Which trace minerals are essential for horses?

The essential trace minerals horses require include copper, zinc, manganese, selenium, iodine, cobalt, and iron. These minerals are needed in small amounts, but they play critical roles in hoof formation, connective tissue, immune function, antioxidant defense, energy metabolism, thyroid hormone production, and red blood cell function. Among these, copper, zinc, selenium, iodine, and manganese are the nutrients most likely to require supplementation in forage-based diets. Hay and pasture often do not supply these minerals in adequate or balanced amounts, particularly when soil conditions are poor or when horses are not fed the full rate of a fortified feed. Providing a complete vitamin and mineral supplement such as Mad Barn's Omneity® helps ensure horses receive these essential trace minerals in the right amounts to support overall health and performance.

What trace minerals are commonly lacking in a horse’s diet?

The trace minerals most commonly lacking in a horse’s diet are copper, zinc, selenium, and iodine. These nutrients are frequently low in hay and pasture, especially in regions with mineral-deficient soils or in diets based primarily on unfortified forage. Deficiencies in these trace minerals can affect hoof quality, coat condition, immune response, antioxidant protection, metabolic function, and recovery from exercise. Even when a horse is consuming enough calories and protein, trace mineral intake may still be inadequate if the diet is not properly balanced. Many feeding programs also contain excess iron, which can further interfere with copper and zinc status. Feeding a well-formulated vitamin and mineral supplement such as Mad Barn's Omneity® is the best way to address these common trace mineral gaps and support your horse's long-term health.

Do horses need trace mineral supplementation?

Yes, most horses benefit from trace mineral supplementation because hay and pasture rarely supply balanced levels of copper, zinc, selenium, and iodine needed to fully support equine health. Forage mineral content reflects soil composition, and many regions produce hay that is relatively low in copper and zinc while containing excess iron. These imbalances can affect hoof quality, connective tissue strength, immune function, and metabolic efficiency even when calorie intake is adequate. The most reliable way to determine your horse’s mineral needs is to evaluate the forage and feeding program through a free diet evaluation .

How do I choose a trace mineral supplement for my horse?

Choosing a trace mineral supplement for your horse begins with evaluating the forage and identifying which nutrients are deficient or out of balance. Many forage-based feeding programs supply adequate calories and fiber but fall short in copper, zinc, selenium, vitamin E, and certain essential amino acids that support connective tissue, hoof health, and immune function. Mad Barn’s Omneity® is designed to correct these common deficiencies for most horses, while horses consuming high-iron forage or experiencing hoof or metabolic concerns may benefit from the higher copper and zinc levels provided by AminoTrace+ .

What is the best trace mineral supplement for horses with poor hoof quality?

The best trace mineral supplement for horses with poor hoof quality is Mad Barn’s AminoTrace+ . Healthy hoof horn depends heavily on adequate copper and zinc because these minerals support collagen formation, connective tissue cross-linking, and keratin production within the hoof wall. Horses with brittle hooves, slow hoof growth, cracks, or weak hoof structure often benefit from increased intake of these nutrients. AminoTrace+ provides elevated copper and zinc levels along with biotin and essential amino acids that support stronger hoof walls and improved hoof growth.

What are the signs of trace mineral deficiency in horses?

The most common signs of trace mineral deficiency in horses include weak hoof walls, slow hoof growth, faded coat color, dull hair coat, reduced immune resilience, and decreased performance. Copper and zinc deficiencies often affect connective tissue strength and coat pigmentation, while selenium deficiency can impair antioxidant protection and muscle recovery. Because these deficiencies develop gradually, the most reliable way to identify nutrient gaps is to evaluate the forage and feeding program through a diet analysis .

What is the difference between organic and inorganic trace minerals for horses?

The difference between organic and inorganic trace minerals for horses is how efficiently the minerals are absorbed and utilized by the body. Organic trace minerals are bound to amino acids or organic compounds that help protect the mineral during digestion and improve absorption through the intestinal wall. Inorganic forms such as oxides and sulfates are more likely to bind with other dietary components and may be absorbed less efficiently. Supplements such as Mad Barn’s AminoTrace+ use organic trace minerals to improve mineral utilization and support more reliable correction of deficiencies.

Can trace mineral deficiency cause poor coat condition in horses?

