Standlee Premium Orchard Grass Pellets are high density, ¼ inch pellets of Standlee Premium Western Forage®. Orchard Grass forage is typically slightly higher in protein and calories compared to Timothy and can be moderate to high in sugar content.
Recommended For:
Growing (slow to moderate growth), mature and overweight horses, horses with HYPP, performance horses, mares early in pregnancy and breeding stallions.
Other Product Benefits:
• Moderate protein
• Lower calories than alfalfa or mixed forages
• Minimal waste, can be accurately weighed and measured
• Minimal dust
• Easy to feed and store
Feeding Directions:
Forage is the most important component of a horse’s diet and should be fed at a rate of 1.5-2.5% of a horse’s body weight.
Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude Protein Min 8%
Crude Fat Min 1.5%
Crude Fiber Max 35%
Feeding Tips:
• Weigh the amount of forage provided to each horse to ensure you are feeding the proper amount.
• Feeding some long-stem forage (hay) may help eliminate boredom and prevent stall vices.
•Horses that have dental problems or for horses that aggressively consume their feed, Standlee Premium Western Forage® cubes and pellets are recommended to be fed wet, soaked in water for 30 minutes or until properly softened.
• Gradually replace existing hay with Standlee Premium Western Forage® over a 7-10 day period. Replace existing hay on a 1 to 1 basis with Standlee Premium Western Forage®.
• Never feed moldy or insect infested forage to horses.
• Always provide free-access to fresh, clean water.