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Ration Balancers for Horses
View a list of ration balancers for horses in Mad Barn’s Equine Feed Database. Ration balancers are concentrated, low-intake feeds designed to complement a forage-based diet by providing protein, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals with minimal added calories. They are commonly used for horses that maintain weight easily, do not need a full serving of grain, or require nutrient support without excess starch and sugar. Compare ingredients and nutritional profiles to choose the best ration balancer for your horse.
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AminoTrace+ Vitamin and Mineral Supplement (Mad Barn)
Hoof Health
Metabolic Syndrome
Organic Trace Minerals
VitaminsAminoTrace+ by Mad Barn is a complete, balanced equine mineral and vitamin supplement designed for horses with metabolic concerns. It is ideal for horses with IR, PPID, or high iron in the diet.
Commercial Feeds & SupplementsRation BalancersVitamin & Mineral SupplementsSupplementsAmino Acid SupplementsBone SupplementsHoof SupplementsMetabolic SupplementsMineral SupplementsMuscle SupplementsReproductive SupplementsSenior Horse SupplementsSkin & Coat SupplementsTopline SupplementsVitamin Supplements
Omneity P – Pellets – Vitamin & Mineral Supplement (Mad Barn)
Gut HealthHoof Health
Mineral 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
Equine Super Diet (Equistro – Vetoquinol)
Antioxidant
FlavorMineral BalanceVitaminsEquistro Equine Super Diet is a low feeding rate mineral and vitamin supplement formulated in an alfalfa pellet with apple flavouring.
Equine Transfer Factor Pellets (Ramaeker Nutrition)
HealthMineral Balance
NutritionVitaminsEquine Transfer Factor Pellets by Ramaeker Nutrition is intended for horses of all ages. It provides a blend of vitamins, minerals and amino acids.
Equine VTM (Nature’s Farmacy)
Mineral Balance
Nutrients
ProteinVitaminsEquine VTM by Nature's Farmacy is a pelleted vitamin and mineral supplement intended to support overall health in all classes of horses.
Equipride (Sweetpro)
Feed Efficiency
PrebioticRation BalancerVitaminsSweetPro's EquiPride® loose meal is a complete vitamin and trace mineral supplement with no added molasses. It uses fermented ingredients to support gut health. It is suitable for horses and ponies of all ages and work levels.
EquiTub (Purina)
Coat QualityGut HealthNutrition
Skin + HairPurina® EquiTub® is a free-choice ration balancer in a tub format with larvicide to support fly control. EquiTub is designed for mature horses on pasture or drylot.
EquiZyme (Bio-Nutrition Laboratories)
HealthMineral BalancePrebioticVitaminsEquiZyme from Bio-Nutrition Laboratories is a vitamin-mineral supplement. This supplement contains added manno-oligosaccharides, selenium and yeast cultures intended for horses in various performance levels.
Essential Balancer (Saracen Horse Feeds)
Easy KeeperHoof HealthNutritionProteinSaracen Essential Balancer is a complete pelleted ration formulated for horses in light work and needs a low-calorie diet. It contains low levels of sugars and starch.
Essential K (Tribute)
Amino Acid
ProbioticRation BalancerVitaminsTribute Essential K is a ration balancer with a low 12.5% NSC (sugar plus starch). Essential K provides a mix of organic and inorganic trace minerals, including organic selenium yeast.
Essential K GC Plus (Tribute)
Joints
Low NSC FeedsMetabolic SyndromeRation BalancerTribute Essential K GC Plus is a lower-inclusion ration balancer formulated with glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, and MSM meant to support joint health.
Essential K Rebuild (Tribute)
Low NSC Feeds
PerformanceRation Balancer
RecoveryEssential K Rebuild by Tribute is a low-starch, low-sugar pelleted ration balancer formulated for performance horses. Different from Essential K, it has added chromium and turmeric.
Essential K w/ Fly Control (Tribute)
Low NSC FeedsNutrientsRation BalancerVitaminsTribute Essential K with Fly Control is a low feeding-rate ration balancer with Diflubenzuron, which can regulate the emergence of common flies.
Essentials 150 (Pryde’s EasiFeed)
AntioxidantNutrientsRation BalancerVitaminsEssentials 150 by Pryde's EasiFeed is a pelleted ration balancer intended for all horse types.
Esteem Focus Flex (Bar Ale)
Coat QualityHoof HealthOrganic Trace Minerals
ToplineEsteem Focus Flex by Bar Ale is a pelleted supplement intended to support body condition and performance in all classes of horses.
EveryDayBalance (Enviro Equine)
PerformanceRation BalancerSkin + Hair
Weight IssuesEveryDayBalance by Enviro Equine is a flax-based vitamin and mineral supplement intended to support overall health and well-being in all horse types.
