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Hard Keeper - Horse Type

View a list of equine feeds and supplements targeted to hard keeper horses horses in Mad Barn’s equine feed database. Compare brands, ingredients and nutrition info to choose products that support weight gain and maintenance for your horse.

Feeds, Supplements & Products
AminoTrace+ Vitamin and Mineral Supplement (Mad Barn)
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
VitaminsVitamins
AminoTrace+ 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.
B-Vitamin Pak (Mad Barn)
CalmingCalming
ExerciseExercise
StressStress
VitaminsVitamins
B-Vitamin Pak is a comprehensive B-vitamin supplement in powder form. It provides a balanced profile of the B-Complex vitamins and may be beneficial for horses during times of heavy work, stress, or illness.
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.
Optimum Digestive Health Pellets (Mad Barn)
DigestionDigestion
Feed EfficiencyFeed Efficiency
Gut HealthGut Health
ProbioticProbiotic
Optimum Digestive Health from Mad Barn is a probiotic and prebiotic supplement designed to support hindgut health in the horse. It helps to maintain a stable microflora and promote immune health.
Optimum Probiotic (Mad Barn)
DigestionDigestion
Gut HealthGut Health
ImmunityImmunity
ProbioticProbiotic
Mad Barn's Optimum Probiotic is a pure 5-strain probiotic supplement in a powdered format. It provides 20 billion CFU per serving of L. acidophilus, L. fermentum, L. casei, L. plantarum, and L. farciminis.
Three Amigos (Mad Barn)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
MuscleMuscle
ProteinProtein
RecoveryRecovery
Three Amigos is an equine essential amino acid supplement containing lysine, methionine, and threonine in a 5:3:2 ratio. These are the three most common limiting amino acids in the horse's diet.
Visceral+ (Mad Barn)
DigestionDigestion
Gut HealthGut Health
ImmunityImmunity
ProbioticProbiotic
UlcersUlcers
YeastYeast
Visceral+ by Mad Barn is a pelleted supplement to be used for horses with gastric health concerns. It is designed to maintain stomach and hindgut health and to support the immune system.
w-3 Oil (Mad Barn)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
FatFat
JointsJoints
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
w-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.
LupinPak (Pryde’s EasiFeed)
Grain FreeGrain Free
MuscleMuscle
ToplineTopline
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
LupinPak by Pryde's EasiFeed is an extruded supplement containing lupins and canola oil, it is intended to promote cool weight gain in all horse types.
Mass-No-Sass (Daily Dose Equine)
DigestionDigestion
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Mass-No-Sass by Daily Dose Equine is a hay-based feed with high fat and fibre. It is intended to be digested in the foregut, allowing a horse to maintain focus and calm during training.
Mint (NAF Equine)
HealthHealth
IngredientIngredient
NutritionNutrition
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Mint by NAF Equine is a powdered supplement for all horses and ponies. This supplement is formulated to provide a taste of mint which is meant to make the feed more palatable for fussy eaters. It contains only pure mint.
Mint Balancer (Horslyx)
FlavorFlavor
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
Mint Balancer from Horslyx is designed for all horses and ponies, both competition and leisure, stabled and grass kept. This balancer contains peppermint oil to help support palatability and biotin to support hoof health.
Molasses (NAF Equine)
EnergyEnergy
FlavorFlavor
IngredientIngredient
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Molasses from NAF Equine is intended to be added alongside a complete feed to increase palatability. This product is meant for hard keepers and picky eaters.
Mollichaff AppleChaff (HorseHage)
FiberFiber
FlavorFlavor
NutrientsNutrients
NutritionNutrition
Mollichaff AppleChaff from HorseHage is a top dresser for hard feeds that contain real apple chunks. This product supports increased fibre consumption and is ideal for fussy eaters.
Moulee Fibre et Gras (Campagnard)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FatFat
FiberFiber
NutritionNutrition
Moulee Fibre et Gras by Campagnard is a fat and fiber-based pelleted feed, which provides digestible fiber from soy hulls. It contains high fiber (20%) and moderate levels of fat (10%). It is designed for excitable and underweight horses.
