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Minerals - Feed Database

View the nutrition analysis for mineral ingredients for horses in the Equine Feed Database. Compare nutrient values for different mineral sources and products used in the equine diet.

Feeds, Supplements & Products
3:1 Zinc Copper (Mad Barn)
HealthHealth
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
Mad Barn's 3:1 Zinc Copper Powder is an organic trace mineral supplement containing a 3:1 ratio of Bioplex® Zinc and Copper. It is made with zinc and copper proteinates, which are chelated for improved absorption.
MagneChrome (Mad Barn)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
HealthHealth
HerbHerb
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
MagneChrome from Mad Barn (formerly sold under the name IR Supplement) is a magnesium and chromium supplement for IR Horses. This supplement provides antioxidant and anti-inflammatory support which is critical for horses with metabolic conditions such as insulin resistance, laminitis and Cushing’s Syndrome
Manganese Proteinate (Mad Barn)
Bone HealthBone Health
HealthHealth
JointsJoints
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Manganese Proteinate by Mad Barn is a mineral supplement designed to support bone and joint health
Natural E/Organic Se (Mad Barn)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
RecoveryRecovery
VitaminsVitamins
Natural 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 HealthGut Health
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
Omneity 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.
Omneity Premix – Vitamin & Mineral Supplement (Mad Barn)
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
VitaminsVitamins
Omneity 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.
Performance XL: Electrolytes (Mad Barn)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
ElectrolyteElectrolyte
PerformancePerformance
StaminaStamina
Performance 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.
Trace Mineral Pak (Mad Barn)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
ExerciseExercise
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
Trace Mineral Pak from Mad Barn is a balanced equine supplement providing 100% organic (chelated) trace minerals. Ingredients include selenium, zinc, copper, and manganese.
10% Racepower Cubes (Dodson & Horrell)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
NutritionNutrition
PerformancePerformance
10% Racepower Cubes is a feed designed for racehorses or horses in training requiring a lower protein and starch content. It includes fibre to help with digestion, vitamins and minerals to help with nutrient absorption, and yeast for optimal gut function.
101 Diet Balancer (Stride Animal Health)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
VitaminsVitamins
101 Diet Balancer is a vitamin and mineral supplement intended to balance forage- and grain-based diets. This concentrated supplement has a lower NSC content and contains organic trace minerals, yeast, and digestive enzymes.
12/8 Bluegrass Hi-Fat Horse Feed (ProHeritage Feeds)
FatFat
HealthHealth
NutrientsNutrients
YeastYeast
12/8 Bluegrass Hi-Fat Horse Feed from ProHeritage Feeds is a feed for mature horses. It contains vitamins, minerals, yeast, 12% protein and 8% fat.
12% Bluegrass Horse Feed (ProHeritage Feeds)
HealthHealth
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
YeastYeast
12% Bluegrass Horse Feed from ProHeritage Feeds is a horse feed that contains minerals, vitamins, yeast, and 12% protein.
12% Horse Pellets (Unger Feeds)
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutrientsNutrients
NutritionNutrition
VitaminsVitamins
12% Horse Pellets from Unger Feeds is a pelleted horse ration that contains fat, fiber, protein, minerals, and vitamins.
2x Bio Plus 60 Double Strength Horse Supplement (Pennwoods Equine)
DigestionDigestion
Hoof HealthHoof Health
VitaminsVitamins
YeastYeast
2x Bio Plus 60 Double Strength Horse Supplement is a powdered hoof supplement that contains 15 mg of biotin per serving. It includes vitamins, minerals, and yeast that intends to improve absorption.
3-In-1 Block (Kalmbach Feeds)
ElectrolyteElectrolyte
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutritionNutrition
VitaminsVitamins
3-In-1 Block by Kalmbach Feeds is a source of salt, vitamins and trace minerals in block form. It can be used to supplement beef cattle and horses on pasture grass.
30% Ration Balancer (Equine Advantage)
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
ProteinProtein
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
VitaminsVitamins
