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Forage Products - Feed Ingredient

Forage components, including alfalfa meals, entire plant meals, hays, and stem meals, are primarily used in equine diets to add fiber, which is essential for hindgut health. Dietary fiber is a crucial element in horse nutrition, as it supports the function of the digestive system, particularly the cecum and colon, where microbial fermentation occurs. Horses are hindgut fermenters, relying on fiber breakdown by gut microbes to produce volatile fatty acids, which serve as an energy source.

The type and amount of fiber in a horse’s diet impact digestion, hydration, and overall gut motility. The inclusion of forage components in processed feeds ensures horses receive consistent fiber intake, especially for those with poor dental health.

The following equine feeds, supplements and products contain Forage Products as an ingredient.

Feeds, Supplements & Products
Sixteen Plus Cubes (Dodson & Horrell)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
Complete FeedComplete Feed
MuscleMuscle
SeniorSenior
Sixteen Plus Cubes by Dodson & Horrell is a senior horse feed with higher protein levels and added vitamins and minerals for joint health and optimal absorption. This feed is also highly palatable with molasses, ricebran, and rapeseed oil ingredients.
Sixteen Plus Mix (Dodson & Horrell)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
Complete FeedComplete Feed
MuscleMuscle
SeniorSenior
Sixteen Plus Mix by Dodson & Horrell is a textured senior horse feed with higher protein levels and added vitamins and minerals for joint health and optimal absorption. This feed is also highly palatable with molasses, ricebran, and rapeseed oil ingredients.
Slim (NAF Equine)
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
HerbHerb
NutrientsNutrients
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Slim from NAF Equine is intended for easy keepers. This supplement is meant to be fed alongside a calorie efficient diet. Slim contains mint and spirulina.
Smart Balance (Smart Horse Nutrition)
ImmunityImmunity
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
Smart Balance from Smart Horse Nutrition is a pelleted supplement that is meant to support muscles, immunity, hoof and skin health. It contains vitamins, minerals, and low NSC.
Smart Carb Performance (Standlee)
ForageForage
Grain FreeGrain Free
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
PerformancePerformance
Smart Carb Performance by Standlee is a performance feed that is teff grass and alfalfa-based. It contains low sugar and starch, is grain free, and has probiotics. It is intended to assist with digestion and immunity.
Smart Zero Cubes (Smart Horse Nutrition)
DigestionDigestion
FiberFiber
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
PerformancePerformance
Smart Zero Cubes from Smart Horse Nutrition is a cubed feed that is low in starch and sugar, and high in fiber. It is meant to support performance, condition, and digestion.
Smart Zero Lite (Smart Horse Nutrition)
FiberFiber
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
Smart Zero Lite from Smart Horse Nutrition is a feed that is intended for horses with metabolic or laminitis issues. It contains low starch and sugars and high fiber.
Smart Zero Mash (Smart Horse Nutrition)
DigestionDigestion
HindgutHindgut
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Smart Zero Mash is a feed that has low NSC levels. It is intended to assist with digestion, hindgut health, and weight gain.
Smart Zero Mix (Smart Horse Nutrition)
DigestionDigestion
Grain FreeGrain Free
HindgutHindgut
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Smart Zero Mix is a forage-based feed that is intended to support digestion, hindgut health, weight gain, and hoof health. It contains low starch and sugar and is grain free.
Smoochies (Hygain)
FlavorFlavor
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
NutrientsNutrients
NutritionNutrition
Smoochies from Hygain is a treat supplement that contains protein, fat, fiber, and minerals. It is low in starch and sugar.
Soothe & Gain (Allen & Page)
DigestionDigestion
FiberFiber
HindgutHindgut
NutritionNutrition
Soothe & Gain from Allen & Page is a high-energy feed which is high in fibre. Soothe & Gain is intended for horses and ponies who are prone to ulcers and digestive upsets. Soothe & Gain is free from barely, molasses, alfalfa and soy.
Speed Feed (MAC)
HealthHealth
NutrientsNutrients
NutritionNutrition
PerformancePerformance
Speed Feed by MAC is a feed containing 14% protein and 4% fat, it is intended for all horse types.
Sport Horse Mix (Elk Grove Milling)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FiberFiber
NutrientsNutrients
PerformancePerformance
Sport Horse Mix by Elk Grove Milling is a complete feed containing copra meal to provide cool energy. It is intended for horses in moderate work.
Stable MAX Senior Lite (Elk Grove Milling)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
NutritionNutrition
ProbioticProbiotic
SeniorSenior
Stable MAX Senior Lite is a complete feed from Elk Grove Milling intended for senior horses, hard keepers, and metabolic horses. It provides probiotics and 15% protein.
Stable Mix (Elk Grove Milling)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
