Sentinel Active Senior

Sentinel Active Senior

High Fat and Fiber Nutrition for Active Senior and Performance Horses
Life Stage:Active/Performance, Senior
Feed Type:Feed
Packaging:50-lb Bag
Availability: U.S. Only

A nutrient-release formula 100% extruded feed with high-fat and high-fiber containing a fortified balance of nutrients and an exclusive blend of natural additives to meet the increased needs of active senior horses, senior horses requiring additional body condition or hard keepers and performance horses fed lower protein hay. This extruded feed is also recommended for certain horses where digestive and metabolic health is a concern, offering a safe and natural way to provide essential nutrition that is easily digested for optimal nutrient utilization.

  • gutWise™ Technology - A proprietary blend of prebiotics, probiotics, marine-sourced calcium and NutriVantage® for horses helps maintain total digestive health.
  • Low NSC - A low starch and sugar diet is often recommended by veterinarians and nutritionists for horses with metabolic and digestive challenges.
  • Advanced Antioxidant Package - Vitamins and organic trace minerals offer immune support for normal health and metabolism.
  • Nutrient Density and Release - Extruded feed provides more nutrition by weight, potentially delivering more of what your horse needs in less feed.
  • Easy to Chew with Healthy Rate of Intake - Extruded feeds are light and airy, facilitating easy breakdown and slower consumption to help maintain good digestive health.
  • Omega-3 & Omega-6 Fatty Acids - Plus protein, B-vitamin biotin and balanced minerals support healthy skin, hair coat, hoof condition, and strong joints and bones.
  • Essential Amino Acids - Ensure that quality protein is available for continuous growth and maintenance of all tissue, including bone, muscle, hoof and hair.
  • Built-In Fiber - Fiber sources like soybean hulls, beet pulp and alfalfa meal support healthy hindgut fermentation and provide safe, natural calories.
  • ‘Cool’ Energy - Sequential energy release from fat and fermentable fiber provides lower starch calories to support energy demands and digestive health.

Confused about the nutritional information on animal feed? Check out our article How to Read a Guaranteed Analysis and Feed Label.

Crude Protein, min 14.0%
Lysine, min 0.74%
Methionine, min 0.38%
Threonine, min 0.52%
Crude Fat, min 12.0%
Crude Fiber, max 16.0%
Acid Detergent Fiber, max 19.0%
Neutral Detergent Fiber, min 32.0%
Dietary Starch, max 15.5%
Sugar, max 4.2%
Calcium, min 0.75%
Calcium, max 1.25%
Phosphorus, min 0.65%
Copper, min 55 ppm
Manganese, min 135 ppm
Selenium, min 0.60 ppm
Zinc min 175 ppm
Vitamin A, min 5,000 IU/lb
Vitamin E, min 160 IU/lb
Biotin, min 0.55 mg/lb
Omega-3 Fatty Acids, min* 0.9%
Omega-6 Fatty Acids, min* 5.5%
Total Bacillus* Species, min 350 million cfu/lb
Enterococcus Faecium, min 10 million cfu/lb
Lactobacillus Acidophilus, min 15 million cfu/lb
Wheat Middlings, Soybean Hulls, Soybean Oil, Wheat Flour, Ground Corn, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Corn Distillers Dried Grains, Soybean Meal, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Flaxseed, Rice Bran, Calcium Carbonate, Brewers Dried Yeast, Canola Meal, Salt, Monocalcium Phosphate, Calcite, Magnesium Oxide, Reed- Sedge Peat, DL-Methionine, Natural Flavor, L-Lysine, Yeast Extract, Calcium Sulfate, Calcium Propionate (preservative), DL-α-Tocopherol Acetate, Selenium Yeast, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Zinc Sulfate, D-α-Tocopherol Acetate (source of Vitamin E), Yeast Culture, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus Oryzae Fermentation Extract, Dried Trichoderma Longibrachiatum Fermentation Extract, Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Extract, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Copper Sulfate, Biotin, Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Product, Rice Hulls, Vitamin B12 Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Cobalt Glucoheptonate, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Sodium Selenite, L-Threonine, Choline Chloride, Vitamin A Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Rosemary Extract, Cobalt Carbonate, Mixed Tocopherols & Citric Acid (preservatives).
Horse Class Age Suggested Feeding Range*
lb/100-lb body weight/day
ADULT
Light Exercise Mature 0.40 - 0.60
Moderate Exercise Mature 0.45 - 0.70
Heavy Exercise Mature 0.60 - 0.80
Very Heavy Exercise Mature 0.70 – 1.30
SPECIAL NEEDS
Special Needs Rescue 0.60 - 1.25
*Approximate feed weight to volume: 0.85 lb = 1 quart. For accuracy, weigh feed. **Higher feeding rate for diets with minimal hay. Some good quality hay should be offered to help maintain good digestive function and prevent boredom.

DAILY GUIDE: It is necessary to adjust the feeding of Sentinel Active Senior according to individual needs and condition of the horse. The variables of management, environment and breed may dictate changes in the horse’s dietary requirements. Provide good-quality hay or pasture, free-choice salt and plenty of fresh water.

Suggested feeding program is based on offering grass or mixed grass hays. If feeding legume hays and/or rich pasture, consult your KENT Nutrition sales representative or customer service for a ration recommendation.

Store in a cool, dry place. This product is perishable and may degrade if not consumed in a timely manner or not stored consistent with these instructions. Do not feed this product if it appears to be unfit for animal consumption.

Caution

This feed contains supplemental copper. Do not feed to sheep.

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