Yes, trace mineral deficiency is a common nutritional cause of poor coat condition in horses. Copper and zinc support pigment production, hair follicle function, and keratin formation within the coat. When intake is inadequate, horses may develop faded hair color, rough coat texture, delayed shedding, and reduced coat shine. Mad Barn’s AminoTrace+ provides elevated copper and zinc levels that support healthier coat pigmentation and stronger hair fibers.

Which horses need trace mineral supplements the most?

Horses eating primarily hay or pasture without fortified feed are the most likely to require trace mineral supplementation. Growing horses, broodmares, performance horses, and horses with metabolic conditions or chronic hoof problems often have higher requirements for copper, zinc, selenium, and other micronutrients that support tissue growth, immune defense, and metabolic regulation. Evaluating forage mineral levels through a diet analysis helps determine which horses require additional supplementation.

What trace minerals do broodmares need during pregnancy?

Pregnant broodmares require adequate copper, zinc, manganese, selenium, and iodine to support fetal growth and skeletal development. Copper and zinc are especially important for bone and cartilage formation in the developing foal, while selenium supports antioxidant protection and immune function. Providing balanced trace mineral supplementation during pregnancy helps support proper foal development and maintain the mare’s overall metabolic health.

Should I supplement trace minerals year-round or seasonally for horses?

Most horses benefit from trace mineral supplementation year-round because the mineral content of forage does not change enough seasonally to eliminate common deficiencies. Hay and pasture mineral levels depend largely on soil composition rather than growing season. Many forage sources remain relatively low in copper and zinc regardless of when they are harvested. Providing consistent supplementation helps maintain stable mineral intake that supports hoof growth, immune function, connective tissue strength, and metabolic health.

How do trace mineral ratios in the diet affect horses?

Trace mineral ratios strongly influence how well horses absorb and utilize nutrients. Excess iron in forage can interfere with copper and zinc absorption because these minerals compete for similar transport mechanisms in the digestive tract. When iron levels are high relative to copper and zinc, horses may develop functional deficiencies even when total mineral intake appears adequate. Balancing these ratios through proper supplementation helps maintain connective tissue strength, hoof integrity, immune health, and normal metabolic function.

Do horses need trace mineral supplements if they eat grain?

Yes, most horses still benefit from trace mineral supplementation even when they consume grain. Fortified feeds are designed to meet nutrient requirements only when fed at the manufacturer’s recommended rate. Horses receiving smaller grain meals may not consume enough vitamins and minerals to balance the diet. Mad Barn’s Omneity® provides complete vitamin and mineral support without adding excess calories, making it useful for horses receiving limited grain.

Is hay alone enough to meet a horse’s trace mineral requirements?

No, hay alone rarely supplies balanced levels of trace minerals required for optimal equine health. Many hay-based diets contain relatively low copper and zinc while providing higher iron concentrations. These imbalances can affect connective tissue formation, hoof integrity, immune function, and metabolic processes. Mad Barn’s Omneity® helps correct these common nutrient gaps by supplying balanced trace minerals, vitamins, and amino acids designed for forage-based diets.

How can I test my horse's trace mineral levels?

The most practical way to evaluate a horse’s trace mineral intake is to analyze the forage and review the complete feeding program. Blood tests measure circulating mineral levels but often reflect only recent intake rather than long-term mineral balance. Forage analysis reveals the mineral composition of the horse’s primary feed source and helps identify deficiencies or imbalances. Mad Barn nutritionists can review forage analysis and feeding programs through a free diet evaluation to help determine whether trace mineral supplementation is necessary.

Home Feeds Ingredients Trace Minerals

Trace Minerals - Feed Ingredient

Trace minerals are essential minerals required by horses in very small amounts to support a wide range of physiological functions. Key trace minerals include copper, zinc, selenium, iron, manganese, iodine, cobalt, and chromium. Despite their low concentration in the diet, these minerals are critical for enzyme function, hormone production, antioxidant defense, immune function, and structural development.

In equine nutrition, trace minerals are typically added to feeds through mineral premixes containing inorganic (e.g., sulfates, oxides) or organic (e.g., chelates, proteinates) forms. The bioavailability of each form varies, with organic complexes often showing improved absorption under certain conditions. Trace mineral requirements differ based on age, workload, reproductive status, and health.

