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Explore feed ingredients used in horse feeds, forages, and supplements in the Mad Barn Equine Feed Bank. This category includes individual ingredients commonly found on equine product labels, such as grains, forage ingredients, protein sources, fat sources, minerals, vitamins, amino acids, yeasts, herbs, binders, and feed additives.
Review detailed nutritional profiles, ingredient functions, and common uses to better understand what is included in commercial horse feeds and supplements. Compare ingredients by nutrient content, calorie source, protein quality, mineral contribution, fiber level, fat content, and intended role in the diet to make more informed feeding decisions for your horse.
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3:1 Zinc Copper (Mad Barn)
Health
Hoof Health
Mineral Balance
Skin + HairMad Barn’s 3:1 Zinc Copper Powder is an organic trace mineral supplement for horses, providing zinc and copper proteinates in a 3:1 ratio. These chelated trace minerals are formulated for improved absorption and help support hoof health, connective tissue integrity, skin condition and coat quality.
Monosodium Phosphate (Mad Barn)
Bone Health
Growth
IngredientMineral BalanceMonosodium Phosphate is a highly bioavailable source of phosphorus commonly used as an equine supplement. Phosphorus is considered an important component for metabolic function. Adult horses require 17 grams of phsophours a day.
MSM – Methylsulfonylmethane (Mad Barn)
Hoof Health
Joints
RecoverySkin + HairMSM is a readily available form of the mineral sulfur. It is beneficial for supporting healthy connective tissue, recovery, and hoof and joint health. MSM from Mad Barn also helps to relieve arthritic pain and sore muscles. It is considered very safe as a supplement for horses.
Natural E/Organic Se (Mad Barn)
Antioxidant
Organic Trace MineralsRecovery
VitaminsNatural E/Organic Se is a pelleted supplement providing organic Selenium yeast and natural Vitamin E. These two nutrients are important antioxidants that support muscle function and anti-inflammatory pathways.
Omneity P – Pellets – Vitamin & Mineral Supplement (Mad Barn)
Gut HealthHoof HealthMineral BalanceOrganic Trace Minerals
Ration BalancerOmneity Pellets is a balanced mineral and vitamin supplement for horses in a palatable pellet form. It provides 100% organic trace minerals, complete B-vitamin fortification, added Vitamin E, yeast and digestive enzymes.
Commercial Feeds & SupplementsRation BalancersVitamin & Mineral SupplementsSupplementsAmino Acid SupplementsBone SupplementsHoof SupplementsMetabolic SupplementsMineral SupplementsReproductive SupplementsSenior Horse SupplementsSkin & Coat SupplementsTopline SupplementsVitamin SupplementsMineralsVitaminsOrganic Minerals
Omneity Premix – Vitamin & Mineral Supplement (Mad Barn)
Hoof HealthMineral BalanceOrganic Trace MineralsVitaminsOmneity Premix is a balanced mineral and vitamin supplement for horses providing 100% organic trace minerals, complete B-vitamin fortification, added Vitamin E, yeast, and digestive enzymes.
Commercial Feeds & SupplementsRation BalancersVitamin & Mineral SupplementsSupplementsAmino Acid SupplementsBone SupplementsHoof SupplementsMetabolic SupplementsMineral SupplementsReproductive SupplementsSenior Horse SupplementsSkin & Coat SupplementsTopline SupplementsVitamin SupplementsMineralsOrganic Minerals
Performance XL: Electrolytes (Mad Barn)
Competition Horses
Electrolyte
Performance
StaminaPerformance XL: Electrolytes by Mad Barn is a scientifically formulated equine electrolyte supplement designed to support athletic performance and workout recovery. It contains an ideal blend of natural minerals and vitamins to promote hydration status and muscle function.
Psyllium (Mad Barn)
FiberGut Health
Hindgut
StressPsyllium by Mad Barn is a powdered psyllium supplement that supports digestion and gut health in horses. It absorbs water in the digestive tract, helping support normal gut motility and manure consistency, and is beneficial for horses exposed to sandy conditions, environmental stress, or dietary changes.
Trace Mineral Pak (Mad Barn)
Coat Quality
ExerciseHoof HealthOrganic Trace MineralsTrace Mineral Pak from Mad Barn is a balanced equine supplement providing 100% organic (chelated) trace minerals. Ingredients include selenium, zinc, copper, and manganese.
w-3 Oil (Mad Barn)
Coat Quality
FatJoints
Omega 3-6-9w-3 Oil by Mad Barn is an essential fatty acid supplement fortified with the omega-3 DHA and natural Vitamin E. W-3 Oil helps to support joint health, coat quality, cardiovascular health and weight maintenance.
