Energy Supplements for Horses

Get Your Horse Back on Track with Energy Supplements

Does your horse seem sluggish or struggle to maintain stamina during your normal rides? If so, you're not alone. Many horse owners encounter periods of poor performance where their horse lacks their usual energy levels or tires quickly. Energy supplements for horses are formulated to give your equine athlete or golden oldie the nutritional boost they needs to fuel energy levels.

Ruling Out Medical Causes for a Lack of Energy

While a lack of energy may be improved upon with energy supplements, it's crucial to rule out underlying medical conditions, especially if your horse seems withdrawn or lethargic. Talk to your veterinarian to find out why your horse is low on energy and ask if an energy supplement may be appropriate.

Ingredients to Give Your Horse a Boost

• Amino Acids: L-carnitine and specific branched-chain amino acids may help delay fatigue.
• B Vitamins: Folic acid and cobalamin (vitamins B9 and 12) help provide the nutritional building blocks to produce healthy red blood cells.
• Healthy Fats: Weight gain supplements with "cool" calories from healthy fats can help increase your horse's calorie intake if they need more energy.
• Electrolytes: Replenish electrolytes lost through sweat, especially during exercise or hot weather, and encourage your horse to drink.

Certain energy supplements can support the components of healthy red blood cells (with or without iron) and be especially helpful in horses diagnosed with anemia. Learn more about what you can do to help improve your horse's energy levels by reading this article in our Horse Health Library.