The following equine feeds, supplements and products contain Trace Minerals 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
13% Sweet Horse Ration (Equiline)	Hi Pro	430277		Textured	14.44%	5%	9.4%	29.54%	50%	3.35 mcal/kg	4.3%	0.89%	0.67%	0.25%	1%	0.44%	0.99 ppm	400 ppm	150 ppm	45 ppm	0.33 ppm	0 ppm	222.22 KIU
BioMare Cubes	Pryde's EasiFeed	1045110	--	Extruded	17.6%	5.3%	12.5%	40%	--	3.77 mcal/kg	4.9%	1.5%	0.7%	0.5%	0.6%	0.4%	0.7 ppm	155.6 ppm	168.9 ppm	58.9 ppm	0.9 ppm	0.2 ppm	216.7 KIU
Caliber Complete Horse Ration	Co-op	401531		--	13.33%	2.22%	22%	--	--	2.03 mcal/kg	5.09%	0.83%	0.5%	0.33%	1%	0.44%	--	--	333.33 ppm	94.44 ppm	0.33 ppm	8.22 ppm	333.33 KIU
Caliber Mare & Foal Ration	Co-op	401534	--	--	17.78%	6.11%	16.5%	--	--	2.35 mcal/kg	5.62%	1.11%	0.83%	0.33%	0.89%	0.44%	--	--	366.67 ppm	66.67 ppm	0.67 ppm	6.22 ppm	377.78 KIU
Caliber Performance Horse Mineral	Coop Agro	736903	--	--	100%	--	--	--	--	1 mcal/kg	1.7%	10.5%	5.8%	2.1%	0.7%	4.4%	--	2421.1 ppm	4421.1 ppm	842.1 ppm	10.5 ppm	60 ppm	5263.2 KIU
Caliber Performance Horse Ration	Co-op	401533		--	15.56%	5.56%	24.75%	--	--	3.54 mcal/kg	6.07%	1.11%	0.67%	0.33%	0.78%	0.67%	--	--	305.56 ppm	83.33 ppm	0.67 ppm	6 ppm	444.44 KIU
Caliber Senior & Special Care Horse Ration	Co-op	401532		Pelleted	15.56%	7.78%	24.75%	--	--	3.11 mcal/kg	5.14%	1.11%	0.67%	0.33%	1.33%	0.39%	--	--	488.89 ppm	83.33 ppm	0.55 ppm	6.22 ppm	555.56 KIU
Caliber Working Horse Ration	CO-OP	401301		--	17.78%	7.78%	16.26%	34%	--	3 mcal/kg	9.37%	2.17%	1.44%	0.33%	1.33%	0.44%	--	--	555.56 ppm	111.11 ppm	1.5 ppm	12.22 ppm	1111 KIU
EasiConditioner	Pryde's EasiFeed	1049897	--	Extruded	17.8%	5.8%	4%	12.8%	--	3.9 mcal/kg	4.8%	0.9%	0.5%	0.3%	0.6%	0.4%	0.6 ppm	156.7 ppm	163.3 ppm	57.8 ppm	0.9 ppm	0.2 ppm	172.2 KIU
EasiSport	Pryde's EasiFeed	1045296	--	Pelleted	19.9%	10.7%	39.4%	49.4%	9%	3.4 mcal/kg	4.9%	1.3%	0.7%	0.5%	0.9%	0.5%	1 ppm	355.6 ppm	296.7 ppm	108.9 ppm	1.6 ppm	0.3 ppm	405.6 KIU
Equiline Armour Performance Ration	Shur-Gain	499902		--	13.3%	8.9%	18.75%	45%	15.5%	3.3 mcal/kg	5.87%	0.9%	0.7%	--	--	0.6%	--	100 ppm	--	--	0.44 ppm	0 ppm	333.3 KIU
Equiline Fat N Fibre	Equiline	408878		--	14.61%	7.87%	14.72%	33.5%	21.27%	2.85 mcal/kg	4.3%	0.9%	0.67%	0.36%	1.08%	0.45%	0.99 ppm	412.67 ppm	91.91 ppm	21.55 ppm	0.34 ppm	--	247.25 KIU
Equiline Pelleted Senior Care Ration	Shur-Gain	499952		Pelleted	16.7%	5.6%	23.38%	33.38%	--	2.97 mcal/kg	--	0.8%	0.6%	--	--	0.44%	--	--	--	--	0.33 ppm	--	244.4 KIU
Equiline Shine	Shur-gain	386527		--	14.4%	20%	19.25%	39.6%	15.5%	3.98 mcal/kg	5.87%	1.1%	0.94%	0.39%	0.99%	0.44%	0.65 ppm	44.4 ppm	55.56 ppm	22.2 ppm	0.33 ppm	0 ppm	444.4 KIU
Frisky Foal	Masterfeeds	401279		Pelleted	18.89%	4.44%	21.25%	58.62%	--	2.58 mcal/kg	5%	1.33%	1%	0.33%	--	0.44%	--	--	155.56 ppm	38.89 ppm	0.66 ppm	1.44 ppm	333.33 KIU
Grand Slam	Equi-lete	1058393	--	Pelleted	32.2%	6.2%	8.9%	14.4%	--	3.48 mcal/kg	6.9%	5%	1%	1.6%	2%	--	--	--	1333.3 ppm	333.3 ppm	8.9 ppm	51.4 ppm	1543.2 KIU
H-150 Competition	Royal Horse	623035		Textured	14.04%	7.87%	23.88%	33.88%	11.24%	2.66 mcal/kg	41.6%	12.36%	6.18%	0.34%	1.57%	0.72%	--	142.7 ppm	84.27 ppm	28.09 ppm	0.45 ppm	0.84 ppm	561.8 KIU
H-350 Competition	Royal Horse	623275		Textured	14.12%	10.17%	15%	41.27%	24.86%	3.24 mcal/kg	4.4%	1.36%	0.68%	0.34%	1.47%	0.9%	--	175.14 ppm	109.6 ppm	36.16 ppm	0.53 ppm	0.85 ppm	474.58 KIU
Horse and Pony Nuts	Heygates Feeds	529798		--	12.2%	3.3%	26.12%	36.12%	--	2.39 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	22 ppm	--	--	--
Resolve	Dunstan	992545	--	Pelleted	16.11%	13.3%	20%	30%	3.33%	3.34 mcal/kg	6.9%	1.11%	0.67%	0.89%	1.11%	0.67%	1.11 ppm	222.22 ppm	222.22 ppm	83.33 ppm	1 ppm	8.33 ppm	827.78 KIU
Surmount (Pellet)	Masterfeeds	71871		Pelleted	13.33%	6.74%	19.8%	40%	21%	3 mcal/kg	4.17%	0.89%	0.55%	0.27%	--	0.44%	--	--	133.33 ppm	38.89 ppm	0.6 ppm	1.22 ppm	216.67 KIU
Total Supplement	Total Supplements	976216	--	--	1.51%	2.52%	2.5%	8%	--	1.71 mcal/kg	2.7%	3%	3.53%	3.03%	3.03%	--	--	5055.2 ppm	4044 ppm	505.6 ppm	20.3 ppm	73.4 ppm	8907.6 KIU

