Sport 14 — Performance Feed with Controlled Energy & Digestive Support
Sport 14 is a high-fat, high-protein performance feed designed for athletic horses that need controlled energy, stamina, and support for digestive health.
It’s especially appropriate for:
- Eventing, cross-country, and jumping disciplines
- Polo and fox hunting
- Performance programs requiring sustained energy without excitability
- Horses that benefit from both muscle support and metabolic calm
Common Problems Sport 14 Helps Solve
Owners typically choose Sport 14 to address:
- Fatigue during extended workouts
- Energy dips mid-ride or competing
- Horses that get “hot” on high-starch rations
- Maintaining condition while managing digestive comfort
- Supporting muscle and stamina in performance disciplines
Sport 14 delivers steady fueling for performance without the roller-coaster energy associated with high-starch feeds.
Why Sport 14 Works
Sport 14 is formulated with a focus on sustained performance energy and overall nutritive balance:
- High fat and protein levels support stamina and muscle function
- Controlled starch and sugars help reduce excitability
- Probiotics, organic selenium, and natural vitamin E support digestive and antioxidant health
- Balanced vitamins and minerals ensure a complete feeding program
This combination helps horses perform with endurance, focus, and digestive comfort, making it a strong choice for diverse performance needs.
How Sport 14 Compares to Our Other Feeds
| Feed | Best For | Key Feature |
| Sport 14 | Performance & stamina | High fat + protein for controlled energy |
| Sleek | Sustained energy & condition | Low starch, high fat for moderate work |
| Cool Stride | Gut & metabolic sensitivity | Lower starch textured for sensitive horses |
| Signature Prime | Condition support | No corn, textured feed |
Guaranteed Analysis
The Sport 14 guaranteed analysis from the live product page includes:
- Crude Protein, Min 14%
- Lysine, Min 0.80%
- Methionine, Min 0.30%
- Crude Fat, Min 8%
- Crude Fiber, Max 15%
- ADF, Max 14%
- NDF, Max 27%
- Calcium 1.0–1.2%
- Phosphorus, Min 0.50%
- Selenium, Min 0.50–0.60 ppm
- Vitamin A, Min 4,000 IU/lb
- Vitamin D, Min 375 IU/lb
- Vitamin E, Min 100 IU/lb
- Yeast culture included
(If you build an NSC comparison chart module, include Sport 14’s NSC figures for context.)
Ingredients
Sport 14’s ingredient profile includes:
Oats, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Soybean Meal, Cane Molasses, Wheat Middlings, Corn, Soybean Oil, Beet Pulp, Stabilized Rice Bran, Soybean Hulls, Calcium Carbonate, Mono-Dicalcium Phosphate, Yeast Culture, Lignin Sulfonate, Monosodium Phosphate, L-Lysine, Salt, Natural & Artificial Flavors, Selenium Yeast, Choline Chloride, Zinc Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, DL-Methionine, Biotin Supplement, Zinc Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Niacin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Acetate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin K Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Potassium Iodide, Cobalt Sulfate.
Feeding Directions
Feed Sport 14 according to your horse’s workload and condition (based on a 1,000 lb horse) along with:
- Good-quality hay at 1.5–2% of body weight
- Free-choice salt
- Fresh, clean water
Typical feeding guidelines:
|
Activity |
Pounds Per Day |
|
Maintenance |
4–5 |
|
Light Exercise |
5–7 |
|
Moderate Exercise |
6–8 |
|
Heavy Exercise |
7–10 |
Feeding best practices:
- Transition feeds gradually over 10–14 days
- Do not feed more than 5 lbs per 1,000 lbs body weight per meal
- Soak feed if your horse has dental issues, difficulty chewing, or swallowing difficulty
- Store feed in a cool, dry area away from insects; avoid moldy or infested feed
Warning:
This product contains added copper at levels that may be toxic to sheep. Do not feed to sheep.
Where to Buy Sport 14
Banks Mill Feeds are available directly from the mill in Aiken, South Carolina and through select retailers and dealers across the Southeast. You can request a feed trial or talk with an expert to see if Sport 14 is the right choice for your horse’s performance needs.
Still Deciding?
This feed is not ideal for easy keepers needing lower energy or horses with strict metabolic restrictions.
If you’re evaluating performance feeds — especially as workloads vary or competitions approach — guided advice and trialing can help you match the right nutrition strategy to your goals.
