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Hard Keeper - Horse Type

View a list of equine feeds and supplements targeted to hard keeper horses in Mad Barn’s equine feed database. Compare brands, ingredients, and nutrition information to choose products that provide concentrated energy and cool calories from fat and fibre to support healthy weight gain and body condition.

Feeds, Supplements & Products
3:1 Zinc Copper (Mad Barn)
HealthHealth
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
Mad Barn’s 3:1 Zinc Copper Powder is an organic trace mineral supplement for horses, providing zinc and copper proteinates in a 3:1 ratio. These chelated trace minerals are formulated for improved absorption and help support hoof health, connective tissue integrity, skin condition and coat quality.
AminoTrace+ Vitamin and Mineral Supplement (Mad Barn)
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
VitaminsVitamins
AminoTrace+ by Mad Barn is a complete, balanced equine mineral and vitamin supplement designed for horses with metabolic concerns. It is ideal for horses with IR, PPID, or high iron in the diet.
B-Vitamin Pak (Mad Barn)
CalmingCalming
ExerciseExercise
StressStress
VitaminsVitamins
B-Vitamin Pak is a comprehensive B-vitamin supplement in powder form. It provides a balanced profile of the B-Complex vitamins and may be beneficial for horses during times of heavy work, stress, or illness.
Chasteberry (Mad Barn)
BroodmareBroodmare
HealthHealth
IngredientIngredient
MareMare
Chasteberry powder supports mood balance in mares and aggressive horses. Chasteberry supplementation may support the normal function of the pituitary gland.
Copper (Mad Barn)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
IngredientIngredient
JointsJoints
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Copper is an essential mineral in horses' diets. Copper is often supplemented with Zinc to help balance high-iron hay. Copper is involved in healthy skin and bone development.
Monosodium Phosphate (Mad Barn)
Bone HealthBone Health
GrowthGrowth
IngredientIngredient
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Monosodium Phosphate is a highly bioavailable source of phosphorus commonly used as an equine supplement. Phosphorus is considered an important component for metabolic function. Adult horses require 17 grams of phsophours a day.
MSM – Methylsulfonylmethane (Mad Barn)
Hoof HealthHoof Health
JointsJoints
RecoveryRecovery
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
MSM is a readily available form of the mineral sulfur. It is beneficial for supporting healthy connective tissue, recovery, and hoof and joint health. MSM from Mad Barn also helps to relieve arthritic pain and sore muscles. It is considered very safe as a supplement for horses.
Natural E/Organic Se (Mad Barn)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
RecoveryRecovery
VitaminsVitamins
Natural E/Organic Se is a pelleted supplement providing organic Selenium yeast and natural Vitamin E. These two nutrients are important antioxidants that support muscle function and anti-inflammatory pathways.
Natural Vitamin E (Mad Barn)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
HealthHealth
MuscleMuscle
VitaminsVitamins
Natural Vitamin E from Mad Barn is a powdered Vitamin E supplement for horses. Vitamin E is essential for immune function, exercise recovery, neurological health and cardiovascular health in horses.
OmegaPrime+ (Mad Barn)
CardiovascularCardiovascular
Coat QualityCoat Quality
JointsJoints
RespiratoryRespiratory
Mad Barn's OmegaPrime+ provides a concentrated supply of omega-3 fatty acids. It is designed to support joint health, coat quality, respiratory function, and reproductive health in a low-calorie serving.
Omneity P – Pellets – Vitamin & Mineral Supplement (Mad Barn)
Gut HealthGut Health
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
Omneity Pellets is a balanced mineral and vitamin supplement for horses in a palatable pellet form. It provides 100% organic trace minerals, complete B-vitamin fortification, added Vitamin E, yeast and digestive enzymes.
Omneity Premix – Vitamin & Mineral Supplement (Mad Barn)
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
VitaminsVitamins
Omneity Premix is a balanced mineral and vitamin supplement for horses providing 100% organic trace minerals, complete B-vitamin fortification, added Vitamin E, yeast, and digestive enzymes.
Optimum Digestive Health Pellets (Mad Barn)
DigestionDigestion
Feed EfficiencyFeed Efficiency
Gut HealthGut Health
ProbioticProbiotic
Optimum Digestive Health from Mad Barn is a probiotic and prebiotic supplement designed to support hindgut health in the horse. It helps to maintain a stable microflora and promote immune health.
Optimum Probiotic (Mad Barn)
DigestionDigestion
Gut HealthGut Health
ImmunityImmunity
ProbioticProbiotic
Mad Barn's Optimum Probiotic is a pure 5-strain probiotic supplement in a powdered format. It provides 20 billion CFU per serving of L. acidophilus, L. fermentum, L. casei, L. plantarum, and L. farciminis.
