Chia Seeds - Feed Ingredient

Chia seeds are the small, oval seeds of Salvia hispanica, a plant native to Central America. They are valued for their high content of omega-3 fatty acids, particularly alpha-linolenic acid (ALA).

In equine diets, chia seeds are typically included to contribute to the overall nutrient profile, especially as a plant-based source of essential fatty acids. They contain a blend of soluble and insoluble fiber, which may support digestive health. When soaked or exposed to moisture, chia seeds form a mucilaginous gel, which can aid in hydration or support digestion.

The following equine feeds, supplements and products contain Chia Seeds as an ingredient.

Feed Name	Brand	ID	Availability	Format	Protein	Fat	ADF	NDF	NSC	DE	Lysine	Calcium	Phosphorus	Magnesium	Potassium	Sodium	Chloride	Iron	Zinc	Copper	Selenium	Biotin	Vitamin E
Black Chia Seed	Equi-Force	469493		--	17%	33.3%	10%	15%	3%	2.97 mcal/kg	4.5%	0.63%	0.85%	0.3%	0.4%	0.05%	0.04 ppm	108 ppm	35 ppm	3.5 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Blueberry - Omega 3 Support	Stable Feed	499881		Textured, Chunks	21.1%	30%	23.3%	37.8%	3.5%	4.62 mcal/kg	0%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Carrot - Omega 3 Support	Stable Feed	499884		Textured, Chunks	21.1%	30.56%	24.4%	43.3%	3.71%	4.84 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Carrot Cake	The Forage Porridge	751707	--	--	15.7%	5.1%	--	--	--	2.89 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Chia Seeds		71903		--	17%	31%	10%	15%	3%	2.97 mcal/kg	4.5%	0.63%	0.85%	0.3%	0.4%	0.05%	0.04 ppm	108 ppm	35 ppm	3.5 ppm	0.55 ppm	--	7.46 KIU
Chia Seeds	Banks Mill Feeds	430666	--	--	18.38%	34.11%	10%	15%	3%	2.97 mcal/kg	5.87%	0.7%	0.96%	0.37%	0.45%	0.02%	0.04 ppm	85.77 ppm	50.88 ppm	10.33 ppm	0.61 ppm	--	3.79 KIU
Coco Check	Natural Horse Vet	499917		Textured	13.33%	33%	2.75%	7.57%	3%	5.7 mcal/kg	4.5%	0.63%	0.85%	0.3%	0.4%	0.05%	0.04 ppm	108 ppm	35 ppm	3.5 ppm	--	--	--
CocoOmega Granular	Uckele	401574	--	Granular	16%	38%	37.13%	47%	--	6.05 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	1333.33 KIU
Critical Care Metabolic Support	Natural Horse Vet	499907		Powdered	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	2.49%	--	--	--	--	1281.8 ppm	619.3 ppm	3.7 ppm	628.57 ppm	--
Elevate Body Builder	Pink Rose Organix	1076739	--	--	15.6%	26.7%	20%	24.4%	14.5%	4.7 mcal/kg	--	0.83%	0.9%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	734.9 KIU
Engage Cool Calorie Base	Pink Rose Organix	1100197		Pelleted	18.9%	6.7%	20%	33.3%	11.6%	3.11 mcal/kg	--	4.33%	1.78%	2.33%	0.89%	0.78%	--	--	888.9 ppm	250 ppm	2.22 ppm	--	2449.6 KIU
Fertility for Stallions	NAF Equine	529950		Powdered	24.22%	9.44%	13.48%	23.48%	--	2.14 mcal/kg	9.04%	--	--	--	--	0.33%	--	--	4000 ppm	--	20 ppm	--	7555.56 KIU
HAPP-E-MARE		401657		Powdered	--	--	--	--	--	0 mcal/kg	--	--	--	1.21%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	80960 KIU
Inner Glow Omega Booster	Twenty Four Carrots	1152348	--	--	19.8%	27.9%	31%	45.1%	2.2%	4.36 mcal/kg	--	0.7%	0.72%	0.35%	1.08%	0%	0.11 ppm	104.3 ppm	44.6 ppm	15.2 ppm	--	--	--
Magic	NAF Equine	529917		--	10.89%	5.22%	16.09%	26.09%	--	1.4 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	0.07%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
No Sugar Mint	The Forage Porridge	751786	--	--	15.2%	4.2%	--	--	--	2.65 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Optimum Eq 2.0	BioStar	1203363	--	Powdered	29%	10.9%	17.4%	20.6%	--	1.63 mcal/kg	4.25%	0.81%	0.54%	0.58%	0.91%	3.83%	--	384.8 ppm	1272.7 ppm	203 ppm	20.1 ppm	--	--
