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Minerals for Horses
View nutrition analyses for mineral ingredients used in horse feeds and supplements in the Mad Barn Equine Feed Database. This category includes macro-mineral and trace mineral sources such as salt, limestone, dicalcium phosphate, magnesium oxide, zinc proteinate, copper sulfate, manganese oxide, selenium yeast, iodine sources, and other mineral ingredients used in equine diet formulation.
Compare nutrient profiles for different mineral sources to understand their contribution of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, chloride, potassium, zinc, copper, selenium, iodine, manganese, iron, and other essential minerals. Use this database to evaluate mineral ingredients by nutrient concentration, source, form, and role in supporting balanced equine nutrition.
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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.
Natural E/Organic Se (Mad Barn)
Antioxidant
Organic Trace Minerals
Recovery
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
KeyShure Magnesium Proteinate 10% (Balchem)
CalmingIngredientMineral Balance
NutrientsKeyShure Magnesium proteinate is an organic form of the macromineral magnesium. This mineral is important for nerve and muscle function.
KeyShure Manganese Proteinate 15% (Balchem)
AntioxidantBone HealthIngredientOrganic Trace MineralsKeyShure Manganese proteinate is an organic form of the trace mineral manganese. This micromineral is an important antioxidant and supports bone and joint formation in young animals.
KeyShure Zinc Proteinate 15% (Balchem)
HealthHoof HealthIngredientOrganic Trace MineralsKeyShure provides chelated microminerals for all livestock species and horses. Zinc is a trace mineral that acts as an antioxidant and supports hoof and coat quality.
Limestone Dolomite Magnesium
Bone HealthGrowthIngredient
MuscleDolomite is a type of limestone that contains equal parts magnesium carbonate and calcium carbonate. Dolomite is added to equine diets to support bone health, muscle function and metabolism.
Limestone Flour
Bone HealthGrowthMineral BalanceNutrientsLimestone Flour provides a source of calcium in horse feeds. This mineral can support milk production in lactating mares, bone and tissue growth, muscle contractions and nerve impulse transmission. Calcium must be fed in a balanced ratio to phosphorus.
Limestone Ground
Bone HealthGrowthIngredientMuscleLimestone is an excellent source of calcium commonly used in livestock supplements and feeds. It may be beneficial if your horse has a suboptimal calcium-phosphorous ratio or if the diet is not supplying enough calcium.
Magnesium Carbonate
CalmingElectrolyteIngredientMuscleMagnesium Carbonate is an inorganic salt often used as a horse supplement to buffer stomach acids. It is a low-iron form of magnesium that is relatively bioavailable. 38 grams of magnesium carbonate provides 10 grams of elemental magnesium.
Magnesium Chloride
CalmingElectrolyteIngredientMuscleMagnesium Chloride is a form of magnesium salt that has a similar bioavailability in horses as magnesium oxide. It is not widely used as an equine supplement because it is not palatable to horses. To feed 10 grams of elemental magnesium, you would need to provide 62 grams of magnesium chloride.
Magnesium Hydroxide
CalmingElectrolyteIngredientMuscleMagnesium hydroxide is an inorganic form of the macromineral magnesium. It can be used to buffer stomach acid and may provide temporary relief of gastric ulcers. Magnesium hydroxide is not recommended as a supplement if additional magnesium is required in the diet.
Magnesium Oxide (MagOx)
CalmingIngredient
Metabolic SyndromeMuscleMagnesium oxide is a concentrated and cost-effective source of the mineral magnesium to add to the equine diet. It provides 56% elemental magnesium with 70% absorption from the gut.
Magnesium Sulfate (Epsom Salts)
ElectrolyteGut HealthIngredientMuscleMagnesium sulfate is an inorganic source of the mineral magnesium. Epsom Salts can be used under veterinary guidance to promote gut motility.
Magnesium Sulfate Anhydrous
CalmingElectrolyteIngredientMuscleMagnesium Sulfate (epsom salts) is a form of magnesium that is not readily absorbed by horses. The anhydrous form does not contain water. Magnesium sulfate is not very palatable to horses and, if too much is fed, it can have a laxative effect.
MagOx (HorseTech)
CalmingHoof Health
MetabolismMuscleMagOx from HorseTech is a powdered magnesium oxide supplement that provides 56% elemental magnesium (Mg). MagOx is used to support a healthy nervous system and proper muscle function in horses.
Manganese Carbonate
AntioxidantBone HealthIngredient
JointsManganese carbonate is a form of manganese that is sometimes added to animal feeds. This trace mineral is important for bone formation, metabolism, and antioxidant protection. Manganese oxide or organic manganese amino acid complexes are more commonly used in equine diets.
