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High Grain Formula

Respond High Grain Formula Horse Feed is rated 5.0 out of 5 by 7.

High performance means speed. High performance means endurance. And high performance means Respond® High-Grain Formula. This mix brings a racetrack-proven formulation to a more traditional sweet feed form.

12.0% Crude Protein

8.0% Max Crude Fiber

6.0% Crude Fat

Guaranteed Analysis

Nutrient Level

Crude Protein, minimum 12.0%

Lysine, minimum 0.60%

Methionine, minimum 0.20%

Crude Fat, minimum 6.0%

Crude Fiber, maximum 8.0%

Calcium, minimum 0.70%

Calcium, maximum 1.20%

Phosphorus, minimum 0.50%

Copper, minimum 40 ppm

Selenium, minimum 0.6 ppm

Zinc, minimum 160 ppm

Vitamin A, minimum 3,000 IU/lb

Vitamin E, minimum 80 IU/lb

Biotin, minimum 0.45 mg/lb

*NSC (Non-structural Carbohydrates) = Dietary Starch + Sugar

What makes some feeds better than others? What nutrients really make a difference in your horse's health? And how do we deliver the right combination for your animal? Those were our questions. Smart Grain Formulation is our answer.
Feeding Instructions
This feed is designed to be fed to mature horses.
- Your horse’s ideal feed rate depends on body weight, activity level, and forage intake.
- Feed one pound of Respond® per 100 pounds of body weight. This can be used as a starting guideline.
- To dial in the right amount, start with the Horse Feed Calculator below. It generates a personalized daily ration (lbs/day) based on your inputs, giving you a practical baseline to fine‑tune.
- Monitor body condition weekly and adjust in small increments as needed.
- Feed alongside good‑quality forage and offer fresh water.
- When changing diets, transition gradually over 5–7 days.
- If feeding less than five pounds per day, additional mineral and vitamins should be provided.
- Consult our equine experts for special diet questions.
- NOTE: Dividing the amount of Respond® fed per day into at least three portions will help the horse maintain normal feeding behavioral patterns.
Life Stage / Activity Level Horse Weight (lbs)
Life Stage Activity Level Lbs Feed per 100 lbs bodyweight

Maintenance Horses Maintenance 0.5 - 0.75

Performance Horses Light exercise 0.7 - 1.0

Performance Horses Moderate exercise 1.0 - 1.25

Maintenance Horses Heavy exercise 1.25 - 1.5

Our Features

Highly palatable to help maintain consumption for even the pickiest horses.
High fat levels from vegetable oil for energy without added starches and sugars.
Yeast Culture to help improve fiber digestion.
Controlled starch levels to support pre-cecal digestion and help replenish critical glycogen stores for maximum performance when oxygen is in short supply.
High-grain content for ease of feeding. No need to mix with additional grains.
Guaranteed levels of amino acids for enhanced protein to support muscle maintenance and health.

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Respond® Horse Feeds mean high performance. And high performance means speed and endurance. Choose the feeds designed to help your equine athletes and hard keepers excel.

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Rated 5 out of 5 by Mary from Horse health My horses have always looked good and been healthy using your products

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High Grain Formula

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