With the 2025 Western Bloodstock Futurity Sales closing out the year, Valley Equine would like to extend our sincere thanks to one of our valued sponsors, Running Horse Feeds, for supporting the Sale Fitting division. Their involvement reflects a shared commitment to proper development, sound nutrition, and long-term success for young horses entering competitive careers.
The Importance of Running Horse Feeds’ Sponsorship
Sponsorship of the Sale Fitting division is especially meaningful because this stage is critical in preparing young horses for their career. Proper conditioning, coat quality, and overall health are essential when yearlings step into the sale ring. Nutrition is a major driver of these factors, making Running Horse Feeds a natural fit for this division.
By supporting Valley Equine, Running Horse Feeds demonstrates its dedication to the foundational stages of equine development. Their involvement helps reinforce the importance of starting young horses on balanced, science-backed nutrition programs. It also supports the broader mission of advancing responsible breeding, development, and performance standards within our industry.
This partnership highlights how nutrition and reproductive management work together. Strong beginnings lead to better outcomes later, whether in the sale ring, training, or competition.
What Is Running Horse Mare & Foal Feed?
Running Horse® Mare & Foal is a comprehensive feed formulated to meet the nutritional requirements of yearlings and young growing horses. During these early stages, horses require precise nutrient levels to support skeletal development and muscle growth. This feed is designed to deliver consistent, highly digestible nutrition that supports those needs.
Extruded feeds improve nutrient availability by breaking down ingredients through heat and pressure, making them easier for digestive systems to utilize. This results in better absorption and more efficient use of essential minerals and amino acids. Running Horse® Mare & Foal Feed provides the vital nutrition young horses need to develop properly while maintaining steady growth.
Benefits of Running Horse Mare & Foal Feed
One of the standout benefits of Running Horse® Mare & Foal is its use of high-quality protein sources paired with elevated levels of vegetable fat. This combination supports muscle development and provides the energy young horses need without excessive starch intake.
Soluble amino acids such as L-Lysine and DL-Methionine are included to support muscle growth and tissue repair. These amino acids are essential for proper development and are particularly important during rapid growth phases.
The feed also contains mineral chelates, including Zinc Methionine, Manganese Methionine, and Copper Lysine. Chelated minerals are more bioavailable, meaning they are absorbed and utilized more effectively by the horse’s body. These minerals support bone strength, joint health, and connective tissue development.
Vitamin supplementation further enhances overall health, immune function, and coat condition. Together, these components give young horses the nutritional tools needed to maximize their genetic potential while promoting balanced, sustainable growth.
Learn More About Valley Equine and Running Horse Feeds
Partnerships like Valley Equine Sale Fitting and Running Horse Feeds emphasize the importance of aligning nutrition with responsible breeding and development practices. When young horses receive proper care from the very beginning, they are better prepared for the demands ahead.
To learn more about sale fitting options or reproductive services, contact us today and explore how expert care supports every stage of equine development.