Moulee Liberte (Campagnard)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
NutritionNutrition
PerformancePerformance
Moulee Liberte by Campagnard is a pelleted feed formulated for performance horses and hard keepers. It contains alfalfa meal, soy hulls, and vegetable proteins to supply 15% protein, 13.5% fibre, and 6.5% fat.
Moulee Liberte (Mondou) – [Discontinued]
Complete FeedComplete Feed
EnergyEnergy
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Moulee Liberte is a pelleted feed formulated for performance horses and hard keepers. It contains alfalfa meal, soy hulls, and vegetable proteins to supply 13% protein, 15% fibre, and 8% fat.
Myo-Ease Plus (Doctor’s Choice Supplements)
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
Myo-Ease Plus is a supplement intended to support normal metabolic functions and help achieve weight gain. It is designed for horses with metabolic syndromes and insulin resistance.
Naturals Pelleted Horse Feed (Triple Crown)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
EnergyEnergy
HealthHealth
ProteinProtein
Triple Crown Naturals is a pelleted horse feed made with GMO-free ingredients and without corn, soybean, or molasses. Energy sources include alfalfa meal, ground oats, wheat middlings, and flaxseed.
Nu-Weight (Select The Best)
DigestionDigestion
FatFat
ProbioticProbiotic
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Nu-Weight by Select The Best is a pelleted supplement that is high in fat. Nu - Weight is intended for weight gain in horses who struggle with body condition.
OBS Radiant Supplement (Ocala Breeders’ Feed and Supply)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FatFat
PerformancePerformance
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
OBS Radiant Supplement is targeted to performance horses requiring additional calories. It contains 22% fat and 18% protein and consists of rice bran, wheat middlings, soybeans and flaxseed.
Omega GLO (Thomas Moore Feed)
EnergyEnergy
FatFat
HealthHealth
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Omega GLO from Thomas Moore Feed is a fat supplement for horses. It is stabilized bran meant to assist with conditioning or weight gain, providing energy, and is intended for hard keepers.
Optima (Banks Mill Feeds)
Grain FreeGrain Free
Gut HealthGut Health
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
Optima-LA from Banks Mill is a low starch pelleted feed intended for horses at all life stages. It provides energy from soybeans, wheat middlings, alfalfa meal, beet pulp, dried molasses, flax, and vegetable oil.
Performance Senior (Daily Dose Equine)
FatFat
FiberFiber
PerformancePerformance
SeniorSenior
Performance Senior by Daily Dose Equine is a textured feed that provides a high-calorie diet with 15% fat that is ideal for senior horses with dental issues or hard keepers.
Performance+ Balancer (Dengie)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
EnergyEnergy
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Performance + Balancer is a pelleted feed intended for horses and ponies in work or horses that have higher nutritional requirements. It provides additional energy and protein to help support good condition and health.
Pink Mash (Keyflow Feeds)
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
PrebioticPrebiotic
ProbioticProbiotic
Pink Mash from Keyflow Feeds is a soaked fibre feed designed to support hindgut microbiome health. Pink Mash is highly palatable and suitable for horses at risk of gastric upset.
PowerGLO (ADM Animal Nutrition)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
ExerciseExercise
PerformancePerformance
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
PowerGLO is a concentrated feed formulated for elite performance horses. It is high in fat and carbohydrates to support the caloric needs of equine athletes.
Prep ‘n’ Condition Mix (Gain Equine Nutrition)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
ExerciseExercise
ToplineTopline
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Prep n' Condition Mix is a textured feed intended to promote weight gain. It contains 14% protein, 6.5% fat, and 8.5% fiber.
Prep 14 (Hallway)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
Gut HealthGut Health
RecoveryRecovery
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Prep 14 from Hallway is a fortified high-energy, fat, and fibre feed for horses with greater energy demands. Prep 14 contains 14% protein, 12.5% fibre, and 10% fat.