Exceed 6-way (MVP)
Coat QualityGut HealthHoof HealthJointsExceed 6-way from MVP is intended for joint, gastric, muscle, coat, hoof, and digestive health support. Some of the active ingredients include hyaluronic acid, MSM, biotin, zinc, copper, amino acids, probiotics, prebiotics, and a variety of herbs.
EZ-Balance (Purina)
HealthLow NSC FeedsNutrientsRation BalancerEZ-Balance is a low-calorie pelleted vitamin-mineral supplement formulated with organic copper, zinc and manganese. It has a low feeding rate of 150-200 grams per day.
Fiber Boost (Ark Nutrition)
FiberLow NSC FeedsMineral BalanceVitaminsArk Nutrition Fiber Boost is a concentrated fiber source with added vitamins and minerals. It has low sugar and starch content, suitable for metabolic horses.
Fibre Balancer (Dunstan)
GrowthLow NSC FeedsMineral BalanceRation BalancerFibre Balancer by Dunstan is a semi-concentrate feed, intended for young growing horses that have access to high quality forage.
Fire-Fighter Non-GMO (Daily Dose Equine)
Easy KeeperHealthNutrientsWeight IssuesFire-Fighter Non-GMO by Daily Dose Equine is a low NSC (10%) forage balancer intended for picky eaters needing to lose weight and horses with sensitive stomachs.
FlexiBalance (Simple System Horse Feeds)
Herb
IngredientJointsNutrientsFlexiBalance is a forage balancer for horses and ponies who require additional joint support. It is 100% plant-derived with added vitamins, minerals & prebiotics.
Foal Assist Liquid (Baileys Horse Feeds)
FoalMineral BalanceNutritionVitaminsFoal Assist by Baileys Horse Feeds is a vitamin and trace mineral supplement designed for foals to supplement the micronutrient levels of the mare's milk. Foal Assists contains Copper, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin A, Vitamin D3, and Vitamin E.
Foal Assist Syringe (Baileys Horse Feeds)
FoalMineral BalanceNutritionVitaminsFoal Assist by Baileys Horse Feeds is a vitamin and trace mineral supplement designed for foals to supplement the micronutrient levels of the mare's milk. Foal Assists contains Copper, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin A, Vitamin D3, and Vitamin E.
Foal-Aide Paste (Buckeye)
FoalMineral BalanceNutritionVitaminsFoal-Aide Paste by Buckeye is a paste supplement intended for foals and growing horses that contains minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants to support energy metabolism and growth.
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Formula 2 Equine Supplement (Dr. Reeds) – [Discontinued]
HealthMineral BalanceNutrientsVitaminsDr. Reeds Formula 2 is a now-discontinued vitamin/mineral supplement for horses with higher NSC content than Formula 1. This supplement used a combination of organic and inorganic trace minerals and contained wheat and molasses.
Fort-EQ – Celebrite (La Coop)
AntioxidantMineral BalanceNutritionPerformanceFort-EQ is a pelleted equine supplement produced by La Coop from Québec, Canada. It is advertised to provide major minerals, minor elements, vitamins, and amino acids for horses.
Fortifiant Liberte (Nature Belisle)
HealthMineral BalanceNutritionVitaminsFortifiant Liberte by Nature Belisle is a pelleted vitamin and mineral supplement. It is intended for horses and ponies of all ages and work levels.
Free Balance 12:12 Vitamin & Mineral (Purina)
HealthMineral BalanceNutritionVitaminsFree Balance 12:12 Vitamin & Mineral from Purina is a granulated mineral supplement. This supplement is intended for horses who are not receiving a balanced concentrate feed.
Free Choice (Doctor’s Choice Supplements)
HealthMineral BalanceNutrientsVitaminsFree Choice by Doctor's Choice Supplements is a vitamin and mineral supplement intended for horses strictly on pasture or forage. It contains ingredients such as calcium carbonate, salt, and monocalcium phosphate.
Full Support Mini (Pureform)
DigestionJointsMineral BalanceVitaminsPureform Full Support Mini is a vitamin/mineral supplement intended for miniature horse breeds. It contains ingredients to support joint health, B-vitamins, as well as organic and inorganic minerals.
Garlic Balancer (Horslyx)
FlavorGut HealthHoof HealthMineral BalanceGarlic Balancer from Horslyx is designed to contain pure garlic oil to work as an insect repellent and alleviate irritation caused by sweet itch. This balancer is intended to support hoof health, muscle growth, and gut health.
General Purpose Supplement (NAF Equine)
HealthMineral BalanceNutrientsVitaminsGeneral Purpose Supplement from NAF Equine is intended to be added to a forage-based diet to supply extra vitamins and minerals. This supplement is intended for all horses and ponies.
Glucogard (St.Hippolyt)
AntioxidantMineral BalanceVitaminsWeight IssuesGlucogard by St.Hippolyt is a pelleted mineral supplement intended to support overweight horses or horses with metabolic disorders on a low sugar and starch diet.
