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Smectite - Feed Ingredient
Smectite refers to a group of clay minerals known for their high swelling capacity and non-speficic binding. Montmorillonite is the most commonly used type of smectite in animal nutrition. These clays are formed from weathered volcanic ash and are characterized by their high porosity.
In equine feeds and supplements, smectite is used as a binding or anti-caking agent and as a mycotoxin adsorbent, particularly aflatoxins and other mold-related compounds.
Since they are non-specific binders, smectites may also bind to nutrients or medications in the gut, potentially reducing their absorption and effectiveness. For this reason, they are not intended for long-term continuous use.
The following equine feeds, supplements and products contain Smectite as an ingredient.
Feeds, Supplements & Products
Performance Horse (New Country Organics)
Hindgut
Nutrition
Performance
YeastPerformance Horse by New Country Organics is a textured supplement intended for maintenance diets for horses with moderate energy demands. It contains a mixture of oats, peas, barley, alfalfa pellets, kelp, and probiotics.
Performance Horsepower (ProHeritage Feeds)
Fat
NutrientsPerformanceYeastPerformance Horsepower from ProHeritage Feeds is a feed that is high in fat and it is intended for working and performance horses. It also contains vitamins, minerals, and yeast.
Performance Minerals (Platinum Performance)
Bone Health
Mineral BalanceNutrition
Organic Trace MineralsPerformance Minerals by Platinum Performance is a trace mineral supplement formulated to support healthy growth and development.
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Performance Pellets Formula (Bartlett Milling) [Discontinued]
Exercise
Growth
LactationPerformanceBartlett Performance Pellets Formula is a pelleted feed intended for horses requiring additional protein and energy. It can be fed to horses in light to medium work, growing foals and lactating mares.
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Performance Pellets Gold Formula (Bartlett Milling) [Discontinued]
Caloric Energy
Competition HorsesExercisePerformanceBartlett Performance Pellets Gold Formula is a high energy density feed intended for mature horses in moderate to rigorous training. Calorie sources include wheat middlings, corn, and soy oil.
Performance Plus Complete (Bluebonnet Feeds)
FiberMineral BalancePerformance
VitaminsPerformance Plus Complete from Bluebonnet Feeds is an alfalfa-based pellet intended to replace some or all of the forage in a horse's diet. It contains 12% crude protein, 3.5% crude fat, and 29% crude fibre.
Performance Senior (Daily Dose Equine)
FatFiberPerformance
SeniorPerformance 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.
Physique (Equi-lete)
Bone Health
Energy
HealthMineral Balance
UlcersPhysique by Equi-lete is a pelleted supplement intended to support bone and tissue health in all horse types.
Platinum Performance® Equine Wellness and Performance Formula
EnergyFat
Joints
Omega 3-6-9Platinum Performance® Equine Wellness and Performance Formula is a nutritional supplement containing ground flaxseed, stabilized rice bran, montmorillonite (bentonite) clay and a range of vitamins and minerals.
Power Finish (Tribute)
Complete FeedEnergyExercisePerformanceTribute Power Finish is a high-fat textured feed intended for adult horses in heavy training. It provides highly digestible energy sources to support the calorie requirements of racehorses. Power Finish contains high levels of protein (13% crude protein), fat (10% crude fat), and NSC (32%).
Premium Alfalfa Timothy Cubes (DuMor)
Fiber
Forage
Gut Health
ProteinPremium Alfalfa Timothy Cubes by DuMor are a forage source for the equine diet. Alfalfa Timothy Cubes can be used to replace some hay or augment the fibre content of the diet.
Pro Balance (Bluebonnet Feeds)
Mineral BalanceNutrientsVitaminsYeastPro Balance by Bluebonnet is a comprehensive diet balancer formulated to correct vitamin and mineral deficiencies commonly found in forage-only diets for horses. It also includes yeast, probiotics, and digestive enzymes to support optimal gut health and nutrient absorption.
PRO-TECT LS (Dove Performance Nutrition)
Health
Low NSC Feeds
Metabolic SyndromeNutritionPRO-TECT LS by Dove Performance Nutrition is a pelleted feed intended for all horse types.
Probios Powder (Vets Plus, Inc.)
DigestionGut Health
Immunity
ProbioticProbios Powder is a probiotic supplement with a guaranteed minimum concentration of 10 million Colony Forming Units (CFU) per gram. It includes the probiotic strains Lactobacillus plantarum, Enterococcus faecium, Lactobacillus casei, and Lactobacillus acidophilus.
