Top 11 Horse Feed and Supplements in the USA for 2025: Concentrates, Balancers, Forage, and Targeted Nutrition

Masterfeeds Performance Rice Bran Pellets provide a commercial-scale, high-energy pelleted rice-bran concentrate that delivers consistent mill-level quality at a competitive per-ton cost, appealing to trainers and large stables. Its chief advantage versus boutique stabilized options like Mad Barn is price and production consistency—Masterfeeds trades some premium omega-3 marketing for better economies of scale and reliable palatability compared with plain sweet feeds, making it a strong value choice for volume feeding scenarios.

Mad Barn Omneity Premix is a science-driven ration balancer that emphasizes precision nutrition with chelated trace minerals and targeted vitamin levels, making it a standout for owners who want data-backed optimization. It holds its position by pairing lab-formulated blends with customizable feeding plans, offering technical advantages over broad-market mixes like Purina Optimal while typically commanding a premium price compared with regional value brands such as Masterfeeds.

Ontario Dehy Timothy Balance Cubes are marketed as a premium, nutrient-balanced timothy cube with consistent density and predictable nutrient profiles, making them excellent for precise rationing and performance or metabolic management. Compared with the other forage alternatives in this list, Ontario Dehy emphasizes laboratory-tested consistency and higher per-unit nutrient control, which can justify a higher upfront cost for operations that require tight dietary management.

Genuine Health's formula holds a best-in-class position for everyday nutrient absorption by combining a high 50 billion CFU multi‑strain blend with a focus on stability and daily tolerability, offering good cost-to-strain value versus premium alternatives. Compared with the others on this list it emphasizes balanced daily support rather than clinical-strength dosing, making it an efficient choice for consumers seeking reliable probiotic coverage to aid digestion and nutrient uptake.

Masterfeeds ProForma Senior is a American-developed senior ration engineered for easy chewing, improved digestibility and targeted nutrient support for older equines, including higher fiber and joint-support ingredients. Its technical focus on senior digestive health and mobility support sets it apart from growth- and broodmare-focused feeds on this list, and it can be more cost-effective than bespoke supplements when managing multiple aged horses. For yards balancing the needs of senior animals alongside younger stock, ProForma Senior offers life-stage specificity without requiring additional premix blending.

Martin's Apple Wafers are thin, low-calorie apple-flavored wafers designed for high-repetition training — they break easily for precise portion control and deliver just enough aroma to reward without overfeeding. They hold the best-in-class position for everyday training because their cost-per-use is very low compared with denser treats like Stud Muffins or Mrs. Pastures, making them the most budget-friendly option for trainers who need frequent, small rewards.

Integricare TRI-ACTA H.A. Maximum Strength stands out as a market leader for concentrated hyaluronic acid support, offering higher HA levels and targeted joint lubrication that many horse owners choose when seeking rapid symptom relief. Compared with feed-through premixes and herbal complexes on this list, TRI-ACTA's technical advantage is its focus on clinically relevant HA dosing for synovial support, which can justify a premium price for horses needing intensive care. For owners managing performance or aging equine athletes, its potency and brand reputation make it a go-to high-efficacy option.

Mad Barn’s Optimum Digestive Health earns best-in-class recognition for its research-backed multi-strain probiotic, prebiotic and enzyme combination that targets both foregut and hindgut balance; its formulation is technically advanced compared with single-strain or yeast-only options on the market. The product’s lab-driven profile and measurable ingredient list justify a premium price per dose, making it attractive for owners prioritizing validated gut-health outcomes over lower-cost, less-characterized alternatives.

Mad Barn Electro‑Charge is a premium, research‑driven electrolyte powder formulated with a balanced mineral profile and supportive cofactors to promote rapid rehydration and recovery for performance horses. Positioned as the technical leader on this list, it typically commands a higher price but delivers traceable ingredients and lab‑backed formulations that may justify the investment for competitive riders compared with simpler or feed‑based alternatives.

Natural Factors Trace Minerals is the budget-conscious choice on this list, offering a broad-spectrum mineral complex often sourced from whole-food or marine-derived inputs and targeted to price-sensitive consumers. While it may not emphasize the pharmaceutical-grade testing or practitioner-only delivery of Thorne and Genestra, it provides strong financial value for routine supplementation and large-scale use.