Purina Omolene 200 Performance Horse Feed
Purina Omolene 200 is positioned as a reliable, widely available concentrate for performance horses, valued for its consistent energy delivery and palatability. Compared with the more specialised or regionally produced options on this list, Omolene often offers competitive pricing and supply chain advantages, making it a cost-effective baseline performance grain in concentrate and grain feeds for horses.
High‑fat energy (fuel boost!)
Muscle support (lean gains)
High‑fat energy (fuel boost!)
Muscle support (lean gains)
Review Summary
"Well-regarded for consistent energy, palatability and condition in performance horses; some users note it can be too concentrated for easy-keepers or cause a “hot” response in sensitive horses."
Low‑starch mix (steady stride)
High-energy formulation designed for horses in moderate to intense work.
Low‑starch mix (steady stride)
High-energy formulation designed for horses in moderate to intense work.
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Purina Omolene 200 is positioned as a reliable, widely available concentrate for performance horses, valued for its consistent energy delivery and palatability. Compared with the more specialised or regionally produced options on this list, Omolene often offers competitive pricing and supply chain advantages, making it a cost-effective baseline performance grain in concentrate and grain feeds for horses.
High‑fat energy (fuel boost!)
Muscle support (lean gains)
Low‑starch mix (steady stride)
High-energy formulation designed for horses in moderate to intense work.
Fortified with vitamins, minerals and amino acids to support performance and recovery.
High‑fat energy (fuel boost!)
Muscle support (lean gains)
Low‑starch mix (steady stride)
High-energy formulation designed for horses in moderate to intense work.
Fortified with vitamins, minerals and amino acids to support performance and recovery.
$40-60 CAD
Masterfeeds Performance 12-8 Textured Horse Feed
Masterfeeds Performance 12-8 textured feed is a balanced, easy-to-feed concentrate that emphasizes acceptance and steady energy for working horses, and its textured formulation often appeals to picky eaters. As a Canada-based product it can be financially advantageous for regional buyers versus imported brands, offering a robust value proposition though it is less specialised in gut-health features than some competitor formulas on this list.
Balanced protein (conditioner’s pick)
Textured crunch (ponies love it!)
Balanced protein (conditioner’s pick)
Textured crunch (ponies love it!)
Review Summary
"Generally praised for supporting performance conditioning and easy mixing, with good palatability; a minority of users report it can be too rich for laid-back horses or variable in availability."
Warm calories (ride-ready!)
12% protein textured formula aimed at conditioning and sustained energy.
Warm calories (ride-ready!)
12% protein textured formula aimed at conditioning and sustained energy.
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Masterfeeds Performance 12-8 textured feed is a balanced, easy-to-feed concentrate that emphasizes acceptance and steady energy for working horses, and its textured formulation often appeals to picky eaters. As a Canada-based product it can be financially advantageous for regional buyers versus imported brands, offering a robust value proposition though it is less specialised in gut-health features than some competitor formulas on this list.
Balanced protein (conditioner’s pick)
Textured crunch (ponies love it!)
Warm calories (ride-ready!)
12% protein textured formula aimed at conditioning and sustained energy.
Balanced vitamin and mineral package to support athletic horses.
Balanced protein (conditioner’s pick)
Textured crunch (ponies love it!)
Warm calories (ride-ready!)
12% protein textured formula aimed at conditioning and sustained energy.
Balanced vitamin and mineral package to support athletic horses.
$35-55 CAD
Brooks Enhancer Textured Feed
Brooks Enhancer is a textured conditioning concentrate designed to support weight gain and topline development, making it a strong choice when extra calories and palatability are priorities. Compared with leaner performance feeds like Purina Omolene 200 and Martin Mills Advantage, Brooks trades off some universal versatility for higher caloric density, which can be more cost-efficient for owners needing rapid conditioning rather than day-to-day performance maintenance.
Rapid condition (plump up!)
Easy‑chew texture (snackable)
Rapid condition (plump up!)
Easy‑chew texture (snackable)
Review Summary
"Liked for helping weight gain, topline and appetite in picky horses, with many owners reporting durable results over time; criticisms focus on price and occasional bag-to-bag inconsistency."
Palatable mix (fussy eaters!)
Energy-dense textured feed formulated to improve condition and topline.
Palatable mix (fussy eaters!)
Energy-dense textured feed formulated to improve condition and topline.
