Ensuring Peak Performance and Longevity in Breeding Stallions
Valley Equine has officially partnered with Purina Horse Feed to provide a superior nutrition program for its world-class stallions, reinforcing a commitment to optimal health, performance, and longevity. This collaboration enhances an already long-standing relationship, ensuring that stallions standing at Valley Equine Reproduction benefit from a scientifically backed feeding program designed to meet the unique demands of breeding and performance horses.
“At Valley Equine, we take pride in providing the best possible care for every stallion in our barn,” said Andrew Waters, Stallion Manager at Valley Equine. “Nutrition is a key factor in a stallion’s health, fertility, and overall longevity, and Purina has been an integral part of our feeding program for years. This partnership simply makes it official.”
Why Purina? Proven Results in Equine Health
When we initially incorporated Purina’s feed into our stallion nutrition program, we quickly noticed improvements in coat condition, musculoskeletal health, and reproductive performance. In addition, Purina Ultium® Gastric Care is now a staple in our program, ensuring optimal digestive health, which is especially important for high-performance stallions.
Precision Nutrition for Breeding Stallions
Nutrition is at the core of every stallion’s care program. The barn relies on three key Purina products to meet the specific needs of our stallions:
Purina Equine Senior® Pelleted Horse Feed – A highly digestible formula that supports overall health and condition, ideal for maintaining stallions in peak shape year-round.
Purina Omolene® 200 Performance – A time-tested grain-based feed designed for high-performance horses, providing sustained energy, muscle recovery, and digestive support.
Purina Ultium® Gastric Care – A scientifically formulated feed that helps maintain optimal digestive and gastric health, essential for reducing stress and maximizing performance.
As part of this partnership, Purina’s equine nutrition specialists have worked with Valley Equine to provide a feed program that meets the specific demands of breeding stallions.
“Stallions are elite athletes in their own right,” said Gina Bagby, Sales Specialist at Purina Animal Nutrition. “Their nutritional needs are unique, requiring precise energy sources, digestive support, and reproductive health maintenance. The combination of Equine Senior, Omolene 200, and Ultium Gastric Care gives Valley Equine’s stallions the optimal foundation for long-term success.”
Valley Equine looks forward to working closely with Gina Bagby to continually evaluate and refine its stallion nutrition program. By tailoring the feed regimen to each horse’s individual needs, workload, and breeding schedule, this partnership ensures that every stallion receives the best possible nutritional support to maintain peak performance and fertility.
“We are excited to collaborate with Gina and Purina Animal Nutrition to ensure our stallions receive precisely what they need to thrive,” Waters added. “Their expertise allows us to adapt and improve our feeding program as our horses’ needs evolve throughout their careers.”
Through this partnership, Valley Equine and Purina will continue working together to refine nutrition strategies, ensuring every stallion in the barn is fueled for success. Our stallions are expected to perform at the highest level in the breeding shed, and this partnership ensures they receive the essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals needed to thrive.
For more information on Purina’s Equine Nutrition Program, visit www.purinamills.com
