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Bentonite Clay - Feed Ingredient

Bentonite clay is a naturally occurring, absorbent aluminum phyllosilicate composed primarily of the mineral montmorillonite. It is formed from the weathering of volcanic ash and is characterized by its high cation exchange capacity and swelling properties. In feed applications, bentonite is typically used in processed, purified form as a fine powder or granule.

In equine nutrition, bentonite clay is used as a functional additive rather than a nutrient source. It serves as an anti-caking agent, pellet binder, and mycotoxin adsorbent, helping to improve feed consistency and reduce the effects of potential contaminants. Its adsorptive capacity allows it to bind moisture, toxins, and certain heavy metals in the gastrointestinal tract.

While bentonite clay is considered safe at controlled inclusion rates, it is generally not recommended for long-term continuous feeding. Due to its strong binding properties, prolonged use may interfere with the absorption of medications and essential nutrients, including certain trace minerals. Therefore, its use is typically limited to short-term applications or specific feed formulations designed for targeted support.

The following equine feeds, supplements and products contain Bentonite Clay as an ingredient.

Feeds, Supplements & Products
Foundation Formula (DAC)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
Foundation Formula from dac is a hoof supplement that is meant to encourage hoof growth, health, strength and frog health.
Freestyle Performance (Daily Dose Equine)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FatFat
FiberFiber
PerformancePerformance
Freestyle Performance by Daily Dose Equine is a textured feed that is higher in fat and fibre than Sweet ‘n Safe. It is intended for performance horses. It is also known as Trail Mix.
General Purpose Supplement (NAF Equine)
HealthHealth
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutrientsNutrients
VitaminsVitamins
General 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.
Gentle Balance (LMF Horse Feeds)
Grain FreeGrain Free
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
NutrientsNutrients
YeastYeast
Gentle Balance is a pelleted feed for horses that contains energy, vitamins, minerals, and yeast but does not contain grain or molasses. It is a low sugar feed that is meant for horses in light to moderate exercise.
GI (Platinum Performance)
DigestionDigestion
Gut HealthGut Health
ImmunityImmunity
PrebioticPrebiotic
Platinum Performance GI is a gut health supplement for mature horses. It is formulated with flax seed, probiotics, prebiotics, glutamine and other amino acids, toxin binders, vitamins and minerals.
GI Sponge 1 (Daily Dose Equine)
Gut HealthGut Health
ImmunityImmunity
NutrientsNutrients
Toxin BinderToxin Binder
GI Sponge 1 by Daily Dose Equine is a powdered supplement that is intended to support intestinal and digestive function. It is meant to support the production of more digestive enzymes.
GI Thrive (Daily Dose Equine)
DigestionDigestion
Gut HealthGut Health
PrebioticPrebiotic
ProbioticProbiotic
GI Thrive by Daily Dose Equine is a powdered supplement containing aloe, cabbage, and pumpkin seeds that are meant to help soothe the digestive tract lining for prompt relief. It contains prebiotics, probiotics, and montmorillonite clay.
GroHoof Pellets (TRM)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
Hoof HealthHoof Health
IngredientIngredient
NutritionNutrition
GroHoof Pellets from TRM contains biotin, methionine, zinc, copper, calcium and amino acids to provide nutrients for optimal hoof growth.
Growth Pellets (Tribute)
FatFat
FiberFiber
GrowthGrowth
LactationLactation
Tribute Growth Pellet is a 15% NSC pelleted feed intended for broodmares during pregnancy and lactation and growing foals from 3 months to 2 years. It provides higher protein to support development.
Heritage 14% Textured with 8% Fat (Big V Feeds)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FoalFoal
MareMare
PerformancePerformance
Heritage 14% Textured with 8% Fat by Big V Feeds is a feed with a high protein, high fat, and moderate level of fibre. This feed includes ingredients such as oats, soybean meal, and vitamins and minerals.
High Step (Equi-lete)
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
Hoof HealthHoof Health
ImmunityImmunity
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
High Step by Equi-lete is a vitamin and mineral supplement intended to support overall health in pleasure horses, easy keepers and non-performance horses.
High VAULTage (Equi-lete)
HealthHealth
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
PerformancePerformance
VitaminsVitamins
High VAULTage by Equi-lete is a vitamin and mineral supplement intended to support health, performance and recovery in performance horses and hard keepers.
Hoof Organic (Advanced Biological Concepts)
HealthHealth
Hoof HealthHoof Health
ImmunityImmunity
VitaminsVitamins
Hoof Organic from Advanced Biological Concepts is a pelleted hoof supplement for horses. Hoof Organic is fortified with trace minerals and biotin intended for hoof growth.
Hoof Secret (Cox Vet Lab)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
Hoof Secret from Cox Vet lab is an equine supplement intended to support hoof health. Hoof Secret is a palatable alfalfa - based pellet.
