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Our Equine Feeding Philosophy

From a scientific standpoint, horses are classified as non-ruminant herbivores, with digestive tracts designed to best utilize good-quality forages. Wild horses grazed as their only source of nutrients and survived for thousands of years. With domestication, we’ve modified horses’ eating habits--yet their digestive tracts haven’t changed. In fact, substantial research shows that feeding programs relying too heavily on cereal grains, with limited forage, often result in health and performance problems. Our unique approach is specifically designed to make it easy to get your horse feeding priorities in the right order.

For Better Health and Performance,
Follow The ADM Equine Nutritional Pyramid

 First:
 Build Your Base
 on Good-Quality Forage
 Next: Supplement Your Forage
 with Quality Mineral and Vitamin Products
 Then: Use Concentrated Energy products as required   

The fiber in forage keeps the digestive tract functioning properly, and with the help of bacteria in the hindgut, provides energy, protein, and vitamins to the horse. Minerals and vitamins are required for proper digestion and utilization of forages and grains. Unfortunately, even the best forages are deficient in some minerals and vitamins-- so your feeding program must provide an adequate supply. Our Hoffmans™ Horse Mineral, QuadBlock® and Equi-Pro™ mineral products are specially formulated to provide 27 vitamins, minerals, and electrolytes in the correct proportions to complement forages and grains.

Feeding Programs and Products

• QuadBlock® Vitamin-Mineral Supplement in-stall self feeding

• Equi-Pro™ 20% Protein Vitamin-Mineral Supplement self-feeding in pasture

• MOORGLO® A Supplement for all Classes of Horses - Canadian Formula

• EquiGLO™ Milled Flaxseed - Food Grade

• Hoffmans Horse Minerals™
  

Equine FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
If You're Feeding Horses, Keep This in Mind