Three Amigos (Mad Barn)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
MuscleMuscle
ProteinProtein
RecoveryRecovery
Three Amigos is an equine essential amino acid supplement containing lysine, methionine, and threonine in a 5:3:2 ratio. These are the three most common limiting amino acids in the horse's diet.
Visceral+ (Mad Barn)
DigestionDigestion
Gut HealthGut Health
ImmunityImmunity
ProbioticProbiotic
UlcersUlcers
YeastYeast
Visceral+ by Mad Barn is a pelleted gut supplement designed to support stomach and hindgut health in horses. It helps maintain normal digestive function, supports gastric comfort, and helps maintain the immune system.
w-3 Oil (Mad Barn)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
FatFat
JointsJoints
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
w-3 Oil by Mad Barn is an essential fatty acid supplement fortified with the omega-3 DHA and natural Vitamin E. W-3 Oil helps to support joint health, coat quality, cardiovascular health and weight maintenance.
12% R.S. Hi-Fat Horse Pellet (Red Chain Feeds)
HealthHealth
NutritionNutrition
SeniorSenior
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
12% R.S. Hi-Fat Horse Pellet by Red Chain Feeds is a pelleted feed intended for seniors and hard keepers, but is suitable for all classes of horses.
12% Rice Bran (Red Chain Feeds)
FatFat
NutritionNutrition
SeniorSenior
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
12% Rice Bran by Red Chain Feeds is a powdered rice bran supplement intended for all classes of horses.
14-8 Exceede Plus Pelleted or Textured (Hillsboro Feeds)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
NutritionNutrition
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
14-8 Exceede Plus by Hillsboro Feeds is available in textured or pelleted form. It provides 14% crude protein and 8% fat from a grain-based formulation.
14% Hi-Fat Horse Pellet (Red Chain Feeds)
BroodmareBroodmare
FatFat
SeniorSenior
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
14% Hi-Fat Horse Pellet by Red Chain Feeds is a pelleted feed intended for horses in moderate work, broodmares, senior horses or hard keepers.
16% ProFat Horse Ration (Hoffman’s Horse Products)
FatFat
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
SeniorSenior
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Hoffman's 16% ProFat Horse Ration is a pelleted feed with 18% fat, 16% protein and 12% fibre. It is intended to support weight management in horses requiring improved body condition.
Alfalfa & Oat Cubes (King Brand)
DigestionDigestion
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Alfalfa & Oat Cubes are made using dried, compressed alfalfa and oat hay. The cubes provide high protein (13%) and highly digestible fibre to support digestion and weight needs.
Alfalfa Compressed Bale (Standlee)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
ForageForage
HindgutHindgut
PerformancePerformance
Alfalfa Compressed Bale by Standlee is alfalfa forage in a compressed bale format. It is intended to provide extra calories for horses needing to gain weight and horses requiring extra calories due to training.
Alfalfa Pellets (Stampede Premium Forage)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Alfalfa Pellets from Stampede Premium Forage is a pelleted feed containing alfalfa. It contains 17% protein, 1% fat, and 25% fiber.
Alfalfa-Molasses Crumble (King Brand)
DentalDental
FiberFiber
SeniorSenior
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Alfalfa-Molasses Crumble by King Brand is a feed intended for older horses or horses with difficulty chewing. It contains sun-cured alfalfa meal blended with cane molasses and vegetable oil.
Alfalfa/Timothy Pellets (Standlee)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
ProteinProtein
Alfalfa-Timothy Pellets are made from blend of alfalfa and timothy hay. This feed provides moderate protein (12%) and energy with high fibre content for horses that require additional forage in their diet.
All-Natural Rice Bran Oil (McCauley’s Equine Formulas)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
EnergyEnergy
FatFat
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
McCauley's All-Natural Rice Bran Oil is an essential fatty acid supplement used to support body condition and coat quality. It also provides antioxidants such as Vitamin E. This supplement is intended to be fed as a top dress or mixed into a feed.
Amplify High Fat Supplement (Purina Mills)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
FatFat
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Amplify High Fat Supplement is an extruded fat supplement that includes rice bran, flax seed and vegetable oil. It provides added calories for horses that have higher energy needs.
Barley Rings (Dodson & Horrell)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
GrainsGrains
ToplineTopline
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Barley Rings is a feed additive meant to aid with underweight horses, conditioning, and topline development. This feed has a moderate level of protein and a high amount of fat.
Brilliance Horse Feed (Co-op/Pinnacle)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FatFat
NutritionNutrition
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Supplemental energy source to support performance or weight gain.
Build & Glow (Dodson & Horrell)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
FatFat
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Build & Glow is a feed meant to be supplementally fed to underweight horses. This feed is very high in fat, with a content level of 22% and a protein level of 14%.