Commercial Feeds & SupplementsEnergy SourcesSupplementsFatJoint SupplementsRespiratory SupplementsSkin & Coat SupplementsImmune SupplementsCalming SupplementsWeight Gain SupplementsReproductive SupplementsOmega-3 SupplementsComfort & Recovery SupplementsOils & Fat SupplementsSenior Horse Supplements
Zinc (Mad Barn)
Health
ImmunityIngredientMineral BalanceMad Barn Zinc Proteinate provides an organic source of zinc to support normal growth, tissue health, and the maintenance of healthy skin, hair, and hooves. Zinc is also a structural component of many enzymes involved in immune function, nervous system function, and protein synthesis.
South African Hominy Chop
Caloric Energy
Nutrition
ProteinChopped hominy is a by-product of maize milling. It is a source of energy, protein and fiber, for horses, cattle, and sheep.
Soy 70
MuscleNutritionProtein
ToplineSoy protein concentrate 70 is an amino acid supplement made from purified soybean meal. It is refined to improve digestibility and to remove anti-nutritive factors.
Soy Meal Xylose Treated
EnergyMuscleProteinToplineSoy meal is fed as a protein source to dairy cattle. Soy meal can be treated with xylose to protect protein from rumen degradation and improve crude fiber digestibility in lactating cattle.
Soy Whole Full Fat Extruded
FatNutritionProtein
Weight IssuesWhole full fat extruded soybeans are extruded to destroy anti-nutritional factors that are present in unprocessed soybeans. This process increases protein bioavailability, but does not remove the oil content.
Soy Whole Full Fat Formal Dehydetreated
FatProteinToplineWeight IssuesFull fat soybeans are a high-energy feed for cattle. Formaldehyde treatment is used to protect unsaturated fats from hydrogenation in the rumen.
Soya Meal Formaldehyde Treated
EnergyProteinToplineWeight IssuesSoy meal provides a source of protein to livestock species. Treatment with formaldehyde can increase the bioavailability of protein and the absorption of essential amino acids.
Soybean Grain Brazil Finely Ground
FatNutritionProteinWeight IssuesFine ground soybeans are an energy-dense feed for all classes of livestock. Raw soybeans can be fed to cattle, however, horses should only be fed heat-treated soybeans.
Soybean Grain Brazil Medium Grind
FatNutritionProteinWeight IssuesMedium ground soybeans are a high-energy feed for all classes of livestock. When intended for non-ruminants, soybeans should be heat-treated prior to feeding.
Soybean Grain Brazil Whole
Caloric EnergyFatNutritionProteinWhole soybeans are a high-energy feed for cattle. They are usually cracked, roasted, or ground for improved digestibility. Horses should not consume raw, whole soybeans due to antinutritive factors.
Soybean Hulls – Ground
Caloric EnergyFiber
NutrientsProteinGround soybean hulls are the milled by-product of soybean processing. They are a low-NSC and highly-digestible fibre choice for horses needing additional energy. Soybean hulls are also used as a supplement carrier.
Soybean Hulls – Pellet
Caloric EnergyFiberNutrientsProteinSoybean hull pellets are the seed coat of soybeans compressed into a pellet. They are a byproduct of soybean processing and are a highly digestible low-NSC fibre source.
Soybean Hulls Brazil Loose
FiberHindgutNutritionProteinSoybean hulls are a byproduct of oil extraction from soybeans. It is a highly digestible fibre source for horses and can be included in ruminant, swine, and poultry diets.
Soybean Hulls Brazil Pellets
FiberGut HealthNutritionProteinSoybean hulls are a byproduct of oil extraction from soybeans. It is a highly digestible fibre source for horses. It is often pelleted to reduce bulkiness.
Soybean Meal – Extruded
Amino AcidFatProteinToplineExtruded soybean meal is a by-product of soybean oil processing extracted using extrusion methods and not solvents. The end product is a protein-rich meal.
Soybean Meal (Modesto Milling)
EnergyGrowthProteinWeight IssuesSoybean meal from Modesto Milling is made from 100% organic soybeans. Soybean meal is a great source of amino acids for horses that required additional protein and energy in their diet.
Soybean Meal (West Feeds)
Caloric EnergyMuscleProteinToplineSoybean Meal by West Feeds is a high-protein concentrate that can be used to add energy to the equine diet. This feed provides 47% protein and 7% fibre content.
