Energy supplements for horses: what’s available?

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Performance and energy supplements for horses can have a wide variety of purposes. A common aim is the support of energy production and metabolism, which means it will help your horse use the energy available to him in the most efficient way so that he can produce his best possible performance.

Some of the best energy supplements come in an paste form to use for a short-term boost – much like the best instant calmers – while others are designed to be fed daily and used over a longer-period of time. Here is a selection of the best energy supplements for horses that are currently available…

This can be used before, during and after exercise to support energy delivery. It can also be used as an energy booster in lethargic horses and to maintain blood glucose levels in situations where food intake is decreased, such as during travelling or when appetite is reduced. It is low-glycaemic, which means it leads to a slower rate of glucose entry into the blood, avoiding high peaks and sudden drops in blood glucose levels, which leads to a more balanced and prolonged energy supply.

The best energy supplement for your horse all depends on what you’re trying to achieve. Some supplements are formulated to give an instant, one-off energy boost – these are usually in syringe paste form – while others, however, are designed to provide a daily boost. Other performance supplements don’t target energy production specifically, but instead they provide nutritional support for horses with increased energy requirements. They are formulated to optimise energy efficiency, support cellular functions, and promote muscle growth and repair.

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Energy-boosting supplements: what’s on the market?

Best energy supplements for horses: what are your options?

‘Instant’ energy boosters for horses

NAF EnerG Shot

Equine America Xtra Boost Paste

Science Supplements EnerGex Syringe

Cavalor An Energy Boost

Foran Equine Pre-Fuel Gel

Premier Performance Energy Cookies

Daily energy supplements

NAF EnerG

Spillers Instant Energy

Science Supplements EnerGex

Equine America Xtra Boost Hemogen

Global Herbs Restore

Maxavita Maxapower

Equitop Myoplast

Synovium Red & Gold

Rowen Barbary Power

How to choose the best energy supplements for horses

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