Mad Barn Optimum Probiotic
Mad Barn Optimum Probiotic is positioned as a best-in-class equine powder thanks to its multi-strain, research-driven formulation and stable delivery tailored for horses, making it a strong technical choice for improving hindgut balance. Compared with the electrolyte-plus approach of Purina and the prebiotic-focused Bio-Mos, Mad Barn emphasizes broad microbial diversity and product consistency, offering a cost-competitive solution for owners seeking a stand-alone probiotic powder backed by company-led nutrition research.
Targets hindgut
Easy daily scoop
Targets hindgut
Easy daily scoop
Review Summary
"Users report Mad Barn Optimum Probiotic consistently improves manure quality and gut health with noticeable results after a few weeks; praised for transparent formulation and easy mixing, though some find the price premium. Overall reliability and targeted strains make it a top choice for long-term use."
Lab-backed sparkle
Multi-strain probiotic blend with supporting prebiotics for hindgut balance.
Lab-backed sparkle
Multi-strain probiotic blend with supporting prebiotics for hindgut balance.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Mad Barn Optimum Probiotic is positioned as a best-in-class equine powder thanks to its multi-strain, research-driven formulation and stable delivery tailored for horses, making it a strong technical choice for improving hindgut balance. Compared with the electrolyte-plus approach of Purina and the prebiotic-focused Bio-Mos, Mad Barn emphasizes broad microbial diversity and product consistency, offering a cost-competitive solution for owners seeking a stand-alone probiotic powder backed by company-led nutrition research.
Targets hindgut
Easy daily scoop
Lab-backed sparkle
Multi-strain probiotic blend with supporting prebiotics for hindgut balance.
Formulated for daily maintenance to support digestion and nutrient absorption.
Targets hindgut
Easy daily scoop
Lab-backed sparkle
Multi-strain probiotic blend with supporting prebiotics for hindgut balance.
Formulated for daily maintenance to support digestion and nutrient absorption.
Purina Supersport Electrolyte Plus Probiotic
Purina Supersport Electrolyte Plus Probiotic differentiates itself as a market-oriented, dual-purpose powder that combines electrolyte replenishment with probiotic support, making it especially practical for performance and traveling horses. While it may not match the strain diversity of specialist probiotic brands like Mad Barn or premium international options, its wide distribution, familiar supply chain and strong value-per-serving make it a financially attractive option for trainers who need both hydration and gut support in one product.
Rapid rehydration
Performance recovery
Rapid rehydration
Performance recovery
Review Summary
"Purina Supersport Electrolyte Plus Probiotic is appreciated for combining electrolytes with probiotics for performance horses, with many owners noting improved hydration and softer stools; a few users wish for a finer powder and lower cost. It’s seen as a convenient, effective option for active horses."
Sport-ready pep
Combines electrolytes with a probiotic to support hydration and gut health during intense work.
Sport-ready pep
Combines electrolytes with a probiotic to support hydration and gut health during intense work.
Increased Safety & Security
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Purina Supersport Electrolyte Plus Probiotic differentiates itself as a market-oriented, dual-purpose powder that combines electrolyte replenishment with probiotic support, making it especially practical for performance and traveling horses. While it may not match the strain diversity of specialist probiotic brands like Mad Barn or premium international options, its wide distribution, familiar supply chain and strong value-per-serving make it a financially attractive option for trainers who need both hydration and gut support in one product.
Rapid rehydration
Performance recovery
Sport-ready pep
Combines electrolytes with a probiotic to support hydration and gut health during intense work.
Fast-dissolving powder ideal for immediate post-exercise recovery.
Rapid rehydration
Performance recovery
Sport-ready pep
Combines electrolytes with a probiotic to support hydration and gut health during intense work.
Fast-dissolving powder ideal for immediate post-exercise recovery.
$40-70 CAD
Martin's ProBios Equine One
Martin's ProBios Equine One focuses on targeted equine delivery and live-culture support, staking its position on simplicity and equine-specific dosing that appeals to riders wanting straightforward probiotic therapy. Compared to larger, research-heavy brands it tends to be a niche, competitively priced choice with regional strength and is often used by owners who prefer a live-probiotic-first approach rather than the broader prebiotic emphasis of Bio-Mos or the combined formulas from Purina.
Single-scoop dose
Yeast + probiotic
Single-scoop dose
Yeast + probiotic
Review Summary
"Martin's ProBios Equine One is frequently praised for resolving diarrhea and supporting recovery after antibiotics, with users noting consistent results and good palatability; some report needing extended use for chronic issues. It’s considered a dependable everyday probiotic."
Barn-friendly aroma
Contains a high-viability, typically yeast-based probiotic targeted at hindgut fermentation.