30% Ration Balancer is intended to be fed alongside pasture or hay. It contains essential nutrients to support normal gut health, healthy hooves and coats.
4-In-1 (Meal) (MVP)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
DigestionDigestion
Hoof HealthHoof Health
JointsJoints
4-In-1 by MVP is a premixed supplement for horses to that intends to support joint function, hoof growth, hair coat and digestive function. It contains glucosamine, chondroitin sulphate, biotin, omega 3 & 6, and probiotics.
4-In-1 H/A Joint Supplement (MVP)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
DigestionDigestion
Hoof HealthHoof Health
JointsJoints
4-In-1 H/A Joint Supplement by MVP is a pelleted supplement that combines vitamins, minerals, and probiotics. It intends to support joint function, hoof growth, hair coat, and digestive system.
5-In-1 H/A (MVP)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
DigestionDigestion
Hoof HealthHoof Health
JointsJoints
5-In-1 H/A by MVP is a pelleted supplement for horses that intends to help support joint function. It is palatable with apple flavouring and contains glucosamine, hyaluronic acid, chondroitin sulphate, and MSM.
6-3 Cube Liberte (Nature Belisle)
HealthHealth
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutrientsNutrients
YeastYeast
6-3 Cube Liberte is an equine vitamin and mineral pelleted supplement for growing foals, broodmares and horses at maintenance or in training. This version of this supplement does not contain insect repulsion ingredients.
ABC’s Fortified G. R. P. (Advanced Biological Concepts)
HealthHealth
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutritionNutrition
VitaminsVitamins
ABC's Fortified G.R.P. by Advanced Biological Concepts is a supplement intended for horses and ponies of all ages and work levels. It contains 10% protein, 3% fat, and 17% fibre.
ABC’s Fortified Equine Supplement (Advanced Biological Concepts)
HealthHealth
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
ProbioticProbiotic
VitaminsVitamins
ABC's Fortified Equine Supplement is a pelleted supplement that intends to be fed as a ration balancer for all life stages of horses. It contains vitamins, minerals, and probiotics for nutrient absorption.
ABC’s Rush Creek 1:1 Mineral (Advanced Biological Concepts)
HealthHealth
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutritionNutrition
VitaminsVitamins
ABC's Rush Creek 1:1 Mineral by Advance Biological Concepts is a free choice mineral supplement. It is intended for horses and ponies of all ages and work levels.
Accel Health and Wellness Formula (Vita Flex)
HealthHealth
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
MuscleMuscle
VitaminsVitamins
Accel Health and Wellness Formula is a vitamin and mineral supplement for horses. It contains both organic and inorganic trace minerals.
Accelerate GH (Right Choice)
FatFat
Gut HealthGut Health
PrebioticPrebiotic
ProbioticProbiotic
Accelerate GH is a pelleted complete feed with 12% protein, 8% fat, and 24% NSC. It contains organic minerals as well as pre and probiotics for digestive support.
AccuLytes Electrolyte Supplement (Vita Flex)
ElectrolyteElectrolyte
HydrationHydration
RecoveryRecovery
StaminaStamina
AccuLytes Electrolyte Supplement is an electrolyte powder that provides calcium, sodium, chloride, magnesium, potassium and dextrose. It is designed to replace minerals lost in sweat. Ideal for performance horses and horses exposed to extreme heat.
Achiever Foal Non-GMO (Daily Dose Equine)
BroodmareBroodmare
FoalFoal
GrainsGrains
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
Achiever Foal Non-GMO by Daily Dose Equine is a premixed forage balancer intended for broodmares in their last 2 months of pregnancy and for foals up to age 3. It contains minerals, vitamins, amino acids, and probiotics.
Achiever Non-GMO (Daily Dose Equine)
GrainsGrains
Gut HealthGut Health
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
VitaminsVitamins
Achiever Non-GMO by Daily Dose Equine is a textured feed that is intended to be fed as a forage ration balancer. It contains vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and probiotics meant for proper nutrient absorption.
Acta-Chrom (AniMed)
ExerciseExercise
MetabolismMetabolism
MuscleMuscle
NutrientsNutrients
Acta-Chrom by AniMed is a powdered chromium tripicolinate mineral supplement. It is meant to help build muscle while burning fat and it contains chromium, assisting in the metabolism of glucose.
Agri-Blok 8:8 Mineral Block (Equest)
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutrientsNutrients
NutritionNutrition
VitaminsVitamins