Prime Conditioning Mix (Bluegrass Horse Feed)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
Gut HealthGut Health
SeniorSenior
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Prime Conditioning Mix is a highly digestible cereal based feed. It is intended for horses and ponies in moderate and heavy work. It is also suitable for senior horses and those needing to gain weight.
Pro-Weight Pellets (MVP)
FatFat
PerformancePerformance
ProbioticProbiotic
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Pro-Weight Pellets by MVP is a pelleted supplement for horses that intends to provide fat and probiotics to support healthy weight gain and body condition. It contains 60% fat from flax meal, soy meal and vegetable fat.
Pure Working (Pure Feed Company)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
FatFat
NutritionNutrition
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Pure Working by Pure Feed Company is a textured horse feed that provides extra stamina without spooking. It has a high amino acid content for topline muscle development and is an All-in-one feed with vitamins and minerals.
Quantify (Hallway)
EnergyEnergy
FatFat
NutritionNutrition
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Quantify from Hallway is a cubed feed fortified with Stamm 30 with added fat from soy oil. This feed is intended for broodmares, stallions, performance horses, or horses that are in need of weight gain. Quantify contains 14% protein, 8% fat, and 10% fibre.
Radiate (Excel Equine Feeds)
HealthHealth
NutrientsNutrients
NutritionNutrition
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Radiate from Excel Equine Feeds is a pelleted feed. This feed is intended for hard keepers. Radiate contains 12% protein and 10% fat.
Rapeseed Oil (Dodson & Horrell)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
FatFat
StaminaStamina
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Rapeseed Oil from Dodson & Horrell supplies a source of slow-releasing energy and omega-3 fatty acids. This oil benefits horses and ponies that require stamina and weight gain while supporting healthy skin and coats.
Release (Hygain)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
HealthHealth
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Release by Hygain is a high-energy textured feed intended for performance horses. Release contains chelated minerals and natural vitamin E intended to support hard keepers.
Resolve (Tribute)
EnergyEnergy
ImmunityImmunity
MuscleMuscle
PerformancePerformance
Resolve is a pelleted complete feed from Tribute that is formulated to provide high-fat and high-fibre content with an NSC of 17.5%. It provides added Vitamin E which can support antioxidant status.
Rice Bran (Triple Crown)
EnergyEnergy
ExerciseExercise
FatFat
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Triple Crown Rice Bran Natural is a high-fat horse supplement intended for underweight and hard-working performance horses. It contains added amino acids and calcium.
Rice Bran Oil (DuMor)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FatFat
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Rice Bran Oil from DuMor is a fat supplement that provides horses with extra calories, which may require additional support with weight gain and body condition.
SafeChoice Perform Pellet (Nutrena)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
EnergyEnergy
ExerciseExercise
NutritionNutrition
SafeChoice Perform is a pelleted feed intended to meet the needs of hard keepers and performance horses. It contains 14% crude protein, 9% crude fat, and 24% NSC.
SafeChoice Perform Textured (Nutrena)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
EnergyEnergy
ExerciseExercise
NutritionNutrition
Nutrena SafeChoice Perform Textured is a high-fat high-calorie feed. It is intended for horses with higher energy requirements, including performance horses and hard keepers.
Safflower Oil
Coat QualityCoat Quality
EnergyEnergy
FatFat
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Safflower oil is a plant-based oil used to provide calories in the equine diet. It is a suitable energy source for performance horses and hard keepers.
Senior Sport (Tribute)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
ExerciseExercise
FiberFiber
SeniorSenior
Tribute Senior Sport™ is a high calorie feed for mature performance horses. It provides 16.5% NSC with 10% fat and 18% fibre to support performance.
Sentinel Active Senior (Blue Seal)
ExerciseExercise
FatFat
FiberFiber
SeniorSenior
Blue Seal Sentinel Active Senior is a pelleted feed formulated for active senior horses or hard-keepers. With energy sources such as wheat middlings, soybean hulls, and soybean oil, Sentinel Active Senior contains 19.7% NSC.
