Compare horse supplements side by side
Buying guides and comparisons that put the main types of equine supplement in one place, so you can see the differences before you decide what, if anything, your horse needs.
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- Which option suits which situation
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Choosing between supplements
Many equine supplements overlap, and it is easy to end up feeding two products that do much the same job. Our comparisons set out what each type of product is designed to do, the ingredients it usually contains and the situations in which it is most often considered.
None of our comparisons are rankings based on testing. They are editorial guides built on manufacturers’ published information and the independent evidence, and they always start with forage and management. For the detail on individual products, see our reviews, and for how each supplement type works, see our supplement guides.
Best horse probiotics in the UK: how the popular gut products compare
A side-by-side look at four widely sold UK gut products, based on what each manufacturer declares, with practical advice on choosing the right type for your horse.
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Feed balancer vs vitamin and mineral supplement: what is the difference?
Both products fill the nutritional gaps that forage leaves. The key differences are protein, serving size and the type of diet each is designed to complete.
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Gut balancer vs gastric supplement: stomach or hindgut?
Gut balancers and gastric supplements target different parts of the digestive tract. Knowing which part you are trying to support, and when a vet needs to be involved, is the starting point.
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Probiotic powder vs pellets vs paste: which format suits your horse?
The same live cultures can arrive as a powder, a pellet or a paste. The format decides how easily they reach your horse, how much is wasted and how well they travel.
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Compare the main types of supplement side by side, or read our plain-English guides before deciding what, if anything, your horse needs.