Agri-Blok 8:8 Mineral Block from Equest is a mineral block containing vitamins and minerals. It is intended to be fed by free-choice.
Air-Way EQ (MVP)
HealthHealth
ImmunityImmunity
RespiratoryRespiratory
VitaminsVitamins
Air-Way EQ by MVP is a pelleted supplement that is intended to help maintain normal histamine levels in horses with seasonal allergies. It contains ingredients that are meant to support healthy lungs and the immune system.
Alaska Equine Gold (Alaska Garden and Pet Supply)
HealthHealth
NutritionNutrition
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
VitaminsVitamins
Alaska Equine Gold by Alaska Garden and Pet Supply is a pelleted feed formulated with enhanced vitamin and mineral supplementation to help balance the deficiencies of a forage-based diet.
Alfalfa Support (Pureform)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
JointsJoints
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
Pureform Alfalfa Support is a vitamin/mineral supplement designed for horses on diets containing high levels of alfalfa hay. It is suitable for all life stages and includes ingredients for joint health, such as glucosamine and MSM.
Align (OE Nutraceuticals)
Gut HealthGut Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutritionNutrition
VitaminsVitamins
Align is a vitamin and mineral supplement intended for performance horses. It contains prebiotics and probiotics which are meant to support gut health.
All In (Woody’s Horse Nutrition)
HealthHealth
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
PerformancePerformance
VitaminsVitamins
All In by Woody’s Horse Nutrition is a pelleted vitamin and mineral supplement intended for horses on a forage-based or unfortified grain diet. It contains the limiting amino acids lysine, methionine, and threonine.
All Stock Block (Sweet Country Feeds)
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
VitaminsVitamins
All Stock Block by Sweet Country Feeds is a protein supplement intended for free-choice consumption by multiple livestock species including horses. It contains 20% protein and 4.5% fat.
All-Phase Balancer Formula (Bartlett Milling) [Discontinued]
GrainsGrains
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
Bartlett All-Phase Balancer Formula is a grain balancer pellet intended for all classes of horses to supply protein, vitamins and minerals that may be lacking in the equine diet.
AniDex (AniMed)
ElectrolyteElectrolyte
FlavorFlavor
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutrientsNutrients
AniDex from AniMed is meant to provide additional salts and minerals to achieve electrolyte balance. It targets hard-working horses and comes in three flavours: apple, cherry, and orange.
Anti-Carb (Pellets) (MVP)
HealthHealth
MetabolismMetabolism
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Anti-Carb by MVP is a pelleted supplement that intends to provide support to maintain blood sugar levels. It contains magnesium oxide and magnesium proteinate ingredients.
Apple Hi-Drate Powder (Equine America)
ElectrolyteElectrolyte
HydrationHydration
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
PerformancePerformance
Apple Hi-Drate is a supplement for horses that is intended to support hydration and provide electrolytes. It contains minerals and is meant for working horses.
Apple-Lyte Electrolytes (Meal) (MVP)
ElectrolyteElectrolyte
ExerciseExercise
FlavorFlavor
StressStress
Apple-Lyte Electrolytes by MVP is a premixed supplement that is a palatable apple-flavoured source of electrolytes intended for horses during dehydration, heat, or stress. It contains ingredients such as dextrose, salt, and magnesium silicate.
Aqua-Aide (Baileys Horse Feeds)
ElectrolyteElectrolyte
HydrationHydration
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
RecoveryRecovery
Aqua-Aide by Baileys Horse Feeds is an electrolyte supplement for all horses in work, especially those who sweat in training and competition. This supplement contains sodium chloride, potassium sulfate, and magnesium sulfate.
Arizona Copper Complete (Horse Tech)
HealthHealth
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
VitaminsVitamins
Arizona Copper Complete is a vitamin and mineral supplement for horses containing copper and other trace minerals in an organic amino acid complex. The supplement also provides vitamins and amino acids in a milled flax base.
At-Ease (Select the Best)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
CalmingCalming
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
At-Ease is a horse supplement purported to promote a calm mood. It is formulated with the B-vitamins, thiamine, and pyridoxine. It also includes the amino acid tryptophan and magnesium oxide.
