Description Formulated by an acclaimed Ph.D. Equine Nutritionist, Standlee Smart Carb Performance is a highly palatable teff grass and alfalfa-based forage option with low sugar and starch content specifically tailored for performance horses. Additionally, a probiotic has been incorporated to enrich the microbiome function for improved digestion.Features & Benefits:A forage blend for highly active horses, Smart Carb Performance is formulated to enrich the microbiome for improved digestion and immunity while assisting in muscle tissue repair and growth.RECOMMENDED FOR: Metabolic horses and any horse seeking a premium forage with minimal sugar levels and no added grain.Feeding Instructions:Forage is the most important component of a horseâs diet and should be fed at a rate of 1.5-2.5% of a horseâs body weight. Introduce Standlee Smart Carb Performance gradually into your horseâs diet over seven to fourteen (7-14) days, supplementing the forage and/or pasture with Smart Carb fed at a rate of .05 to 1% lb of body weight per day. (i.e., 6-12lbs /1200lb horse/day)To reduce the risk of rapid consumption that can lead to digestive upset and choke, pellets are recommended to be soaked (2 parts water to 1 part pellet) for a minimum of 30 minutes or until the forage is softened to a soup-like consistency. Weigh the amount of forage provided to each horse before soaking.Nutrition Information:Crude Protein (%): 14 MinCrude Fat (%): 8 MinCrude Fiber (%): 22 MaxADF (%): 30 MaxNDF (%): 44 MaxCalcium (%): 0.5 MinCalcium (%): 1.15 MaxPhosphorous (%): 0.3 MinDietary Starch (%): 2 MaxSugars (%): 6 MaxFructans (%): 1.5 MaxSaccharomyces Cerevisiae (min/lb): 6.8 billion cells Min