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 offer a tidy way to add alfalfa’s nutrients—higher protein, more calcium, and steady calories compared with most grass hays. They’re handy for building topline, supporting performance, or giving a small pre-ride snack that can help buffer stomach acid. But because the fiber is short, pellets belong as a supplement , not a hay replacement. Long-stem hay and pasture remain the foundation of every ration (see The Basics of Equine Nutrition ) Be careful with easy

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...