When temperatures drop, reassessing what your horses are eating is important to keeping them happy and healthy all winter long. Horses that maintain beautifully on minimal feed through the summer may suddenly need more support once winter sets in, especially if they start to lose weight as they burn extra calories to stay warm. Supplementing your horse’s grain can help maintain weight, hydration, and overall wellness during the cold months. The 6666 Equine Electrolyte Recover Powder ($36.66; 6666equinesupplements.com) encourages consistent water intake all year long, a key factor in preventing dehydration when it’s cold outside. With added B vitamins to support energy metabolism, it’s an ideal top-dressing for working horses and picky drinkers.
Feed Fixes
Support your horse year-round with these grain additives.
1. Platinum Performance Healthy Weight
Packed with omega-3 fatty acids from flax oil, this oil supports sleek coats, strong muscles, and overall vitality while helping horses maintain weight. Starting at $74.00; platinumperformance.com.
2. UltraCruz Equine Gastric Support Supplement
This supplement is formulated to maintain a healthy gastric environment and support digestive balance, and helps counter the effects of winter stress. Starting at $39.95; scahealth.com.
3. SmartEquine Smart Omega 3 & E UltraÂ
With essential omega-3 fatty acids and natural vitamin E to support immunity and muscle health, this supplement is ideal for horses on high-grain diets or limited pasture. Starting at $29.06; smartpakequine.com.