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View a list of low-NSC horse feeds, supplements, and products in the Mad Barn Equine Feed Database. NSC, or non-structural carbohydrates, includes sugars and starches that can affect blood glucose and insulin response. Compare nutrition information, NSC levels, and ingredient labels to choose suitable products for your horse.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘L’ Mix (Allen & Page)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FiberFiber
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
'L' Mix from Allen & Page is intended for horses and ponies with laminitis. This feed contains 5.25% NSC, 30% fibre, and 8.5% protein.
Alfa-A Molasses Free (Dengie)
EnergyEnergy
FiberFiber
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Alfa-A Molasses Free from Dengie is a chopped and pellet mix feed. It is intended to provide additional energy and condition to horses and ponies in light to heavy work.
Alfa-Beet (Dengie)
EnergyEnergy
FiberFiber
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Alfa-Beet is a 100% natural pelleted feed for horses and ponies of all ages and work levels. It promotes weight gain without excitability and provides additional slow-release energy.
Alfa-Pro Elite (Hi-Pro Feeds)
ForageForage
Grain FreeGrain Free
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
NutrientsNutrients
Alfa-Pro Elite by Hi-Pro Feeds is a fortified, ground alfalfa cube. It is grain-free and low in NSC, making it suitable for horses with metabolic conditions.
Alfa-Timothy LONGfibe® Forage Cubes (MAAAX Equine Feed)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
Hay StretcherHay Stretcher
Alfa-Timothy LONGfibe® Forage Cubes are comprised of alfalfa and timothy hay cut into 3 inch long pieces to provide long-stem forage when hay is in short supply. They do not require soaking and can be used as a supplement carrier or when a low-dust diet is required.
AlfaForce Yellow Tag (AlfaForce Equine)
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
NutrientsNutrients
PerformancePerformance
ProteinProtein
AlfaForce Yellow Tag by AlfaForce Equine is a pelleted feed designed for all classes of horses. It is formulated with 16% protein, 3% fat and has a maximum non-structural carbohydrate level of 13.9%.
Alfalfa-Pro Fibre (Spillers Feeds)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FatFat
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
Alfalfa-Pro Fibre from Spillers Feed is an alfalfa blend that provides 12% protein, 10% fat, and 25% fiber. This feed is intended to improve coat quality, support gut health, and reduce excitability.
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.
AlfaMax RX (Alfamax Feed)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
DigestionDigestion
FiberFiber
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
AlfaMax RX from Alfamax Feed is a complete pelleted feed. AlfaMax RX contains no soybean meal & is intended for horses' requiring a low NSC content (starch + sugars).
All-4-Feet (Dunstan)
FiberFiber
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
All-4-feet Dunstan is a low-starch, protein, high fibre formulation, designed to meet the nutrition requirements of horses that benefit from a low starch/low sugar diet due to various health conditions.
Amber Grains Elite Serenity Ultra LS (Coker Feed Mill)
HealthHealth
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
SeniorSenior
Amber Grains Elite Serenity Ultra LS by Coker Feed Mill is a low NSC (8.94%) pelleted feed intended for horses with sensitive digestive systems.
BalancI.R. Ration (Hoffman’s Horse Products)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
Hoffman's BALANCI.R. Horse Ration is an 11% NSC pelleted feed for horses that require a low-starch diet. Energy sources include soybean hulls, stabilized rice bran, malt sprouts, and oat hulls.
Be Calm Balancer (Dodson & Horrell)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
CalmingCalming
HerbHerb
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
Be Calm Balancer is a feed designed for anxious and sensitive horses. This feed is lower in starch and provides a blend of calming herbs. It also contains a high level of biotin for hoof support.
Beet Pulp Shreds (MW Agri)
EnergyEnergy
FiberFiber
NutrientsNutrients
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Beet Pulp Shreds from MW Agri is a highly digestible, calorie-dense, and high fibre feed. This feed is intended for all horses and ponies at any level of work.
Bermuda-Blend (Sacate Pellet Mills)
FiberFiber
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutritionNutrition
Bermuda-Blend from Sacate Pellet Mills is a low protein and calorie feed for horses. The feed is meant for moderate or light working horses and is made of alfalfa and grass.