Build Up Conditioning Cubes (Dodson & Horrell)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FatFat
ToplineTopline
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Build Up Conditioning Cubes is a feed designed for horses that need to gain some weight or horses prone to weight loss. This feed includes vitamins and minerals, an elevated level of protein, and fibre to help with optimal digestion.
Build Up Conditioning Mix (Dodson & Horrell)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FatFat
NutritionNutrition
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Build Up Conditioning Mix is a textured feed designed for horses that need to gain some weight or horses prone to weight loss. This feed includes vitamins and minerals, an elevated level of protein, and fibre to help with optimal digestion.
Canola Oil
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
HindgutHindgut
PerformancePerformance
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Canola Oil is a calorie-dense fat source that can be used to replace grain in the horse’s diet. It provides cool energy for performance horses and supports weight gain in hard keepers.
CEN Oil (CEN)
FatFat
ImmunityImmunity
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
CEN Oil is a supplement for horses that provides high amounts of fat and omegas 3, 6, and 9. It is meant to support skin and coat health, immunity, and joint health. It may contribute to reducing inflammation and is made of flaxseed oil.
Chestnut Lifestyle Peak Condition (Chestnut Horse Feeds)
HealthHealth
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
NutrientsNutrients
SeniorSenior
Chestnut Lifestyle Peak Condition by Chestnut Horse Feeds is a feed designed for horses with metabolic concerns, senior horses, and horses who need help maintaining weight. It is formulated to provided 18.5% protein, 11.2% fat, and 12.2% fibre.
Coconut Oil (Equi-Force) – [Discontinued]
EnergyEnergy
ExerciseExercise
FatFat
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Coconut Oil by Equi-Force is a liquid supplement intended to help provide extra energy. Coconut Oil may also assist in weight gain in horses.
CocoSoya Granular (Uckele)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
FatFat
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
CocoSoya Granular by Uckele is a supplement for horses that contains 29% fat levels that combines flax seed and rice bran that intends to provide an energy source to build and maintain weight.
Complement Advantage (Excel Equine Feeds)
FiberFiber
HealthHealth
NutrientsNutrients
NutritionNutrition
Complement Advantage by Excel Equine Feeds is a textured feed intended for hard keepers or horses in heavy training.
Complete (Triple Crown)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
Complete FeedComplete Feed
NutritionNutrition
PerformancePerformance
Triple Crown Complete is a high-fibre feed with beet pulp and added vitamins and minerals designed for performance horses. This feed provides 12% protein and 12% fat in a textured format.
Conditioning Mix (Red Mills)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
Coat QualityCoat Quality
ToplineTopline
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Conditioning Mix from Red Mills is an oat-free feed intended for horses needing extra condition and topline. This feed is meant to support weight gain, coat condition, and bone integrity.
Cool 10 (Advantage Edge)
CalmingCalming
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
FatFat
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Cool 10 by Advantage Edge is a beet pulp-based, textured feed for hard keepers to help maintain or add weight and calm performance and pleasure horses. It does not contain soybean meal, corn, oats, barley, wheat, distillers or cereal grains.
Core Builder (Core Balance)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
MuscleMuscle
RecoveryRecovery
VitaminsVitamins
Core Builder by Core Balance is a supplement intended to build and support muscle. It contains amino acids, vitamins, and fatty acids.
Corn Oil
Coat QualityCoat Quality
EnergyEnergy
FatFat
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Corn oil is a plant-based oil derived from corn that is used to provide calories in the equine diet. It is fed to performance horses and hard-keepers to support weight gain.
Daily Start Probiotic (Doctor’s Choice Supplements)
Feed EfficiencyFeed Efficiency
Gut HealthGut Health
PrebioticPrebiotic
ProbioticProbiotic
Daily Start Probiotic by Doctor's Choice Supplements is a pre/probiotic supplement intended to support gut health. It is designed for broodmares and horses that have difficulty keeping weight.
Decade FIBER-X (Poulin Grain)
DigestionDigestion
FatFat
NutrientsNutrients
PerformancePerformance
Decade FIBER-X by Poulin Grain is a beet-pulp based textured feed intended to support overall health and digestion in maintenance, performance, and breeding horses and ponies.
EasiConditioner (Pryde’s EasiFeed)
NutrientsNutrients
RecoveryRecovery
SeniorSenior
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
EasiConditioner by Pryde's EasiFeed is an extruded feed intended to promote weight gain in senior horses, horses needing to gain weight or horses in recovery.
EasiSport (Pryde’s EasiFeed)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
Grain FreeGrain Free
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
NutritionNutrition
EasiSport by Pryde's EasiFeed is a grain-free pelleted feed containing 8.1% NSC and is intended for all horse types.
Elite Equine Evolve (Elite Three)
DigestionDigestion
FatFat
FiberFiber
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Elite Equine Evolve is a hemp seed hull top-dressing that provides fat, protein, and fibre for the equine diet. Hemp is a source of omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids, with the majority being omega-6.