Manganese Chloride 4H2O
AntioxidantBone HealthIngredientJointsManganese Chloride Tetrahydrate can be added to equine feeds as an inorganic source of the trace mineral manganese. This mineral supports growth, metabolism, and antioxidant protection.
Manganese Chloride Anhydrous
AntioxidantBone HealthIngredientJointsManganese chloride (MnCl2) is a source of the essential trace mineral manganese, which is required for growth, metabolic processes, and antioxidant protection. MnCl2 exists in several forms: anhydrous, dihydrate, or tetrahydrate. The tetrahydrate form is more common and can be added to animal feeds.
Manganese Oxide
AntioxidantBone HealthIngredientJointsManganese oxide is a supplemental source of the trace mineral manganese for horses. Manganese is important for bone formation, healthy joints and acts as an antioxidant.
Manganese Sulfate
AntioxidantBone HealthIngredientJointsManganese sulfate is an inorganic form of the trace mineral manganese. It is commonly supplemented in equine diets to support growth, immune function, antioxidant protection and metabolic health.
Manganese Sulfate 5H2O
AntioxidantBone HealthGrowthJointsManganese sulfate 5H2O is a supplemental source of manganese that is added to equine diets. Manganese is an essential trace mineral involved in bone growth, antioxidant status, and metabolic processes.
Manganese Sulfate H2O
AntioxidantGrowthIngredientJointsManganese sulfate is an inorganic form of the trace mineral manganese. It is commonly added to equine diets to support growth, immune function, antioxidant protection and metabolic health.
Manpro 160 (Zinpro)
Amino AcidImmunityMetabolismOrganic Trace MineralsZinpro Manpro 160 is a manganese methionine complex providing an organic source of the essential trace mineral manganese. It is used in animal feeds to support bone health, immunity, reproduction and digestion.
Marine-Derived Calcium
IngredientMineral BalanceNutrients
NutritionMarine-derived calcium is a natural source of calcium taken from marine materials, such as algae or shells.
Micro 5 Cr (Micronutrients by Nutreco)
HealthIngredientMineral BalanceNutrientsMicro 5 Cr by Micronutrients is a blend of trace minerals that contains zinc, manganese, copper, cobalt, calcium, and chromium. This mineral supplement is designed for ruminants (cattle, goats and sheep) to improve fibre digestibility and provide bio-available sources of copper and zinc.
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Micronutrients Micro 4 (Nutreco) – [Discontinued]
HealthIngredientMineral BalanceNutrientsMicro 4 by Micronutrients is a now-discontinued mineral supplement intended for dairy cattle, now rebranded as IntelliBond® Vital 4. It contains zinc hydroxychloride, manganese hydroxychloride, copper chloride and cobalt carbonate.
MIN-AD – Calcium Magnesium (Papillion)
Digestion
Hindgut
Probiotic
UlcersMIN-AD is an acid buffer additive containing magnesium carbonate. This supplement is a bioavailable source of Ca (22%) and Mg (12%) and can support gut microbial growth. MIN-AD is intended to be used for cattle.
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Mintrex D 2.0 (Novus International) – [Discontinued]
HealthIngredientNutrientsOrganic Trace MineralsMintrex D 2.0 is a now discontinued chelated organic trace mineral supplement formulated for dairy cows in all stages of production. It provides zinc, copper and manganese.
Mintrex Mn (Novus International)
Bone HealthHealthIngredientOrganic Trace MineralsMINTREX® Mn is a highly bioavailable chelated organic manganese supplement used in livestock feeds. Organic trace minerals are better absorbed and utilized in the horse's body.
Mintrex R 2.0 (Novus International)
Mineral BalanceNutritionOrganic Trace Minerals
ProteinMintrex R 2.0 is an organic trace mineral supplement containing chelated zinc, copper and manganese in an amino-acid complex with methionine. It also supplies ascorbate (Vitamin C).
Monocalcium Phosphate
Bone HealthGrowthIngredientMineral BalanceMonocalcium phosphate (MCP) is an inorganic source of calcium and phosphorus. This ingredient is commonly used in equine mineral and vitamin supplements.
Monodicalcium Phosphate
IngredientNutrientsNutritionOrganic Trace MineralsMonodicalcium phosphate is a mineral supplement used as a source of calcium and phosphorus.
Monosodium Phosphate
Bone HealthGrowthIngredientMineral BalanceMonosodium Phosphate is a bioavailable source of phosphorus used in equine supplements. Phosphorus is an important component of healthy bones and supports metabolic function and cell health.
