{"product_id":"apex-blend-performance-complete-feed","title":"APEX BLEND - Performance Complete Feed","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cb\u003eApex Blend\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cem\u003eComplete Performance Feed\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNot all horse feeds are created equal.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Equivate, we didn’t set out to make\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eanother\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efeed, we set out to build the nutritional foundation we wanted for our own performance horses. The result is Apex Blend, a premium complete feed formulated to fuel horses from the inside out with highly digestible ingredients, exceptional fat levels, quality protein, and carefully selected amino acids, vitamins, minerals, yeast cultures, and probiotics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo soy of ANY kind.\u003cbr\u003eNo molasses.\u003cbr\u003eNo fillers or cheap byproducts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust purposeful nutrition designed for horses expected to perform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re hauling to jackpots every weekend, preparing futurity prospects, managing broodmares or stallions, or simply wanting your horse to look and feel incredible, Apex Blend is designed to support long-term health, not just fill a feed bucket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Horse Owners Love Apex Blend\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✓\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e15% protein\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom quality plant proteins and dried whole egg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✓\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e12% fat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor cool, sustained energy and exceptional body condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✓\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eHigh fiber formula\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto support digestive health\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✓\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoy-free \u0026amp; molasses-free\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✓\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFortified with amino acid chelates\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor improved mineral utilization\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✓\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eGround flax meal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor omega fatty acids and healthy skin \u0026amp; coat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✓\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eStabilized rice bran\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor calorie density without excessive starch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✓\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLive yeast \u0026amp; probiotics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto promote optimal gut function\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✓\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdded lysine, methionine \u0026amp; threonine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto support muscle development and recovery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✓\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMade with premium ingredients, not the cheapest ones\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesigned For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerformance Horses of all disciplines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroodmares and Stallions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoung Growing Horses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSale-fitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy \u0026amp; Hard Keepers (with proper feeding rates)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your goal is a horse that performs, recovers, shines, and thrives, Apex Blend was built for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat Makes Apex Different?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery ingredient has a purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGround flax provides beneficial omega fatty acids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhole dried egg delivers one of nature’s highest-quality protein sources and an unbeatable amino acid complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChelated minerals are included to improve bioavailability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive yeast and probiotics help maintain a healthy digestive system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural apple flavor encourages excellent palatability without the need for molasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Feed Less?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the first things you’ll notice about Apex Blend is how little you actually feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many commercial feeds requiring\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e6–12+ pounds daily\u003c\/b\u003e, Apex Blend is formulated to deliver exceptional nutrition in a much smaller serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost horses perform beautifully on just:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e2–2.5 lbs\/day\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor maintenance\u003cbr\u003e•\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e3–4 lbs\/day\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor working performance horses\u003cbr\u003e•\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e4.5–6 lbs\/day\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor horses needing maximum condition, topline, bloom, or rehabilitation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy does that matter?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA horse’s stomach only holds\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eabout 2–4 gallons\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(roughly 8–15 liters), making it surprisingly small relative to its body size. Horses evolved to consume forage continuously, not large grain meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy concentrating more nutrition into fewer pounds, Apex Blend helps:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg data-emoji=\"✔\" class=\"an1\" alt=\"✔\" aria-label=\"✔\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/17.0\/2714\/32.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSupport a more natural feeding program\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg data-emoji=\"✔\" class=\"an1\" alt=\"✔\" aria-label=\"✔\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/17.0\/2714\/32.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eReduce unnecessary starch and filler intake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg data-emoji=\"✔\" class=\"an1\" alt=\"✔\" aria-label=\"✔\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/17.0\/2714\/32.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eKeep meals appropriately sized\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg data-emoji=\"✔\" class=\"an1\" alt=\"✔\" aria-label=\"✔\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/17.0\/2714\/32.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAllow forage to remain the cornerstone of the diet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg data-emoji=\"✔\" class=\"an1\" alt=\"✔\" aria-label=\"✔\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/17.0\/2714\/32.