Feeds

Option™ 12

Pelleted feed for broodmares and stallions

Breeding

Feed Type: Pelleted

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Features & Benefits

Oat-starch based

Highly palatable and digestible

Designed to promote normal gut function

Fully fortified with all essential vitamins and minerals

Made with corn free from aflatoxins and fumonisins

Made with vegetable oil and pure cane molasses

Functions

Feed approximately 0.5 to 1.5 pounds per 100 pounds of body weight per day.

Product Size

Available in 50 lb. (22.7 kg) bags.

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Life Stage/Workload

Amount of Feed (lbs./day)

Amount of Hay or Pasture Equivalent (lbs./day)

Maintenance

Stallions

Pregnant Mares

Lactating Mares

Light Work

Moderate Work

Intense Work

Two-Year-Olds in Training

This guideline is for horses with a mature body weight range of 1,100-1,300 lbs. (500-590 kg.). The amount of feed given at any one time should be no more than 0.5% of the horse’s body weight. For example, a 1,000 lb. horse should be fed no more than 5 lbs. per feeding.

Free-choice salt and fresh, clean water should be available at all times. It is important to remember that each horse has individual feeding needs and that these needs may vary depending on season, hay quality, life stage and level of work. Consult with your veterinarian or one of our nutritionists for specific dietary recommendations.

For weanlings and yearlings, Option™ 14 recommended.

If, for whatever reason, a horse is fed less than 4 lbs. of feed per day, a comprehensive supplement such as McCauley's M30® should be considered as an alternative.

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein, Min

12.0%

Crude Fat, Min

3.0%

Crude Fiber, Max

13.0%

ADF, Max

19.0%

NDF, Max

33.0%

Calcium, Min

1.2%

Calcium, Max

1.7%

Phosphorus, Min

0.7%

Copper, Min

30 ppm

Selenium, Min

0.4 ppm

Zinc, Min

100 ppm

Vitamin A, Min

4,000 IU/lb

Vitamin E, Min

100 IU/lb

Ingredients

Oat mill by-product, rice bran, oats, corn, soybean meal, yeast culture, L-lysine, cane molasses, vegetable oil, hydrolyzed vegetable oil (feed grade), calcium phosphate, calcium carbonate, salt, magnesium oxide, zinc proteinate, manganese proteinate, copper proteinate, ethylenediamine dihydriodide, cobalt proteinate, selenium yeast, vitamin A acetate, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin E supplement, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of vitamin K activity), thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin supplement, niacin supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, d-calcium pantothenate, choline chloride, folic acid and vitamin B12 supplement.

PLEASE NOTE: McCauley’s Feeds dealers may not floor stock our full line of products. We recommend calling ahead to ensure that your local dealer has the product(s) you are seeking.

Their quality is excellent

“I have been using McCauley’s feeds for over 10 years on a variety of horses, from elite eventers to foxhunters, ponies, pleasure horses and retired horses. McCauley’s has products that provide nutrition for all these types and more. Their quality is excellent, and they truly care about the horse’s well-being. Plus, they are always available to answer questions and help provide solutions.”

Nina Fout, Professional Event Rider, Trainer & Course Designer

The Plains, VA

An integral part of my horses’ health and careers

“McCauleys Feeds have been an integral part of my horses’ health and careers for a long time now and I couldn’t be happier! Their weight is easily manageable with all the different selections of feed and their skin and coats are as healthy and beautiful as they can get with the fortification that goes into each bag. I regularly have people ask me what I feed my horses because they’re so shiny and dappled.”

Lisa Barry, Lisa Barry Equestrian

Ocala, FL

The secret weapon in our program

“McCauley’s Alam^® has been the secret weapon in our program, responsible for retraining and rehoming Thoroughbreds for the largest aftercare organization in the country. Whether our new arrivals have issues with ulcers or are off their grain, we have seen a miraculous difference in weight gain, behavior and appetite within a matter of weeks. We have previously tried every competitor’s grain with identical management and we see unwanted behaviors persist. In addition, despite feeding the manufacturer’s recommended amounts, desired weight gain has been slow. Alam^® provides our horses with cool energy and prepares them to step into their new jobs and excel, powered by the best formula on the market.”

Erin MacDonald, Trillium Sport Horses

Anthony, FL

The quality is the best on the market

“Any athlete knows that what we put into our bodies is massively important, not only for being able to perform at the highest levels, but also for recovery and repair — and the same goes for horses, of course. With McCauley’s I’ve been able to work with their nutritionists to tailor a different feeding plan for each horse. I believe the quality is the best on the market and it’s also one of the most cost-effective, mainly in that my horses would never dream of wasting it; they always run to their feed buckets to eat and that, in itself, is a huge selling point for me.”

Sara Kozumplik, Overlook Farm

Berryville, VA

I can’t imagine feeding anything else

“I have been a McCauley’s Feed customer for 20 years, and I can’t imagine feeding anything else. I run a busy retraining and boarding business with multiple young Thoroughbreds transitioning from racing to sport horse careers. With the great nutrition and expert advice from McCauley’s, these horses have changed from lean runners to beefy show horses with glossy coats and strong hoof growth. I also manage a handful of retirees and some insulin resistant horses. Having the vast variety in available feeds means I always know each horse is getting exactly what they need to thrive!”

Jenn O’Neill, Lucky Dog Eventing

Lexington, KY

Feeds

Option™ 12

Pelleted feed for broodmares and stallions

Features & Benefits

Functions

Product Size

Product Flyer

Life Stage/Workload

Amount of Feed (lbs./day)

Amount of Hay or Pasture Equivalent (lbs./day)

Guaranteed Analysis

Ingredients

Their quality is excellent

Nina Fout, Professional Event Rider, Trainer & Course Designer

An integral part of my horses’ health and careers

Lisa Barry, Lisa Barry Equestrian

The secret weapon in our program

Erin MacDonald, Trillium Sport Horses

The quality is the best on the market

Sara Kozumplik, Overlook Farm

I can’t imagine feeding anything else

Jenn O’Neill, Lucky Dog Eventing

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