Athlete (Dunstan)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
ExerciseExercise
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
Athlete by Dunstan is a semi-concentrate complete feed that is intended to meet the requirements of performance horses.
Availa Cu 100 – Copper (Zinpro)
Hoof HealthHoof Health
ImmunityImmunity
IngredientIngredient
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
Availa® Cu 100 is a copper amino acid complex used as a nutritional feed ingredient for livestock. Availa® Cu provides the trace mineral copper in an organic form for improved absorption.
Availa Fe 100 – Iron (Zinpro)
Blood CellsBlood Cells
ImmunityImmunity
MetabolismMetabolism
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
Availa® Fe is an iron amino acid complex used as a nutritional feed ingredient for livestock. Availa® Fe provides the trace mineral iron in an organic form for improved absorption.
Availa Mn 80 (Zinpro)
ImmunityImmunity
IngredientIngredient
MetabolismMetabolism
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Availa® Mn 80 is a manganese amino acid complex used as a nutritional ingredient in animal feeds. It provides 8% manganese in an organic form to improve trace mineral absorption.
Availa Zn 120 – Zinc (Zinpro)
Hoof HealthHoof Health
ImmunityImmunity
IngredientIngredient
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
Availa® Zn 120 is a zinc amino acid complex used as a nutritional feed ingredient for livestock. Availa® Zn provides the trace mineral zinc in an organic form for improved absorption.
Availa® Plus (Zinpro)
Hoof HealthHoof Health
ImmunityImmunity
IngredientIngredient
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Zinpro Availa® Plus is a trace mineral supplement used as an ingredient in livestock diets. It is specifically formulated for use in dairy and beef cattle.
B-Gooood!! (Doctor’s Choice Supplements)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
CalmingCalming
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
StressStress
B-Gooood is a pelleted supplement intended for horses and ponies that need a mood enhancer to help them stay focused. It is designed for mare and geldings on a limited exercise program or on stall rest.
B-Tonic (MVP)
Blood CellsBlood Cells
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutrientsNutrients
VitaminsVitamins
B-Tonic by MVP is a liquid supplement that contains B Vitamins and iron that intend to help support the production of hemoglobin in red blood cells. It intends to correct deficiencies, stimulate appetites and help nervous horses.
Balance I (AniMed)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
HealthHealth
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
Balance I from AniMed is a supplement that states it aids in health and body condition of horses by containing amino acids, fatty acids, vitamins and minerals, and antioxidants. It claims to be formulated for horses fed alfalfa hay.
Balance II (AniMed)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
HealthHealth
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
Balance II from AniMed is a supplement that states it aids in health and body condition of horses by containing amino acids, fatty acids, vitamins and minerals, and antioxidants. It claims to be formulated for horses fed grass hay.
Balanced (Hygain)
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
VitaminsVitamins
Balanced by Hygain is feed that intends to be fed as a ration balancer, providing a protein level of 25%, minerals, and vitamins for horses that are easy keepers or on a pasture-only diet.
Balanced Pelleted Horse Mineral (Equiline)
HealthHealth
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutrientsNutrients
VitaminsVitamins
Balanced Pelleted Horse Mineral from Equiline is a pelleted supplement that is meant to provide vitamins and minerals to meet the needs of adult horses. It can be supplied to horses eating hay or grain and any activity level.
Balancer Pellet (Advantage Edge)
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
NutrientsNutrients
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
VitaminsVitamins
Balancer Pellet by Advantage Edge is a pelleted ration balancer providing an easy keeper's vitamin and mineral requirements. It can be used to enrich meals consisting entirely of cereal grains.
Bee Pollen (AniMed)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
IngredientIngredient
NutrientsNutrients
VitaminsVitamins
Bee Pollen from AniMed is 100% bee pollen which can contain 22 nutrients including vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes, and fatty acids.
Frequently Asked Questions