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMake every bag last significantly longer than many conventional feeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s premium nutrition, NOT simply more pounds in a feed tub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Soy-Free?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoy has become one of the most common ingredients in modern horse feeds because it’s inexpensive, readily available, and provides protein. Soy is highly inflammatory to horses AND can cause hormone disruption, leading to behavioral changes as well as decreased fertility in mares and stallions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Equivate, we chose a different path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than relying on soy-based ingredients, Apex Blend uses carefully selected alternative protein and fat sources including ground flax meal, sunflower meal, and dried whole egg to provide outstanding nutrition without making soy a cornerstone of the formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany horse owners actively seek soy-free feeding programs for horses they feel perform, digest, or maintain condition better without soy, while others simply prefer minimizing heavily processed commodity ingredients. Our philosophy is simple:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIf we can formulate a better feed without relying on soy, we will.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy We Leave Out Wheat Middlings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWheat middlings are one of the most common ingredients found in commercial horse feeds because they’re economical and readily available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey’re often used as a cost-effective bulk ingredient, but offers little to no nutrient density, and can be inflammatory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, Apex Blend focuses on ingredients selected for their nutritional contribution, not simply to add weight to the bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat means more functional ingredients, fewer inexpensive fillers, and a formula built around performance rather than commodity pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause what goes into the bag matters just as much as what stays out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003ePremium Nutrition Means Better Value\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt first glance, Apex Blend may not look like the cheapest feed on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen you realize you’re feeding\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e2–4 pounds less per horse, every single day.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a nutrient-dense formula and remarkably low feeding rate, each bag stretches farther while delivering the premium ingredients your horse actually needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLess waste.\u003cbr\u003eLess filler.\u003cbr\u003eMore nutrition.\u003cbr\u003eBetter value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuilt to Work With the Entire Equivate System\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApex Blend serves as the nutritional foundation of the Equivate program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed additional calories?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg data-emoji=\"➡️\" class=\"an1\" alt=\"➡️\" aria-label=\"➡️\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/17.0\/27a1_fe0f\/32.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAdd \u003cstrong\u003eForge\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed respiratory support?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg data-emoji=\"➡️\" class=\"an1\" alt=\"➡️\" aria-label=\"➡️\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/17.0\/27a1_fe0f\/32.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAdd \u003cstrong\u003ePulmonair.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed joint support?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg data-emoji=\"➡️\" class=\"an1\" alt=\"➡️\" aria-label=\"➡️\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/17.0\/27a1_fe0f\/32.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAdd \u003cstrong\u003eSyntrix\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed gastric support?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg data-emoji=\"➡️\" class=\"an1\" alt=\"➡️\" aria-label=\"➡️\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/17.0\/27a1_fe0f\/32.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAdd \u003cb\u003e UnPhased or Phredator\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery supplement we formulate is designed to complement, not compete with, the nutrition already found in Apex Blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cb\u003eNot Near Missouri or Illinois?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Apex Blend is currently available for local pickup and through our growing dealer network, horse owners nationwide can achieve many of the same nutritional benefits by pairing their current forage program with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eApex Elite\u003c\/b\u003e, our premium performance top dress that ships anywhere in the United States, and contains all the goodness of Apex Blend in a more condensed form, designed to be top-dressed over the forage pellet\/cube\/shred of choice to create your own Apex Blend anywhere!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApex Elite was designed to deliver concentrated Equivate nutrition when a complete feed isn’t readily available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cb\u003ePickup \u0026amp; Availability\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApex Blend is currently available for pickup at:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePike Feeds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg data-emoji=\"📍\" class=\"an1\" alt=\"📍\" aria-label=\"📍\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/17.0\/1f4cd\/32.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePittsfield, Illinois\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEquivate Headquarters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg data-emoji=\"📍\" class=\"an1\" alt=\"📍\" aria-label=\"📍\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/17.0\/1f4cd\/32.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e506 Windy Hill\u003cbr\u003eElsberry, Missouri\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOr through one of our authorized distributors:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeorgia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmily Richards — Chatsworth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrianna White — Ringgold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaramie Lanier — Rome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbigail Post — Hiram\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatience Fulton - Buchanan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterested in becoming a dealer? We’d love to hear from you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeed Better. Perform Better.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe best horses deserve better nutrition.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive them a foundation built for health, longevity, and peak performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeed Equivate. 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