Elite Plus Oil (Elite Three)
FatFat
JointsJoints
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Elite Plus Oil is a blend of cold-pressed borage and hemp oil. This equine fat supplement contains omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids.
Elite Ration (Hoffman’s Horse Products)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
ExerciseExercise
PerformancePerformance
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Hoffman's Elite Horse Ration is a feed intended for horses in moderate to heavy work, or hard keepers. This feed contains flax, rice bran, and vegetable oils for energy, providing 15.5% NSC and 8% fat.
Emcelle® Tocopherol Vitamin E (Custom Equine Nutrition)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
HealthHealth
IngredientIngredient
VitaminsVitamins
Emcelle Tocopherol is a liquid vitamin E supplement for horses that provides 500 IU of natural vitamin E in 1 mL. Vitamin E is an important antioxidant that is meant to support muscle function.
Empower Boost Horse Supplement (Nutrena)
ExerciseExercise
FatFat
PerformancePerformance
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Empower Boost is a supplement high in fat and calorie-dense intended for performance horses and hard keepers. It is ideal for gut health as prebiotics and probiotics have been added. This supplement can also be beneficial for horses prone to tying up.
EndurExtra (Kentucky Performance Products)
FatFat
PerformancePerformance
SeniorSenior
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
EndurExtra by Kentucky Performance Products is a powdered fat supplement intended to support weight gain in hard keepers, performance horses and seniors.
Energized Textured (Blue Bonnet Feeds)
GrainsGrains
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutrientsNutrients
VitaminsVitamins
Energized Textured from Bluebonnet Feeds is a sweet texturized feed intended for adult horses at maintenance. It provides 12% crude protein, 5% crude fat, and 22% crude fibre.
EnerPro (Meunerie Soucy)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
EnergyEnergy
HealthHealth
NutrientsNutrients
EnerPro by Meunerie Soucy is a powdered energy supplement intended to support body condition in all classes of horses.
Eqceed Ultra Senior (Tucker Milling)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
Gut HealthGut Health
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
SeniorSenior
Eqceed Ultra Senior by Tucker Milling is a textured, high-fat, low-starch feed formulated specifically for senior horses. It includes shredded beet pulp and Lactobacillus, which supports gut health, and it can served as a complete replacement for hay or pasture.
Equi-BuildER (Blue Grass Animal Products)
CalmingCalming
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FatFat
PerformancePerformance
Equi-BuildER by Blue Grass Animal Products is a liquid supplement that contains 90% fat levels supplied through rice bran oil and corn oil. Its intended use is for horses in competition, sale, and hard keepers.
Equi-Jewel (Bluegrass Horse Feed)
FatFat
PerformancePerformance
VitaminsVitamins
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Equi-Jewel is a high-fat, energy-dense supplement. It is ideal for horses needing better condition, weight gain, and additional energy. This supplement supports weight gain, gut health, and bone density.
EQUI-PRO Performance Senior (Poulin Grain)
DigestionDigestion
PerformancePerformance
SeniorSenior
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
EQUI-PRO Senior Performance by Poulin Grain is a pelleted feed intended to provide digestive support and promote healthy weight in active senior horses.
EQUI-PRO Premium Senior (Poulin Grain)
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
SeniorSenior
VitaminsVitamins
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
EQUI-PRO Premium Senior by Poulin Grain is a pelleted feed intended for senior horses with digestive issues. It provides 14% protein, 6% fat, and 18% fiber.
Equiedge (Excel Equine Feeds)
FatFat
SeniorSenior
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Equiedge by Excel Equine Feeds is a pelleted fat supplement containing rice bran and flax. It is intended to provide extra calories for hard keepers and support skin and coat quality in horses.
Equilibrium Trimax (Purina)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
Complete FeedComplete Feed
PerformancePerformance
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Purina Equilibrium Trimax is an energy-dense multi-particle feed intended for hard-keepers and performance horses. It provides 12% fat from vegetable oils and fermentable fibre from beet pulp to meet higher calorie requirements.
Equilibrium® XCEL HD (Purina Canada)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
FatFat
HindgutHindgut
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Equilibrium® XCEL HD is a high-fat feed from the Purina Platinum product line. This low glycemic feed contains higher fat and fibre content and is intended for equine athletes and hard keepers.
Equine Alfalfa Plus (Red Chain Feeds)
EnergyEnergy
HealthHealth
NutrientsNutrients
NutritionNutrition
Equine Alfalfa Plus by Red Chain Feeds is an alfalfa based pelleted feed intended for horses in moderate to heavy work.
Equinepower Cool Energy (O&T Farms)
DigestionDigestion
FatFat
SeniorSenior
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Equinepower Cool Energy by O&T Farms is a high fat (28.2%) weight gain supplement intended for all horse types.

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