Legume Forage - Feed Ingredient

Legume forage refers to forage crops from the legume family that are harvested and fed to animals, including horses. Common examples include alfalfa (lucerne), clover (e.g., red clover, white clover) and lespedeza. These plants are known for their ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen through symbiosis with root-nodulating bacteria, which enhances soil fertility and supports high-protein plant growth.

In equine nutrition, legume forages are valued for their high protein content, calcium levels, and digestible energy compared to grass forages. Alfalfa, in particular, is widely used for horses in need of extra calories or protein, such as growing foals, lactating mares, or performance horses. The fiber in legume forages is typically more digestible than that in mature grass hay, contributing to better feed efficiency.

The following equine feeds, supplements and products contain Legume Forage 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
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) Silage Brazil Coarse		430379	--	--	18.6%	4.53%	34.16%	43.5%	8.32%	2.38 mcal/kg	3.21%	1.86%	0.27%	0.33%	2.32%	0.23%	0.41 ppm	273.1 ppm	40.7 ppm	11.1 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 KIU
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) Silage Brazil Fine		430375		--	18.6%	4.53%	34.16%	43.5%	8.32%	2.38 mcal/kg	3.21%	1.86%	0.27%	0.33%	2.32%	0.23%	0.41 ppm	273.1 ppm	40.7 ppm	11.1 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 KIU
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) Silage Brazil Medium		430374		--	18.6%	4.53%	34.16%	43.5%	8.32%	2.38 mcal/kg	3.21%	1.86%	0.27%	0.33%	2.32%	0.23%	0.41 ppm	273.1 ppm	40.7 ppm	11.1 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 KIU
Equibix	Barastoc	963098	--	--	14.4%	3.3%	25%	35%	22.2%	3.05 mcal/kg	3.8%	1.3%	0.6%	0.33%	1.1%	0.44%	0.8 ppm	188.9 ppm	68.9 ppm	15.6 ppm	0.6 ppm	0.2 ppm	27.8 KIU
Pasture Legume - 24% CP 38% NDF		71501		--	24%	3.11%	26.58%	35%	15.31%	2.73 mcal/kg	5.18%	1.71%	0.36%	0.26%	2.73%	0.08%	0.35 ppm	164 ppm	27 ppm	14 ppm	0.12 ppm	--	0 KIU
Pasture Legume - 28% CP 33% NDF		71502		--	28%	4.23%	22.93%	29%	15.45%	2.85 mcal/kg	5.18%	1.71%	0.36%	0.26%	2.73%	0.08%	0.35 ppm	164 ppm	27 ppm	14 ppm	0.12 ppm	--	0 KIU
Pasture Mixed - 20% CP 41% NDF		71503		--	20%	3.8%	24.92%	41%	15.05%	2.64 mcal/kg	3.89%	1.1%	0.31%	0.29%	2.59%	0.03%	0.5 ppm	200 ppm	25 ppm	10 ppm	0.12 ppm	--	0 KIU
Pasture Mixed - 26% CP 35% NDF		71504		--	26%	4.04%	21.11%	35%	9.55%	2.81 mcal/kg	3.89%	1.2%	0.31%	0.29%	2.59%	0.03%	0.5 ppm	200 ppm	25 ppm	10 ppm	0.12 ppm	--	0 KIU
Peanut Hay		386536		--	12.36%	3.85%	42.7%	62.92%	8.73%	2.42 mcal/kg	2.83%	1.42%	0.18%	0.28%	1.67%	0.03%	0.63 ppm	954.06 ppm	29.76 ppm	10.38 ppm	0.05 ppm	--	--
Perennial Soy Fresh Brazil Fine Chop		408723		--	15.8%	3.4%	40.43%	57.2%	11.82%	2.26 mcal/kg	4.86%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Perennial Soy Fresh Brazil Long		408722		--	15.8%	3.4%	40.43%	57.2%	11.82%	2.26 mcal/kg	4.86%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Perennial Soy Fresh Brazil Medium Chop		408721		--	15.8%	3.4%	40.43%	57.2%	11.82%	2.26 mcal/kg	4.86%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Perennial Soy Hay Brazil Fine Chop		408720		--	15.4%	3.2%	40.32%	51.6%	12.56%	2.36 mcal/kg	4.86%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Perennial Soy Hay Brazil Long		408719		--	15.4%	3.2%	40.32%	51.6%	12.56%	2.36 mcal/kg	4.86%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Perennial Soy Hay Brazil Medium Chop		408718		--	15.4%	3.2%	40.32%	51.6%	12.56%	2.36 mcal/kg	4.86%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Soy Bean Silage		71533	--	--	19.6%	4.9%	40.3%	51.57%	5.83%	2.24 mcal/kg	4.84%	1.4%	0.37%	0.41%	2.36%	0.01%	0.17 ppm	656 ppm	44.7 ppm	14 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU

Feeds, Supplements & Products

14% Mix (TopSpec)

Caloric Energy

Coat Quality

Nutrition

Weight Issues

14% Mix is a mixed feed intended to be fed alongside a feed balancer or supplement. It contains no added vitamins or minerals. It is meant to provide additional energy for horses in heavier work.

Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) Silage Brazil Coarse

Fiber

Forage

Nutrition

Protein

Alfalfa silage is a high-protein forage used primarily to feed ruminants and other livestock. Processing alfalfa into silage helps to preserve the nutrient content of this legume.

Forage

Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) Silage Brazil Fine

Fiber

Forage

Nutrition

Protein

Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) silage is a high-protein forage that can be fed to horses and other livestock with high energy requirements. Silage provides higher nutrient density compared to hay.

Forage

Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) Silage Brazil Medium

Fiber

Forage

Nutrition

Protein

Alfalfa or lucerne silage is a high-protein legume forage that is used for a variety of livestock species. Silage is hay that has been cut and fermented without air to prevent spoilage.

Forage

All-4-Feet (Dunstan)

Fiber

Hoof Health

Low NSC Feeds

Organic Trace Minerals

All-4-feet Dunstan is a low-starch, protein, high fibre formulation, designed to meet the nutrition requirements of horses that benefit from a low starch/low sugar diet due to various health conditions.

Fiber Hoof Supplement Supplement

Athlete Plus (Mitavite)

Gut Health

Performance

Protein

Recovery

Athlete Plus by Mitavite is a cool energy feed intended to support performance horses in competition and recovery.

Protein Complete Feeds

Brandon XL Low Carb (St.Hippolyt)

Grain Free

Gut Health

Metabolic Syndrome

Performance

Brandon XL Low Carb by St.Hippolyt is a grain-free pelleted feed intended to support horses with metabolic and muscular diseases, digestive issues and allergies. It can also be used as a regular feed for healthy horses and seniors.

Feeds Complete Feeds

BrandonPlus Medigest (St.Hippolyt)

Digestion

Gut Health

Herb

Immunity

BrandonPlus Medigest by St.Hippolyt is a supplement intended to support horses experiencing diarrhea.

Gut Supplement Supplement

Breed & Grow (Dunstan)

Broodmare

Fiber

Foal

Growth

Breed & Grow by Dunstan is a high fibre pellet intended to provide nutrients to pregnant and lactating mares and young horses.

Complete Feeds Fiber

Clover Pasture

Fiber

Forage

Protein

Topline

Clover pasture is common in North America. This legume plant is high in protein and is a suitable forage source for growing, lactating, or performance horses to meet protein and energy requirements.

Pasture Forage Hay

Clover Silage – 17% CP 53% NDF

Fiber

Hay Stretcher

Nutrition

Protein

Clover-based silage is a common forage source for dairy cattle in North America but is not often fed to horses. This legume is high in protein and calcium, supporting the needs of lactating animals.

Forage Hay Silage

Clover Silage – 19% CP 47% NDF

Fiber

Hay Stretcher

Nutrition

Protein

Clover silage is commonly fed to cattle in North America. It is not typically fed to horses. However, the nutritional profile is appropriate for growing, lactating or performance horses.

Forage Hay Silage

Clover Silage – 21% CP 40% NDF

Fiber

Hay Stretcher

Nutrition

Protein

Clover silage is ensiled clover which results in fermentation of the forage. Silage is commonly fed to dairy cattle as a nutrient-dense feed to support lactation. It is not commonly fed to horses.

Forage Hay Silage

Competition-Fit-Mix (Saracen Horse Feeds)

Caloric Energy

Competition Horses

Grains

Performance

Competition-Fit-Mix is a high energy feed intended to provide performance horses with extra energy. It contains a full daily dose of live yeast to help with digestion.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Energy Sources Complete Forages

Conditioning Fibre (Spillers Feeds)

Coat Quality

Fat

Fiber

Topline

Conditioning Fibre from Spillers Feed is high in oil and low in starches and sugars. This feed is intended to calm horses and ponies, develop topline, and improve coat quality.

Weight Gain Supplement Muscle Supplement Commercial Feeds & Supplements Complete Forages Fiber

Conditioning Mix (Saracen Horse Feeds)

Caloric Energy

Grains

Topline

Weight Issues

Conditioning Mix is a calorie-dense ration intended for horses and ponies in need of conditioning. The feed contains a full daily dose of EQUI-JEWEL by Saracen.