Mineral supplements help balance the horse's diet by supplying nutrients that are often low or imbalanced in hay, pasture, or unfortified feeds. Many horses consume enough forage to meet their calorie needs but still fall short in key minerals needed to support hoof quality, bone strength, muscle function, immune health, connective tissue integrity, and normal metabolism.

Over time, even modest deficiencies or mineral imbalances can affect performance, topline, coat quality, growth, recovery, and overall health. A well-formulated mineral supplement helps fill these gaps and provides the nutritional foundation needed to support the horse long term. For many horses on forage-based diets, Mad Barn's Omneity® is the best option because it provides comprehensive daily vitamin and mineral support to help balance common nutritional gaps.

Many horses do need a mineral supplement, even if they are already eating hay, pasture, or grain. Forage-based diets are commonly low in nutrients such as copper, zinc, selenium, iodine, and sometimes magnesium or vitamin E, depending on the region and forage source. Horses eating fortified grain may also fall short because many are fed less than the full recommended tag rate, which means they do not receive the intended amount of daily vitamins and minerals.

Whether a horse needs supplementation depends on the full diet, including forage intake, grain feeding rate, workload, age, and health status. Most horses benefit from a concentrated vitamin and mineral supplement to help bring the ration into balance. For many horses, Mad Barn's Omneity® is a practical choice because it is formulated to complement hay-, pasture-, and grain-based diets with comprehensive daily nutritional support.

The best horse mineral supplement for most horses is Mad Barn's Omneity® because it is formulated to balance the nutrients commonly lacking in hay-, pasture-, and underfed grain-based diets without adding unnecessary sugar, starch, or excess calories. Many horses do not receive optimal amounts of copper, zinc, selenium, iodine, vitamins, and key amino acids from forage alone, and even horses eating fortified feeds often fall short when those feeds are not fed at the full recommended rate.

Omneity is a comprehensive daily vitamin and mineral supplement designed to close these common nutritional gaps with balanced, bioavailable nutrients that support hoof quality, topline development, coat condition, immune function, metabolic health, and overall performance. For horse owners looking for the best all-around mineral supplement to support long-term health and balance the diet, Omneity is an ideal choice for horses of all life stages and workloads.

The best loose mineral supplement for horses is Mad Barn's Omneity® Premix because it is formulated to help balance the diets of the majority of horses eating grain or forage-based rations. Unlike basic loose minerals or trace mineral salts, Omneity Premix provides broader daily nutritional support by supplying vitamins, minerals, and amino acids in a concentrated powdered format.

This makes it a comprehensive choice for horses that need support for hoof health, coat quality, topline, immune function, and overall performance without extra calories. Its loose format is easy to top-dress and works well in feeding programs where a powdered supplement is preferred.

The most important minerals for horses include major minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, potassium, and chloride, as well as trace minerals such as copper, zinc, selenium, iodine, manganese, iron, and cobalt. These nutrients support essential functions throughout the body, including bone development, muscle contraction, nerve signaling, hydration, thyroid hormone production, antioxidant protection, hoof integrity, and connective tissue maintenance.