Stable Mix by Elk Grove Milling is a complete pelleted formula intended for all horses. This feed is high in fiber (30%) and can be used to replace forage in a horse's diet.
Stable Mix Futurity (Elk Grove Milling)
GrowthGrowth
PerformancePerformance
PrebioticPrebiotic
ProbioticProbiotic
Stable Mix Futurity by Elk Grove Milling is a pelleted feed intended for young horses in training.
Stable Mix GC (Elk Grove Milling)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
HealthHealth
JointsJoints
NutrientsNutrients
Stable Mix GC by Elk Grove Milling is a complete pelleted feed containing glucosamine and chondroitin. It is intended for horses that show signs of arthritis.
Stable Mix Lite (Elk Grove Milling)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
HealthHealth
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
NutrientsNutrients
Stable Mix Lite by Elk Grove Milling is a high fiber feed containing less than 12% NSC. It is intended for easy keepers, or horses needing low sugar and starch diets.
Stargrass Fresh Fertilized Mexico Fine Chop
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
Star grass (Cynodon nlemfuensis) is a perennial grass native to Africa. It grows well in tropical and subtropical regions. Its nutritional profile and appearance are similar to Bermuda grass.
Stargrass Fresh Fertilized Mexico Long
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
Star grass (Cynodon nlemfuensis) is a perennial grass native to Africa. It grows well in tropical and subtropical regions. It is similar to Bermuda grass and can be fertilized for faster growth.
Stargrass Fresh Mexico Fine Chop
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
Star grass (Cynodon nlemfuensis) is a perennial grass native to Africa. It's appearance and characteristics are similar to Bermuda grass, and can be used as hay, silage, or fresh chop.
Stargrass Fresh Mexico Long
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
Star grass (Cynodon nlemfuensis) is a perennial grass with characteristics similar to Bermuda grass. It is native to Africa and can be used for pasture, hay or fresh chop.
Stargrass Fresh Mexico Medium Chop
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
Star grass (Cynodon nlemfuensis) is a perennial grass native to Africa. It is similar to Bermuda grass and can be used for pasture, hay or fresh chop.
Staypower Cubes (Dodson & Horrell)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
NutritionNutrition
StaminaStamina
Staypower Cubes by Dodson & Horrell is a feed designed for stamina sports, with a good amount of protein and fat and lower starch content for a more balanced release of energy. This feed includes electrolytes, vitamins and minerals, and key amino acids to support the equine athlete.
Staypower Muesli (Dodson & Horrell)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
NutritionNutrition
StaminaStamina
Staypower Muesli by Dodson & Horrell is a textured feed designed for stamina sports, with a good amount of protein and fat and lower starch content for a more balanced release of energy. This feed includes electrolytes, vitamins and minerals, and key amino acids to support the equine athlete.
Strategy® Professional Formula GX (Purina Mills)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
ExerciseExercise
GrowthGrowth
HealthHealth
Strategy Professional Formula GX is a pelleted concentrate horse feed for all life stages. It provides 14% crude protein, 6% crude fat and 12.5% fiber.
Stress Relief (Krafft)
CalmingCalming
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
StressStress
VitaminsVitamins
Stress Relief by Krafft is a supplement intended to help calm horses in stressful situations. It contains tryptophan, magnesium, and B vitamins.
Stretch Horse Pellets (West Feeds)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FatFat
GrainsGrains
ProteinProtein
Stretch Horse Pellets by West Feeds is a higher energy feed containing a minimum of 14% protein and a minimum of 6% fat content. This feed includes ingredients such as grain products, plant protein, and forage products.
Structure E Grain-Free (St.Hippolyt)
EnergyEnergy
Grain FreeGrain Free
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
NutritionNutrition
Structure E by St.Hippolyt is a grain-free feed low in starch and sugar, and is intended for all types of horses and ponies.
Stud & Youngstock Mix (Allen & Page)
BroodmareBroodmare
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
StallionStallion
Stud & Youngstock Mix from Allen & Page is intended for stallions, lactating and pregnant broodmares, growing foals, and young stock. This feed contains yeast, garlic, and mint.
Stud Cubes (Dodson & Horrell)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
HealthHealth
NutritionNutrition
StallionStallion
Stud Cubes by Dodson & Horrell is a feed designed specifically for fertility and fetal development. This feed includes an elevated level of vitamin E and an elevated protein level to aid in the increased metabolism rate.
Stud Feed Balancer (TopSpec)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
StallionStallion
YeastYeast
Stud Feed Balancer from TopSpec is a ration balancer for stallions, broodmares, and youngstock. This ration balancer contains amino acids to support muscle growth and yeast to support gut health.