Soybean Meal 44% CP – Solvent Extracted
Amino AcidFatProteinToplineSoybean meal is a by-product of soybean oil extraction using a solvent. The end product after the oil is extracted is a protein-rich meal that contains 44% crude protein.
Soybean Meal 47.5% CP – Solvent Extracted
Amino AcidFatProteinToplineSoybean meal is a by-product of soybean oil extraction that utilizes a solvent. The end product after oil extraction is a protein-rich meal that contains 47.5% crude protein.
Soybean Meal Brazil Coarse
Caloric EnergyMuscleProteinToplineSoybean meal is a high-protein, high-energy feed for all classes of livestock. Coarse grinding reduces the risk of digestive upset.
Soybean Meal Brazil Finely Ground
Caloric EnergyMuscleProteinToplineSoybean meal is a high-protein feed for all classes of livestock. Fine grinding increases the risk of digestive upset in some species but improves nutrient digestibility.
Soybean Meal Mexico Coarse
Caloric EnergyMuscleProteinToplineSoybean meal is a high protein and energy feed for all classes of livestock. Coarse grinding reduces the risk of digestive upset.
Soybean Meal Mexico Finely Ground
Caloric EnergyMuscleProteinToplineSoybean meal is a high-protein feed for all classes of livestock. Fine grinding increases nutrient digestibility but increases the risk of digestive upset in some species.
Soybean Oil
Coat QualityEnergyFatWeight IssuesSoybean oil is an energy-dense calorie source used for performance horses and hard keepers. It is higher in beneficial omega-3 fatty acids than other plant-based oils.
Soybean Residue Brazil Coarse
Caloric EnergyFiberProteinToplineSoybean residue is a byproduct of soybean harvest. Ground soybean residue can be used to increase dry matter content of livestock diets.
Soybean Residue Brazil Finely Ground
Caloric EnergyFiberProteinToplineSoybean residue is a byproduct of soybean harvest. It can be ground to increase dry matter content of livestock diets.
Soybeans – Rolled Roasted
FatProteinToplineWeight IssuesRolled, roasted soybeans are made from whole soybeans that have been roasted and crushed to increase the surface area. The heat from roasting destroys trypsin inhibitors that interfere with protein digestion. Rolled soybeans are an excellent source of dietary fat and protein, and are highly palatable to horses.
Soybeans – Steam Flaked
Caloric EnergyProteinToplineWeight IssuesSteam flaked soybeans are exposed to high temperature steam and flaked to increase the bean's surface area. The steaming and flaking process results in a highly digestible, high-protein feedstuff.
Soybeans – Whole Extruded
Amino AcidFatProteinToplineWhole, extruded soybeans are made by processing whole soybeans using extrusion methods. The extrusion process uses pressure and heat to destroy anti-nutritive factors and increase the digestibility of the soybeans.
Soybeans – Whole Flaked
Caloric Energy
Low NSC FeedsProteinToplineWhole, flaked soybeans are made with de-fatted soybeans that are flaked. Similar to rolling, flaking exposes the soybean to more surface area, which increases the rate of digestibility.
Soybeans – Whole Raw
Caloric EnergyProteinToplineWeight IssuesFeeding raw soybeans to horses is not recommended. Whole raw soybeans contain anti-nutritive factors which are degraded when they are heated.
Soybeans – Whole Roasted
Amino AcidFatProteinToplineWhole, roasted soybeans are made from whole soybeans that are roasted. The heat from roasting destroys trypsin inhibitors that interfere with protein digestion. Whole, roasted soybeans are an excellent source of dietary fat and protein. They are highly palatable to horses.
SoyChlor (Landus Cooperative)
Bone HealthElectrolyteIngredientMineral BalanceSoyChlor is a feed additive primarily used in dairy cattle. It is a source of chloride ions, and is used to balance dietary cation-anion difference (DCAD). SoyChlor also contains calcium and magnesium.
Spirulina
Coat QualityImmunityProtein
RespiratorySpirulina is cyanobacteria or blue-green algae that can be fed to horses as a rich source of protein, fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals. It may help to support respiratory health, immune function, and metabolic health in horses.
SQM Cu 12.7% – Copper (QualiTech)
Coat QualityHoof HealthIngredientMineral BalanceSQM Copper (Cu) 12.7% is a single-ingredient powdered organic trace mineral supplement providing a polysaccharide complex of copper. It is intended for use as a feed additive.
