Equine Supplements

Electrolytes for horses: Sodium, chloride, and potassium are essential for hydration and nerve/muscle function. For most horses, plain salt covers daily needs; electrolyte mixes are useful during heat, travel, or sweat-loss from work or illness. Always provide free-choice water and consult your vet for medical conditions. Salt is the cheapest, safest hydration tool you can use—and most horses don’t get enough. Sodium drives thirst and helps nerves and muscles fire; chloride p

Alfalfa pellets for horses can be useful when you need a measured way to add quality protein, calories, calcium, and soaked forage to the diet. They are often used for hard keepers, performance horses, seniors, travel mashes, and small pre ride meals for horses that may benefit from alfalfa’s buffering effect. They are not a full replacement for hay in most feeding programs. Pellets are short fiber, so they do not provide the same chew time, gut motility support, or natural f

Glucosamine has become one of the most common joint supplements for horses—but what does it actually do, and is it worth adding to your...