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Equine Supplement Categories:
 
  • Antioxidants
  • Calming Supplements
  • Daily Wormers
  • Digestion & Probiotics
  • Electrolytes
  • Energy Supplements
  • Fly Control Supplements
  • Hoof Supplements
  • Joint Supplements
  • Muscle Supplements
  • Respiratory Supplements
  • Sand Colic Supplements
  • Skin & Coat Supplements
  • Tapeworms
  • Ulcer Supplements
  • Vitamins
  • Weight Supplements
  • Wormer
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    Special Equine Health Care Needs:  
  • Cushing's Syndrome
  • EPSM
  • HYPP
  • Laminitis
  • Recovering from an Injury
  • Performance Horses
  • Tying Up
  • Pregnant & Lactating Mares
  • Senior Horse Care
  • Restricted Ingredients for Competitors
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    Glossary of Active Ingredients:  
  • Bentonite
  • Biotin
  • Black Cohosh
  • Bromelain
  • Calcium
  • Chamomile
  • Choline
  • Cobalt
  • Chondroitin Sulfate
  • Copper
  • Devil's Claw
  • Diatomaceous Earth
  • Garlic
  • Glucosamine
  • Glycine
  • Grapeseed Extract
  • Hyaluronic Acid
  • Iodine
  • Iron
  • Lysine
  • Manganese
  • Magnesium
  • Methionine
  • MSM
  • Phosphorus
  • Potassium
  • Psyllium
  • Pyrantel Tartrate
  • Selenium
  • Sodium Chloride
  • Sulfur
  • Valerian
  • Vervain
  • Vitamin A
  • Vitamin B
  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin D
  • Vitamin E
  • Vitamin K
  • Yeast
  • Yucca
  • Zinc
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    Toxicity Warnings:  
  • Iodine
  • Iron
  • Selenium
  • Vitamin D
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    Equine Supplement Categories:

     
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    Antioxidants: While all horses can benefit from antioxidants, horses in competition, breeding, and young growing horses benefit the most. This is due to the increased amount of energy they expend. When energy is spent, cellular activity increases and free radicals are released within the body. Free radicals attack healthy cells and cause damage to the horse’s system. Antioxidants can neutralize or "scavenge" these free radicals before they cause harm.

    Calming Supplements: Did you know that Vitamin B-1 (thiamine) deficiency is marked by nervousness, irritability, and excitability? That is why B-1 is commonly used as a calming supplement. Other active ingredients in calming products are valerian, chamomile, and magnesium. Some competitive riding associations prohibit specific ingredients such as valerian and chamomile if you are showing - so choose your calming product with that in mind.

    Daily Wormer: Rotational paste worming does a good job of killing adult worms. But it doesn't prevent re-infestation. Migrating larvae can cause significant damage. Worm problems can lead to a dull coat, hoof problems, weight loss and colic. Studies show daily worming with pyrantel tartrate may reduce colic risk. All our daily wormers contain the same active ingredient, 2.1% pyrantel tartrate.


    *Note: The above sample schedules should be customized to your region or conditions, consult your veterinarian for a course of treatment. Wormers with different active ingredients are effective against different types of worms.

    Equine tapeworms have been found in all areas of the United States (see map below):
    tapeworm map
    We strongly recommend you talk to your vet about adding one of the new Ivermectin and Praziquantel products, Equimax or Zimectrin Gold, to your rotation program. If you prefer to not rotate wormers, use a 1.87% Ivermectin Paste wormer every other month when you worm, as ivermectin products have not been shown to have any resistance problems.

    If you feed a daily dewormer, such as Strongid C2X, Continuex, CW or Nu-Image Guardian, the manufacturers recommend that you worm once in the fall and once in the spring using a 1.87% Equine Ivermectin Paste wormer to control bot infestations. Click here to see our full paste wormer product line.

    Digestion & Probiotics: Research indicates that probiotics (beneficial bacteria), yeast culture and enzymes enhance digestive tract and whole body health leading to better performance. Probiotics increase the utilization of the base diet and assist your horse in receiving the full benefit of nutritional supplements.

    Electrolytes: Feed daily electrolytes to maintain your horse's hydration and mineral balance. Dr. J.G. Merriam, DVM, MS says, "Many vets see an increase in dehydration-related colic through the winter months. Of course, unfrozen, fresh water needs to be readily available, but feeding electrolytes year round can help keep horses drinking, even when the temperature drops."