Feeds, Supplements & Products

12.5% Exactor Lite – Texturized (Masterfeeds)

Complete Feed

Competition Horses

Exercise

Performance

Masterfeeds 12.5% Exactor Lite is a texturized horse feed formulated for race horses. It is marketed as a palatable corn-free formula with added fiber, shredded beet pulp and molasses. This feed features 100% organic trace minerals.

13% Hi Fat & Fibre Horse Ration Pellet (Floradale Feed Mill Ltd)

Complete Feed

Fat

Fiber

Flavor

Floradale (FFM) 13% Hi Fat/Hi Fibre Horse Ration is a pelleted complete feed providing 30% NSC (sugar and starch), 6% fat and 14% protein.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds

13% Sweet Horse Ration (Equiline – Hi Pro)

Caloric Energy

Complete Feed

Flavor

Nutrition

Equiline 13% Sweet Horse Ration is a textured feed designed for growing horses over 300kg/660lbs and working horses. It is higher in non-structural carbohydrates with the addition of molasses for palatability.

Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements

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

Alltrack (Textured) (Masterfeeds)

Gut Health

Low NSC Feeds

Muscle

Performance

Alltrack (Textured) by Masterfeeds is a textured complete feed intended to support digestive and muscle health in high performance horses.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds

BioMare Cubes (Pryde’s EasiFeed)

Broodmare

Foal

Growth

Stallion

BioMare Cubes by Pryde's EasiFeed is an extruded feed intended to support fertility and milk production in broodmares, and growth in weanlings, yearlings, and 2 year olds.

