Protein Supplements for Horses

The amount of protein a horse needs in its diet depends on the age, activity level and overall condition of the horse. Equine protein supplements can be used to benefit a horse in a number of ways. Protein supplements are commonly used to enhance general health as well as improve the condition of specific parts of the horse, including enhancing hoof strength, muscle condition and coat condition.

  1. Smart MuscleMass

    • Smart MuscleMass from SmartPak Equine is a protein-based supplement for horses that is designed to improve lean muscle mass. This product includes protein as well as a number of other ingredients, including amino acids, vitamins and minerals.

    Fat-Cat

    • Fat-Cat horse protein supplement is produced by Vapco and promises to improve muscle mass, promote weight gain, improve hoof strength, improve coat condition and give the horse extra energy. In addition to the protein, Fat-Cat boasts probiotic elements and live microorganisms. Fat-Cat's manufacturer claims that the product helps protein work so that muscles can get the nutrients needed to help the horse fully benefit from and recover from workouts and exercise.

    Nu-Image Dark Horse

    • Nu-Image's Dark Horse formula supplement claims to use protein, fatty acids, vitamins and minerals to enhance the condition of the coats and manes of dark-colored horses--primarily those with sorrel, bay and black coat colors.

    Steadfast Equine

    • Steadfast Equine is a horse supplement that the manufacturer claims will improve almost every aspect of a horse's overall condition. Steadfast Equine includes protein as a primary ingredient, along with vitamins, minerals and specially formulated joint supplement compounds created by the manufacturer of this product, Arenus. Arenus claims Steadfast Equine works by improving the overall condition of the horse's joint and bone structure, as well as supporting connectivity between joints, tissue and just about every aspect of the horse's anatomy.