SQM Fe 14.6% – Iron (QualiTech)
Blood CellsEnergyIngredient
MetabolismSQM Iron (Fe) 14.6% is a powdered polysaccharide complex of the essential trace mineral iron. Horses typically obtain sufficient iron from the diet and should not be supplemented except in cases of anemia or deficiency.
SQM Mg 10% – Magnesium (QualiTech)
Bone HealthImmunityMetabolismMineral BalanceSQM Magnesium (Mg) 10% is a single-ingredient mineral supplement providing an organic polysaccharide complex with elemental magnesium. It is used as a feed ingredient for livestock.
SQM Mn 16% – Manganese (QualiTech)
Bone HealthImmunityIngredientOrganic Trace MineralsSQM Manganese (Mn) 16% is a single-ingredient organic trace mineral supplement providing a polysaccharide complex of manganese. It is intended for use in livestock feed.
SQM Zn 22% – Zinc (QualiTech)
Hoof HealthImmunityIngredientOrganic Trace MineralsSQM Zinc (Zn) 22% is a single-ingredient organic trace mineral supplement providing a polysaccharide complex of zinc. It is intended for use in livestock feed to help support normal growth and tissue health.
Steam Rolled Oats (Hansen Mueller Co)
EnergyFat
GrainsNutrientsSteam Rolled Oats by Hansen Mueller Co contains 11% crude protein, 4% fat, and 3% crude fibre on an as-fed basis.
Steamed Crimped Oats (Woody’s Horse Nutrition)
DigestionGrainsHealthPerformanceWoody’s Steamed Crimped Oats is intended to provide additional protein (11.5%) and energy to horses in heavy to intense work. Crimped oats are palatable and digestible compared to whole oats.
Stockman’s Sweet Glaze Molasses (Kalmbach Feeds)
Caloric EnergyEnergy
FlavorWeight IssuesStockman's Sweet Glaze Molasses is a liquid molasses supplement for horses, cattle, sheep and goats. It is used to improve feed palatability and consistency, as well as provide calories and vitamins.
Sucram (Pancosma)
DigestionFlavorIngredientWeight IssuesSucram is a sweetener designed to improve feed intake when added to livestock feeds. It is marketed as a palatability enhancer that does not add excess calories to the diet. Sucram is beneficial for young livestock and during high-stress periods.
Sugar – Confectioners
Caloric EnergyEnergyIngredientWeight IssuesConfectioners sugar is finely ground sugar cane (granulated sugar) used in the baking and confectionery industry. This powdered sugar is sometimes used in animal food production.
Sugar – Lactose
Caloric EnergyEnergyIngredientWeight IssuesLactose, a sugar commonly found in milk, is a disaccharide made up of one glucose and one galactose molecule.
Sugar – Sucrose
Caloric EnergyEnergyIngredientWeight IssuesSucrose, also known as table sugar, is a diasaccharide molecule made up of one glucose and one fructose molecule. Sucrose is produced naturally in plants
Sugarcane Bagasse Brazil Fine Chop
Caloric EnergyFiber
ForageNutritionBagasse is fibrous material that remains following juice extraction from sugarcane. It is high in fibre and has low digestibility, which is why it is fed to ruminants as a cheap forage source.
Sugarcane Bagasse Brazil Long
Caloric EnergyFiberForageNutritionBagasse is a byproduct of sugarcane juice production. It is a fibrous material with low digestibility that is used in ruminant diets.
Sugarcane Bagasse Brazil Medium Chop
Caloric EnergyFiberGut HealthNutritionSugarcane bagasse is the fibrous material that remains after extraction of sugarcane juice. It is chopped to varying lengths and fed to ruminants.
Sugarcane Bagasse Hydrolized Brazil Fine Chop
Caloric EnergyFiberGut HealthNutritionBagasse is the remaining pulpy fibrous material that is produced when sugarcane is crushed to extract its juice. It can be chopped into different lengths and is commonly used in feed for ruminants. The process of hydrolyzing bagasse refers to using water to break apart molecular bonds, a chemical reaction that helps to increase its digestibility.
Sugarcane Bagasse Hydrolized Brazil Long
Caloric EnergyFiberGut HealthNutritionBagasse is the dry, pulpy, fibrous substance that remains after crushing sugarcane to extract its juice. It can be chopped to varying lengths and serves as a raw material for producing feed for ruminants. Hydrolyzed refers to a chemical change in which molecular bonds are broken as they react with water.