Hoof Supplement Plus (Farrier’s Magic)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
Hoof Supplement Plus is intended for horses and ponies of all ages to help support healthy hooves and coat. It contains high levels of biotin.
Horse Block (DuMor)
HealthHealth
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
DuMor Horse Block is a vitamin, mineral, and protein supplement for horses in a block format. It contains predominantly inorganic trace minerals and is intended to be offered free choice.
Horse Power (Lakeland Feeds)
FiberFiber
HealthHealth
NutrientsNutrients
NutritionNutrition
Horse Power from Lakeland Feeds is a pelleted equine feed formulated with flax and rice bran. Horse Power is intended to aid in joint, hoof and coat health in horses of various life stages and work levels.
Horseman’s Elite Pelleted (Bluebonnet Feeds)
GrainsGrains
NutrientsNutrients
PerformancePerformance
ProbioticProbiotic
Horseman's Elite Pelleted feed from Bluebonnet Feed is intended for horses of all life stages and exercise levels. It contains 14% crude protein, added fat from soybeans, organic minerals, and biotin.
Horseman’s Omega Complete Performance (Danco Forage)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
HealthHealth
NutrientsNutrients
Horseman's Omega Complete Performance by Danco Forage is a forage cube containing alfalfa, grass hay and flax seed. These cubes are suitable for all horse types.
Horseman’s Omega Plus Complete Performance (Danco Forage)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
HealthHealth
NutrientsNutrients
Horseman's Omega Plus Complete Performance by Danco Forage is a forage cube containing alfalfa, grass hay, flax seed and added minerals. These forage cubes are suitable for all classes of horses.
Horseshoer’s Secret Concentrate (Farnam)
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutrientsNutrients
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
Horseshoer's Secret Concentrate is a pelleted hoof supplement that provides 25 mg of biotin per 2 oz serving. It also provides minerals, amino acids, yeast cultures and essential fatty acids.
Horseshoer’s Secret Pellet (Farnam)
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
ProteinProtein
VitaminsVitamins
Horseshoer's Secret Pellet by Farnam is a pelleted hoof supplement that contains 15 mg of biotin per serving. This supplement also contains protein, minerals, and amino acids to help prevent cracked hooves and strengthen hoof walls.
Horseshoer’s Secret Pelleted Hoof Supplement (Farnam)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
Hoof HealthHoof Health
NutrientsNutrients
YeastYeast
Horseshoer's Secret is a pelleted hoof supplement for horses that provides 15 mg biotin, 96 mg copper, 288 mg zinc, and 2.7 grams methionine per 6 ounce serving.
Hydraid (Natural Horse Vet)
ElectrolyteElectrolyte
HydrationHydration
RecoveryRecovery
StaminaStamina
Hydraid by Natural Horse Vet is a powdered supplement intended for performance horses to supply the electrolytes lost during competition. It contains dicalcium phosphate, calcium carbonate, and crushed mineral rock salt.
Imm-Pede for Foals (AniMed)
DigestionDigestion
FoalFoal
ProbioticProbiotic
YeastYeast
Imm-Pede for Foals from AniMed is a supplement meant to support digestive health in foals. It contains probiotics, yeast, and is in a paste form.
Intensify Ex-Factor Low Starch (Bluebonnet Feeds)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
Intensify Ex-Factor Low Starch by Buebonnet Feeds is an extruded feed intended for horses at all life stages and exercise levels. It contains10% NSC and organic minerals and yeast. Extruded feeds tend to have higher digestibility.
Joint Combo Hoof & Coat (Horse Health Products)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
HealthHealth
Hoof HealthHoof Health
JointsJoints
Joint Combo Hoof & Coat from Horse Health Products is a pelleted 3-in-1 supplement. This supplement contains ingredients intended to support joint, hoof and coat health.
Kalm N EZ GC Plus (Tribute)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FatFat
FiberFiber
JointsJoints
Kalm 'N EZ GC Plus is a pelleted complete feed with added glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, and methylsulfonlymethane (MSM). It contains 14% crude protein, 8% crude fat and an NSC of 13.5%.
Kalm N EZ Pellets (Tribute)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
DigestionDigestion
FatFat
FiberFiber
Tribute Kalm 'N EZ Pellet is a complete horse feed formulated with no corn, oats, or molasses. Providing 13.5% NSC, this feed is appropriate for horses that require a low NSC diet.
Kalm N EZ Soy-Free Pellet (Tribute)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FatFat
FiberFiber
NutritionNutrition
Kalm N EZ Soy-Free Pellet by Tribute is a pelleted feed that contains no corn, oats or molasses. It is intended for horses with special needs to provide higher fat and fibre to support calmer performances.
Kalm N EZ Textured (Tribute)
EnergyEnergy
ExerciseExercise
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
Kalm 'N EZ Textured is a textured complete feed with whole oats added. It is formulated to provide highly digestible energy at a lower NSC. It contains 14% crude protein, 6% crude fat, and 15.5% NSC.
Leading Edge (Manna Pro)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
ProteinProtein
Leading Edge by Manna Pro is an equine feed intended for all classes of horses. It contains 14% crude protein and 6% crude fat from sources such as wheat middlings, corn, soy hulls, and vegetable oil.