Weight Gain Supplement Muscle Supplement Commercial Feeds & Supplements Complete Forages

Cool Time (Capstone Horse Feed)

Digestion

Energy

Nutrition

Performance

Cool Time by Capstone Horse Feed is a high energy, oat-free feed intended for high performance horses that are prone to tying up, excitability and excessive sweating.

Energy Sources Complete Feeds

Cool Vitality (Mitavite)

Gut Health

Nutrition

Performance

Weight Issues

Cool Vitality by Mitavite is a muesli intended to improve condition in horses by providing cool energy.

Feeds Complete Feeds

Easi Off-The-Track (Pryde’s EasiFeed)

Gut Health

Hoof Health

Nutrients

Omega 3-6-9

Easi Off-The-Track by Pryde's EasiFeed is a pelleted complete feed intended for ex-racehorses.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Complete Feeds

EasiFibre (Pryde’s EasiFeed)

Caloric Energy

Fiber

Grain Free

Low NSC Feeds

EasiFibre by Pryde's EasiFeed is a grain and chaff replacer pellet containing no grain. It is intended for all horse types.

Fiber Supplement

EasiKeeper (Pryde’s EasiFeed)

Low NSC Feeds

Metabolic Syndrome

Ration Balancer

Weight Issues

EasiKeeper by Pryde's EasiFeed is a low sugar (6.7%) vitamin and mineral balancer intended for horses prone to laminitis, and horses and ponies with weight control issues.

Mineral Supplements Ration Balancer Vitamin Supplements

EasiMash (Pryde’s EasiFeed)

Caloric Energy

Coat Quality

Gut Health

Muscle

EasiMash by Pryde's EasiFeed is a pelleted complete feed intended to help with muscle building in pleasure, endurance, performance and senior horses.

Complete Feeds

EasiResult (Pryde’s EasiFeed)

Competition Horses

Flavor

Nutrients

Performance

EasiResult by Pryde's EasiFeed is an extruded sweet feed intended for performance horses who may be picky eaters.

Complete Feeds

EasiSport (Pryde’s EasiFeed)

Antioxidant

Grain Free

Low NSC Feeds

Nutrition

EasiSport by Pryde's EasiFeed is a grain-free pelleted feed containing 8.1% NSC and is intended for all horse types.

Complete Feeds

Enduro-Performance (Saracen Horse Feeds)

Fat

Fiber

Performance

Stamina

Enduro-Performance is ration intended for horses and ponies in need of extra conditioning and stamina during competition season.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Complete Forages

Equibix (Barastoc)

Digestion

Fiber

Gut Health

Weight Issues

Equibix is a feed that is high in fiber and low in starch. It is made to support gut health, digestion, and weight gain.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds Energy Sources Fiber

Equigard Muesli (St.Hippolyt)

Easy Keeper

Grain Free

Low NSC Feeds

Weight Issues

Equigard Muesli by St.Hippolyt is a grain-free muesli with low starch and sugar content. It is intended for overweight horses and horses needing less feed.

Feeds

EquiLac Classic (St.Hippolyt)

Broodmare

Foal

Lactation

Nutrients

EquiLac Classic by St.Hippolyt is a broodmare feed intended to be used from the 8th month of pregnancy or when nursing.

Feeds Complete Feeds

EquiLac Muesli (St.Hippolyt)

Broodmare

Energy

Lactation

Nutrients

EquiLac Muesli by St.Hippolyt is a textured feed intended for pregnant and nursing mares.

Feeds Complete Feeds

Equimeb Hepa (St.Hippolyt)

Flavor

Health

Herb

Nutrition

Equimeb Hepa by St.Hippolyt is a pelleted supplement intended to support liver function in all horse types.

Liver Supplement Supplement

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

Fiber Fusion (Dodson & Horrell)

Fiber

Forage

Nutrition

Protein

Fibre Fusion is a supplemental fibre feed meant to help support digestive function as it contains prebiotics and probiotics. This feed includes a moderate level of protein and ingredients such as sainfoin, alfalfa, and grass for added palatability.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Legume Hay Amino Acid Supplements Fiber Gut Supplement Immune Supplement Probiotics Oats

Fibre Balancer (Dunstan)

Growth

Low NSC Feeds

Mineral Balance

Ration Balancer

Fibre Balancer by Dunstan is a semi-concentrate feed, intended for young growing horses that have access to high quality forage.