No single mineral works in isolation, which is why balance matters just as much as absolute intake. A horse can consume enough of one mineral but still have problems if other minerals are low or out of proportion.

Some of the most common mineral deficiencies in horses involve copper, zinc, selenium, sodium, and in some cases iodine or magnesium, depending on the forage source and geographic region. These deficiencies are common because hay and pasture may provide adequate calories and fiber without supplying enough of certain trace minerals to fully meet the horse's requirements.

Many forage-based diets are also relatively high in iron, which can further complicate mineral balance by increasing the need to pay close attention to copper and zinc intake. This is one reason why ration balancing is so important, particularly for horses fed mostly forage.

Yes, many horses on pasture still need mineral supplements. While pasture can supply energy, fiber, and some vitamins, it does not reliably provide all of the minerals needed in the correct amounts and ratios. Mineral content in pasture varies widely depending on soil conditions, grass species, stage of growth, fertilization practices, and time of year.

Horses on pasture-only diets are often still low in copper, zinc, selenium, sodium, and other important nutrients, which means they may look well-fed but still have underlying nutritional gaps. A concentrated mineral supplement, such as Mad Barn's such as Omneity® helps ensure those horses receive complete daily nutrition support.

Choose the right mineral supplement for your horse by looking at the whole diet and identifying which nutrients are missing or underfed. The most important factors to review are forage intake, grain or concentrate feeding rate, workload, age, body condition, and any health concerns that affect nutrient requirements.

For many horses, a complete daily vitamin and mineral supplement such as Omneity® or Omneity® Premix is the best place to start because it helps fill common gaps in hay-, pasture-, and grain-based diets. This is especially important for horses receiving fortified grain below the full recommended tag rate, which is very common and often means the horse is not getting the intended amount of daily vitamins and minerals. Horses with metabolic concerns, easy-keeper tendencies, or high-iron forage may be better suited to a more specialized product such as Mad Barn's AminoTrace®, which provides enhanced nutrient levels. If the main issue is a known trace mineral imbalance, especially copper and zinc relative to iron, a targeted product such as 3:1 Zinc Copper may be appropriate. The goal is to choose a supplement that matches the horse's actual diet and closes real nutritional gaps.

A complete vitamin and mineral supplement is designed to provide broad nutritional support by supplying a full range of key vitamins, minerals, and often amino acids to help balance the entire ration. A targeted mineral supplement is narrower in scope and is used to address a more specific need, such as improving copper and zinc intake in a diet that is already otherwise balanced.

For example, Omneity® and Omneity® Premix are complete daily balancing supplements intended to support the whole diet, while 3:1 Zinc Copper is a targeted trace mineral product used when the main concern is copper and zinc balance rather than full-spectrum fortification. Both types of products have value, but they serve different purposes.

For easy keepers, overweight horses, or those with metabolic concerns, the best mineral supplement is one that provides concentrated nutrition without relying on added grains, sugars, or unnecessary calories. Mad Barn's AminoTrace® is particularly well suited to these horses because it is formulated for EMS, insulin resistance, PPID, laminitis risk, and easy-keeper feeding programs.

It provides concentrated vitamin and mineral support in a low-NSC formula, with elevated copper and zinc, added magnesium and chromium, natural vitamin E, and antioxidant support. This makes it a strong choice for horses that need careful carbohydrate control while still requiring comprehensive daily nutrition to support hoof health, metabolic function, and overall performance.

Copper and zinc are two of the most important trace minerals to evaluate in equine diets because they are directly involved in hoof quality, connective tissue strength, skin and coat condition, immune function, and normal enzyme activity. Many hay- and pasture-based diets are relatively low in copper and zinc while also being high in iron, and excess iron can make it harder for the horse to maintain proper trace mineral balance over time.

