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Overview
Tribute Horse Feeds are formulated based on innovative research of the nutritional requirements of all types of horses, with formulas specific to each horse category.
Considerations
Tribute Horse Feeds uses scientific research to develop a product line that exceeds the normal nutrition standard for horses. While their goal is to keep the cost of the horse feed as economical as possible, their main focus remains developing a quality product specifically formulated with nutrition accuracy for each horse type.
Types
Tribute Horse Feeds are available in different types. The feeds are available in pellet form, and they offer different types of protein-enhanced feeds for different types of horses and their performance demands.
Tribute Horse Feeds also come as textured feeds, and there are choices between high-fat feeds or high-fiber feeds. The company also produces vitamin and mineral supplements for those horses requiring added vitamins and minerals to their diets. Their vitamin supplements are Cool Omega 40+ and Cool Calories 100.
Ration Balancers
The Ration Balancers product line is specifically formulated for high-performance horses, whether they're growing, working or performing. Their products include the Essential K, the Essential K GC, which is enhanced with glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate, and also Alfa Essentials and Equine 12-8 Mineral.
Mares and Foals
The formulas specific to the health and nutrition of mares and their foals include: Essential K, Essential K GC, Growth Pellets, Alfa Growth Textured, and Growth Textured. It also includes Foal Foundation, specifically formulated for foals, and Advance Paste supplement, applicable to all horses. Tribute Equine Nutrition also produces the Mare Replacer Powder for those foals who do not have their mother for feeding.
Low Sugar and Starch
The formulas that are low in sugar and starch are the Essential K, Essential K GC, and the Kalm 'N EZ Pelleted and Kalm 'N EZ Textured. These are specifically formulated for older horses. Older horses require less starches and sugars in their diets.
Performance
The Tribute Horse Feeds that enhance performance are the Essential K and the Essential K GC, Kalm Ultra, K Finish, as well as the Kalm N' Fit and the Kalm Performer GC. These also include Kalm Performer, Performance Advantage, Solutions 10, Solutions 14 and Tough To Beet.
Mature Horses
The choice of horse feeds for mature horses include the Textured Maturity GC, the Essential K, and the Essential K GC. It also includes the Maturity Textured and the Maturity Pelleted formulas.
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