Optimum EQ Bars	BioStar	408877	--	--	24.71%	32.23%	1.6%	3.78%	15%	2 mcal/kg	2.25%	3%	3.12%	0.43%	0.22%	1%	1.57 ppm	700 ppm	53.71 ppm	16.11 ppm	0.26 ppm	--	--
Optimum GI	BioStar	646790		Powdered	19.6%	14.6%	7.2%	9%	10.4%	2.47 mcal/kg	3.66%	0.71%	0.67%	0.46%	0.74%	0.29%	--	353.5 ppm	1090.9 ppm	174.7 ppm	15.56 ppm	--	--
Optimum Senior JS 2.0	BioStar	1201431	--	Powdered	29.6%	9.6%	12.42%	16.57%	9.7%	3.61 mcal/kg	5.12%	0.73%	0.49%	0.47%	0.91%	2.85%	--	289.9 ppm	938.84 ppm	159.6 ppm	15.66 ppm	--	--
Organic Chia Seeds	Getty Equine Nutrition	469498		Textured	7.15%	33%	10%	15%	3%	2.97 mcal/kg	4.5%	0.25%	0.37%	0.14%	0.4%	0.05%	0.04 ppm	56.83 ppm	12.83 ppm	3.5 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Organic Whole Black Chia Seed	Nature's Helper	499904		--	20.2%	33.7%	32.5%	42.5%	3%	4.66 mcal/kg	--	0.72%	0.8%	0.31%	0.7%	--	--	56.2 ppm	78.7 ppm	97.8 ppm	--	--	--
Peppermint & Carrot	The Forage Porridge	751820	--	--	13%	2.5%	--	--	--	2.74 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Preg Check	Natural Horse Vet	499911		Powdered	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	10.6%	5.1%	3.5%	1.6%	4.2%	--	7272.7 ppm	7676.8 ppm	1707.1 ppm	24.2 ppm	2888.9 ppm	7022.2 KIU
ProAmino	Equine Challenge	1129992	--	--	32.3%	18.18%	20.2%	30.2%	--	3.87 mcal/kg	70.63%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Pure Allergy Relief	Twenty Four Carrots	1152594	--	--	21.6%	--	33.3%	37.1%	11%	3.52 mcal/kg	--	0.69%	0.57%	0.34%	1.2%	0.14%	0.2 ppm	193.4 ppm	29.7 ppm	11 ppm	--	--	--
RaceOn Sound Joints & Bones	NAF Equine	529952		Powdered	13%	7.98%	10.31%	28.45%	--	1.93 mcal/kg	--	1.18%	--	--	--	0.28%	--	--	1393.34 ppm	492.56 ppm	--	--	--
Seasons Feed	Stable Feed	499883		Textured	20.5%	5.9%	34.1%	45.5%	12.15%	2.61 mcal/kg	5.3%	1.3%	0.3%	--	--	--	--	--	455 ppm	227 ppm	0.5 ppm	--	625 KIU
SmartMare Harmony	SmartPak	408606		Pelleted	--	--	--	--	0%	--	2.57%	0%	--	1.78%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	24.97 ppm	--
SmartOmega 3 & E Ultra	SmartPak	408533		Premix	15%	32%	28%	38.8%	--	4.61 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	49678 KIU
SmartShine Ultra	Smart Pak	694907		Pelleted	18.1%	37.3%	46.71%	128.8%	--	4.77 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Spirulina Chia	Stable Feed	631957		--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Spirulina Super Food Horse Treats (Extra Low Sugar)	Twenty Four Carrots	469518		Chunks	18.28%	32.26%	20.63%	30.63%	6.71%	4.57 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Spirulina Super Food Horse Treats	Twenty Four Carrots	469517		Chunks	18.28%	32.26%	20.63%	30.63%	14.52%	4.57 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Superflex Senior	NAF Equine	529884		Powdered	19.67%	6.22%	3.61%	9.97%	--	3.38 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	0.33%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
The Herbalist	The Forage Porridge	751851	--	--	15.1%	6.3%	--	--	--	2.9 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Ulceraser	Equine Elixirs	747438	--	--	17%	33.33%	--	--	--	3.66 mcal/kg	5.3%	0.38%	--	0.33%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Victory	Elite Equine	1133720		--	21.2%	46.5%	19.2%	24.2%	--	6.35 mcal/kg	4.14%	0.23%	0.8%	0.39%	0.78%	0.01%	0.06 ppm	--	--	--	0.18 ppm	--	--
Wild Fed Horse Feed	Wild Fed	408788		Pelleted	13.33%	4.22%	18.8%	28.8%	12.9%	3.11 mcal/kg	--	0.75%	0.24%	--	--	0.2%	0.3 ppm	--	27.78 ppm	7.78 ppm	0.33 ppm	--	--

