Vitamin E is essential for equine immune function, cardiovascular health, muscle function, exercise recovery and neurological health. Vitamin E is best known for its role as an antioxidant in horses, protecting all cells and tissues from oxidative damage. Our Natural Vitamin E supplement provides this nutrient in a form that is most efficiently absorbed and utilized in tissues.
* Based on a 500 kg (1100 lb) horse at a feeding rate of 1.667 grams per day
Mad Barn’s Natural Vitamin E is convenient to add to any horse’s feeding program, ensuring they meet their nutritional requirements and benefit from optimal antioxidant protection.
Unlike competitor products, our pure Vitamin E powder contains no fillers and is highly concentrated, providing 600,000 IU/kg of d-alpha-tocopherol. Known as natural Vitamin E, d-alpha-tocopherol has significantly higher bioavailability than synthetic Vitamin E (dl-alpha-tocopherol).
Our bulk natural Vitamin E also offers exceptional value, with an easy-to-feed formulation that can be adjusted to provide your horse with the exact dosage they need. At a typical feeding rate of 1.67 grams (1000 IU) per day, a 500 gram package will last approximately 300 days.
Dosage Per Scoop
1 scoop
1,000 IU
2 scoops
2,000 IU
5 scoops
5,000 IU
Benefits of Vitamin E
Vitamin E is a natural antioxidant that binds free radicals – unstable molecules that can damage DNA, cell membranes and other structures within cells. Vitamin E supports the health and function of cells by neutralizing free radicals before they can cause oxidative damage.
Oxidative damage in horses due to low vitamin E status may present itself as muscle soreness or slow recovery from exercise and illness.
Nutritional Requirement
Vitamin E must be included in the horse’s diet, as their bodies cannot synthesize it internally. A mature horse weighing 500 kg / 1,100 lb requires a minimum of 500 IU of vitamin E daily.
However, senior horses and those affected by illnesses or certain neurological conditions may benefit from higher levels. Equine athletes engaging in high-intensity exercise have elevated vitamin E requirements to support their demanding physical activity.
Grazing pasture is generally a good source of Vitamin E for horses because this vitamin is abundant in fresh grasses and legumes. However, once the plant is cut to make hay, the Vitamin E content begins to degrade.
Over time, the vitamin E content in stored hay continues to decline, resulting in nutritional deficiency among most horses on a hay-only diet. If your horse predominantly eats hay, they will need vitamin E supplementation to ensure optimal levels.
Vitamin E works together with the antioxidant mineral selenium to protect horses from free radical damage. For horses that prefer pelleted supplements, consider our all-in-one Natural E/Organic Se pellets.
Always consult a qualified nutritionist before altering your feed program. Submit your horse’s diet for analysis online and one of our equine nutritionists will be happy to provide a complimentary review.
Directions for Use:
Body Weight
Scoops
Dose
IU
> 200 kg
0.5 scoops
0.83 g
500 IU
200 – 500 kg
1 scoops
1.67 g
1000 IU
> 500 kg
1.5 scoops
2.5 g
1500 IU
1 scoop = 3 cc = 1.67 grams = 1000 IU
Body Weight
Scoops
Dose
IU
< 440 lb
0.5 scoops
0.83 g
500 IU
440 – 1100 lb
1 scoops
1.67 g
1000 IU
> 1100 lb
1.5 scoops
2.5 g
1500 IU
1 scoop = 3 cc = 1.67 grams = 1000 IU
Caution:
A scale should be used with all individual ingredients to ensure accurate dosing
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS: Per gram serving
Nutrient
Concentration
Per 1.67 g
Natural Vitamin E
600,000 IU/kg
1000
IU
Ingredients: Natural Vitamin E (D-alpha-tocopherol)
Registered & manufactured by: Mad Barn Inc., Petersburg, ON, Canada.
Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by Health Canada or the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Cost Calculator
Metric (kg)
Imperial (lb)
kg
grams
* Recommended serving size of 0.2 grams per 100 kg (220 lb) of body weight
Servings
Cost Per Day
Disclaimer: Recommended feeding rate varies depending on your horse's condition and current diet. Consult with a nutritionist to determine the appropriate inclusion rate for your horse.
Customer Questions About This Product
What is your vitamin e derived from? Thank you.
0 votes
QWhat is your vitamin e derived from? Thank you.
AOur vitamin E is a natural vitamin E. Natural vitamin Es are derived from vegetable oils.
Vitamin e needs fat to be absorbed, correct? Is there oil in this product?
0 votes
QVitamin e needs fat to be absorbed, correct? Is there oil in this product?
AHi Hiedi,
There is good research data showing that Vitamin E does not require co-administration with a fat source to be absorbed. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1883095/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18518659/
However, if you would prefer to supplement with a fat source, our w-3 Oil provides 1,500 IU of Vitamin E per serving in combination with essential fatty acids.
Has this product been tested to show if it does in fact raise a horses vitamin E levels?
0 votes
QHas this product been tested to show if it does in fact raise a horses vitamin E levels?
A
Yes
Is Mad Barn Vitamin E supplement synthetic?
0 votes
QIs Mad Barn Vitamin E supplement synthetic?
A
No, our vitamin E is in the natural, d-alpha tocopherol form. It's concentration is 405,000 IUs / kg, so if you were to give 5 grams of it, it would supply ~ 2000 IUs. Read this article to learn more about the different forms of vitamin E.
Can your horse have too much Vitamin E?
0 votes
QCan your horse have too much Vitamin E?
A
Vitamin E toxicity is possible but rare and unlikely from eating grass. The upper tolerable intake limit is 100,000 IU which is very high considering the typical feeding rate is around 2000-5000 IU per day.
What is the concentration of Vitamin E powder? E.g. how many IUs are in 1 kilogram?
0 votes
QWhat is the concentration of Vitamin E powder? E.g. how many IUs are in 1 kilogram?
AThe Natural Vitamin E provides 405,000 IU/kg.
Is Your Horse's Diet Missing Anything?
Identify gaps in your horse's nutrition program to optimize their well-being.
English
French