BozMerix Balancer Maintenance Diet (Hestevard)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
JointsJoints
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
BozMerix Balancer Maintenance Diet by Hestevard is a low sugar, low starch pelleted feed intended to support joints and control inflammation in horses and ponies.
Build & Shine (Simple System Horse Feeds)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
DigestionDigestion
IngredientIngredient
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Build & Shine is a horse feed made with lucerne chop and cold pressed linseed oil. Build & Shine is a high protein and low NSC feed.
Carb-Guard – 12% Pelleted Horse Feed (Blue Seal)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Blue Seal Carb-Guard is a 12% protein and 8% fat pelleted complete feed with less than 11% NSC. It is formulated with various roughages for fibre as well as wheat middlings, corn germ, and dried distillers grains for energy.
Carboraider Complete (King Brand)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
HealthHealth
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
NutritionNutrition
Carboraider Complete from King is a pelleted complete feed for horses. Carboraider Complete is intended for adult horses who require lower sugar and starch levels in their diets. This feed is formulated with beet pulp and a rice bran base.
Complete GI Pellet (Masterfeeds)
FiberFiber
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Complete GI Pellet from Masterfeeds is a low NSC feed meant for horses with metabolic disorders. It contains minerals, pre and probiotics, fiber, and is intended to support hindgut health.
Cool Carb (Banks Mill Feeds)
FiberFiber
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutrientsNutrients
VitaminsVitamins
Banks Cool Carb is a low sugar and starch feed with 10.5% NSC, intended for horses with gut issues and insulin resistance. This feed contains soybean hulls, wheat middlings, alfalfa meal and beet pulp.
Cool Stride (Banks Mill Feeds)
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
FiberFiber
NutrientsNutrients
ProteinProtein
Cool Stride is a low NSC (12.4%) textured horse feed intended for easy keepers and boarding facilities. It contains added calcium meant to buffer stomach acid and added chromium meant to support metabolic health.
Cool-Care (Beyond-Soy)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
Grain FreeGrain Free
Gut HealthGut Health
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Cool-Care by Beyond-Soy is a grain-free complete feed with low levels of sugar and starch. It is intended to be used for horses in all stages and assist with digestive health.
CR ProFibre Crunch (Trouw Nutrition)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FiberFiber
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
CR ProFibre Crunch is a mixed high fibre pellet and extruded feed with less than 10% NSC content. Energy sources include soy hulls, alfalfa, and beet pulp. ProFibreCrunch also contains flax as a source of omega-3 fatty acids.
Define and Shine (Red Mills)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
EnergyEnergy
NutritionNutrition
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Define & Shine by Red Mills is a high-calorie, low-starch pelleted top dress designed to support weight gain, muscle development, and overall coat condition.
Diet Blend (Transfeeder)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
HealthHealth
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Diet Blend by Transfeeder is low-sugar (7.5%) hay blend in bale form intended for horses requiring controlled sugar intake.
E-TEC Carb Safe (Poulin Grain)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
Poulin Grain E-TEC® Carb Safe is a pelleted feed intended for horses that require lower sugar and starch content in their diet. It provides a maximum 5.5% NSC and can fed to overweight horses or those with metabolic concerns.
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.
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.
Eqceed 14 (Tucker Milling)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FiberFiber
HealthHealth
NutritionNutrition
Eqceed 14 by Tucker Milling is a pelleted complete feed that contains 8% fat. It is formulated for working and maintenance horses and is marketed as a low starch feed.
Equigard Classic (St.Hippolyt)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
Grain FreeGrain Free
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Equigard Classic by St. Hippolyt is a grain-free, molasses-free pelleted feed intended for over-weight horses.
Equigard Muesli (St.Hippolyt)
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
Grain FreeGrain Free
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Equigard Muesli by St.Hippolyt is a grain-free muesli with low starch and sugar content. It is intended for overweight horses and horses needing less feed.
Esteem Low Starch (Bar Ale)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
HealthHealth
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
ToplineTopline
Esteem Low Starch by Bar Ale is a low starch (4.4%) pelleted feed intended for horses requiring a low starch diet.
EZ (Tribute)
CalmingCalming
ExerciseExercise
FatFat
FiberFiber
Tribute Equine EZ Pellets is a 20% fibre, 8% fat feed intended for hard keepers and mature horses with higher energy requirements. It is formulated with reduced sugar and starch content and provides a maximum 13.5% NSC.