    Energy Supplements: Horses in intensive training and competition might need an energy supplement to stave off muscle fatigue and to maintain a proper nutrient balance.

    Fly Control: There are two basic approaches to fly control suppplementation: make the horse distasteful to insects with a garlic/yeast based product or render manure an inhospitable breeding ground. Using garlic to repel insects is not a new idea, as early as 5000 BC the Egyptian’s used garlic to repel flies, especially during the Nile Delta flood season when winged pests were at their worst.

    Hoof Supplements: Your horse may need a hoof supplement if he has dry, brittle, cracked hooves that hold shoes poorly or chronic foot soreness. The most common active ingredients are Biotin, which is important to all connective tissue, and Methionine, an amino acid essential for strong hooves.

    Joint Supplements: Your horse may need a joint supplement if he is stiff, sore, recovering from an injury, or in intensive training or showing. Some riders and trainers feel joint supplements may extend their horse's competitive career. The most common active ingredients are Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate. Want to compare ingredients on all of our joint products? Check out our Joint Product Comparison Page.

    Muscle Supplements: If your horse is in intensive training or experiencing muscle related difficulties (stiffness, soreness, inflamed muscles, etc.), you may want to try a muscle supplement. Proper muscle function is key in all performance horses. Vitamin E and Selenium are especially critical to proper muscle function.

    Respiratory Supplements: Horses that frequently attend shows or that live in large boarding facilities are particularly susceptible to respiratory infections. Other indications for respiratory supplementation include cough, heaves, allergies and congestion. The most common ingredients are antioxidants and anti-inflammatories. Garlic has also been shown to be effective in combating respiratory difficulties.

    Sand Colic Supplements: Preventative treatments for sand colic rely on moving bulky gels through the digestive tract to pick up and remove sand. You can feed a smaller daily amount or a larger purge amount. The purge dosage is fed one week out of every four for seven consecutive days. Because of the volume of the purge dosage it comes in a separate set of seven SmartPaks.

    Skin & Coat Supplements: You might want to feed a skin and coat supplement if your horse has a dull, dry coat or if you're showing and want that winning shine.

    Ulcer Supplements: Ulcers occur when too much acid is produced in the stomach. Race horses and horses in intensive training are especially likely to develop ulcers since exercise increases acid production. Other things that can lead to ulcers are little or no access to grazing and transporting, especially for long periods of time. Symptoms of ulcers can include poor appetite, poor attitude, dull coat, and low-grade colic. If you're looking for a prescription strength ulcer medication, check out GastroGard. Click here to read information on ulcers and GastroGard.

    Vitamins: Vitamin and mineral supplements can make up for daily variations in the quality of hay or grain and meet specific deficiency needs. Vitamins and minerals work together to promote growth, vitality and a general well being. Vitamins have many key roles in nutrition, they extend the life of red blood cells and maximize cellular protection, develop new muscle, aid in digestion, combat stress, and speed recovery from illness, to name a few. Minerals assist in the formation of bones, teeth, soft tissue, muscles, and nerve cells. A good multi-vitamin is especially important for easy keepers on little or no grain.

    Weight Supplements: If your horse is a hard keeper (has difficulty gaining weight and/or keeping it on) you might want to try a weight gain supplement. Arabians, Thoroughbreds and timid horses in herd situations are notoriously hard keepers. Common ingredients are fat, yeast, probiotics and vitamins.

     
    Special Equine Health Care Needs:

     
    Recovering from an Injury:
    If your horse is recovering from a joint, ligament or tendon injury you might want to consider one of the following:
  • Joint Supplement
  • Anti-Inflammatory such as MSM
  • Aspirin
  • Bute


  • Senior Horse Care:
  • Probiotics: The digestive process in older horses is much less efficient which makes it even more difficult to get them the nutrients that they need. Feeding a probiotic will help your horse to make the best use of the vitamins and minerals he ingests.
  • Vitamin C: Vitamin C is typically deficient in older horses and is a powerful antioxidant in addition to being essential for the production and healing of connective tissues.
  • Multi-Vitamins: Look for a product like Accel Lifetime that meets the following requirements: contains phosphorus (older horses have an increased need for it) and chelated minerals rather than inorganic minerals (such as sulfates and oxides) because they are more easily absorbed.
  • Immune Boosting Supplements: May help protect your horse from infection and to combat damaging free-radicals.
  • Joint Supplements/Anti-Inflammatories: Older horses frequently have problems with arthritis or joint pain and stiffness. Feeding a joint supplement or an anti-inflammatory may help your horse remain limber and agile.
  • Daily Wormers: Keeping up a strict worming schedule is also important to insure that parasites aren't counteracting all of your efforts.