Complete Feeds

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

Caliber Complete Horse Ration (Co-op)

Energy

Fiber

Nutrition

Protein

Caliber Complete Horse Ration is an all-in-one feed intended for horses at any life stage. It contains moderate protein (13%) and low fat (2%).

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds

Caliber Mare & Foal Ration (Co-op)

Broodmare

Growth

Lactation

Nutrition

Caliber Mare & Foal Ration is a high protein feed intended for broodmares and growing foals. It is designed with higher nutrient density to meet the needs of gestating and lactating mares.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds

Caliber Performance Horse Mineral (Coop Agro)

Amino Acid

Organic Trace Minerals

Prebiotic

Vitamins

Caliber Performance Horse Mineral is a vitamin and mineral supplement for horses with added amino acids, prebiotics, molasses and vegetable fat. It also contains corn distillers’ grains and alfalfa.

Amino Acid Supplements Minerals Vitamins Supplement Yeast Supplements

Caliber Performance Horse Ration (Co-op)

Competition Horses

Energy

Exercise

Protein

Caliber Performance is a high energy textured feed intended for mature performance horses. It provides high protein (15.5%) and moderate fat (5.5%) content.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds

Caliber Senior & Special Care Horse Ration (Co-op)

Complete Feed

Metabolic Syndrome

Nutrition

Organic Trace Minerals

Senior

Caliber Senior & Special Care Horse Ration is formulated to meet the nutritional requirements of senior horses, hard keepers or horses with dental issues. It is designed to provide energy from fat and digestible fibre sources and has a higher feeding rate.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds Protein Fat Minerals Vitamins

Caliber Working Horse Ration (CO-OP)

Complete Feed

Exercise

Gut Health

Organic Trace Minerals

Caliber Working Horse Ration is a complete pelleted feed formulated to meet the needs of working horses. It is an energy-dense feed with a lower feeding rate.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds

CFS Select ABF 30% (Clarence Farm Services Limited)

Foal

Growth

Lactation

Ration Balancer

CFS Select ABF 30% is an essential vitamin and mineral supplement with 30% protein content. It is intended for lactating mares and foals to support growth and development.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds

Competition Mix (Dunstan)

Competition Horses

Energy

Exercise

Performance

Competition Mix by Dunstan is a medium energy textured feed intended for performance horses. It contains extruded cereal grains and protein materials for the provision of medium energy to competing horses.

Energy Sources Complete Feeds

Cool Crunch (Pegasus)

Complete Feed

Fiber

Gut Health

Hindgut

Cool Crunch by Pegasus is a feed that contains highly digestible fiber to support gut health and minimize glycemic response in horses and ponies.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Complete Forages

Coolfeed (Dunstan)

Complete Feed

Easy Keeper

Fiber

Metabolic Syndrome

Nutrition

Coolfeed by Dunstan is a highly palatable, high-fibre textured feed intended for horses in light work that do not require a calorie dense feed.

Feeds Fiber

Coolmax (Pegasus)

Calming

Complete Feed

Competition Horses

Performance

Coolmax from Pegasus is an oat-free feed intended for pleasure, show, and sport horses and ponies. This feed is designed to support coat condition, calming effects, and glucose metabolism.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Complete Forages

DeStress Equine (Hoffman’s Horse Products)

Muscle

Nutrients

Stress

Weight Issues

DeStress Equine from Hoffman's Horse Products is a pelleted supplement that is meant to help with the stress of being handling or transported. It contains electrolytes, amino acids, and aims to reduce weight and increase muscle development.

Calming Supplement Electrolyte

EasiConditioner (Pryde’s EasiFeed)

Nutrients

Recovery

Senior

Weight Issues

EasiConditioner by Pryde's EasiFeed is an extruded feed intended to promote weight gain in senior horses, horses needing to gain weight or horses in recovery.

Muscle Supplement Weight Gain Supplement 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

Eezy Mix (Dunstan)

Complete Feed

Energy

Exercise

Performance

Eezy Mix by Dunstan is an extruded cereal and protein-based complete feed intended to provide medium energy to all sport and leisure horses.

