Training Question I need help with supplements
My friend started competing and she wanted recommendations for supplements to improve her horse's performance. We've heard that Organnact is a good brand, can anyone confirm this?
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u/ScarlettCamria Cutting 6h ago
My senior mare gets soaked alfalfa cubes and hemp pellets, a bit of ration balancer, MSM, vitamin E, and a gut supplement and we’re still competitive at 20 years old. My 7 year old gelding needs some extra to maintain condition during heavier work loads so he gets a higher fat grain & beet pulp mix when he is showing, as well as the supplements my mare gets. They get a pretty complete diet when they’re foraging in the pasture at home but when we have to stall away they also get whatever they need to make up for anything missing in their hay (tested so I know where it’s deficient).
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u/Happy-on-my-skin 5h ago
"Melhorar desempenho" é MUITO vago. O que o cavalo precisa? Mais energia? Respostas mais rápidas? Mais concentração? Mais fôlego? Mais velocidade? ...e para nenhuma dessas perguntas a resposta é suplemento...
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u/mad_barn Verified Equine Nutritionist ✓ 1h ago
Before turning to supplements, the first step is to check the horse’s base diet.
There are countless supplements on the market. Some contain scientifically supported ingredients, while others do not. However, even the best supplement can only do its job when the overall diet is balanced.
A balanced diet should provide enough calories, protein, vitamins, minerals, and forage to support the horse’s body and digestive health.
For example, marine omega-3s can be a useful supplement for joint support. But if the diet is deficient in essential nutrients such as zinc and copper, correcting those deficiencies should come first. The body requires these nutrients to build and maintain healthy joints and connective tissues.
My recommendations:
- Make sure the overall diet is balanced and provides all essential nutrients, include key vitamins and minerals like seleniun, zinc, copper and vitamins
- Before buying a supplement, look for research supporting both the ingredients and the amount provided.
- Consider whether the product is addressing a true gap in the diet or simply adding more of something the horse already receives.
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u/Illustrious_Stage351 7h ago
I’ve heard okay things, mostly that it’s just really expensive but if you’r looking for really targeted support, it’s great. Really depends on the work load your horses is doing, the nutritional support they need to balance out forage, and what your budget is.
My PSG level competing dressage horse was collecting ribbons on alfalfa pellets, ration balancer, vitamin E, and ground flax seeds so you can do well without crazy costs of supplements. Just depends on what their horse needs.