  • Performance Horses:
  • Antioxidants: Oxidation rates raise dramatically during exercise making it difficult for the horse's body to produce enough antioxidants to combat the free-radical damage.
  • Multi-Vitamins: Extend the life of red blood cells and maximize cellular protection, develop new muscle, aid in digestion, combat stress, and speed recovery from illness.
  • Joint: Many riders and trainers feed joint supplements to extend their horse's competitive careers.
  • Electrolytes: As the amount of exercise increases, so does the need for supplementing with an electrolyte. It is extremely important to ensure that your horse is properly hydrated and maintains a proper mineral balance.
  • Energy Supplements: Horses in intensive training and competition might need an energy supplement to stave off muscle fatigue and to maintain a proper nutrient balance.


  • Tying-up:
    Tying-up is a condition marked by pain and severe muscle spasm and is brought on by exercise. If your horse suffers from tying up you may want to try:
  • MTM - Muscle Tie Management is specially designed to aid in the relief of both spastic, and often painful, muscle contractions associated with horses tying up.
  • Electrolytes keep the muscle tissue properly hydrated and prevent metabolic imbalances that can lead to muscle dysfunction.
  • Vitamin E & Selenium work together to provide antioxidant support and to promote proper muscle function.
  • Vitamin B1 and Magnesium both help to reduce muscle tension and stress.
  • Vitamin C improves circulation and increases the body's ability to use Vitamin E
  • DMG - One of the causes of tying-up is lactic acid build-up. DMG has been shown to slow the production of lactic acid.


  • Pregnant & Lactating Mares:
    Pregnant and Lactating mares have special nutritional needs. It is important that they receive enough protein and lysine, calcium and phosphorus (in the proper ratios), and all trace minerals. Two products that have been formulated specifically for mares are:
  • Mare & Foal
  • Mare Plus


  • Restricted Ingredients for Competitors
    Some ingredients are restricted by the different assocations if you're competing. The USEF is a great source for finding out about restricted ingredients. Click here to view thier article, "Practical Advice Regarding the Equine Drugs and Medications Rule". Please note that while most associations will likely have similar rules you should contact your association directly to find out which ingredients are restricted.


    Glossary of Active Ingredients:  
    Bentonite: Sodium Bentonite (a form of Bentonite) is a binding agent that is used in small amounts in many horse feeds and also sometimes in supplements, especially those that are pelleted. According to Pfizer (the manufacturer of the popular Strongid daily wormer) the warnings against feeding a daily wormer in conjunction with a product containing Bentonite, stem not from any contraindications or toxicities, but from the fact that Bentonite can skew the ability to analyze Pyrantel Tartrate levels (the active ingredient in daily wormers) in the feed. Manufacturers and veterinarians often perform tests on their products to find out what levels of Pyrantel Tartrate are left remaining in a feed after it has been digested. Using a product with Bentonite often alters those results. To avoid this problem, manufacturers sometimes suggest feeding the two products at different times of the day.

    Biotin (Vitamin B7 or Vitamin H): Has been shown to increase the rate at which keratin forms in the hoof wall tissues. It does this by breaking down amino acids (protein) so that they can help to build strong hooves. It is a B vitamin and can't be stored in the body fat because, like all B vitamins it is water soluble. As a result, Biotin (and all B vitamins) need to be present in your horse's daily diet. The effects of Biotin supplementation will be apparent in new hoof growth so you may have to wait several months to see results.

    Black Cohosh: Contains phytoestrogens and is often found in supplements for menopausal mares and mares with PMS. Black cohosh is an anti-inflammatory and nerve and muscle relaxant that can reduce hypertension. Consult your veterinarian before using on pregnant mares.

    Bromelain: Bromelain is a protein digesting enzyme found in the stem of pineapple plants. Bromelain has been shown to help reduce inflammation and swelling by breaking down the proteins that cause it.

    Calcium: Calcium is necessary for proper bone growth and muscle function. Supplementation is indicated for pregnant and lactating mares, growing horses, horses that are heavily exercised and horses on certain kinds of grass hay (some grass hays are very low in calcium). Too much phosphorous will prevent calcium from being absorbed so the calcium to phosphorus ratio should be at least 1:1 but the recommended ratio is usually around 1.5:1 (calcium to phosphorus).