Feeds, Supplements & Products

Black Chia Seed (Equi-Force)

Fat

Gut Health

Immunity

Omega 3-6-9

Black Chia Seed by Equi-Force is a omega-3 supplement intended to support immune and gut health. It is ideal for performance horses but suitable for all horses.

Blueberry – Omega 3 Support (Stable Feed)

Coat Quality

Health

Nutrition

Omega 3-6-9

Blueberry - Omega 3 Support by Stable Feed is a supplement offered in textured and chunk forms. It provides antioxidants, omega 3’s and supports healthy skin, hair, gut, bone and hooves.

Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements Fat Fiber

Carrot – Omega 3 Support (Stable Feed)

Coat Quality

Fat

Fiber

Omega 3-6-9

Carrot - Omega 3 Support by Stable Feed is a supplement offered in textured and chunk forms. It provides vitamin A and omega 3’s to support healthy skin, immune function and vision.

Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements Fat Fiber

Carrot Cake (The Forage Porridge)

Fat

Fiber

Flavor

Protein

Carrot Cake from The Forage Porridge is a horse feed that can be given to horses as a snack or dinner topping. This is one of their palatable, forage-based mash kits that contains protein, fiber, and fat.

Protein Fat Fiber Feeds

Chia Seeds

Gut Health

Health

Omega 3-6-9

Organic Trace Minerals

Chia seeds are sometimes added to equine diets as a source of fatty acids. Chia is high in the omega-3 fatty acid, ALA, which can provide some anti-inflammatory benefits.

Protein

Chia Seeds (Banks Mill Feeds)

Caloric Energy

Fat

Flavor

Omega 3-6-9

Banks Mill Chia Seeds is a non-GMO nutritional supplement intended for horses that supply fat, fiber, and protein. Chia seeds are a source of omega-3 fatty acids and are meant to support coat quality.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Protein Skin & Coat Supplement

Coco Check (Natural Horse Vet)

Coat Quality

Fat

Omega 3-6-9

Weight Issues

Coco Check by Natural Horse Vet is a texture supplement to support proper weight management, gut health and function. It contains chia seeds, coconut, and camelina seeds. Ideal for horses of all ages and work levels, and it is also suitable for other livestock species.

Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements Supplement Protein Fat

CocoOmega Granular (Ukele)

Coat Quality

Nutrients

Omega 3-6-9

Skin + Hair

Uckele CocoOmega Granular is a powdered fatty acid supplement for horses containing flaxseed, coconut oil, chia seeds and fish oil. It provides a 4 to 1 ratio of Omega-3 to Omega-6 fatty acids.

Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements

CocoOmega Oil (Uckele)

Coat Quality

Nutrients

Omega 3-6-9

Skin + Hair

CocoOmega Oil is a fatty acid supplement for horses composed of flaxseed oil, fish oil, chia seed oil and coconut oil. It provides a 4 to 1 ratio of Omega-3 to Omega-6 fatty acids.

Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements Fat

Critical Care Metabolic Support (Natural Horse Vet)

Metabolism

Metabolic Syndrome

Mineral Balance

Vitamins

Critical Care Metabolic Support by Natural Horse Vet is a powdered supplement intended to support horses with insulin resistance, proper weight management, and thyroid function.

Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements Supplement Minerals Vitamins

Elevate Body Builder (Pink Rose Organix)

Fat

Grain Free

Health

Low NSC Feeds

Elevate Body Builder from Pink Rose Organix is an additive that is high in fat and is meant to provide cool energy with low sugars and starch. It is also intended for horses in heavy work or hard keepers.

