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10 Science-Backed Benefits of Copper for Horses Dr. Priska Darani, Ph.D., PAS | March 13, 2026

Copper (Cu) is an essential trace mineral that is required in the equine diet to support the proper function of many enzymes in the horse's body. Copper is important for iron metabolism, healthy connective tissue, energy production and antioxidant protection....

Milk Thistle Benefits for Horses
7 Research-Backed Benefits of Milk Thistle Extract for Horses Dr. Priska Darani, Ph.D., PAS | March 13, 2026

Milk thistle extract (Silybum marianum), also known as St. Mary's thistle, is an herbal supplement primarily used to support liver function in horses. Milk thistle seeds and leaves contain many bioactive compounds, collectively referred to as silymarin. Silymarin is a...

Spirulina Benefits for Horses
8 Science-Backed Benefits of Spirulina for Horses Dr. Priska Darani, Ph.D., PAS | March 13, 2026

Spirulina is a nutritionally dense blue-green algae that is used as an equine supplement to support horses with immune or respiratory needs. Spirulina refers to dried algae, or cyanobacteria, that is harvested from lakes in Africa, Mexico and China. Fed...

Omega-3 Benefits for Horses
17 Science-Backed Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Horses Dr. Priska Darani, Ph.D., PAS | March 13, 2026

Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs) that are essential in the horse's diet. Supplementing your horse's feeding program with omega-3 oil can support anti-inflammatory mechanisms in the body and contribute to overall health and well-being. Giving your horse a...

Chasteberry Benefits for Horses
5 Research-Backed Benefits of Chasteberry in Horses Dr. Priska Darani, Ph.D., PAS | March 13, 2026

Chasteberry is an herbal supplement that is used to support mood balance and hormone health in female and male horses. The Chastetree berry (Vitex agnus-castus) plant is a shrub that grows in the Mediterranean and parts of Asia. The fruits...

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6 Science-Backed Benefits of Probiotics for Horses Dr. Priska Darani, Ph.D., PAS | March 13, 2026

Probiotics are live microbes (bacteria, yeast, fungi and protozoa) that help horses maintain a healthy gut by protecting against "bad" microbes or pathogens. Maintaining a healthy microbiome promotes optimal digestive function and absorption of nutrients and helps support the immune...

Vitamin E Benefits for Horses
8 Science-Backed Benefits of Vitamin E in Horses Dr. Eleanor Kellon, VMD | April 7, 2026

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that acts as an antioxidant for horses. It helps maintain a healthy immune system and supports normal nerve and muscle function. Vitamin E supplementation is especially important for horses that are mainly eating dry...

MSM Benefits for Horses
9 Science-Backed Benefits of MSM for Horses Dr. Priska Darani, Ph.D., PAS | March 13, 2026

MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) is a naturally occurring form of sulfur that is found in plants and animals. MSM is used to support joint comfort in aging horses and performance horses. Horses and other mammals cannot utilize pure sulfur in its elemental...

Magnesium Benefits for Horses
10 Science-Backed Benefits of Magnesium for Horses Dr. Priska Darani, Ph.D., PAS | March 13, 2026

Magnesium (Mg) is an essential mineral that horses require for proper nerve and muscle function. Magnesium functions as an electrolyte, plays a role in protein synthesis and is involved in over 300 metabolic processes in the horse's body. It is...

Selenium Benefits for Horses
7 Research-Backed Health Benefits of Selenium for Horses Dr. Priska Darani, Ph.D., PAS | March 13, 2026

Selenium (Se) is an antioxidant mineral that is necessary in the horse’s diet. Horses derive selenium by consuming hay or grasses that grow in soils that contain this trace mineral. However, if you live in a region with low selenium...

Feeding Horses Mineral Vitamin Supplement
How to Give a New Supplement to Your Horse: Preventing Feed Refusal Noelle Ursel, B.Sc. | March 13, 2026

If you have taken the first steps towards feeding your horse a balanced diet that includes a concentrated mineral and vitamin supplement, there's a chance that your horse may turn its head up when first introduced to it. But don't...

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How Much Vitamin E Should I Give My Horse? Noelle Ursel, B.Sc. | March 13, 2026

Vitamin E, or alpha-tocopherol, is an essential vitamin that must be obtained through your horse's diet. There are many products sold in the equine supplement industry that contain varying forms of vitamin E that are available, but it is sometimes...

How to feed trace minerals to your horse
How to Supplement Trace Minerals in Your Horse’s Diet Noelle Ursel, B.Sc. | March 29, 2026

Trace minerals are only needed in very small amounts in a horse’s diet. Think milligrams! Despite this, however, the majority of horses still receive too much energy and protein and not enough trace minerals from their diet. Deficiencies in key...