Barn-friendly aroma
Contains a high-viability, typically yeast-based probiotic targeted at hindgut fermentation.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Martin's ProBios Equine One focuses on targeted equine delivery and live-culture support, staking its position on simplicity and equine-specific dosing that appeals to riders wanting straightforward probiotic therapy. Compared to larger, research-heavy brands it tends to be a niche, competitively priced choice with regional strength and is often used by owners who prefer a live-probiotic-first approach rather than the broader prebiotic emphasis of Bio-Mos or the combined formulas from Purina.
Single-scoop dose
Yeast + probiotic
Barn-friendly aroma
Contains a high-viability, typically yeast-based probiotic targeted at hindgut fermentation.
Often recommended during stress, travel, or antibiotic use to maintain microflora.
Single-scoop dose
Yeast + probiotic
Barn-friendly aroma
Contains a high-viability, typically yeast-based probiotic targeted at hindgut fermentation.
Often recommended during stress, travel, or antibiotic use to maintain microflora.
$90-150 CAD
Omega Alpha Probiotic 8 Plus
Omega Alpha Probiotic 8 Plus is a premium Australian powder that emphasizes strain diversity and added digestive support, marketed toward owners seeking a comprehensive, export-quality probiotic formula for performance and leisure horses. It typically commands a higher price-per-dose than mainstream options but delivers technical advantages in ingredient sourcing and multi-component formulation that rival Mad Barn’s research focus while offering a different geographic supply chain and product positioning.
Eight strains
Immune support
Eight strains
Immune support
Review Summary
"Omega Alpha Probiotic 8 Plus gets positive marks for including multiple strains and improving overall gut balance, though a minority find responses variable between individual horses. Generally viewed as a solid multi-strain option at a mid-range price point."
Multi-strain zest
Includes multiple probiotic strains to support diverse gut flora.
Multi-strain zest
Includes multiple probiotic strains to support diverse gut flora.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Omega Alpha Probiotic 8 Plus is a premium Australian powder that emphasizes strain diversity and added digestive support, marketed toward owners seeking a comprehensive, export-quality probiotic formula for performance and leisure horses. It typically commands a higher price-per-dose than mainstream options but delivers technical advantages in ingredient sourcing and multi-component formulation that rival Mad Barn’s research focus while offering a different geographic supply chain and product positioning.
Eight strains
Immune support
Multi-strain zest
Includes multiple probiotic strains to support diverse gut flora.
Designed to promote hindgut fermentation and regular manure consistency.
Eight strains
Immune support
Multi-strain zest
Includes multiple probiotic strains to support diverse gut flora.
Designed to promote hindgut fermentation and regular manure consistency.
Bio-Mos by Alltech
Bio-Mos by Alltech is a globally recognized, research-backed mannan-oligosaccharide prebiotic that is often used alongside probiotic powders to enhance gut stability rather than as a live-culture product itself. As a market leader in prebiotic supplementation, Bio-Mos provides economies of scale and extensive trial data that make it financially and technically attractive for producers and performance yards, and it is commonly paired with live probiotics like Mad Barn or Omega Alpha to create a complementary gut-management program.
Blocks pathogens
Feed efficiency
Blocks pathogens
Feed efficiency
Review Summary
"Bio-Mos by Alltech is widely respected for supporting gut integrity and reducing scours, with many users citing measurable benefits in foals and performance horses; some consider it pricey and expect gradual, not immediate, changes. It’s a market-leading prebiotic often used alongside probiotics."
Yeast-powered charm
Derived from yeast cell walls (mannan-oligosaccharides) to support gut integrity and pathogen control.
Yeast-powered charm
Derived from yeast cell walls (mannan-oligosaccharides) to support gut integrity and pathogen control.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Bio-Mos by Alltech is a globally recognized, research-backed mannan-oligosaccharide prebiotic that is often used alongside probiotic powders to enhance gut stability rather than as a live-culture product itself. As a market leader in prebiotic supplementation, Bio-Mos provides economies of scale and extensive trial data that make it financially and technically attractive for producers and performance yards, and it is commonly paired with live probiotics like Mad Barn or Omega Alpha to create a complementary gut-management program.
Blocks pathogens
Feed efficiency
Yeast-powered charm
Derived from yeast cell walls (mannan-oligosaccharides) to support gut integrity and pathogen control.
Widely used to improve feed efficiency and support immune function.
Blocks pathogens
Feed efficiency
Yeast-powered charm
Derived from yeast cell walls (mannan-oligosaccharides) to support gut integrity and pathogen control.
Widely used to improve feed efficiency and support immune function.
$120-220 CAD