    Chamomile: Frequently found in herbal calming supplements. Chamomile is most commonly used (as in humans) to reduce stress and nervousness. It also has indications for skin problems, as an anti-inflammatory, and as a digestive aid. If you compete, you should check the rules of your association before giving your horse any calming supplements since their use is sometimes prohibited.

    Choline: An essential nutrient that is a precursor of acetylcholine (a neurotransmitter). Has indications for concentration, memory and muscle performance and prevents fat build-up in the liver.

    Chondroitin Sulfate: Chondroitin is the primary glycosaminoglycan (natural body lubricant) found in joint cartilage and connective tissue. It may play a part in the production of hyaluronic acid. Chondroitin Sulfate also helps to fight off destructive enzymes that degrade the joints and is commonly found in joint supplements. Our most popular products that contain Chondroitin Sulfate are Cosequin, Matrix 4 and Tri-Flex.

    Cobalt: Trace mineral that is used by the intestinal tract to manufacture Vitamin B12 which is critical to normal cell function, works with folic acid in creating red blood cells and plays a roll in creating the protective covering around all nerves.

    Copper: Trace mineral that is critical to joint and bone formation, skin pigmentation and blood production and helps the horse's body to absorb iron. It has been suggested that growing foals that are copper deficient have an increased likelihood of developing OCD (osteochondrosis) a debilitating joint disease marked by abnormal cartilage development.
    Devil's Claw: Used as an anti-inflammatory and pain reliever, Devil's Claw is said to be comparable to phenylbutazone (commonly known as Bute) but without the side effects like gastric ulcers. Consult your veterinarian before giving to pregnant mares or horses with gastric ulcers.

    Diatomaceous Earth: Diatomaceous Earth is made up of the crushed fossils of microscopic marine life. The crushed fossils are comprised mainly of silicon particles which are very hard and sharp. These sharp edges, while being completely safe for animals, pierce the protective shells of insects and parasites, causing them to dehydrate and die. Diatomaceous Earth also helps to control the fly population at your barn by destroying the fly larvae in the manure.

    Garlic: Garlic is the most widely fed herb for horses because of its low cost and wide range of uses. Garlic is most commonly used for fly control, as an immune system boosting, anti-oxidant, for improving circulation, as a natural antibiotic, a digestive aid, an expectorant and to ease respiratory irritation. Garlic contains many vitamins and minerals such as sulfur (which is what keeps the flies and mosquitoes away), copper, chromium, iron, selenium, and zinc. Garlic's antibiotic properties are special because they only kill the harmful bacteria and leave the good bacteria that live in the gut and aid digestion. Garlic also has anti-fungal properties and aids circulation.

    Glucosamine: Glucosamine is a main component of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) which are the building blocks of cartilage and connective tissues. Glucosamine helps the joints to create chondroitin sulfate and hyaluronic acid. Without enough Glucosamine, the body cannot form and heal the cartilage and connective tissue damaged by the wear and tear of competition and aging. Some of our most popular products that contain Glucosamine are Absorbine Flex+, Glanzen GL Concentrate, and Power Flex Pellets.

    Glycine: A protein-forming amino acid that has been shown to increase electrolyte mineral absorption.

    Grapeseed Extract: Super-powerful antioxidant that is 50 times more potent than Vitamin E and 20 times more potent than Vitamin C in its antioxidant benefits. Frequently used to boost the immune system. Grapeseed Extract also aids in the absorption of Vitamin C, helps to prevent capillary damage (including lung bleeding) and eases respiratory problems especially those brought on by allergies.

    Hyaluronic Acid: Your horse's joints act as a cushion between the bones. The joints are comprised of cartilage and a membrane called the synovium that is lubricated with synovial fluid. Hyaluronic Acid is a main component of synovial fluid and cartilage and acts as a lubricant and as a barrier against destructive enzymes. When the joint is damaged it becomes inflamed and enzymes are released that break down the Hyaluronic acid thereby breaking down the cushioning between the bones. Studies have shown that Hyaluronic Acid, helps to decrease inflammation and restore the integrity of the joint. Click here for in-depth information on Hyaluronic Acid.

