{"product_id":"sentinel-hay-stretcher-small-pellet","title":"Sentinel Hay Stretcher Small Pellet","description":"\u003cp\u003eStretch a short hay supply without shortchanging your horse's gut with \u003cstrong\u003eSentinel Hay Stretcher Small Pellet\u003c\/strong\u003e, a small, high-fiber pellet designed to replace or supplement hay and forage. Consistent quality fiber supports digestive function and health, which matters most when hay is limited, expensive or simply not very good.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh fiber:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quality fiber sources meet the requirement of horses fed limited hay or pasture, and of horses that cannot eat enough long-stem forage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFixed formula nutrition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every bag delivers the same nutritional content, unlike the load-to-load variability you live with in hay and pasture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced calcium and phosphorus:\u003c\/strong\u003e A correct calcium-to-phosphorus ratio is critical for proper mineral absorption and metabolism, so stretching hay does not unbalance the diet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh palatability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Horses eat it readily, which makes the switch from hay far easier than most forage substitutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLess dust than hay:\u003c\/strong\u003e A pelleted fiber source cuts dust and mold exposure, a real advantage for horses with respiratory sensitivity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall pellet size:\u003c\/strong\u003e The smaller pellet is easy to chew and mixes readily with a horse's usual grain ration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHay Stretcher may replace up to half the hay in the horse's diet on a pound-for-pound basis, so one pound of pellets substitutes for one pound of hay. Do not use it as the sole ration and do not use it to replace grain, because it is not fortified with vitamins or trace minerals. Make the change gradually and split the daily amount across at least two feedings. About 1.35 pounds fills one quart, so weigh the feed for accuracy. Provide free-choice salt and plenty of fresh water. Store in a cool, dry place, since this product is perishable and may degrade if it is not used in a timely manner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Kent Sentinel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecies: Horses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLife Stage: All life stages, including performance, breeding and senior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed Form: Small pellet, high-fiber forage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrude Protein: 11.5% minimum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrude Fat: 2.0% minimum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrude Fiber: 20.0% maximum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBag Size: 50 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eStop by Garoppo's Stone \u0026amp; Garden Center and Feed \u0026amp; Pet Supply to pick up a bag, or schedule local delivery within our service area.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kent","offers":[{"title":"50 LB","offer_id":56036479402276,"sku":"42240","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5322\/9860\/files\/sentinel-hay-stretcher-small-sentinel-haystretchersmall-pdp-1500x1500-front_9588bb76-b68b-402b-b4cc-107330691688.png?v=1787236049","url":"https:\/\/garoppos.com\/products\/sentinel-hay-stretcher-small-pellet","provider":"Garoppo's Stone \u0026 Garden Center and Feed \u0026 Pet Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}