Energy Sources Protein Complete Forages

Enhancer (Brooks Feeds)

Metabolic Syndrome

Organic Trace Minerals

Ration Balancer

Vitamins

Brooks Enhancer is a low-calorie pelleted ration balancer formulated to provide vitamins and minerals required in the equine diet. It contains a mix of organic and inorganic minerals and has a low NSC content ideal for horses prone to laminitis.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds

Equibalance (Pegasus)

Mineral Balance

Performance

Ration Balancer

Vitamins

Equibalance from Pegasus is a pelleted ration balancer that is intended for performance or for easy keeper horses and ponies. This ration balancer is oat free and contains essential proteins, fats, nutrients, vitamins, and minerals in a concentrated form.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Ration Balancer Complete Forages

Equilibra Feed Balancer (GWF Nutrition)

Easy Keeper

Fiber

Nutrients

Ration Balancer

Equilibra Feed Balancer by GWF Nutrition is a pelleted ration balancer that contains vitamins and minerals intended to balance the high fibre diet of all horses and ponies.

Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements Ration Balancer Minerals Vitamins

Equiline Armour Performance Ration (Hi-Pro Feeds)

Exercise

Feed Efficiency

Fiber

Gut Health

Equiline Armour Performance Ration by Hi-Pro Feeds is a feed for performance horses that intends to promote a healthy digestive system by including a high level of fibre that supports digestion and hindgut stability.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds Protein Fiber

Equiline Fat N Fibre (Equiline)

Energy

Fat

Fiber

Gut Health

Fat N Fibre from Equiline is a moderate-fat (6.5%) and high fibre (25%) feed designed for mature horses in work. This feed supplies 13% protein.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds Fat Fiber

Equiline Pelleted Senior Care Ration (Shur-Gain)

Fat

Fiber

Nutrition

Senior

Equiline Pelleted Senior Care Ration by Shur-Gain is a pelleted feed that is intended to be fed to horses over 18 years of age. It contains elevated protein levels to accommodate reduced metabolic function.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds Protein

Equiline Shine (Shur-gain)

Coat Quality

Fat

Omega 3-6-9

Weight Issues

Shur-gain Equiline Shine is a horse supplement with a high fat content intended to support weight gain and coat quality. Equiline Shine contains flaxseed as a source of essential omega-3 fatty acids.

Weight Gain Supplement Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds Skin & Coat Supplement

Farrier’s Aid (GWF Nutrition)

Flavor

Hoof Health

Mineral Balance

Vitamins

Farrier's Aid by GWF Nutrition is a pelleted hoof supplement made with biotin, sulphur and zinc to help improve hoof quality. Farrier's Aid is intended to help maintain hoof integrity and support normal growth.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Hoof Supplement Minerals Vitamins

Farrier’s Choice (Advanced Biological Concepts)

Digestion

Hoof Health

Mineral Balance

Vitamins

Farrier's Choice from Advanced Biological Concepts is a pelleted vitamin and mineral supplement. This supplement can contribute to proper digestion and hoof health and growth.

Hoof Supplement Minerals Vitamins

Fat ‘N’ Fibre (pellet) (Masterfeeds)

Exercise

Fat

Fiber

Health

Fat 'N' Fibre from Masterfeeds is a pelleted feed that is higher in fat and fibre. It is formulated for idle horses to horses in light work. Fat 'N' Fibre contains 12% protein, 5% fat, and 15% fiber.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Fat Fiber

Finishing Touch (Masterfeeds)

Coat Quality

Energy

Fat

Weight Issues

Masterfeeds Finishing Touch is a high-fat pelleted horse supplement that is used to promote weight gain or to provide fat as an energy source. It can be top-dressed on feed to increase the calorie density of the diet.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Supplement

Formula 2 Equine Supplement (Dr. Reeds) – [Discontinued]

Health

Mineral Balance

Nutrients

Vitamins

Dr. Reeds Formula 2 is a now-discontinued vitamin/mineral supplement for horses with higher NSC content than Formula 1. This supplement used a combination of organic and inorganic trace minerals and contained wheat and molasses.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Joint Supplement Minerals Vitamins

Frisky Foal (Masterfeeds)

Complete Feed

Foal

Growth

Protein

Masterfeeds 17% Frisky Foal is a pelleted transition feed used to wean nursing foals off of milk and onto solid feed. It provides elevated protein content to support growth.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Protein

Grand Slam (Equi-lete)

Easy Keeper

Gut Health

Health

Ration Balancer

Grand Slam by Equi-lete is a pelleted ration balancer intended for easy keepers and horses on forage-based diets.