Feeds Ration Balancer

Fibre Grow (Dunstan)

Broodmare

Fiber

Foal

Lactation

Fibre Grow by Dunstan is a low-starch, high-fibre pellet intended to meet the requirements of pregnant and lactating mares as well as young growing horses.

Complete Feeds Fiber

Fibre Plus (Dunstan)

Bone Health

Complete Feed

Fiber

Growth

Fibre Plus by Dunstan is a high fibre, low starch pelleted feed intended to meet the nutrient requirements of young growing horses.

Complete Feeds Fiber

Foal (Krafft)

Complete Feed

Foal

Growth

Nutrition

Foal by Krafft is a supplementary feed intended for foals and young horses. It provides protein, vitamins, and minerals.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds Supplement Protein Legume Hay Minerals Vitamins Oats

Foal Gold Classic (St.Hippolyt)

Bone Health

Digestion

Foal

Growth

Foal Gold Classic by St.Hippolyt is a feed intended to support foal development and is recommended to be used up until the age of two.

Feeds Complete Feeds

Fohlengold Muesli (St.Hippolyt)

Bone Health

Foal

Growth

Immunity

Fohlengold Muesli by St.Hippolyt is a muesli intended to support the immune system and balanced growth of foals.

Feeds Complete Feeds

Freedom Mix (Gain Equine Nutrition)

Competition Horses

Fat

Fiber

Performance

Freedom Mix is a textured feed intended for all types of performance horses. It contains 13% protein, 10% fat, and 17.5% fiber.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds Complete Forages Fat Fiber

GastriAid (NAF Equine)

Digestion

Gut Health

Nutrients

Yeast

GastriAid from NAF Equine is intended for all horses and ponies at any work level. This supplement is meant to support overall gastrointestinal health and maintain stomach pH.

Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements Gut Supplement

Glyx Lobs (St.Hippolyt)

Grain Free

Low NSC Feeds

Metabolic Syndrome

Weight Issues

Glyx Lobs by St.Hippolyt is a grain free treat with reduced sugar and starch intended for obese horses, or horses with metabolic disorders.

Supplement

Groov Extra Minerals (Krafft)

Mineral Balance

Nutrients

Nutrition

Vitamins

Groov Extra Minerals by Krafft is a pelleted feed with extra vitamins and minerals and is intended for all horse types.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds Minerals Vitamins

Groov Oat Free (Krafft)

Digestion

Fiber

Nutrition

Protein

Groov Oat Free by Krafft is an oat-free supplementary feed intended to provide horses and ponies with additional protein and fibre.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds Supplement Protein Legume Hay Fiber Oats

Groov Original (Krafft)

Complete Feed

Energy

Fiber

Protein

Groov Original by Krafft is a supplementary feed intended to increase protein intake for horses of all ages and work level.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds Supplement Protein Legume Hay Fiber Oats

Groov Protein (Krafft)

Fiber

Muscle

Performance

Protein

Groov Protein by Krafft is a supplementary feed designed to ensure a higher protein and fibre intake. It contains high protein levels and is intended for horses of all ages and work levels.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds Supplement Protein Legume Hay Fiber Oats

Hesta Mix Classic (St.Hippolyt)

Gut Health

Hoof Health

Organic Trace Minerals

Skin + Hair

Hesta Mix Classic by St.Hippolyt is a pelleted feed intended to support skin and coat health in larger breed horses.

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Hesta Mix Light Energy (St.Hippolyt)

Complete Feed

Easy Keeper

Nutrition

Organic Trace Minerals

Hesta Mix Light Energy by St.Hippolyt is a low energy feed intended for special breed horses, ponies or easy keepers.

Feeds Complete Feeds

Hesta Mix Muesli (St.Hippolyt)

Caloric Energy

Easy Keeper

Nutrients

Nutrition

Hesta Mix Muesli by St.Hippolyt is a supplement intended for horses in light work with lower feed requirements, and for larger breed horses such as Andalusians, Lusitanos, cold-blooded horses, Arabians, Irish cobs or Friesians.

Supplement

High Energy Muesli (Krafft)

Caloric Energy

Fat

Feed Efficiency

Grains

High Energy Muesli by Krafft is a high fat supplementary feed intended to provide performance horses with extra energy. It contains 14% protein, 9% fat, and 9% fibre.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds Supplement Energy Sources Fat Oats

High Protein Muesli (Krafft)

Amino Acid

Growth

Muscle

Protein

High Protein Muesli by Krafft is a supplementary feed intended to provide horses with extra protein, especially if protein levels are low in forage. It contains 17% protein, 5% fat, and 10% fibre.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds Supplement Protein Oats