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Gut Health Supplements for Horses
Gut health supplements for horses are feed additives and pastes that support the stomach lining and the microbes of the hindgut. Owners commonly use them for horses in training, horses that travel or compete often, and horses going through feed changes or time in a stable.
They are part of our wider Horse Supplements collection.
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What Is a Horse Gut Health Supplement?
A horse gut health supplement is a nutritional product that supports either the stomach, the hindgut, or both, rather than a medicine that treats disease.
The horse's stomach produces acid continuously, even when it is empty. Long gaps without forage leave the upper stomach exposed, which is one reason gut support is popular for stabled and travelling horses.
Stomach Support vs Hindgut Support
The two areas need different kinds of product, so check which one a label is aimed at.
- Stomach (gastric) support products buffer acid or coat the stomach lining, often fed before work or travel.
- Hindgut support products, including probiotics and prebiotics, support the microbes that ferment fibre in the large intestine.
- Combined formulas include ingredients for both and are often fed daily.
Gut Supplements and Gastric Ulcers
Equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS) is diagnosed by a vet using a gastroscope, and treatment is prescribed by your vet. Gut supplements are used to support horses at risk, or alongside a vet's plan, not instead of it.
Common risk factors include long periods without forage, large grain meals, travel, intense training and time in a stable. Feed management matters as much as any product.
Signs Owners Often Notice
Girthiness, a dull coat, fussy eating, loss of condition or a change in temperament can all have a gut cause, but they can also have other causes. Have your vet assess a horse with these signs and browse our horse veterinary range for health products.
A regular worming plan from our horse wormers range is part of gut management too.
How Gut Health Supplements Differ from Other Supplements
Gut products support digestion. Calming supplements target behaviour, which can overlap when a horse is uncomfortable in the stomach. Horse electrolytes replace sweat losses and joint supplements support mobility.
Brands in This Category
Gut support lines include Kelato, Kohnke's Own and Cavalor, alongside probiotic and hindgut products from other suppliers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do gut supplements cure stomach ulcers in horses?
No. Gastric ulcers in horses are diagnosed by a vet with a gastroscope and treated with a vet-prescribed plan. Gut supplements are used to support horses at risk, or alongside a vet's treatment and feeding changes. If you suspect ulcers, have your horse examined before relying on a supplement.
What is the difference between stomach and hindgut supplements?
Stomach supplements buffer acid or coat the lining of the stomach, and are often given before work or travel. Hindgut supplements, such as probiotics and prebiotics, support the microbes that ferment fibre in the large intestine. Some products combine both, so read the label to see which area a product targets.
When should I feed a gut supplement?
Owners often use gut support for horses in intense training, horses that travel or compete often, during feed changes and for horses that spend long periods stabled. Follow the timing on each label, as some products are fed daily and others are given shortly before exercise or a float trip.
Can feeding changes help my horse's gut?
Yes, feed management is a major part of gut health. Steady access to forage, avoiding long gaps without hay, splitting grain into smaller meals and making feed changes gradually all help. A supplement works best on top of these basics. Ask your vet or an equine nutritionist for a plan for your horse.