    Iodine: Necessary for proper thyroid function (regulating basal metabolism). Deficiencies and excesses in Iodine can result in an inflamed thyroid or "goiter". You should exercise caution when supplementing with Iodine as it can be toxic at fairly low levels - 5 ppm or 40 mg per day. Marine based supplements are typically high in Iodine so consult your veterinarian before feeding more than one seaweed or kelp based supplement.

    Iron: Necessary for the production of red blood cells that help to carry oxygen throughout the body. Iron deficiencies are extremely rare and occur only in cases of severe blood loss. While Iron has a reputation for being a performance enhancer it is unnecessary to supplement with Iron unless your horse has specifically been diagnosed, through a blood test, with anemia. While Iron is necessary for the production of red blood cells, more Iron will not stimulate this production. Too much iron interferes with mineral absorption and decreases immune function which will make your horse more vulnerable to infection and it can be toxic at high levels. Vitamin B12 has been shown to aid in the production of red blood cells.
    Lysine: An essential amino acid (must be present in the diet since the body cannot create it on its own) that is most commonly found to be missing in the horse's diet. Lysine is necessary for the proper use of all of the amino acids. Deficiencies in any of the essential amino acids can lead to decreased growth and development as well as a low tolerance for stress.

    Manganese: Trace mineral necessary for the formation of cartilage and in metabolizing lipids and carbohydrates. Manganese is frequently deficient in many horse's diets and supplementation is usually recommended for performance horses, pregnant mares, growing horses or horses with arthritis.

    Magnesium: Magnesium is critical to normal muscle function and normal functioning of the nervous system. Magnesium supplementation is indicated for horses that sweat heavily and for horses that have a lot of calcium in their diets (Calcium interferes with the absorption of Magnesium). Magnesium is frequently found in calming supplements.

    Methionine: Methionine is an amino acid that is essential in producing cystine. Cystine is one of the amino acids that is present in keratin, the protein that the hoof wall is primarily made of. Methionine is also indicated for maintaining normal skin, tendons, cartilage and ligaments.

    MSM: One of the most commonly fed supplements, MSM is a major source of sulfur, which is required for healthy formation of hair and connective tissue such as collagen and it is known for its natural anti-inflammatory properties and assistance with itchy skin, manes and tails. MSM has also been used to boost immune system and respiratory function. The benefits of MSM have been demonstrated in numerous field tests and studies.

    Phosphorus: Phosphorus is necessary for normal bone formation and for energy metabolism. Pregnant and lactating mares as well as growing horses have special phosphorus needs. Too much phosphorous will prevent calcium from being absorbed so the calcium to phosphorus ratio should be at least 1:1 but the recommended ratio is usually around 1.5:1 (calcium to phosphorus).

    Potassium: A mineral electrolyte that helps to regulate fluid content in the cells and is important in the transmission of nerve impulses. Potassium supplementation is recommended for endurance horses or horses that are heavily exercised especially in hot and humid conditions. Consult your veterinarian before feeding potassium to horses suffering from HYPP.

    Psyllium: Commonly used in the prevention and treatment of sand colic, psyllium is a highly soluble plant fiber that turns into a gelatinous substance in the horse's gut and absorbs sand and harmful residues and passes them safely through the digestive tract. A must if you live in a sandy area and feed your horse on the ground.

    Pyrantel Tartrate: The active ingredient in daily wormers, pyrantel tartrate paralyzes parasites and moves them through the horse's system so they are unable to encyst themselves into the intestinal wall. 2.11% Pyrantel Tartrate is the common percentage found in daily wormers. Daily wormers prevent infestation, stopping larvae and adult worms before they have a chance to migrate out of the intestinal tract and do permanent damage. With daily de-wormer the manufacturers also recommend ivermectin twice a year, usually in the Spring after the thaw and again in the Fall. (Ivermectin should also be used when first starting a horse on daily de-wormer.)
    Selenium: Selenium is an antioxidant that works with Vitamin E to help prevent muscle degeneration that occurs during oxidation. Selenium deficiencies vary greatly depending on the type of grain or hay you feed and the Selenium content in the soils in which your the hay is grown. Horses with muscle problems related to exercise (such as "tying up") are especially indicated for Selenium supplementation. Selenium can be toxic in high doses (3.3 mg/kg of diet) so consult your veterinarian when supplementing with Selenium. Selenium is typically deficient in New England, the Great Lakes Region, Florida and along the coast in the Carolinas. Selenium is usually high in Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, North & South Dakota, Kansas, New Mexico, Nebraska and Eastern Utah - See map below.
    Source: United States Geological Survey http://tin.er.usgs.gov/geochem/doc/averages/se/usa.html - (National Geochemical Survey)

    Sodium Chloride (NaCl): Commonly known as salt, Sodium Chloride is a critical part of the horse's diet. It's necessary for regulating hydration in the body and for muscle and nerve impulse generation. Dehydration is a direct result of Sodium Chloride deficiency. All horses should have access to salt and fresh water. Lactating mares and horses on a heavy exercise regimen are especially indicated for increased levels of salt in their diet.