Energy Sources Fat

Engage Cool Calorie Base (Pink Rose Organix)

Complete Feed

Easy Keeper

Low NSC Feeds

Nutrients

Engage Cool Calorie Base by Pink Rose Organix is a complete feed designed for adult horses in light to moderate work. It is classified as a low NSC feed and suitable for easy keepers.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds

Fertility for Stallions (NAF Equine)

Health

Nutrition

Stallion

Vitamins

Fertility for Stallions by NAF Equine is a powdered horse supplement intended for stallions that is meant to support sperm health, libido, and sperm quality.

Reproductive Supplement Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements

HAPP-E-MARE (Equine Medical and Surgical Associates)

Calming

Herb

Mare

Nutrients

Happ-E-mare is an equine supplement targeted to moody mares. It contains herbal ingredients purported to support a calm temperament. It also contains vitamin E, pyridoxine, and magnesium to support muscle and nervous system health.

Feed Additives Inorganic Minerals Minerals Vitamins Supplement

Inner Glow Omega Booster (Twenty Four Carrots)

Health

Herb

Nutrition

Omega 3-6-9

Inner Glow Omega Booster by Twenty Four Carrots is a holistic supplement formulated to support overall health, vitality, and growth.

Herbal Supplement

Magic (NAF Equine)

Calming

Competition Horses

Herb

Stress

Magic from NAF Equine is a supplement that is intended to support calming behaviours in all horses and ponies. This supplement contains magnesium, Withania, and hops.

Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements Calming Supplement

No Sugar Mint (The Forage Porridge)

Fat

Fiber

Low NSC Feeds

Protein

No Sugar Mint from The Forage Porridge is a horse feed that can be given to horses who cannot consume more sugar in their diet. This is one of their palatable, forage-based mash kits that contains protein, fiber, and fat.

Protein Fat Fiber Feeds

Optimum EQ 2.0 (BioStar)

Bone Health

Health

Mineral Balance

Performance

Optimum EQ 2.0 by BioStar is a vitamin and mineral supplement containing amino acids and mineral proteinates.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Supplement

Optimum EQ Bars (BioStar)

Antioxidant

Ingredient

Nutrition

Protein

Optimum EQ bars are a whole food supplement for horses containing spirulina, oat bran, chia seeds, coconut oil, and other organic ingredients meant to supply nutrients and minerals to the equine diet.

Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements Respiratory Supplement

Optimum GI (BioStar)

Digestion

Gut Health

Health

Immunity

Optimum GI from BioStar is a powdered gut health supplement. Optimum GI contains vitamins, antioxidants, minerals and fatty acids intended to support digestion and overall horse health.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Gut Supplement

Optimum Senior JS 2.0 (BioStar)

Health

Joints

Nutrition

Recovery

Optimum Senior JS 2.0 by BioStar is a powdered vitamin and mineral supplement formulated to support joint health in senior horses. It contains glutamine as well as the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Joint Supplement Minerals Vitamins

Organic Chia Seeds (Getty Equine Nutrition)

Fat

Gut Health

Metabolism

Omega 3-6-9

Organic Chia Seeds by Getty Equine Nutrition is a textured supplement that provides help with inflammatory conditions such as ulcers, injuries, and stress responses. It also offers protein to support tissue maintenance and repair.

Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements Supplement Protein Fat

Organic Whole Black Chia Seed (Nature’s Helper)

Digestion

Fiber

Immunity

Omega 3-6-9

Nature’s Helper Multi-Species Organic Whole Black Chia Seeds can be fed as a source of fibre and omega-3 fatty acids. Chia seeds are a source of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, iron, zinc, and copper.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Protein

Peppermint & Carrot (The Forage Porridge)

Fat

Fiber

Flavor

Protein

Peppermint & Carrot from The Forage Porridge is a horse feed that can be given to horses as a snack or dinner topping. This is one of their palatable, forage-based mash kits that contains protein, fiber, and fat.

Protein Fat Fiber Feeds

Preg Check (Natural Horse Vet)

Mare

Organic Trace Minerals

Stallion

Vitamins

Preg Check by Natural Horse Vet is a powdered supplement that intends to provide the nutrients required during the prenatal period and nutrients important during reproduction and lactation.

Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements Minerals Vitamins

ProAmino (Equine Challenge)

Amino Acid

Broodmare

Muscle

Recovery

ProAmino from Equine Challenge is a supplement containing amino acids and omegas 3 and 6. It is intended for growing, pregnant, or lactating horses and can assist with muscle health and recovery.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Amino Acid Supplements Supplement

Pure Allergy Relief (Twenty Four Carrots)

Antioxidant

Health

Herb

Immunity

Pure Allergy Relief by Twenty Four Carrots is a natural herbal supplement formulated to support healthy immune and respiratory function. It is designed to help reduce the symptoms associated with seasonal and environmental allergies.

Herbal Supplement

RaceOn Sound Joints & Bones (NAF Equine)

Bone Health

Competition Horses

Joints

Nutrients

RaceOn Sound Joints & Bones by NAF Equine is a powdered joint supplement that is intended to support soundness and flexibility as well as strong joints and bones. It includes nutrients such as glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM.

Bone Supplement Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements Joint Supplement

Seasons Biome Blend – Spring (Stable Feed)

Fiber

Grain Free

Nutrients

Vitamins

Seasons Feed by Stable Feed is a textured feed that contains low starch, low sugar, high omega 3's, and high fibre. It contains ingredients such as sainfoin roughage, soybean meal, and chia seeds.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds Fat Fiber

SmartMare Harmony (SmartPak)

Calming

Health

Herb

Stress

SmartMare® Harmony Pellets is an equine supplement intended for moody mares. It contains chamomile, passionflower, raspberry leaf, chasteberry, dong quai and ashwagandha to support a calm mood.

Hormone Supplement Energy Sources Starch

SmartOmega 3 & E Ultra (SmartPak)

Antioxidant

Health

Immunity

Omega 3-6-9

SmartOmega 3 & E Ultra is a natural Vitamin E supplement that provides omega-3 fatty acids from flaxseed, chia seed, and fish oil. One 31 gram serving 1,500 IU of natural vitamin E.

Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements Fat Vitamins

SmartShine Ultra (SmartPak)

Coat Quality

Fat

Health

Omega 3-6-9

SmartShine Ultra from SmartPak is a coat health supplement. This supplement is intended for horses with dry or dull coats who are struggling with skin issues. SmartShine Ultra contains ground flaxseed and chia seed.

Fat

Spirulina Chia (Stable Feed)

Antioxidant

Health

Herb

Immunity

Spirulina Chia from Stable Feed is a powdered supplement for horses. This supplement is intended to promote the healing of skin issues in horses.

Supplement

Spirulina Super Food Horse Treats (Extra Low Sugar) (Twenty Four Carrots)

Grain Free

Immunity

Respiratory

Skin + Hair

Spirulina Super Food Horse Treats is a low NSC treat of 6.1%, containing ingredients such as chia, hemp seeds, and dandelion leaf with added spirulina. It has no GMOs, by-products, fillers, soy, corn, molasses and grain.

Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements Supplement Minerals Vitamins

Spirulina Super Food Horse Treats (Twenty Four Carrots)

Energy

Herb

Immunity

Muscle

Spirulina Super Food Horse Treats by Twenty Four Carrots is a lower NSC treat containing ingredients such as chia, hemp seeds, and dandelion leaf with added spirulina. It has no GMOs, by-products, fillers, soy, corn, molasses and grain.

Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements Supplement Minerals Vitamins

Superflex Senior (NAF Equine)

Antioxidant

Health

Joints

Senior

Superflex Senior from NAF Equine is intended for senior horses and ponies. This supplement is meant to support joint health. Superflex Senior also contains spirulina which can be beneficial to respiratory health.

Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements Joint Supplement

The Herbalist (The Forage Porridge)

Calming

Low NSC Feeds

Stress

Vitamins

The Herbalist from The Forage Porridge is a horse feed that is meant to calm and relax horses through the use of natural herbs. This is one of their palatable, forage-based mash kits that contains protein, fiber, vitamin C, fat, and no sugar.

Protein Calming Supplement Fat Fiber Feeds Vitamin Supplements

Ulceraser (Equine Elixirs)

Flavor

Gut Health

Immunity

Ulcers

Ulceraser from Equine Elixirs is a palatable supplement that is meant to support the entire digestive tract of horses. Mainly, it is used for horses prone to digestive upset or ulcers from training, traveling, stress, or diet related issues. It can also support immunity.

Gut Supplement

Victory (Elite Equine)

Digestion

Fiber

Hindgut

Nutrients

Victory by Elite Equine is a high-fat, high-fiber supplement developed to support optimal gut health. Please note that it is not approved for use in competition settings.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Fat Fiber Gut Supplement