Digestion

Horse Digestive Supplements & Gut Balancers

A horse’s digestive system is long, complex, and designed for continuous grazing—but modern management can disrupt this natural process. Digestive supplements and gut balancers help support your horse’s gut health, targeting specific areas of the digestive tract to promote comfort, efficient digestion, and overall wellbeing.

How Do Digestive Supplements for Horses Work?

The best digestive supplements target different parts of the gut. Foregut supplements may help with ulcers or early-stage digestion, while hindgut balancers work to neutralize pH levels in the cecum and encourage healthy microbial fermentation. Key ingredients include pre- and probiotics, marine algae, turmeric (for inflammation), and yeast cultures. Digestive aids are available as pellets, oils, pastes, and powders to suit every horse’s needs.

Gut Balancers for Horses

Gut balancers are especially useful for horses on grain or bagged feeds, or those at risk of laminitis or colic. By neutralizing hindgut pH and supporting beneficial microbes, gut balancers help reduce gas and promote a stable digestive environment.

Top Brands and Best Sellers

Discount Equestrian offers a wide range of gut balancers and digestive supplements from leading brands including Animalife®, NAF®, Global Herbs®, Gold Label®, Science Supplements®, Cavalor®, Equine America®, Equine Products UK®, Lincoln®, Silvermoor®, and more. Here are some customer favourites:

• Science Supplements® Gut Balancer: Award-winning blend of pre- and probiotics, live yeast, MOS, FOS, and beta-glucans for swift, effective hindgut support. Promotes good bacteria and binds feed mycotoxins.
• Animalife® Vetrogut Balance and Protect: Advanced gut balancer and immune support for horses facing dietary changes or stress. Supports gastric and hindgut health while boosting immunity.
• Pro-Equine® Colikare: Fast-acting liquid supplement to absorb intestinal gas and relieve bloating. Ideal for transitions, stress, or lush grass. FEI competition-safe.
• Cavalor® Gastro Aid Paste: Easy-to-administer oral paste for gastric discomfort and reduced appetite. Perfect for travel or as an adjunct to powder supplements.
• Equine Products UK® Sand Shifter: Psyllium husk powder to bind and remove sand from the digestive tract, reducing the risk of sand colic.

Shop Digestive Supplements & More

Explore our full range of supplements, including performance supplements and immunity supplements to help support your horse’s total wellbeing.

If you need help choosing the best digestive supplement, our knowledgeable Discount Equestrian team is always happy to help—contact us for expert advice.

FAQ's: Digestive Supplements & Gut Balancers

What are the benefits of digestive supplements for horses?

They promote gut health, support efficient digestion, reduce gas and bloating, and help prevent issues like ulcers or colic.

How do I choose the right gut balancer?

Consider your horse’s diet, risk factors, and whether you need foregut or hindgut support. Look for pre- and probiotics, yeast, and other proven ingredients.

Are digestive supplements safe for competition?

Most are competition-safe, but always check the label and ingredients before use.