Buckeye Nutrition® LOW 'N STEADY™ Pelleted Ration Balancer Horse Feed, 40 lb Bag

Name: Buckeye Nutrition® LOW 'N STEADY™ Pelleted Ration Balancer Horse Feed, 40 lb Bag
Brand: Buckeye Nutrition
SKU: BFBBN2
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24.0% Crude Protein

4.0% Crude Fat

19.0% Max Crude Fiber

8.5% Max NSC (Starch & Sugar)

Buckeye Nutrition® LOW 'N STEADY™ Ration Balancer is an ultra-low starch and sugar (8.5% maximum NSC: 4.0% max starch, 4.5% max sugar) pelleted ration balancer specifically engineered for metabolic horses, overweight easy keepers, and ponies on forage-based or calorie-restricted diets. Delivering 5x the vitamins and trace minerals of standard feeds at a low daily feeding rate, LOW 'N STEADY™ supports stable blood glucose and insulin levels while preventing nutritional deficiencies during weight management.

With 24% crude protein and targeted essential amino acids (1.55% Lysine, 0.30% Methionine, 0.87% Threonine) plus potent antioxidant fortification (600 IU/lb Vitamin E), LOW 'N STEADY™ preserves lean muscle mass and a healthy topline while reducing the effects of oxidative stress from a negative energy balance.

Ultra-Low 8.5% Max NSC: Guaranteed maximum 4.00% starch and 4.50% sugar to support stable glucose and insulin levels in metabolic horses and ponies.
Targeted Metabolic Ration Balancer: Ideal for easy keepers and overweight horses on restricted forage or dry-lot diets.
Preserves Topline & Lean Muscle (24% Protein): Supplies 1.55% Lysine, 0.30% Methionine, and 0.87% Threonine to maintain muscle condition without extra calories.
5x Vitamin & Mineral Density: Concentrated formula fortified with chelated trace minerals, 600 IU/lb Vitamin E, and Vitamin C to combat oxidative stress.
100% Equine-Focused & Med-Free Facility: Made in Dalton, Ohio with 100% traceable, pure ingredients.

Ultra-Low 8.5% Max NSC - Only 4.0% max starch and 4.5% max sugar to support healthy glucose and insulin responses.
Metabolic & Easy-Keeper Balancer - Specifically designed for overweight or metabolic horses and ponies on forage diets.
Lean Muscle & Topline Support - 24% crude protein with 1.55% Lysine and 0.87% Threonine.
5x Vitamin & Mineral Fortification - Low daily feeding rate delivers complete micronutrient balance without excess calories.
Antioxidant Protection - 600 IU/lb Vitamin E and Vitamin C help reduce oxidative stress during weight loss.

Brand: Buckeye Nutrition
Product Line: LOW 'N STEADY™
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 55840
UPC: 086735558405
Feed Form: Pelleted Ration Balancer
Life Stage: Mature Horses & Ponies (Metabolic / Easy Keepers)
Net Weight: 40 lb (18.14 kg) Bag
Density: Approx. 1.3 lb per quart
Crude Protein (Min.): 24.00%
Crude Fat (Min.): 4.00%
Crude Fiber (Max.): 19.00%
Starch (Max.): 4.00%
Sugar (Max.): 4.50%
Non-Structural Carbohydrates (NSC Max.): 8.50%
Facility: 100% Equine-Focused, 100% Medication-Free (Dalton, OH)

General Feeding Directions

Feed according to the amounts shown below, which are based on the weight of your horse and its level of work. Amounts shown are lb of LOW 'N STEADY™ to feed per day, with recommended lb of hay per day in parentheses. BUCKEYE™ Nutrition products are formulated to be fed by weight: 1 quart of LOW 'N STEADY™ weighs approximately 1.3 lb.

Daily Feeding Guide — Idle / Inactive Mature Horses

500 lb Horse/Pony: 0.50–1.75 lb LOW 'N STEADY/day (7.5–10 lb hay/day) | 800 lb Horse: 1.00–2.25 lb/day (12.0–16.0 lb hay/day) | 1,100 lb Horse: 1.25–2.50 lb/day (16.0–20.0 lb hay/day) | 1,400 lb Horse: 1.50–2.75 lb/day (21.0–28.0 lb hay/day) | 1,800 lb Horse: 1.75–3.00 lb/day (27.0–36.0 lb hay/day).

Daily Feeding Guide — Light Work

500 lb Horse/Pony: 0.75–2.00 lb LOW 'N STEADY/day (7.5–10 lb hay/day) | 800 lb Horse: 1.25–2.25 lb/day (12.0–16.0 lb hay/day) | 1,100 lb Horse: 1.50–2.50 lb/day (16.0–20.0 lb hay/day) | 1,400 lb Horse: 1.75–2.75 lb/day (21.0–28.0 lb hay/day) | 1,800 lb Horse: 2.00–3.00 lb/day (27.0–36.0 lb hay/day).

Daily Feeding Guide — Moderate Work

500 lb Horse/Pony: 1.00–2.00 lb LOW 'N STEADY/day (7.5–10 lb hay/day) | 800 lb Horse: 1.50–2.25 lb/day (12.0–16.0 lb hay/day) | 1,100 lb Horse: 1.75–2.50 lb/day (16.0–20.0 lb hay/day) | 1,400 lb Horse: 2.00–2.75 lb/day (21.0–28.0 lb hay/day) | 1,800 lb Horse: 2.25–3.00 lb/day (27.0–36.0 lb hay/day).

Management Notes

Provide clean, fresh water and free-choice salt at all times. Formulated to deliver less than 0.1 g NSC/kg body weight per meal when fed once daily according to directions. Store in a cool, dry place. WARNING: Contains added copper. Do not feed to sheep.

Crude Protein (Min.), 24.00%
Lysine (Min.), 1.55%
Methionine (Min.), 0.30%
Threonine (Min.), 0.87%
Crude Fat (Min.), 4.00%
Crude Fiber (Max.), 19.00%
Acid Detergent Fiber (Max.), 26.00%
Neutral Detergent Fiber (Max.), 32.00%
*Starch (Max.), 4.00%
*Sugar (Max.), 4.50%
Calcium (Min.), 2.75%
Calcium (Max.), 3.25%
Phosphorus (Min.), 1.50%
Salt (Min.), 0.70%
Salt (Max.), 1.20%
Potassium (Min.), 1.50%
Magnesium (Min.), 0.40%
Manganese (Min.), 440 ppm
Iron (Min.), 600 ppm
Copper (Min.), 180 ppm
Zinc (Min.), 440 ppm
Selenium (Min.), 1.80 ppm
Vitamin A (Min.), 18,000 IU/lb
Vitamin D (Min.), 1,800 IU/lb
Vitamin E (Min.), 600 IU/lb
Ascorbic Acid / Vitamin C (Min.), 50 IU/lb
Biotin (Min.), 2,900 mcg/lb
Thiamine / Vitamin B-1 (Min.), 34 mg/lb
Omega-6 Fatty Acids (Min.), 1.80%
Omega-3 Fatty Acids (Min.), 0.45%

*Starch + Sugar = NSC (8.50% Max.). WARNING: Contains added copper. Do not feed to sheep.

Ingredients

Soybean Hulls, Soybean Meal, Calcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Wheat Middlings, Stabilized Milled Flaxseed, Stabilized Rice Bran, Salt, Magnesium Oxide, L-Lysine, Manganese Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Artificial Flavor, Copper Sulfate, Choline Chloride, Ferrous Sulfate, Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Sodium Selenite, Thiamine Mononitrate, Zinc Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Riboflavin, Copper Proteinate, Selenium Yeast.

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