Stud Lite Feed Balancer (TopSpec)
BroodmareBroodmare
GrowthGrowth
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
StallionStallion
Stud Lite Feed Balancer from TopSpec is ideal for broodmares, foals, young stock, and stallions. This ration balancer supports fertility, growth, and overall health in easy keepers.
Stud Muesli (Dodson & Horrell)
BroodmareBroodmare
LactationLactation
NutritionNutrition
StallionStallion
Stud Muesli by Dodson & Horrell is a textured feed designed specifically for fertility and fetal development. This feed includes an elevated level of vitamin E and an elevated protein level to aid in the increased metabolism rate.
Summit Active (Hubbard Feeds)
GrowthGrowth
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
PerformancePerformance
VitaminsVitamins
Summit Active from Hubbard is a concentrated feed intended for performance horses. It provides 14% crude protein and contains grains, plant proteins, forage products, and vegetable oil.
Summit Senior (Hubbard Feeds)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
Gut HealthGut Health
NutrientsNutrients
SeniorSenior
Summit Senior from Hubbard is a complete feed intended for senior horses at maintenance with dental issues. It contains 14% crude protein and provides digestible energy and protein from mostly forage sources.
Summit® Classic + (Hubbard Feeds)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
Gut HealthGut Health
ImmunityImmunity
NutrientsNutrients
Summit Control+ from Hubbard is a concentrated feed intended for horses at multiple life stages and work levels. It contains 12% crude protein and energy sources from grain products, plant proteins, and forage.
Sustain (Allen & Page)-[Discontinued]
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
NutrientsNutrients
NutritionNutrition
PerformancePerformance
Sustain from Allen & Page is intended for all horses and ponies but specifically performance horses. This feed has been discontinued.
Tall Fescue Hay
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
Tall Fescue is a perennial grass commonly used for pasture and hay in North America. Endophyte-infected tall fescue can cause reproductive issues in horses.
Tall Fescue Pasture
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
Tall Fescue is a common pasture grass in North America. Breeding horses should not be grazed on tall fescue pasture as endophyte-infected plants can cause reproductive issues.
Teff Grass Hay (Blue Mountain Hay)
DigestionDigestion
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
Teff Grass Hay by Blue Mountain Hay is flaked Teff Grass Hay intended to support gut health and digestion in horses.
Teff Grass Hay Pellets (Blue Mountain Hay)
DigestionDigestion
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
Hay StretcherHay Stretcher
Teff Grass Hay Pellets by Blue Mountain Hay is a pelleted Teff Grass Hay feed intended to support gut health and digestion in horses with sensitive stomachs.
Teff Grass Pellets (Haystack)
EnergyEnergy
ForageForage
Hay StretcherHay Stretcher
NutritionNutrition
Teff Grass Pellets from Haystack are an alternative forage source for horses who require a lower carbohydrate forage. Teff Grass Pellets from Haystack are 11% crude protein and have an NSC ccontent of 7.0%.
Teff Grass Pellets (Standlee)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Teff Grass Pellets are made from ground Teff hay that has been pelleted. Teff is a low-sugar grass hay, which is suitable for horses with metabolic issues and horses prone to tying-up.
Teff Hay
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
Teff is a warm-season annual grass originating in Ethiopia that is generally low in NSC. Its calcium and phosphorous levels are similar to timothy grass. Teff can be harvested as both high-energy and low-energy hay depending on how early it is cut.
Teff Natural (Equis Feed)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
Equis® Teff Natural is a horse feed made with teff grass hay that has a low sugar content. It contains canola meal, DDGS, beet pulp, soybean hulls, and added vitamins and minerals.
The Herbalist (The Forage Porridge)
CalmingCalming
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
StressStress
VitaminsVitamins
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.
Thoroughbred Cubes (TopSpec)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
EnergyEnergy
MuscleMuscle
PerformancePerformance
Thoroughbred Cubes is a high energy pelleted feed. It is intended to be fed to performance horses such as racehorses and trotters. It contains 13.5% protein, 6.25% fat, and 13% fibre.
ThriveFeed Horse Feed
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
HealthHealth
NutrientsNutrients
ThriveFeed is a pelleted horse feed composed of alfalfa meal, timothy grass meal, sorghum, soybean meal, rice bran and kelp meal. It provides 15% protein, 2.5% fat and 20% fiber.
Timothy – Alfalfa Cubes (Alfa Tec)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutrientsNutrients
NutritionNutrition
Timothy - Alfalfa Cubes from Alfa Tec are made from Canadian - grown alfalfa and timothy hay. The 7/8" hay cubes are intended to be fed as a hay supplement or as a forage replacement for horses.

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