This is especially relevant for horses with poor hoof quality, weak topline, dull coats, or forage that is high in iron. A well-formulated mineral supplement should provide meaningful amounts of chelated copper and zinc in balanced proportions so the horse can use these nutrients effectively. For horses that need complete daily nutritional support, Mad Barn's Omneity® helps supply balanced trace minerals as part of a full vitamin and mineral program. When the main goal is improving copper and zinc intake, a targeted product such as Mad Barn's 3:1 Zinc Copper can be a useful option.

For most horses, a mineral block is not the best way to meet daily mineral requirements because intake is too inconsistent to reliably balance the diet. Some horses consume very little, while others consume more, but in either case it is difficult to know how much of each nutrient the horse is actually receiving. This makes mineral blocks an imprecise option when the goal is to provide consistent daily support for nutrients such as copper, zinc, selenium, and iodine.

Mineral blocks can still have a place in the feeding program, but they are not the most dependable way to provide complete mineral nutrition. For most horses, a measured supplement such as Mad Barn's Omneity® is a better option because it delivers balanced vitamins and minerals in a controlled daily amount and helps ensure the horse's nutritional needs are actually being met.

The best way to balance a horse's diet for minerals is to evaluate the full ration, including hay, pasture, grain, and any supplements, then add a vitamin and mineral supplement that fills the nutritional gaps without adding unnecessary calories, sugar, or starch. Many horses fall short in key nutrients such as copper, zinc, selenium, iodine, and certain vitamins, even when they are eating grain, because fortified feeds are often fed below the full recommended label rate. That means the horse may be getting calories from the grain without receiving the intended amount of daily vitamins and minerals.

For most horses, a complete daily supplement such as Mad Barn's Omneity® is one of the best ways to balance the ration because it is designed to complement hay-, pasture-, and grain-based diets with concentrated, balanced nutritional support. This helps support hoof health, topline, coat quality, immune function, metabolic health, and overall performance while making it easier to cover the horse's daily nutrient requirements.

Powdered and pelleted mineral supplements can both work well, and the better option usually depends on the horse's feeding program and what the owner finds easiest to feed consistently. Powdered products such as Omneity® Premix are easy to top-dress and work well for horses that do not need added calories.

Pelleted products such as Omneity® P or AminoTrace+ may be more convenient in some barns, especially for horses that sort powders or for owners who prefer a tidier feeding option. The most important factor is not the form itself, but whether the supplement is properly formulated for the horse's diet and fed at the correct daily rate.

Mad Barn's AminoTrace® is one of the most comprehensive vitamin and mineral supplements for horses because it provides a broad range of nutrients that are commonly lacking or underfed in equine diets. In addition to trace minerals and vitamins, it supplies amino acids, natural vitamin E, magnesium, chromium, and antioxidant support, making it useful for horses that need more than a basic mineral balancer.

This is particularly relevant for horses on forage-based diets, horses eating fortified feeds below the recommended feeding rate, and horses with metabolic concerns or high-iron forage. AminoTrace+ is formulated without added iron and uses the highest quality ingredients selected for their low iron contribution, while providing elevated copper and zinc to help support trace mineral balance, hoof quality, and overall diet adequacy.

If you want a mineral supplement you can top-dress on your horse's grain for daily support, Mad Barn's Omneity® Premix is one of the best options because it is formulated to balance the nutrients commonly missing from hay-, pasture-, and grain-based diets. Many horses are fed grain below the full recommended feeding rate, which means they often do not receive the intended amount of daily vitamins, minerals, and amino acids from the feed alone. Top-dressing a concentrated supplement helps close those gaps without having to increase grain intake just to deliver more micronutrients.

Omneity Premix provides comprehensive daily nutritional support in one product, so in many cases there is no need to add a separate hoof supplement, coat supplement, or ration balancer. By supplying balanced vitamins, minerals, and amino acids in a concentrated loose format, it helps support hoof quality, coat condition, topline, immune function, and overall health while making the ration easier to balance. This makes it a practical choice for horse owners who want an easy way to cover the horse's daily nutrient needs with one top-dressed supplement.

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