Fat supplementation can be a game-changer for horses, especially performance athletes and those needing weight gain or coat improvement.

Fat provides safe, concentrated energy that helps reduce the need for grains, limiting digestive issues and managing body eat during digestion. Fat based diets also offer a lower glycemic response, which can benefit horses prone to tying up and reduce the risk of behaviour issues associated with high sugar diets.

These specialized supplements not only support healthy weight gain and performance but also aid in maintaining calm, manageable behaviour – making them essential additions to your equine nutrition plan.

Let’s look at three powerful fat-based supplements that provide concentrated energy while enhancing health and performance.

LifeLine Equi-Cal Horse Pellets

LifeLine Equi-Cal is a balanced fat supplement for supporting active and recovering horses. It delivers:

• Crude Fat: 12%, enhancing caloric density for weight gain without high sugar and starch
• Muscle Disorders: ideal for horses prone to tying up
• Essential Nutrients: Rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin , and Vitamin E to support immune health and recovery
• Mineral Support: Includes added selenium and bioavailable minerals, helping balance the ration and prevent deficiencies

Purina Pur-Athlete Extruded Supplement

Designed for the high-performance horse, Pur-Athlete offers an advanced fat blend with additional benefits for muscle and endurance:

• Ultra High Fat: with 25-27% fat (from flaxseed and soya oil), it provides a concentrated energy boost, great for athletic horses needing quick recovery
• Supports Muscle and Blood Health: enriched with blood building nutrients like copper and vitamin B12, it enhances stamina and builds muscle
• Controlled Glycemic Impact: a controlled NSC level helps to stabilize blood sugar, making it suitable for horses prone to excitable behavior
• Omega-3 Benefits: flaxseed provides anti-inflammatory Omega threes, boosting immunity and overall health

Matrix Fat Smart Horse Pellets

Matrix fat smart is formulated to support horses in need of high energy diets while maintaining calmness and digestive health. Key benefits include:

• Crude Fat: 12% minimum, giving horses dense energy without excessive grains, which reduces the risk of colic and founder
• High Digestibility: includes soil for an energy dense, easily digestible fat source
• Nutritional Support: contains essential vitamins (A,D,E) an trace minerals like magnesium, copper, and zinc for overall health
• Balanced Formula: fortified with probiotics (Yea-Sacc) and organic minerals to promote digestive health and reduce excitability

For more information or questions, please email our Feed team at nutrition@otter-coop.com