Prove PRO:formance (Farrier’s Magic)
Caloric EnergyFiber
GrainsNutritionProve PRO:formance is a complete grain ration intended to help provide horses, of all ages and levels of work, with all the needed nutrients that they might not have if only fed pasture or hay.
Race Horse Feed (Lifeline)
Competition HorsesEnergyFiberNutritionRace Horse Feed by Lifeline is a feed formulated for performance horses with high energy demands. This feed contains 14% protein, 7% fat, and 12% fiber.
Recovery (Vita Flex)
Amino Acid
ElectrolyteExercise
RecoveryVita Flex Recovery is an equine supplement intended to support post-exercise recovery. It contains amino acids, B-vitamins, and electrolyte ingredients.
Recovery Plus (Woody’s Horse Nutrition)
Exercise
MusclePerformanceRecoveryWoody’s Recovery Plus is an equine supplement intended to be fed to horses post-exercise. It provides amino acids from whey protein concentrate, yeast, Vitamin E and other vitamins and minerals.
Red Cal (Natural Horse Vet)
CalmingElectrolyteMineral BalanceNutrientsRed Cal by Natural Horse Vet is a granular supplement that is intended for all life stages of horses and other livestock that provides salt, minerals, and electrolytes.
Red Cal GROW (Natural Horse Vet)
Electrolyte
HydrationMineral BalanceNutrientsRed Cal GROW by Natural Horse Vet is a granular supplement with added biotin, lysine, and methionine. It is intended for all life stages of horses and other livestock. It provides salt, minerals, and electrolytes.
Red Cal HERBAL (Natural Horse Vet)
Electrolyte
HerbMineral BalanceVitaminsRed Cal HERBAL by Natural Horse Vet is a granular supplement with added natural flavours that is intended for all life stages of horses and other livestock that provides salt, minerals, and electrolytes.
Red Cal Hi-MAG (Natural Horse Vet)
ElectrolyteMetabolic SyndromeMineral BalanceNutrientsRed Cal Hi-MAG by Natural Horse Vet is a granular supplement with added magnesium oxide that is intended for all life stages of horses and other livestock. It provides salt, minerals, and electrolytes.
Redmond Conditioner
Health
IngredientMineral BalanceNutrientsRedmond Conditioner is a montmorillonite (hydrated sodium calcium aluminosilicate) livestock feed additive that contains a broad array of macro and trace minerals.
Renew Gold Senior (Manna Pro)
Caloric EnergyJointsPerformanceSeniorRenew Gold Senior from Manna Pro is an extruded pellet that combines stabilized rice bran, CoolStance® Coconut Meal, ground peas, and stabilized ground whole flax. It also contains added glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate for joint support.
Renew Gold Xtra (The Phoenix Company)
Gut HealthHealthJointsUlcersRenew Gold Xtra by The Phoenix Company is a joint and gut health supplement formulated for performance horses and active seniors. It provides cool, steady energy while supporting optimal digestive function.
Resolve (Tribute)
EnergyImmunityMusclePerformanceResolve 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.
Safe Performance Senior (Manna Pro)
Complete FeedFiberNutritionSeniorSafe Performance Senior from Manna Pro is a pelleted feed designed for senior horses in work. It is formulated with Max-E Glo® stabilized rice bran and beet pulp. It is a corn- and molasses-free formulation that contains 14% crude protein, 7% crude fat, and 19% NSC.
Safe Starch Forage (Triple Crown)
ForageLow NSC FeedsMetabolic Syndrome
Ration BalancerTriple Crown Safe Starch® Forage is a forage-based feed containing a mixture of orchard and timothy hays fortified with vitamins, minerals and direct-fed microbials.
Senior (Barastoc)
Complete FeedDigestionImmunitySeniorThis pelleted complete feed from Barastoc is made for senior horses. It is meant to be easily digestible and can provide immune support.
Senior (Equine Advantage)
FatFiberGrainsSeniorSenior by Equine Advantage is a textured feed intended to provide mature horses with essential nutrients. Ingredients such as shredded beet pulp & soybean hulls increase digestibility.
Senior (Running Horse Elite Equine Nutrition)
Digestion
Feed EfficiencySenior
Weight IssuesRunning Horse Nutrition Senior is a highly digestible feed providing 14% protein, vegetable fat, and micro-nutrients. This feed targets older horses to help them maintain their body condition.
Senior (Triple Crown)
Complete FeedFat
Grain FreeSeniorTriple Crown Senior is a grain-free, beet pulp-based, high-fat feed designed to meet the needs of older horses. It provides 17% fiber and can be fed as the sole ration for horses unable to eat forage due to dental issues.