    Sulfur: One of the basic elements, Sulfur is present in Biotin, Thiamine, Methionine, Cystine, and Chondroitin Sulfate. Sulfur is needed for the formation and maintenance of connective tissues. MSM is a major source of Sulfur.

    Valerian: Commonly found in calming supplements, Valerian is a natural tranquilizer used to calm nervous, irritable horses without hindering performance. If you compete, you should check the rules of your association before giving your horse any calming supplements since their use is sometimes prohibited. You should consult your veterinarian before feeding valerian to pregnant or lactating mares.

    Vervain: A calming supplement and anti-spasmodic that is legal to use under AHSA guidelines. Vervain is commonly used to calm horses following illness or heavy exercise or before traveling. If you compete, you should check the rules of your association before giving your horse any calming supplements since their use is sometimes prohibited.

    Vitamin A (Retinol): Vitamin A is particularly important for horses that have little or no access to fresh grass, horses that are breeding, and horses that are prone to skin problems. Vitamin A is essential for eye health, bone growth, sperm and egg production, and growth of the cells that line the respiratory and digestive tracts, as well was the reproductive organs.

    Vitamin B (B1-Thiamine, B2-Riboflavin, B3-Niacin, B4-Choline Chloride, B5-Pantothenic Acid, B6-Pyridoxine, B7-Biotin, B8-Inositol, B9-Folic Acid, B10-Para-amino-benzoic acid (PABA), B12-Cobalamin, B13-Orotic Acid, B14-Betaine, B15-Dimethylglycine (DMG)): B Vitamins are especially important for horses that aren't eating normally or that are under stress brought on by age, heavy exercise, illness, injury, transport, surgery or infection. Thiamine is sometimes used to help to prevent tying up. Vitamin B12 has been shown to aid in the production of red blood cells. Vitamin B deficiency is marked by nervousness and irritability.

    Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid, Ester C): Vitamin C is essential to the production of connective tissues (ligaments, tendons, cartilage). Vitamin C is also a powerful antioxidant that boosts immune system health and helps to keep the lungs infection and irritant free. Older horses in particular will benefit from increased intake of Vitamin C.

    Vitamin D (Calciferol): Vitamin D is created when a compound in the skin is exposed to the sun's ultraviolet rays. Horses that are not exposed to outdoor light for long periods (longer than one month) may need to be supplemented with Vitamin D. Vitamin D is critical to normal bone growth and development. Too much Vitamin D results in Calcium deposits in the blood vessels and excessive doses can be toxic. Consult your veterinarian before supplementing with Vitamin D in amounts greater than 11,000 IU/day for an 1100 lb horse.
    Vitamin E (Tocopherol): Vitamin E is an antioxidant that is essential to normal muscle function and is particularly helpful in horses that are exercised frequently. Damaging free radicals are generated during exercise and supplementing with Vitamin E can help to protect the muscle cells.

    Vitamin K (Menadione): Necessary for proper liver function and blood clotting. Moldy sweet clover and some anticoagulants can interfere with the production of Vitamin K.

    Yeast: Research indicates that probiotics (beneficial bacteria), yeast culture and enzymes enhance digestive tract and whole body health leading to better performance. Probiotics increase the utilization of the base diet and assist your horse in receiving the full benefit of nutritional supplements.

    Yucca: Yucca is a natural anti-inflamatory and is believed to have pain killing properties. Yucca is also used to control ammonia and to aid in digestion.

    Zinc: Zinc aids in protein synthesis which is needed for proper hoof growth. In order to best absorb zinc and copper, it is recommended to feed them at a ratio from 3:1 to 5:1 (zinc to copper)

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    References:
    Kellon, E. (1998). Equine Supplements & Nutraceuticals. Breakthrough Publications, NY.
     




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