The right nutrition can help support your horse's health, condition and performance throughout the year. Alongside good-quality forage and a balanced diet, equine supplements can provide additional vitamins, minerals and nutrients where they are needed.

At Whyte Country Supplies, we stock a wide range of horse supplements in Ireland, including joint supplements, digestive support, vitamins and minerals, electrolytes, oils, herbal supplements and nutritional products for horses and foals.

With so many different products available, the best supplement for your horse will depend on factors such as diet, workload, age, condition and individual nutritional requirements.

What Supplements Does My Horse Need?

Not every horse needs additional supplementation. A horse receiving a properly balanced diet may already be getting the nutrients it requires.

However, supplements can be useful when additional nutritional support is required for a particular area or during periods of increased demand.

Equine supplements are available for areas including:

• Joints and mobility
• Digestion and gut health
• Vitamins and minerals
• Electrolyte replacement
• Coat and condition
• Hoof support
• Performance and recovery
• General nutritional support

Before adding multiple supplements, it's worth considering the horse's complete diet to avoid unnecessarily providing the same nutrients from several sources.

Horse Joint Supplements

Joint and mobility supplements are a popular category of equine nutrition, particularly for older horses and horses undertaking regular work.

Different formulations can contain ingredients such as glucosamine and other nutrients intended to complement a horse's normal diet.

Our range includes products such as Lincoln Glucosamine Premier Concentrate, alongside other equine products for joint and mobility support.

When choosing a horse joint supplement, consider the horse's age, workload, existing diet and the ingredients provided by any other supplements being fed.

Digestive Supplements for Horses

A horse's digestive system can be influenced by diet, forage, routine and management, and there are a variety of nutritional products designed to complement good feeding practices.

Our equine range includes products such as Lincoln All Inclusive Digestive Balancer, together with ingredients and supplements including brewers yeast, linseed and herbal formulations.

Digestive supplements shouldn't replace appropriate forage, feeding and management, but they can form part of a wider nutritional programme where additional support is required.

Horse Electrolytes

Horses lose electrolytes through sweat, making electrolyte supplementation particularly relevant for horses undertaking strenuous work or sweating heavily.

Electrolyte products typically provide important minerals including sodium, chloride and potassium.

Products such as Lincoln Electrolytes provide a convenient way of incorporating additional electrolytes into a horse's feeding programme when required.

Always ensure your horse has access to fresh drinking water and follow the feeding instructions supplied with the individual electrolyte product.

Vitamins & Minerals for Horses

Vitamin and mineral supplements can help complement a horse's diet where additional nutrients are required.

Our range includes broad vitamin and mineral formulations as well as more targeted nutritional products. These can be particularly useful where the existing ration doesn't already provide a complete balance of vitamins and minerals.

Before combining several products, check their nutritional composition to avoid unnecessarily duplicating particular vitamins or minerals.

Oils & Nutritional Supplements for Horses

Oils are another popular addition to equine diets. Our range includes products such as Lincoln Cod Liver Oil and Linseed Oil, alongside molasses and other nutritional products.

Different oils and feed supplements have different nutritional characteristics, so the appropriate choice will depend on what you're looking to add to the horse's existing diet.

Introduce dietary changes gradually and follow the manufacturer's feeding instructions.

Herbal Supplements for Horses

Horse owners looking for herbal-based nutritional products will also find a wide selection within our Equine Supplements range.

Products include individual ingredients and specialist blends containing ingredients such as turmeric, seaweed, brewers yeast and garlic, as well as products from ranges such as Wendals Herbs.

Different herbal supplements are formulated for different purposes, so check the ingredients and feeding instructions carefully when selecting a product.

Supplements for Hooves, Coat & Condition

Diet and overall nutrition can play an important role in maintaining normal hoof and coat condition.

Our range includes products such as Biotin Premier, together with broader vitamin, mineral and nutritional supplements.

When choosing a hoof or coat supplement, remember that nutritional changes generally form part of a longer-term feeding programme rather than providing an immediate change.

Supplements for Performance Horses

Horses in regular or demanding work may have different nutritional requirements from horses undertaking light exercise.

Depending on the horse and its diet, owners may consider products providing electrolytes, vitamins, minerals or other nutritional ingredients as part of their feeding programme.

Our collection includes products such as Exceed Performance Supplement and Provita Prolyte Extra for Performance Horses, alongside a variety of general equine nutritional supplements.

Supplements for Mares & Foals

Young foals and breeding animals have different nutritional requirements from mature adult horses.

Our range includes specialist mare and foal products such as Provita Foal Colostrum, Provita Lacteal Horse and Foal and other nutritional products specifically formulated for younger animals.

Always check that a supplement is suitable for the age and stage of the animal before use.

Equine Supplements FAQs

What are equine supplements?

Equine supplements are products added to a horse's normal diet to provide particular nutrients or additional nutritional support. They can include vitamins, minerals, electrolytes, oils, herbs and specialist formulations for areas such as joints, digestion and hoof condition.

Does my horse need supplements?

Not necessarily. Whether supplementation is appropriate depends on the horse's existing diet, age, workload and individual requirements. A balanced diet should always be the starting point.

What supplements are good for horses' joints?

There are specialist equine joint supplements containing ingredients such as glucosamine and other nutritional ingredients. The appropriate product will depend on the individual horse, its diet, age and level of activity.

Are electrolytes a horse supplement?

Yes. Electrolytes are a common type of horse supplement. Horses lose electrolytes through sweat, so supplementation can be particularly relevant during strenuous exercise, competition or other periods of increased sweating.

When should I give my horse electrolytes?

Electrolytes may be considered when a horse loses significant amounts through sweating. The amount and frequency depend on the individual product and circumstances, so follow the manufacturer's feeding instructions and ensure fresh water is always available.

What supplements can support a horse's digestion?

There are various equine digestive supplements and feed ingredients available, including digestive balancers and products containing ingredients such as brewers yeast. Good-quality forage and appropriate feeding management should remain the foundation of digestive health.

What is biotin used for in horses?

Biotin is commonly included in equine nutritional supplements associated with hoof and coat nutrition. When considering a biotin product, check the horse's overall diet and the amount supplied by other feeds and supplements.

Can I give my horse several supplements at once?

Potentially, but check the ingredients carefully. Two or more products may contain the same vitamins, minerals or other nutrients. If you're unsure about combining supplements, seek advice from an equine nutritionist or veterinarian.

Are herbal supplements available for horses?

Yes. Equine herbal products can contain ingredients such as turmeric, garlic, seaweed and other herbs. Whyte Country Supplies stocks both individual ingredients and specialist herbal formulations for horses.

Are there supplements specifically for foals?

Yes. Some equine nutritional products are specifically formulated for foals and young horses, including specialist colostrum and nutritional products. Always make sure the product is suitable for the animal's age before use.

Where can I buy horse supplements in Ireland?

Whyte Country Supplies stocks a wide selection of horse and equine supplements in Ireland, including joint supplements, digestive support, electrolytes, vitamins and minerals, oils, herbal products and supplements for mares and foals, available to order online with nationwide delivery.

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