Mineral Supplements Ration Balancer Vitamin Supplements

H-150 Competition (Royal Horse)

Competition Horses

Digestion

Health

Nutrition

H-150 Competition from Royal Horse is intended for horses and ponies in moderate to heavy work. H-150 Competition is intended to support horses who are prone to gastrointestinal-related problems.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Gut Supplement

H-350 Competition (Royal Horse)

Caloric Energy

Competition Horses

Energy

Nutrition

H-350 Competition from Royal Horse is a textured feed intended for performance horses. H-350 Competition is formulated with additional mannan-oligosaccharides and contains 13.5% protein and 9% fat.

Protein

Horse & Pony Nuts (Heygates Feeds)

Energy

Fiber

Organic Trace Minerals

Vitamins

Horse and Pony Nuts is a high fibre feed. It is intended for horses and ponies of all ages and those in light to moderate work. It contains 11% protein, 3% fat, and 19% fibre.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds Complete Forages Fiber Oats

Immune Aid (GWF Nutrition)

Antioxidant

Health

Immunity

Nutrients

Immune Aid by GWF Nutrition is a pelleted supplement with turmeric for horses designed to support the body's normal defences. It contains curcumin and piperine as a source of antioxidants.

Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements Immune Supplement Minerals Vitamins

Joint Aid Plus (GWF Nutrition)

Joints

Nutrients

Performance

Senior

Joint Aid Plus is a pelleted joint supplement that is intended to maintain joints regardless of age, size, and level of workload. It is meant for horses and ponies.

Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements Joint Supplement Minerals

Krunch Cubes (Masterfeeds)

Caloric Energy

Growth

Topline

Weight Issues

Masterfeeds Krunch is an equine feed that comes in cube form. Krunch is used as a treat or to add calories and protein to the diet for horses that need to gain weight and improve topline.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds

Liberty (Pegasus)

Complete Feed

Competition Horses

Easy Keeper

Performance

Liberty from Pegasus is a high-fat, high-fiber, low-starch feed intended for pleasure and performance horses. This feed is designed to support hindgut function, muscle function, and immunity.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Complete Forages

Muscle Maintenance (GWF Nutrition)

Health

Muscle

Protein

Topline

Muscle Maintenance by GWF Nutrition is a pelleted supplement to assist in muscle replenishment, minimize muscle fatigue and tissue breakdown. It is suitable for horses and ponies.

Muscle Supplement Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements Supplement Protein Fat

Old Horse (Dunstan)

Fiber

Low NSC Feeds

Metabolic Syndrome

Nutrients

Old Horse by Dunstan is a high fibre feed intended for older horses at increased risk of metabolic disorders.

Complete Forages Fiber

Peformax (Pegasus)

Complete Feed

Competition Horses

Energy

Performance

Peformax from Pegasus contains a palatable blend of grains designed to provide high energy to performance and competition horses. This feed contains added fat for a slow release of energy and possible topline development.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Complete Forages

Podium Cool Energy – Pellet (Masterfeeds)

Complete Feed

Competition Horses

Performance

Ulcers

Podium Cool Energy is a controlled NSC performance feed that utilizes energy from carbohydrates and moderate levels of fat and protein. It is targeted at standardbred racehorses, eventers, and other equine athletes.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds

Pro24 Supplement (Hoffman’s Horse Products)

Easy Keeper

Feed Efficiency

Health

Nutrition

Pro24 Supplement from Hoffman's is a concentrated protein, vitamin, and mineral supplement to support horses over 1 year of age. Pro24 Supplement is intended to be fed with good quality forages and contains no added sugars or starches.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Ration Balancer

Resolve (Dunstan)

Complete Feed

Fiber

Joints

Nutrition

Resolve by Dunstan is a low starch feed intended to meet the nutrient requirements of horses and provide joint support.

Complete Feeds Fiber Joint Supplement

RX Roughage – Pellet/Cube (Masterfeeds)

Dental

Fiber

Hay Stretcher

Senior

Masterfeeds Rx Roughage is a high fibre horse feed that comes in the form of pellets or cubes. It is used to add bulk to the diet as a hay stretcher or can be soaked for horses with dental issues such as seniors.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Forage