Monthly Archives: July 2012

A Home for Every Horse Promotion!

2019-02-13T09:21:21-06:00July 17th, 2012|McGregor News|

Help us share the news! Purina Horse feed  giving away $125,000 of free feed to 501(c)(3) rescue shelters as part of A Home for Every Horse! This helpful flyer explains how rescues can take advantage of this donation. 501(c)(3) rescue shelters have until August 17, 2012 to email their 501(c)(3) forms to orders@equine.com or fax [...]

Your Invited to save $10!

2012-07-16T13:38:40-05:00July 16th, 2012|McGregor News|

When it comes to your cattle starter program you can see the difference Purina Great Starts makes! Come learn about the value of a Great Starts Cattle Feeding Program and SAVE $10 on your purchase of 10 bags or Tubs of Purina Cattle Starter Feeds. Ask for your coupon in our store!  Applicable with manufacturer's [...]

Horse Q&A: Amount and Type of Feed

2019-02-13T08:40:48-06:00July 10th, 2012|Articles|

Am I feeding enough of the right type of feed? Since most people feed by the "scoop" rather than by weight, if is often easy to overestimate the amount of feed you are providing.  Weighing out your feed will help.  Additionally, be sure to consult the feeding directions on the back of the bag.  Most feeds are formulated [...]

Horse Q&A: Amount and Type of Feed

2012-07-10T14:01:47-05:00July 10th, 2012|McGregor News|

Am I feeding enough of the right type of feed? Since most people feed by the "scoop" rather than by weight, if is often easy to overestimate the amount of feed you are providing.  Weighing out your feed will help.  Additionally, be sure to consult the feeding directions on the back of the bag.  Most feeds are formulated [...]

Horse Q&A: Feed Concentrate

2019-02-13T08:41:09-06:00July 6th, 2012|Articles|

Am I feeding the right type of concentrate for my horses' lifestage and lifestyle? Horses in different stages of life and with different levels of activity will have different nutrient and caloric requirements. Choosing a feed to fit your horses' lifestage and lifestyle will help to ensure that those requirements are being met.       [...]

Horse Q&A: Sufficient Forage

2019-02-13T08:41:40-06:00July 6th, 2012|Articles|

Is the forage high quality and available in sufficient quantities? It is not uncommon to find that hay and pasture that appear to be of good quality are actually poorly digestible or low in certain nutrients.  By having your hay and pasture grass tested you can assess the nutrient content and digestibility of your forage source.  Additionally, [...]

Horse Q&A: Proper Eating

2019-02-13T08:56:58-06:00July 6th, 2012|Articles|

Is my horse properly taking in, chewing and swallowing both forage and feed? By observing your horse while eating hay, grass and feed, you may find that while he is taking in food he may not be actually chewing and/or swallowing it - this is especially common in older horses with poor dentition that may [...]

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