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Runninbay
Reg. Sep 2004
Posted 2019-11-08 11:56 AM
Subject: Purina



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I've been feeding the same stuff for almost 10 years and I just got word that its been discontinued. I've heard good things about Purina and it's easy for me to get so I am considering going that route. Thoughts? For those of you that feed Purina currently, which feed do you feed and why? I kind of find myself leaning toward Ultium because it's closest in protein/fat to what my horses are eating now. Just looking for opinions. Switching feeds is stressful!

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Nateracer
Reg. Feb 2008
Posted 2019-11-08 12:06 PM
Subject: RE: Purina



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I love Purina.  I feed the Senior Active.  It's higher fat for my harder keeper.   I also fed it to my young horse because it was similar to Ultium growth.  She blossomed on it. 

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want2chase3
Reg. May 2009
Posted 2019-11-08 12:19 PM
Subject: RE: Purina



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I was a diehard bluebonnet junky forever... I made a switch recently to Purina and I'm absolutely thrilled with it. I feed the Senior Active, and add outlast to it. My older horse picked back up and sprouted dapples even under his thick winter coat. My 14yr old rope horse is doing great on it as well. They look really good... I'm feeding both about 4lbs per day. I switched because I wasnt happy with some things I was seeing and the difficulties getting fresh bluebonnet.. last few bags were full of weevils, I realize this is a feed store issue, but I got tired of driving further to return old bags and trying to get new fresh feed all the time. My close feed store is a purina dealer so they keep fresh feed in constantly and are really good about it. In my opinion,  Purina has really stepped up their game and I appreciate the research that goes into their formulas. 

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dRowe
Reg. Jan 2017
Posted 2019-11-08 12:44 PM
Subject: RE: Purina



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I LOVED Purina Ultium. Then I switched to the Enrich because they stay fat.  I add Omolene to my weanling’s feed. 

 

Ive never had a complaint about Purina!

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Go Lucky Dun
Reg. Jan 2019
Posted 2019-11-08 1:13 PM
Subject: RE: Purina



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I feed Purina Omolene 200. I have been feeding it for 4-5 months. My gelding gained about 75# of much needed weight. He is nice and shiney, has dapples. he looks and feels great. His hoof growth has increased too. The new formula now has the Outlast gut formula in it. I'm glad I made the switch!

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OhMax
Reg. Feb 2013
Posted 2019-11-08 1:17 PM
Subject: RE: Purina


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We feed Purina Strategy.  I had one that I sold on Impact Professional and plan to try one we have now on it in the spring - he looks good, I'm not sure if he's just suuuuuper laid back or if a diet change might perk him up a bit.

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FloridaPriss
Reg. Oct 2011
Posted 2019-11-08 1:20 PM
Subject: RE: Purina





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I feed the Stratergy Healthy Edge to my 3 year old. She looks great. I love purina feeds

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Runninbay
Reg. Sep 2004
Posted 2019-11-08 1:25 PM
Subject: RE: Purina



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Thanks for the replies! I hadnt even looked at the senior active (because I dont have older horses) but I like that it's a little higher protein. I'm not a feed expert in any form, but the fat content in the Omolene is a little low to me...I've always been told fat is good because its easy to absorb and turns into energy. So thats a little bit of a concern. Maybe someone with more knowledge of nutrition can chime in and explain fat to me lol. 



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babbsywabbsy
Reg. Feb 2016
Posted 2019-11-08 1:28 PM
Subject: RE: Purina


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I feed Strategy and I love it. Horses look great, shiny coats, good hooves, etc. Only other thing I give them is mineral salt, a high quality free choice hay and grass. 

 

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Frodo
Reg. Jul 2004
Posted 2019-11-08 1:31 PM
Subject: RE: Purina


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I feed a 26-year-old TB half Omolene 200 and half Equine Senior each feeding.  It's a lot of feed but he looks great.

 

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barrelrider
Reg. Jan 2010
Posted 2019-11-08 2:40 PM
Subject: RE: Purina


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I love Purina!!  I feed Healthy Edge Strategy for the majority.  The hard keeper that is getting older gets Senior Active.  It provides him more calories to help fatten him up.  

 

Purina puts a healthy coat on each horse, most of ours have dapples and long mane and tales, helps with tummy issues.  They have added Outlast to most of their feeds.  It helps reduce acid production therefore helping to control ulcers.  Our horses do well on it and look pretty!

