BUCKEYE™ Nutrition’s SAFE ‘N EASY™ line of feeds were expertly formulated by our nutrition team to meet the needs of horses needing a low sugar and starch diet. Research shows that a diet low in starch and sugar may help reduce excitability (Redondo, et al. 2009), and can be beneficial in managing horses suffering from non-glandular gastric ulcers (Luthersson, et al. 2019). In addition, low starch and sugar diets are recommended for horses with metabolic disorders, including Equine Cushing’s Disease (PPID) and insulin resistance. By utilizing highly digestible fiber, such as soy hulls, beet pulp and alfalfa meal, SAFE ‘N EASY provides energy to the horse via microbial fermentation. Fat also supplies a highly digestible source of calories.
All SAFE ‘N EASY products feature:
- Low starch and sugar - less than 16.5% NSC
- No corn
- No molasses
- GRO ‘N WIN™ fortified
Benefits of BUCKEYE Nutrition:
- Only the highest quality ingredients meet BUCKEYE Nutrition’s strict standards
- Fixed formula recipe produces a consistent product every time, lessening the likelihood of digestive disturbances
- No medications in our mill or on our trucks, making your horse’s health and safety a priority
- Equine-dedicated, single mill
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| SAFE 'N EASY Product | Pelleted | Textured | Performance | Senior | Complete |
| Protein % | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
| Fat % | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 5 |
| Fiber % | 20.5 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| NSC % | 12.5 | 16.5 | 13 | 14.5 | 12.5 |
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Purpose |
Maintenance to light work, easy keepers, metabolic horses |
Contains oats for added energy, great for picky eaters and performance horses in light to moderate work | Performance horses in light to moderate work, hard keepers, metabolic horses that need to add body condition | Senior horses, picky eaters, hard keepers needing body condition, horses in light to moderate work, metabolic horses | Horses that can no longer properly chew hay, partial forage extender with low hay supply, frequent travel or with poor quality hay |