Sentinel Grow & Excel GX (Blue Seal)
ExerciseExercise
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
PerformancePerformance
Sentinel Grow & Excel GX is an extruded feed for hard keepers as well as growing, breeding, and performance horses. It provides 10% crude fat, 15% fiber, and a maximum of 17% NSC.
Sentinel LifeTime (Blue Seal)
FatFat
FiberFiber
JointsJoints
PerformancePerformance
Sentinel LifeTime is an extruded feed intended for junior, adult and senior horses that require a higher caloric density. It provides 10% fat, 20% fibre and a maximum NSC of 14.5%.
Sentinel Performance LS (Blue Seal)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
Complete FeedComplete Feed
PerformancePerformance
SeniorSenior
Blue Seal Sentinel® Performance LS is an extruded feed providing a maximum of 14% NSC. It is intended for horses requiring a higher calorie diet, such as equine athletes and hard keepers.
Sentinel XT Show (Blue Seal)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
ExerciseExercise
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Sentinel® XT™ Show is a textured feed intended for active adult horses and competition horses with higher nutrient requirements. It provides a higher fat content (12%) and digestible fibre sources including soybean hulls, beet pulp and alfalfa meal.
Shine (Bluebonnet Feeds)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
FatFat
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Shine by Bluebonnet Feeds is a soybean oil supplement intended to support coat quality and promote healthy weight in all horse types.
Stabilized Rice Bran Pellets (Kruse’s Perfection Brand)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FatFat
FiberFiber
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Stabilized Rice Bran Pellets by Kruse's Perfection Brand is a pelleted feed that is intended to maintain weight in all horses' classes and ages. It contains an elevated source of fibre.
Stabul 1 Plus (Anderson Feed Co)
ExerciseExercise
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
NutritionNutrition
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Stabul™ 1 Plus is a low-starch (5%) and low-sugar (5%) feed intended for horses that are in work or hard keepers. It is designed for horses with metabolic concerns to provide higher energy density.
Step 6 Senior (Unger Feeds)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
HealthHealth
SeniorSenior
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Step 6 Senior from Unger Feeds is a pelleted and extruded ration. It is intended for senior horses, hard keepers, or mature horses with weight or condition issues.
Strategy (Ark Nutrition)
FatFat
HealthHealth
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Strategy by Ark Nutrition is an energy and protein supplement for horses. It is intended to support muscle development and meet fatty acid requirements from soybean meal, palm oil, flaxseed, and rice bran.
Strategy Healthy Edge (Purina Mills)
HealthHealth
HindgutHindgut
NutritionNutrition
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Strategy Healthy Edge from Purina Mills is a pelleted feed intended for horses with higher caloric needs. Strategy Healthy Edge is formulated with Outlast Supplement intended to support gastric health and function. This feed contains 18% crude fibre and 12.5% crude protein.
SU-PER Gain Weight (Gateway Products)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
Feed EfficiencyFeed Efficiency
MuscleMuscle
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
SU-PER Gain Weight by Gateway Products is a weight-gaining product designed for hard keepers. It contains coconut oil as its fat source, the essential amino acids for muscle retention, and probiotics to aid in nutrient absorption.
Sunflower Oil
Coat QualityCoat Quality
EnergyEnergy
FatFat
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Sunflower oil is a calorie-dense fat source with an omega-3 to omega-6 ratio of 1:40. It provides energy for performance horses and hard-keepers to support weight gain.
Sweet Mix (Dunstan)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
PerformancePerformance
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Sweet Mix by Dunstan is a highly palatable oat free textured feed that contains molasses. It is formulated to be a medium-energy feed intended for working horses or those requiring additional calories for weight gain.
Synergize (Tribute)
FatFat
Gut HealthGut Health
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
PerformancePerformance
Synergize by Tribute is a pelleted feed intended for hard-keepers and horses with a heavy workload that are sensitive to sugar and starch.

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