Go Lite Balancer (Dodson & Horrell)
Metabolic SyndromeNutritionRation BalancerWeight IssuesGo Lite Balancer is a feed for horses that are overweight or prone to laminitis. This feed provides a low starch and low-calorie option, a higher level of biotin for hoof support, and yeast cultures to support a healthy hindgut.
Gold Medal (St.Hippolyt)
Growth
MusclePerformanceProteinGold Medal by St.Hippolyt is a pelleted supplement intended to support muscle growth in performance horses.
Golden Gro (Equine Excellence Enterprises)
Coat QualityHoof HealthMuscleProteinGolden Gro by Equine Excellence Enterprises is a protein supplement intended to assist with muscle, coat and hoof health. It contains 30% crude protein and 18% fat.
Golden Oldies (Keyflow Feeds)
HealthNutritionPrebioticWeight IssuesGolden Oldies from Keyflow Feeds is a quick soak balancer mash ideal for horses with poor dentition. Golden Oldies is highly palatable and has low NSC (9.5%).
GoMax (Farman)
MetabolismMineral BalanceNutritionVitaminsGoMax from Farnam is a liquid vitamin and mineral supplement fortified with iron. It contains yucca, cherry flavourings and cane molasses.
Grand Slam (Equi-lete)
Easy KeeperGut HealthHealthRation BalancerGrand Slam by Equi-lete is a pelleted ration balancer intended for easy keepers and horses on forage-based diets.
Grass Advantage (ProElite)
Mineral BalanceNutritionRation BalancerVitaminsProElite Grass Advantage is a pelleted ration balancer intended to balance grass and mixed forages. It can be fed to broodmares, growing, performance, and maintenance horses.
Grass Balancer (Dunstan)
Bone HealthGrowthLow NSC FeedsMineral BalanceGrass Balancer by Dunstan is a semi-concentrate feed that is intended to meet the nutrient requirements of growing horses without providing excess caloric intake.
Grass Balancer 16:8 Horse Mineral (Seminole)
HealthMineral BalanceNutrientsVitaminsSeminole Grass Balancer 16:8 is a granular mineral and vitamin supplement for horses fed grass hay or pasture. It contains inorganic minerals and molasses. It is meant to be provided free-choice or as a top dressing.
Grass Plus Vitamin & Mineral Block (BUCKEYE Nutrition)
HealthMineral BalanceNutrientsVitaminsBuckeye Grass Plus® Mineral & Vitamin Block is a free-choice mineral supplement intended for horses consuming grass forage. It contains inorganic minerals including calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and potassium.
GRO ‘N WIN Ration Balancer (BUCKEYE Nutrition)
Easy KeeperFiberRation BalancerToplineGro 'N Win is the original Buckeye Nutrition ration balancer that supplies minerals, vitamins and protein. It contains 13% NSC and 32% protein from sources such as soybean meal and alfalfa meal.
GRO ‘N WIN™ ALFA Ration Balancer (BUCKEYE Nutrition)
FiberGrowthRation BalancerToplineGro 'N Win Alfa is a Buckeye ration balancer formulated with lower calcium to balance equine diets containing over 75% alfalfa hay. It is designed to provide minerals, vitamins, and proteins and has 18% NSC.
Gro N’ Win Balancer (Spillers Feeds)
BroodmareFoal
LactationRation BalancerGro N' Win Stud Balancer from Spillers Feed is intended for gestational mares, foals and stallions. This diet provides amino acids such as lysine, methionine, and threonine, which support the growth and development of muscles.
GroCare Balancer (Red Mills)
BroodmareGrowthNutritionRation BalancerGroCare Balancer from Red Mills is a ration balancer intended for broodmares, youngstock, and horses requiring an elevated nutrient intake. This ration balancer is meant to support hoof health, coat condition, and immune function.
GROSTRONG 33 Ration Balancer (ADM Animal Nutrition)
NutritionProteinRation BalancerVitaminsGroStrong 33 is a ration balancer that contains 33% protein. It provides a blend of vitamins and minerals to support maintenance, growth, reproduction and performance.
GROSTRONG Metabolic Mineral Pellet (ADM Animal Nutrition)
ElectrolyteGut HealthMetabolismRation BalancerGroStrong Metabolic Mineral Pellet by ADM is a pelleted supplement intended for overweight, starch-sensitive and easy keeper horses. It contains a blend of organic and inorganic minerals in a corn-, alfalfa- and molasses- free formulation.
GROSTRONG Minerals (ADM Animal Nutrition)
HealthMineral BalanceNutrientsVitaminsGroStrong Minerals by ADM Animal Nutrition is designed to provide a blend of organic and inorganic minerals. It is intended for maintenance, growth, reproduction and performance. It is available as a granular product or in a block.
Grow Colt (Farnam)
GrowthMineral BalanceNutrientsVitaminsGrow Colt by Farnam is a pelleted vitamin and mineral supplement intended to support the growth and development of foals.
