Mineral Feed & Vitamins for Horses
Do you want to give your horse exactly what it needs every day? Then mineral feed for your horseis the essential foundation. Hay and oats provide energy – but they are rarely enough to truly meet the requirements for minerals, vitamins, and trace elements. This is precisely where the products in this category come in.
Whether your horse is shedding its coat, you're working on hoof quality, or you want to build muscle specifically: here you will find suitable supplements for every life stage and every training level.
Why mineral feed is so important for horses
Hay doesn't grow the same everywhere. Depending on the soil, region, and cut, selenium, zinc, copper, or magnesiumare often missing – and you'll eventually notice this in your horse. Dull coat, brittle hooves, lack of resilience in training: all indications that the nutritional requirements are not being met.
A good horse mineral feedproduct specifically fills these gaps. You don't have to be a nutritional physiologist to find the right one – but there are a few things you should know.
Powder, pellets or liquid – what suits your horse?
The form of administration often makes all the difference in the daily stable routine:
- Pellets:easy to dose, good acceptance, ideal for picky eaters
- Powder:mixes well with trough feed, often attractively priced
- Liquid:quickly available, excellent to add to feed – popular with sport horses
Which form makes sense for you depends on your horse. A picky senior often needs palatable pellets, while a competition horse benefits from targeted liquids before a start.
Vitamins for horses: targeted feeding instead of a scattergun approach
Vitamins are not a panacea. During coat change, the demand for biotin, zinc, and amino acids skyrockets – in summer, it might be more about electrolytes. We stock mineral feed and supplementary feedfrom brands such as Alpurial, Stiefel, Waldhausen, Höveler, Grooming Deluxe, and Marstall – plus other specialists that we continuously add to our range.
If you are unsure about your choice, also check out our supplementary feed– there you will find targeted products for specific needs. And for daily energy supply, our concentrates & roughageare a perfect match.
Mineral feed for horses: hooves, coat, and muscles in focus
A common reason why riders choose mineral feed: poor hoof quality. Brittle hooves can often be noticeably improved with the right supply of biotin, zinc, and sulfur-containing amino acids – however, this requires patience. Plan at least three to six months before you see results.
During coat change, the effect is visible faster. A well-balanced product supports your horse when its metabolism is working at full speed. And for muscle building? Here, amino acids, high-quality proteins, and magnesium work hand in hand with your training.
Frequently asked questions about mineral feed for horses
How much mineral feed does my horse need per day?
This is always stated on the packaging – and depends on weight, age, and performance. As a rule of thumb: rather a little less and precisely dosed than generously estimated. Over-supply can be just as problematic as deficiency.
When should I feed mineral feed?
Year-round makes sense for most horses because the supply from roughage is rarely complete. During coat change and intense training, you can adjust specifically.
Powder, pellets, or liquid – which is better?
There is no "better" – only "what suits your horse". Pellets score points for acceptance, powder for price, liquid for quick availability. Try out what ends up in the trough and isn't left behind.
Can I recognize a mineral deficiency from the outside?
Sometimes yes: dull coat, brittle hooves, poor musculature, drop in performance. If there is a concrete suspicion, a blood test by the vet is worthwhile – then you feed specifically instead of just hoping for the best.
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With the right mineral feed for your horseyou lay the foundation for health, performance, and well-being – day after day, in the stable and in sport. Browse the range and find the supplement that suits your horse.
