Everyone likes choices. That is surely evident if you are an equine enthusiast who has been down the aisle of any feed or farm store lately. Or should we say aisles?
When it comes to choices for our horses, there are MANY choices. Supplement after supplement line the shelves, which can leave you in a state of confusion, especially if you don’t take time to read and interpret the package’s label. But what is the best vitamin and mineral supplement for horses?
At BioZyme®, we have created another line of supplements for horse lovers to give their horses a good gut feeling. Vitalize® is a line of supplements for horses, dogs and cats with proven solutions to keep your animal healthy and performing. That’s right. Just one more brand to throw into the mix.
So, let’s compare. . .
What is the Best Vitamin and Mineral Supplement for Horses?
So, which is the best vitamin and mineral supplement for horses in your stable. Well, that’s going to vary. The choice is yours. And, yes, with so many equine vitamin and mineral supplements on the market, let’s look at some of the leading brands and their key selling points.
ADM GroStrong
ADM GroStrong minerals provide the necessary minerals and vitamins to complement forages and grains, enabling horses to reach their performance potential.
- Granular form
- Available in 5 or 25 lb bags
- Avg Cost per day per horse is .75 or .34 (depending on the size of bag purchased)
Purina Free Balance 12:12 Vitamin & Mineral Supplement
Purina Vitamin & Mineral Supplement provides the added vitamins and minerals needed to balance a pasture or hay-only diet.
- Weather resistant
- Granular form
- Available in 6 or 25 lb bags
- Avg Cost per day per horse is .61 or .24 (depending on the size of bag purchased)
Nutrena EquiMin Loose Mineral
Nutrena EquiMin Loose Mineral is for horses needing additional mineral supplementation to their existing grain and forage diet. It is a vitamin and mineral supplement for forage-only feeding programs and helps balance the diets of horses fed non-fortified or small amounts of grain.
- Granular form
- Available 25 lb bag
- Avg Cost per day per horse is .28
Tribute Equine Nutrition Non-GMO Equine 12-8 Mineral Powder Horse Supplement
Tribute Equine Nutrition Non-GMO Equine 12-8 Mineral Powder Horse Supplement is a non-GMO mineral supplement designed to balance the diets of horses consuming grass or mixed grass hay. Choose to feed this product free-choice or at a fixed rate of 4 oz daily. It offers your horse a source of organic trace minerals, generous levels of vitamins, higher levels of antioxidants Vitamin E and selenium, as well as biotin.
- Non-GMO
- Powder form
- Available 25 lb bag
- Avg Cost per day per horse is .41
Manna Pro Sho-Glo Complete Vitamin & Mineral Supplement
Manna Pro Sho-Glo Complete Vitamin & Mineral Supplement is a complete vitamin and mineral supplement to support the health and condition of your horse.
- Promotes skin & coat health
- Pellet form
- Available in 5 or 25 lb buckets
- Avg Cost per day per horse is .40 or .33 (depending on the size of bag purchased)
Redmond Daily Red® Fortified Vitamin & Mineral Supplement for Horses
Redmond Daily Red Fortified Vitamin & Mineral Supplement for Horses helps empower your horse with balanced nutrients that promote a satisfied mind and healthy body. Pure sea salt, nature-made trace minerals and Daily Red’s boosted vitamin and mineral formula support horses in every life stage.
- Granular
- Natural, from the Earth
- Available in 5 or 25 lb bags
- Avg Cost per day per horse is .70 or .41 (depending on the size of bag purchased)
Formula 707 Daily Essentials Vitamins & Minerals Hay Flavor Pellets Horse Supplement
Formula 707 Daily Essentials Vitamins & Minerals Hay Flavor Pellets Horse Supplement provide the essential nutrients your horse needs for overall well-being. With a balanced blend of vitamins and minerals including vitamins A, D3, E and B- complex vitamins, this supplement supports your horse’s everyday health needs.
- Pellet form
- Available in 12 or 50 lb bags
- Avg Cost per day per horse is .68 or .47 (depending on the size of bag purchased)
Vitalize Equine Vitamin & Mineral Supplement
And our personal favorite is, Vitalize Equine Vitamin & Mineral Supplement! This highly fortified, loose vitamin and mineral supplement is designed for horses as a daily top dress or free choice supplement to support nutritional and digestive health. It contains a full-spectrum of vitamins, minerals and industry-leading organic trace minerals to balances forage-based or non-fortified diets. It also contains AO-Biotics® Amaferm®, a prebiotic research-proven to enhance digestibility and safeguard the hindgut. In addition to digestion, our formula also improves your horse’s bloom, giving them a healthy, shiny coat and supporting optimal body condition.
- Granular form
- Available in 12 or 50 lb bags
- Avg Cost per day per horse is .75 or .28 (depending on the size of bag purchased)
*All average costs were calculated at the same time and might be different now due to price fluctuations.
The Added Benefits of Vitalize
It should be no surprise to you that we think the best vitamin and mineral supplement for horses is the Vitalize Equine Vitamin & Mineral Supplement. But why? Well, let’s explore some of this Vitalize product’s key advantages when compared to the list of competitors we’ve shared above.
- Contains AO-Biotics® Amaferm®, a prebiotic research-proven to enhance digestibility.
- Fortified with organic trace minerals and high levels of vitamin E, biotin, and B vitamins.
- Improves your horse’s bloom, giving them a healthy, shiny coat and supporting optimal body condition.
Research shows that horses fed Amaferm will have increased digestion and absorption of nutrients. Furthermore, significantly more volatile fatty acids (VFA) are produced when Amaferm is fed. In addition to increasing total VFA, Amaferm increases acetate, propionate and butyrate from a variety of substrates. The increase in acetate is particularly important as it is the only VFA that can be directly absorbed into the bloodstream and used for energy.
The Choice is Yours!
We know you have choices when it comes to selecting a horse vitamin and mineral supplement. We think that Vitalize offers the best vitamin and mineral supplement for horses. Our products contain Amaferm, industry-leading organic trace minerals and is backed by decades of research. We know that 70% immune response for horses starts in gut, so if we can give your horse a good gut feeling, then keeping it healthy will help keep it happy and performing.
Get Your Vitalize Today
In addition to the Vitalize Equine Vitamin & Mineral Supplement, Vitalize also offers a multitude of other supplements, both for your horse’s head to tail support. Not only can you give your horse the best vitamin and mineral supplement for horses on the market, but you can also give them the best supplements. Period.
It is easy to purchase Vitalize products. You can purchase them online or from a variety of other retail outlets.
Not sure which product best suits your horse and its needs? Check out our Vitalize Product Navigator.
Do you prefer to shop locally? You can find the Vitalize dealer nearest you where to buy tool. If you don’t see your local feed store on our locator, never fear! You can refer a dealer. for free online. We’ll reach out and let them know shoppers in their area are interested.
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