choice for hard keepers. INSPIRE MARATHON incorporates a Triple Energy Release System to help meet the complex demands of the equine athlete.
Features & Benefits
Triple Energy Release System
Triple Energy Release System is a unique combination of carbohydrates, fat and fermentable fiber providing sequential energy release. This system continuously supplies the necessary calories to maintain stamina especially for equine athletes competing in endurance and eventing.
High Fat
High Fat from vegetable oil increases energy density and efficiency for sustained performance and endurance. The addition of fat helps reduce the risk of starch overload while maintaining desired calorie level for optimum weight and body condition of active horses. Vegetable oil also helps support skin and hair coat condition, enhancing overall appearance of show horses.
Fixed Ingredient Formula
A fixed ingredient formula provides a consistent feed to your horse bag after bag, maintaining a stable gut environment and overall digestive health.
Fresh Ingredients
Fresh Ingredients provide added quality and confidence in knowing you are selecting the best for your horse.
Organic (complexed) Zinc, Copper and Manganese, Plus Bio-Available Selenium
The greater mineral absorption and utilization helps meet the increased needs for bone, muscle and tissue strength in active horses. Overall reproduction performance and efficiency is sustained in breeding mares and stallions.
Vitamins A, D, E and Stable Vitamin C
Provides a supplemental source to help guard against deficiencies and maintain optimal health and metabolism. As potent antioxidants, vitamins E and C help maintain cell membrane and tissue integrity, and support the immune system.
B-Complex Vitamins (including Biotin)
Actively involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins into usable energy for performance and endurance. Added B vitamins support healthy growth of skin, hair and hooves.
Textured Blend of Oats, Pellets and Super-Fiber Nuggets
Textured Blend of Oats, Pellets and Super-Fiber Nuggets wrapped in molasses and vegetable oil encourages salivation and may help aid in digestion. A textured feed ensures excellent acceptance and palatability.
Nutritional Information
| Guaranteed Analysis | |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein, min | 10.00% |
| Lysine, min | 0.55% |
| Crude Fat, min | 12.00% |
| Crude Fiber, max | 13.00% |
| Acid Detergent Fiber, max | 17.00% |
| Neutral Detergent Fiber, min | 31.00% |
| Neutral Detergent Fiber, max | 31.00% |
| Calcium, min | 0.75% |
| Calcium, max | 1.25% |
| Phosphorus, min | 0.60% |
| Copper, min | 50 ppm |
| Manganese, min | 140 ppm |
| Selenium, min | 0.60 ppm |
| Zinc min | 160 ppm |
| Vitamin A, min | 5,000 IU/lb |
| Vitamin E, min | 140 IU/lb |
Ingredients
Oats, Wheat Middlings, Vegetable Oil, Cane Molasses, Soybean Hulls, Soybean Meal, Ground Corn, Corn Distillers Dried Grains, Calcium Carbonate, Dried Ground Beet Pulp, Salt, Monocalcium Phosphate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Yeast Culture, Wheat Flour, Magnesium Oxide, Potassium Chloride, L-Lysine, Rice Bran, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Calcium Sulfate, DL-Methionine, Selenium Yeast, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Copper Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Biotin, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Vitamin B12 Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Sodium Selenite, Niacin Supplement, Calcium d-Pantothenate, Yeast Extract, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus Niger Fermentation Extract, Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Extract, Riboflavin Supplement, Cobalt Glucoheptonate, Vitamin A Supplement, L-Threonine, Choline Chloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Algae Meal, Flaxseed (Stabilized), Soy Lecithin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Iodate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite (source of Vitamin K), Cobalt Carbonate, Ethoxyquin & BHT (Preservatives), Propionic, Acetic, Benzoic & Sorbic Acid (Preservatives), Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Product, Natural Mixed Tocopherols, Citric Acid, Rosemary Extract.
Pounds per Quart
1.15
Feeding Directions
INSPIRE MARATHON is a high fat, textured horse feed with an extruded fiber nugget for performance horses at all levels of activity.
DAILY GUIDE: It is necessary to adjust the feeding rate of INSPIRE MARATHON to the condition of the horse. Provide horses with good-quality hay or pasture, free-choice salt, and plenty of fresh water.
| Horse Class | Age | Suggested Feeding Range* lb/100-lb body weight/day |
|---|---|---|
| GROWTH (fed >9% protein forage) | ||
| 2-Year Old | 24 to 36 mos. | 0.65 - 0.90 |
| ADULT | ||
| Light Exercise | Mature | 0.50 - 0.75 |
| Moderate Exercise | Mature | 0.55 - 0.85 |
| Heavy Exercise | Mature | 0.75 - 1.00 |
| Very Heavy Exercise | Mature | 0.85 - 1.50 |
| BREEDING | ||
| Pregnant Mare, last 3 mos. | Mature | 0.50 - 0.75 |
| Breeding Stallion | Mature | 0.55 - 0.85 |
*Suggested program is based on offering grass or mixed grass hay. If feeding legume hay, rich pasture, or if INSPIRE MARATHON is fed below the recommended feeding range, consult your Kent Nutrition Group feed representative or customer service for a ration recommendation.
The suggested feeding program above is intended solely as a guide. The variables of management, environment, and breed may dictate changes in the animal’s dietary requirements.
Caution
This feed contains supplemental copper. Do not feed to sheep. Store in a cool, dry place. This product may spoil if stored under adverse conditions. Do not feed this product if believed to be unfit for animal consumption.