Supplements
Horse Supplements
Horse supplements play a crucial role in maintaining the health and performance of horses in all disciplines. These supplements for horses complement the horse's forage-based diet to satisfy specific nutritional needs. Other equine supplements support bodily functions that might be under stress due to the demands of training, competition, or other factors like disease or injury. A horse supplement may address vitamins, minerals, joint health, digestion, behaviour, breathing, and more.
When determining your horse's diet, it's best to consult your veterinarian or other horse nutrition expert to balance it. The best supplements for horses address a horse's specific needs and don't overlap with other feeds. Scientifically formulated supplements and equine herbal supplements are available.
Equine Supplements from all the Best Brands
Whatever your horse's needs, our extensive range of horse and pony supplements here at Discount Equestrian are manufactured to the highest standards by world-renowned equestrian brands, including Animal Health®, Animalife®, Baileys®, Battles®, BettaLife®, Blue Chip®, Cavalor®, Dermoline®, Dodson & Horrell®, Equilibrium®, Equimins®, Equine America®, Feedmark®, Freestep®, Global Herbs®, Gold Label®, Horslyx®, James Hart®, Keratex®, KM Elite®, Lincoln®, NAF®, Protexin®, PureFlax®, TopSpec®, and more.
Many supplements, like electrolytes, general health, and hoof supplements, are appropriate for all horses. Horses with specific veterinary concerns may benefit from targeted ingredients, like those found in joint health, performance, digestion, and immunity supplements. Other elements make the best senior horse supplements and help your horse age gracefully.
The Best Supplements for Horses
Equestrian supplements complement your horse's diet and enhance health. Here's a small selection of some of the bestselling horse supplement products:
Animalife® Vetroflex Original – "Vetroflex Original is a specialised supplement crafted with a unique blend of natural peptides derived from hydrolysed collagen. This scientifically formulated solution bolsters the strength and flexibility of joints and bones to sustain agile movement and suppleness. There are no prohibited substances, making it a secure choice for use with competition horses."
Look for other fantastic products available in the Joints & Mobility supplements subcategory.
Farrier's Formula® – "This hoof supplement stands alone as the sole product in its category to undergo rigorous independent scientific investigation, with findings published in a peer-reviewed journal. This formula delivers a spectrum of nutrients, including phospholipids, omega fatty acids, essential minerals, vitamins, and crucial amino acids, the fundamental "building blocks" of proteins. These vital nutrients work synergistically to fortify horses' structural and connective tissues, fostering robust hoof structure and promoting optimal growth."
NAF® Easy Breathing – "Respiratory challenges have become commonplace for today's horses. Factors such as stabling, forage quality, and indoor environments often harbour dust and fungal spores, which can accumulate and irritate the delicate linings of the lungs and respiratory tract. Easy Breathing is a natural supplement for horses and enhances equine diets by reintroducing natural herbal diversity to bolster lung health, and features althea, garlic, and aniseed."
A further selection of excellent products is available in the Breathing supplements subcategory.
Science Supplements® GastroKind – "Developed by prominent veterinary scientists, nutritionists, and veterinarians, GastroKind is a natural nutritional formula. Its distinctive blend fosters a balanced gastric environment, relieving stomach walls, regulating acidity, and bolstering the body's innate anti-inflammatory mechanisms within the gut. Whether administered during or after veterinary treatments, GastroKind supports cultivating a healthy stomach environment for all horses. It's one of the best natural supplements for horses' gut health over time."
There's a further selection of market-leading products available in the Digestion supplements subcategory.
Equine America® Magnitude – "Magnesium plays a crucial role in various bodily functions, particularly in maintaining the health of nerve endings and fibres. A magnesium deficiency can manifest in horses as tension or nervousness. Magnitude, a readily absorbable magnesium formulation, is recommended for daily feeding to horses or ponies to support the health of nerve tissue and alleviate nervous tension."
A further selection of innovative products is available in the Calmer supplements subcategory.
If you're unsure which supplement would best suit your horse, our advice is to speak to your vet. However, if you require assistance selecting the right type or brand of supplement for your horse, please don't hesitate to contact our friendly Discount Equestrian team – we're always happy to help!