Optimum (NAF Equine)
Easy KeeperMineral BalanceRation BalancerVitaminsOptimum by NAF Equine is a pelleted ration balancer that is formulated to provide the vitamins and minerals for a high-fiber and low concentrate diet or a performance diet.
Oyster Shell – Ground
Bone Health
CardiovascularIngredientMuscleGround oyster shells are sometimes used in livestock feeds as a soluble source of calcium. It is primarily used in the diets of egg-laying chickens.
Phosphate – Defluorinated
Bone HealthGrowthIngredientMetabolismDefluorinated phosphate is a natural source of the macromineral phosphorus that is heated to remove flourine. Phosphorus supports bone health and is critical for energy metabolism.
Phosphate – Rock
Bone HealthGrowthIngredientMetabolismPhosphate is a naturally occurring form of the macromineral phosphorus. Inorganic phosphate is extracted from mined rock. It is added to equine feeds to support bone health, energy utilization and metabolic functions.
Phosphate – Rock Low Fluoride
Bone HealthGrowthIngredientMineral BalancePhosphate is a natural inorganic source of the mineral phosphorus, which is important for bone health and metabolic processes. Phosphate is typically derived from mining rock. Some sources have low fluorine or are defluorinated.
Phosphate – Rock Soft
Bone HealthGrowthIngredientMineral BalanceInorganic phosphate for animal feeds is derived from mining rock. Phosphorus is an important macromineral for supporting bone health and metabolic processes in horses.
Phosphore 21% Gris (Nature Belisle)
Bone HealthIngredientMineral BalanceNutrientsPhosphore 21% Gris by Nature Belisle is a pure granular source of phosphorus from monocalcium phosphate.
Phosphoric Acid
Bone HealthGrowthIngredientNutrientsPhosphoric acid (also known as orthophosphoric acid) is a liquid phosphorus source that is safe to add to animal feeds. Phosphorus is a macromineral that supports bone health and metabolic processes.
Potassium (Jamieson Vitamins)
ElectrolyteMineral BalanceMuscleRecoveryPotassium is a mineral and electrolyte supplement that plays an important role in muscle function and bone health. Potassium and calcium need to be carefully balanced in the equine diet.
Due to the low potassium concentration in potassium gluconate, it is not recommended for supplementation in horses.
Potassium Bicarbonate
ElectrolyteExercisePerformanceRecoveryPotassium bicarbonate is a source of potassium used in electrolyte supplements. Horses in heavy exercise or hot climates benefit from electrolytes to support hydration and ion balance.
Potassium Carbonate
ElectrolyteExerciseIngredientMusclePotassium carbonate is a form of potassium that is added to equine products to support electrolyte balance. Horses in heavy exercise or hot climates benefit from electrolyte supplementation to replenish minerals lost in sweat.
Potassium Chloride (KCl) – Red
Electrolyte
HydrationNutrientsStaminaPotassium chloride (KCl, potassium salt) is a source of potassium and chlorine used as a feed ingredient. It has a reddish appearance due to the presence of iron oxide.
Potassium Chloride White
ElectrolyteHydrationRecoveryStaminaPotassium chloride is an ingredient commonly added to equine electrolyte supplements to replenish potassium levels following exercise. This mineral is important for nerve and muscle function as well as maintaining ion balance.
Potassium Iodide
ElectrolyteIngredientMetabolismMineral BalancePotassium iodide is a supplemental source of the minerals potassium and iodine used in animal feeds. Potassium is an important electrolyte in the horse's body. Iodine is a micromineral that supports thyroid function.
Potassium Magnesium Sulfate
ElectrolyteExerciseIngredientMusclePotassium magnesium sulfate is a chemical compound that is used to supply magnesium in the equine diet. It can be used as a laxative under advice from a veterinarian.
Potassium Sorbate
ElectrolyteIngredientMuscleStaminaPotassium sorbate is a preservative added to feeds to prevent mold growth. It is a naturally occurring unsaturated fatty acid.
Potassium Sulfate
ElectrolyteExerciseIngredientMusclePotassium sulfate is a supplemental source of potassium added to equine feeds. Potassium is an electrolyte mineral critical for nerve and muscle function, and for maintaining ion balance.
Prestige Vital-Glo Premix (F.G. Edwards)
HealthImmunityMineral BalanceVitaminsPrestige Vital-Glo Premix from F.G. Edwards is a pelleted supplement containing vitamins and minerals. It is intended to support metabolic processes, immunity, and digestion.
Redmond Conditioner
HealthIngredientMineral BalanceNutrientsRedmond Conditioner is a montmorillonite (hydrated sodium calcium aluminosilicate) livestock feed additive that contains a broad array of macro and trace minerals.
