What Research is Saying About Supplements for Horses
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
May 13, 2025
Scientists are studying the safety, efficacy, mechanisms of action, and pharmacokinetics of equine nutritional supplements.
Scientists are studying the safety, efficacy, mechanisms of action, and pharmacokinetics of equine nutritional supplements.
Horses need a variety of minerals in their diet to support basic system function and overall health. Find out how to be sure your horse is getting them.
Does your old horse need additional vitamin supplementation in his later years? An equine nutritionist shares how to ensure your senior horse gets the nutrition he needs.
Horses need the essential nutrient vitamin E for proper muscle and cell function. Here’s how you can be sure you’re meeting their requirements.
An equine nutrition expert addresses toplines, horse protein needs, and if whey is the way to go.
Understanding new research developments.
Vitamins and minerals comprise a small portion of the horse’s diet by weight, but their importance is enormous. Learn more about when supplementation might be needed.
Researchers found that a schizophyllan and hyaluronan supplement might help veterinarians and owners manage EGUS.
Probiotics might help reestablish healthy balances in the horse’s gut microbiome without causing harm.
Taking a whole-horse approach to preventing gastric ulcers might be the best way to improve your horse’s health and well-being. Here’s why.
Find out how you can influence your horse’s behavior through feed management.
With so many supplements to choose from, it’s important to know what options are effective. Here’s a look at supplement ingredients that are backed by science.
A magnesium oxide blend decreased squamous ulcer scores in French Trotter horses in training, suggesting its potential as a buffering option.
Researchers found horses with gastric ulcers are under greater oxidative stress and concluded the animals might benefit from additional antioxidant therapy.
Select an equine gastric support supplement containing active ingredients backed by peer-reviewed research.
Why is the serving size of a vitamin and mineral supplement for horses so much smaller than a ration balancer serving?
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