Senior Active + (Triple Crown)
HealthNutritionSeniorWeight IssuesSenior Active + from Triple Crown is an extruded pelleted intended for older horses or hard keepers. This feed is intended for horses with metabolic issues.
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Senior Formula (Bartlett Milling) [Discontinued]
Feed Efficiency
FlavorSeniorWeight IssuesBartlett Senior Formula is a molasses-sweetened pellet formulated for senior horses by Kentucky Equine Research. It provides 13% protein and 5% fat in an easy-to-chew pellet.
Senior Formula (Seminole)
AntioxidantComplete FeedGut HealthSeniorSeminole Senior Formula™ is a textured feed formulated to meet the needs of senior horses. This easy-to-chew feed is beet pulp-based and contains rice bran, molasses and soybean oil for energy.
Senior Gold (Triple Crown)
DentalDigestionFatSeniorTriple Crown Senior Gold is a grain-free, beet pulp-based soft feed intended for older horses. It contains 14.5% protein, 12.5% fat and 9% NSC. Senior Gold can be mixed with water to form a mash for horses with dental issues or prone to choke.
Senior Sport (Tribute)
Complete FeedExerciseFiberSeniorTribute 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.
Senior Sport with Glucosamine (Tribute)
ExerciseFatFiberSeniorSenior Sport with Glucosamine by Tribute is a textured feed for seniors with added glucosamine that intends to support joint health. It contains high fat and fibre to support calmer performances.
SeniorGLO (ADM Animal Nutrition)
Complete FeedFeed EfficiencySeniorWeight IssuesSeniorGLO is a concentrated feed formulated with highly digestible fiber, beet pulp, and soybean hulls. This soft pellet is designed to be easily consumed by senior horses and contains Butyric acid to support overall gut health.
Seniority Low NSC (Tribute)
Complete FeedHealthLow NSC FeedsNutritionSeniority Low NSC from Tribute is a complete feed containing 10% NSC (Starch + Sugar). This feed is intended for horses with sugar and starch sensitivities.
Sho-Hoof (Manna Pro)
Amino Acid
Hoof HealthMineral BalanceVitaminsSho-Hoof by Manna Pro is an equine hoof supplement that contains biotin, copper, zinc, and amino acids. It is intended to promote healthy hooves, skin, and coat through the inclusion of omega-3 fatty acids.
Show Formula (Seminole)
Competition HorsesExerciseFatPerformanceSeminole Show Formula is a textured feed for adult show and competition horses because of it's high calorie and energy density. Show Formula contains yeast cultures, chelated minerals, and antioxidants.
Show Ready EQ (Foxden Equine)
Caloric EnergyCompetition HorsesNutrients
StressShow Ready EQ by Foxden Equine is a paste supplement intended for performance horses. It contains ingredients such as magnesium proteinate, magnesium citrate, L-tryptophan, and B vitamins to support calm behaviour.
Simplify (Dove Performance Nutrition)
Mineral BalanceNutrientsPerformanceVitaminsSimplify is a pelleted feed that is meant for any horse. It contains vitamins, minerals, protein, fat and fiber.
Smectizorb (Hestevard)
DigestionGut HealthHealth
Toxin BinderSmectizorb by Hestevard is a powdered supplement containing bentonite clay, it is intended to support gastrointestinal function in foals, horses and ponies.
Sodium Bentonite
DigestionGut HealthImmunityToxin BinderSodium bentonite is natural clay that is used as a binder in animal feeds. It is also purported to bind toxins and minerals in the digestive tract.
Solution 10-10-10 (Tucker Milling)
EnergyGrainsNutrientsPerformanceSolution 10-10-10 by Tucker Milling is a textured feed specially formulated for mature performance horses. With 10% protein, 10% fat, and 10% fiber, it delivers a balanced nutritional profile that meets energy demands while keeping protein levels moderate.
Solutions 14 Textured (Right Choice)
Complete FeedHealthNutritionProteinSolutions 14 Textured is a complete feed containing 14% protein from soybean and alfalfa meal and 6% fat from soybean oil. It contains whole oats, cracked corn, wheat middling's, and molasses as energy sources.
Stable MAX Performance (Elk Grove Milling)
Complete Feed
MarePerformance
StallionStable MAX Performance is a complete feed from Elk Grove Milling intended for performance horses, stallions, and broodmares. It provides probiotics and 14% protein.
Stable MAX Senior Lite (Elk Grove Milling)
Complete FeedNutritionProbioticSeniorStable 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.