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Brooks Enhancer is a textured conditioning concentrate designed to support weight gain and topline development, making it a strong choice when extra calories and palatability are priorities. Compared with leaner performance feeds like Purina Omolene 200 and Martin Mills Advantage, Brooks trades off some universal versatility for higher caloric density, which can be more cost-efficient for owners needing rapid conditioning rather than day-to-day performance maintenance.
Rapid condition (plump up!)
Easy‑chew texture (snackable)
Palatable mix (fussy eaters!)
Energy-dense textured feed formulated to improve condition and topline.
Includes fat and digestible fiber sources for steady energy release.
Rapid condition (plump up!)
Easy‑chew texture (snackable)
Palatable mix (fussy eaters!)
Energy-dense textured feed formulated to improve condition and topline.
Includes fat and digestible fiber sources for steady energy release.
$30-50 CAD
Martin Mills Advantage Performance Horse Feed
Martin Mills Advantage is a UK-milled performance concentrate known for consistent milling standards and formulations tailored to local equine competition and leisure demands. Its local production often translates to lower distribution costs and dependable availability across the region, positioning it as a practical, competitively priced alternative to imported feeds while still delivering a performance-oriented nutrient profile.
Sport formulation (track tested)
Steady energy (no spikes)
Sport formulation (track tested)
Steady energy (no spikes)
Review Summary
"Seen as a reliable, well-balanced performance feed that produces good condition and energy for active horses, though some find it too caloric for easy keepers or require careful rationing."
Local milling (british pride!)
Balanced concentrate formulated for performance, recovery and everyday work.
Local milling (british pride!)
Balanced concentrate formulated for performance, recovery and everyday work.
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Martin Mills Advantage is a UK-milled performance concentrate known for consistent milling standards and formulations tailored to local equine competition and leisure demands. Its local production often translates to lower distribution costs and dependable availability across the region, positioning it as a practical, competitively priced alternative to imported feeds while still delivering a performance-oriented nutrient profile.
Sport formulation (track tested)
Steady energy (no spikes)
Local milling (british pride!)
Balanced concentrate formulated for performance, recovery and everyday work.
Focuses on digestible fibers and controlled starch to reduce digestive upset.
Sport formulation (track tested)
Steady energy (no spikes)
Local milling (british pride!)
Balanced concentrate formulated for performance, recovery and everyday work.
Focuses on digestible fibers and controlled starch to reduce digestive upset.
$35-60 CAD
Buckeye Nutrition EQ8 Gut Health Horse Feed
Buckeye Nutrition EQ8 focuses on digestive resilience with a formulation aimed at supporting hindgut health and reducing starch-related digestive upset, offering a technical advantage for horses with sensitive tummies. Although typically higher-priced than generic performance concentrates, EQ8's specialised gut-health features can lower overall veterinary and management costs for at-risk horses, differentiating it from the more general-purpose feeds on this list.
Gut‑targeted prebiotics (tummy hugs!)
Reduced colic risk (calmer bellies)
Gut‑targeted prebiotics (tummy hugs!)
Reduced colic risk (calmer bellies)
Review Summary
"Highly rated for improving gut comfort, digestion and overall condition in horses with sensitive systems; users appreciate the formulation but note it is pricier than basic concentrates."
Starch control (steady digestion)
Specifically formulated to support hindgut health with targeted pre- and probiotics.
Starch control (steady digestion)
Specifically formulated to support hindgut health with targeted pre- and probiotics.
Increased Safety & Security
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Buckeye Nutrition EQ8 focuses on digestive resilience with a formulation aimed at supporting hindgut health and reducing starch-related digestive upset, offering a technical advantage for horses with sensitive tummies. Although typically higher-priced than generic performance concentrates, EQ8's specialised gut-health features can lower overall veterinary and management costs for at-risk horses, differentiating it from the more general-purpose feeds on this list.
Gut‑targeted prebiotics (tummy hugs!)
Reduced colic risk (calmer bellies)
Starch control (steady digestion)
Specifically formulated to support hindgut health with targeted pre- and probiotics.
Low-starch, controlled-sugar concentrate to reduce digestive disturbances.
Gut‑targeted prebiotics (tummy hugs!)
Reduced colic risk (calmer bellies)
Starch control (steady digestion)
Specifically formulated to support hindgut health with targeted pre- and probiotics.
Low-starch, controlled-sugar concentrate to reduce digestive disturbances.
$60-90 CAD