Fast Fibre (Allen & Page)
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
FiberFiber
IngredientIngredient
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Fast Fibre from Allen & Page is a low-energy horse feed. Fast Fibre is high in fibre with a low NSC content (7.5%). Fast Fibre is recommended to be fed soaked.
Fiberforce (Cavalor)
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
Fiberforce by Cavalor is a textured feed made with alfalfa stems intended to encourage chewing and buffer stomach acid. It is targeted to horses with gastrointestinal problems such as gastric ulcers.
Fibre Lite Molasses Free (Spillers Feeds)
CalmingCalming
DigestionDigestion
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Fibre Lite Molasses Free from Spillers Feed is a fiber blend with low calories and no added sugar. This feed is intended to be fed alongside a compound feed or balancer for horses and ponies in light work.
Fibre Plus (Ritchie Smith)
DigestionDigestion
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
FiberFiber
NutritionNutrition
Fibre Plus by Ritchie Smith is an even blend of beet pulp and soyhulls pelleted together. It is intended as a digestible fibre source, low in sugar and starch.
Fibre-Beet (Baileys Horse Feeds)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FiberFiber
Hay StretcherHay Stretcher
NutritionNutrition
Fibre-Beet from Baileys Horse Feeds is a low NSC and high fiber pelleted feed. This feed is best recommended for horses and ponies needing to improve their condition while controlling sugar and starch intake.
Fibre-Beet (British Horse Feeds)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Fibre-Beet by British Horse Feeds is a conditioning feed containing high levels of digestible soluble fibre with a low NSC level of 8.8%. The alfalfa in the feed provides a good protein level for muscle tone and function.
Flax Appeal (Brooks Feeds)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
FatFat
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
Flax Appeal is a high-energy top dressing that provides elevated levels of fat and protein primarily from flaxseed and soybean. Flax Appeal is formulated for weight gain, horses in light to heavy work, or if omega-3’s are needed.
Forage Plus Gastric Support (Standlee)
DigestionDigestion
Grain FreeGrain Free
HindgutHindgut
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Forage Plus Gastric Support from Standlee is an alfalfa-based pelleted feed. It is meant to assist with gut and hindgut health. It does not contain grain, and contains low NSCs.
Gentle Balance (LMF Horse Feeds)
Grain FreeGrain Free
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
NutrientsNutrients
YeastYeast
Gentle Balance is a pelleted feed for horses that contains energy, vitamins, minerals, and yeast but does not contain grain or molasses. It is a low sugar feed that is meant for horses in light to moderate exercise.
Glyx Lobs (St.Hippolyt)
Grain FreeGrain Free
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Glyx Lobs by St.Hippolyt is a grain free treat with reduced sugar and starch intended for obese horses, or horses with metabolic disorders.
Glyx-Mash (St.Hippolyt)
Grain FreeGrain Free
Gut HealthGut Health
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
PrebioticPrebiotic
Glyx-Mash by St.Hippolyt is a grain, gluten and molasses-free feed intended for horses with allergies or sensitivity to grains.
Golden Oldies (Keyflow Feeds)
HealthHealth
NutritionNutrition
PrebioticPrebiotic
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Golden Oldies from Keyflow Feeds is a quick soak balancer mash ideal for horses with poor dentition. Golden Oldies is highly palatable and has low NSC (9.5%).
Grain Free (McMillan Equine Feeds)
FiberFiber
Grain FreeGrain Free
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
Grain Free by McMillan Equine Feeds is a low NSC (10%) feed intended for all horses requiring a low starch diet.
Happy Hoof (Spillers Feeds)
FiberFiber
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
Happy Hoofs from Spillers Feed is high in fiber and low in sugars. The aforementioned makes this feed ideal for horses and ponies prone to laminitis and those in light work.
Happy Hoof Molasses Free (Spillers Feeds)
FiberFiber
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Happy Hoofs Molasses free from Spillers feed is low in sugar and high in fiber. This feed is intended for easy keepers and horses and ponies prone to laminitis.
HayCare (Simple System Horse Feeds)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Hay StretcherHay Stretcher
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
HayCare is a quick-soaking timothy grass pellet for horses or ponies who are unable to consume hay. It is very palatable and has low NSC.

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