Legacy 16% Mare & Foal Ration (CO-OP)
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
LactationLactation
MareMare
Legacy 16% Mare & Foal Ration is a higher-protein feed intended for broodmares and growing foals. These horses benefit from higher levels of amino acids in the diet.
Liqui Lyte (Uckele)
ElectrolyteElectrolyte
ExerciseExercise
HydrationHydration
RecoveryRecovery
Liqui Lyte is a liquid electrolyte supplement that supplies calcium, sodium, chloride, and magnesium lost in sweat. It utilizes maltodextrin as a simple sugar to increase electrolyte absorption.
LMF California Complete (LMF Horse Feeds)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutritionNutrition
VitaminsVitamins
LMF California Complete is a pelleted feed formulated as an alternative to diets containing pure alfalfa hay. It contains highly digestible fibre from beet pulp, alfalfa hay and soyhulls.
LMF Gold (LMF Horse Feed)
EnergyEnergy
ExerciseExercise
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
LMF Gold is a high calorie textured feed intended to support performance and weight gain in horses. Additionally it provides vitamins, minerals and fibre sources.
LMF Pro-Pellet (LMF Horse Feeds)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
JointsJoints
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
LMF Pro-Pellet is a textured high-fiber feed for performance horses in moderate to heavy work. It contains 12% crude protein, and 3.3% fat, along with bio-available trace minerals, organic selenium, live yeast culture, and glucosamine.
Low Cal Cruiser (Barastoc)
DigestionDigestion
Gut HealthGut Health
NutrientsNutrients
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Low Cal Cruiser from Barastoc is a feed meant for horses that are resting, in light work, or who have weight issues. It has a low starch and calorie content that can also support gut health and digestive abilities.
MagnaGard Gastric Support Supplement (Eagle Equine)
DigestionDigestion
Gut HealthGut Health
HindgutHindgut
ImmunityImmunity
MagnaGard Gastric Support from Eagle Equine is a powdered equine supplement intended to prevent ulcers. MagnaGard Gastric Support is also a source of magnesium and trace minerals for horses.
Mare & Foal (Matrix)
BroodmareBroodmare
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
LactationLactation
Mare & Foal by Matrix is a pelleted complete feed formulated for broodmares and growing foals. It provides a high level of protein (16%) and moderate fat (5%) to meet the demands of gestation and growth.
Mare & Foal (Running Horse Elite Equine Nutrition)
BroodmareBroodmare
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
LactationLactation
Running Horse Elite Mare & Foal is a high-fat feed that contains 16% protein and 9% fat from sources such as wheat middlings, rice bran, and soybean oil. This feed is targeted at pregnant, lactating, and growing horses.
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.
Mature Horse Textured (Matrix)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
SeniorSenior
Mature Horse Textured by Matrix is a texturized complete feed that provides 14% protein and 4.5% fat. This feed is recommended for mature horses in moderate to heavy work to supply additional energy and protein.
Mature Horse Textured Feed (Lifeline)
DigestionDigestion
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
SeniorSenior
Lifeline Mature Horse Textured Feed is a feed intended for horses with weight issues, and horses in light to moderate work.
Metabolic Miracle (Aterak Nutrition)
Grain FreeGrain Free
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
Metabolic Miracle by Aterak Nutrition is a feed targeted toward horses or ponies with metabolic disorders (Cushing's, Founder, Laminitis). This feed contains the vitamins and minerals necessary to support a well-balanced diet and is high in fibre.
Natural Blend Performance (Bluebonnet Feeds)
GrainsGrains
NutrientsNutrients
PerformancePerformance
ProbioticProbiotic
Natural Blend Performance from Bluebonnet Feeds is intended for horses at all life stages with added soybean as a source of fat. It contains 12% protein, 10% fat, and 15% fibre, with added probiotics and organic trace minerals.
OCD Pellets (Doc’s Products)
Bone HealthBone Health
GrowthGrowth
HealthHealth
JointsJoints
OCD Pellets by Doc's Products is a bone and joint supplement intended for horses. It supplies 900 mg of silicon and 50 mg of hyaluronic acid in each 28 g serving.
Omnis Complete Performance (Danco Forage)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
HealthHealth
NutritionNutrition
Omnis Complete Performance by Danco Forage is a forage cube containing alfalfa, oats and flaxseed. These forage cubes are suitable for all horse types.
Omnis Plus Complete Performance (Danco Forage)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutrientsNutrients
Omnis Plus Complete Performance by Danco Forage is a forage cube containing added minerals. These cubes are suitable for all types of horses.
Pelleted Hoof Supplement (American Farrier’s Association)
FlavorFlavor
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
This pelleted hoof supplement is meant to be palatable and functional for any horse or pony. It contains a variety of minerals and vitamins which aims to support strong, healthy hooves.

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