Purina Mills Equine Junior® Horse Feed

Purina Mills Equine Junior® horse feed takes the guesswork out of feeding a growing foal. It was developed to give the growing horse a strong head start with the proper balance of nutrients to promote optimal growth and development. Equine Junior® horse feed is a "complete feed," which means it is an all-in-one diet hay included. Hay is not necessary, but it can be used to fulfill the nutritional needs of weanlings to two year olds. Equine Junior® horse feed assures the very best for your young horse.

Feed Form: Complete Pellet


Recommended For:
Weanlings to Two Years Old— Gives a growing horse the proper balance of nutrients to ensure optimal growth and development.

Features/Benefits:
Complete Feed with Preprocessed Alfalfa "All-in-one-Bag"—Reduces nutrient variability of hay or pasture alfalfa and promotes consistent nutrient intake. Takes guesswork out of feeding. Convenient to feed, easy to store and contains less dust


Nutritionally Balanced—Micro-formulated with essential nutrients for optimal health


Pelleted/Extruded Feed Form—High nutrient density, very digestible. Well- suited for a foal's smaller stomach


Special, High-quality Molasses—Encourages ready consumption for picky eaters, reduces sorting


Right Balance of Vitamins and Minerals—Phosphorus, Copper, Zinc, Selenium and Vitamin E for optimal skeletal development


Polyunsaturated Vegetable Oil—Excellent energy source for optimal growth and development. Improves skin, hair coat and hoof condition. Positive metabolic effect


Combination of Energy Sources—Helps control of growth rate. Influence rate of growth by amount fed. Flexible to meet management program goals


Proprietary Athlete® Nugget, which aids in the sound development of muscle and bone. It also helps improve overall skin, hair and hoof condition


Additional Amino Acids such as Lysine, Threonine and Methionine for a complete, high quality and very digestible protein.

Equine Junior®
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein, % not less than 14.5%
Fat, % not less than 4.5%
Fiber, % not more than 16%
Calcium, minimum % not less than .9%
Calcium, maximum % not more than 1.2%
Phosphorus, minimum % not less than .55%
Copper, ppm not less than 60
Zinc, ppm not less than 220
Vit. A, IU/lb not less than 3000
Selenium, ppm not less than .3


Feeding Directions:
Click here to use the Purina Mills Feeding Calculator

Equine Junior® horse feed is the way to feed foals. It is nutritionally balanced for the special needs of growing horses. A special daily feeding chart for weanlings, yearlings and two-year-olds is supplied for your convenience.
Equine Junior® horse feed is to be fed as a complete feed because it is formulated with high quality roughage. If necessary, you may also feed with good-quality hay or pasture—up to a maximum of 1-2 pounds per day (to relieve boredom)


You may adjust the recommended amount of Equine Junior® horse feed by up to 10% to obtain desired body condition. (click here to learn about the body condition of a young foal)


Do not feed free-choice


Feed at regular times (at least twice daily). When feeding rates exceed 1% of body weight, three daily feedings is preferred


Any feed changes should be made gradually over a period of 7 to 10 days


Changes in the rate of feeding should not exceed one pound per day for each horse


Feed according to the recommended amounts shown. For more specific feeding recommendations contact a Purina Mills representative


Feed along with at least 1-1.5% of horse’s body weight of good quality hay or the equivalent in pasture to make a complete ration (hay and pasture are optional when feeding Equine Family or other complete feeds with roughage included)


Have plenty of fresh, clean water available at all times


Prevent the rapid eating by the horse of any feed stuffs


Store feed in a dry, well-ventilated area protected from rodents and insects


Do not feed moldy or insect-infested feed to animals as it may cause illness or death


This product to be fed to the animal species as directed on the label


In addition to nutritional care and consultation, be sure to make regular veterinary checkups and farrier appointments part of your horse wellness program