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Katielovestbs
Reg. Dec 2014
Posted 2019-11-08 2:45 PM
Subject: RE: Purina



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Agree with everyone else! I won't feed anything BUT Purina anymore. My hard keepers are on omolene 200, and they all look fantastic! Ultium is another really good one also, just a bit more pricey. Good luck :)

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want2chase3
Reg. May 2009
Posted 2019-11-08 3:29 PM
Subject: RE: Purina



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I currently pay $21.99 for the Sr. Active, that's at the feedstore ... TSC carrys it for $23.99. They are always a tad higher than the feedstore. I was paying almost $27 for BB Omega Force.  I'm pretty sold on the Purina now, I used the coupons up from purina to switch my horses over. I just kept noticing my horses wouldn't eat all the BB theyd push it around and I'd always find a bunch leftover. I'm not sure if formulas changed or if it was a freshness issue or what. But since I've switched over, they eat every bit of the purina. 

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Chandler's Mom
Reg. Jan 2015
Posted 2019-11-08 11:13 PM
Subject: RE: Purina



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A lot of y'all know my backstory on Dan---he was on Purina for almost the entire 19 years I had him.  The last 5 were on Sr Active; it was a Godsend for him.  I lost him last year in July at age 39.  (The pictures are age 36, 37, and 39.)  Our current herd ranges from ages 12 to 24.    Two are on Sr Active, and three are on Strategy HE.  I LOVE my Purina. . . . 



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crossspur
Reg. Dec 2004
Posted 2019-11-11 10:06 AM
Subject: RE: Purina


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We have a 21 yr old stud that had really lost weight last summer. We tried every kind of Senior feed we could find, tried several different things & them switched him to Omolene 200 he gained a lot of weight & now looks great. I really like their new Outlast Formula. We fed Omolene 300 to our weaned foals this yr. We have feed it off and on to our weanlings over the years. Last year we fed them Purina Impact mare & foal. With the Outlast they never backed up a biy when they were weaned no hay bellies. I wondered if the out last helped them process their hay better.  

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Runninbay
Reg. Sep 2004
Posted 2019-11-14 9:53 AM
Subject: RE: Purina



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Thanks everyone for the replies! I called and spoke with Purina yesterday to narrow down my choices. I had mostly decided on the Ultium Gastric but my feed store sells it for $29...so needless to say, im going to have to try a cheaper option. My second choice was the Strategy line - still kind of trying to decide between the Healthy Edge and the GX. They both have the Outlast which is great. It looks like the GX is designed to cover all stages of horses but that doesnt appeal to me because I have two horses with the same job, so I'm thinking the Healthy Edge might be the way to go here. Seems to have good reviews based on the replies here. * I wanted to add that I looked at the Omolene feeds but they only seem to come in textured and my horses tend to like pelleted better it seems. So I've narrowed down my choices based on that as well.



Edited by Runninbay 2019-11-14 9:56 AM
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Runninbay
Reg. Sep 2004
Posted 2019-11-14 9:57 AM
Subject: RE: Purina



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crossspur - 2019-11-11 11:06 AM


We have a 21 yr old stud that had really lost weight last summer. We tried every kind of Senior feed we could find, tried several different things & them switched him to Omolene 200 he gained a lot of weight & now looks great. I really like their new Outlast Formula. We fed Omolene 300 to our weaned foals this yr. We have feed it off and on to our weanlings over the years. Last year we fed them Purina Impact mare & foal. With the Outlast they never backed up a biy when they were weaned no hay bellies. I wondered if the out last helped them process their hay better.  


Crosspur, I'm glad you posted this because I might be breeding a mare next year and if so, I will need a good mare/foal feed. I will look into Impact when that time comes.

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CrossDRanch
Reg. Nov 2012
Posted 2019-11-14 10:01 AM
Subject: RE: Purina



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Track Star w/ beet pulp has kept our performance horses running great. 

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wyoming barrel racer
Reg. Apr 2006
Posted 2019-11-14 12:53 PM
Subject: RE: Purina


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I don't feed a lot of grain. Usually just to the young or super old. I love Bluebonnet and have to stock up because it is 2 1/2 hrs away. But if I can't get it, I fall back on Purina. I have never been disappointed. I really like their Ultium Growth and the Senior Active.

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LIVE2RUN
Reg. Oct 2005
Posted 2019-11-14 2:44 PM
Subject: RE: Purina



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I've been feeding the Healthy Edge to all my horses for a very long time. They all look amazing!! I love the stuff!

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