Purina Omolene 300 Mare & Foal
Purina Omolene 300 Mare & Foal is the go-to life-stage feed for broodmares and nursing foals because it delivers concentrated energy, elevated lysine and a complete vitamin/mineral package formulated specifically for reproduction and early growth. In the context of life-stage and breed-specific feeds it stands out for being a ready-to-feed, widely distributed option that often lowers the need for multiple supplements compared with balancers or textured conditioners, giving studs and breeders a technically robust feed at a competitive price point.
Supports lactation
Gentle digestion
Supports lactation
Gentle digestion
Review Summary
"Long-term users praise Omolene 300 Mare & Foal for consistent nutrition, good palatability, and reliable weight maintenance in broodmares and growing foals; some report it may be too low in calories for hard keepers and can be dusty. Overall reviewers find it dependable for mare-and-foal programs when paired with good forage."
Foal-loved flavor
Complete feed formulated specifically for broodmares and nursing foals.
Foal-loved flavor
Complete feed formulated specifically for broodmares and nursing foals.
Self-Improvement & Personal Growth
Time-Saving Convenience
Purina Omolene 300 Mare & Foal is the go-to life-stage feed for broodmares and nursing foals because it delivers concentrated energy, elevated lysine and a complete vitamin/mineral package formulated specifically for reproduction and early growth. In the context of life-stage and breed-specific feeds it stands out for being a ready-to-feed, widely distributed option that often lowers the need for multiple supplements compared with balancers or textured conditioners, giving studs and breeders a technically robust feed at a competitive price point.
Supports lactation
Gentle digestion
Foal-loved flavor
Complete feed formulated specifically for broodmares and nursing foals.
Provides digestible energy and balanced protein to support lactation and foal growth.
Supports lactation
Gentle digestion
Foal-loved flavor
Complete feed formulated specifically for broodmares and nursing foals.
Provides digestible energy and balanced protein to support lactation and foal growth.
$45-65 CAD
Masterfeeds ProForma Senior
Masterfeeds ProForma Senior holds a leadership position for senior horses due to its highly digestible fiber base, added joint and metabolic support ingredients, and calorie-dense formulation tailored to older dentition and digestive function. When compared to mare/foal or growth formulas on this list it provides age-specific digestibility and often reduces total daily feed volume and waste for owners, which can translate into steady long-term savings in feed and veterinary management for ageing animals.
Easy-chew pellets
Weight maintenance
Easy-chew pellets
Weight maintenance
Review Summary
"Customers using Masterfeeds ProForma Senior note noticeable improvement in condition, easier chewing and digestion in older horses, and steady weight maintenance; a few mention the texture and sweetness may not suit every senior. Most long-term users report it addresses typical senior issues effectively."
Nap-friendly nibble
Formulated for older horses with reduced appetites and increased nutrient needs.
Nap-friendly nibble
Formulated for older horses with reduced appetites and increased nutrient needs.
Increased Safety & Security
Self-Improvement & Personal Growth
Time-Saving Convenience
Masterfeeds ProForma Senior holds a leadership position for senior horses due to its highly digestible fiber base, added joint and metabolic support ingredients, and calorie-dense formulation tailored to older dentition and digestive function. When compared to mare/foal or growth formulas on this list it provides age-specific digestibility and often reduces total daily feed volume and waste for owners, which can translate into steady long-term savings in feed and veterinary management for ageing animals.
Easy-chew pellets
Weight maintenance
Nap-friendly nibble
Formulated for older horses with reduced appetites and increased nutrient needs.
Higher fat and fiber, lower starch profile to support body condition and digestion.
Easy-chew pellets
Weight maintenance
Nap-friendly nibble
Formulated for older horses with reduced appetites and increased nutrient needs.
Higher fat and fiber, lower starch profile to support body condition and digestion.
$40-60 CAD
Brooks Enhancer Textured
Brooks Enhancer Textured is a market-favored textured feed for conditioning and performance horses because it delivers palatable energy and easy-to-adjust rations that breeders and trainers use to manage body condition across breeds and life stages. Versus pelleted, life-stage-specific feeds it offers a lower-cost per ton approach and mixability with forage or balancers, making it a financially attractive, flexible technical choice for operations that prefer to tailor energy needs without buying multiple specialized complete feeds.
High-calorie boost
Treat-like crunch
High-calorie boost
Treat-like crunch
Review Summary
"Brooks Enhancer Textured is frequently complimented for helping horses gain condition and shine, offering good value and easy feeding, though some owners caution about its sugar/starch content for metabolic-prone animals. Overall users see consistent conditioning results when used as directed."
Conditioning blend
Textured formulation (mix of pellets and grains) that appeals to picky eaters and eases feed transitions.
Conditioning blend
Textured formulation (mix of pellets and grains) that appeals to picky eaters and eases feed transitions.
Recreational Enjoyment
Self-Improvement & Personal Growth
Brooks Enhancer Textured is a market-favored textured feed for conditioning and performance horses because it delivers palatable energy and easy-to-adjust rations that breeders and trainers use to manage body condition across breeds and life stages. Versus pelleted, life-stage-specific feeds it offers a lower-cost per ton approach and mixability with forage or balancers, making it a financially attractive, flexible technical choice for operations that prefer to tailor energy needs without buying multiple specialized complete feeds.
High-calorie boost
Treat-like crunch
Conditioning blend
Textured formulation (mix of pellets and grains) that appeals to picky eaters and eases feed transitions.
Moderate-to-high energy and protein suitable for growing horses and performance animals.
High-calorie boost
Treat-like crunch
Conditioning blend
Textured formulation (mix of pellets and grains) that appeals to picky eaters and eases feed transitions.
Moderate-to-high energy and protein suitable for growing horses and performance animals.
$30-50 CAD
Mad Barn Optimum Growth
Mad Barn Optimum Growth is positioned as a science-first option for foals and growing horses, using precise amino-acid balancing, targeted calcium:phosphorus ratios and omega-fatty acid inclusion to support breed- and stage-specific growth without overloading calories. Compared with conventional mare/foal or generic growth feeds it emphasizes individualized nutrition plans and measurable developmental advantages, which can reduce the risk of growth-related problems and deliver downstream veterinary cost savings despite sometimes higher upfront ingredient cost.
Amino-balanced growth
Lean muscle support
Amino-balanced growth
Lean muscle support
Review Summary
"Mad Barn Optimum Growth is appreciated for its modern formulation and clean ingredients that support steady, healthy growth in foals and young horses; reviewers commonly cite good digestibility but note a higher price and occasional supply constraints. Long-term users generally report positive growth and coat condition improvements."
Foal-approved fuel
Scientifically formulated to support rapid growth, bone and tissue development in foals and weanlings.
Foal-approved fuel
Scientifically formulated to support rapid growth, bone and tissue development in foals and weanlings.
Self-Improvement & Personal Growth
Mad Barn Optimum Growth is positioned as a science-first option for foals and growing horses, using precise amino-acid balancing, targeted calcium:phosphorus ratios and omega-fatty acid inclusion to support breed- and stage-specific growth without overloading calories. Compared with conventional mare/foal or generic growth feeds it emphasizes individualized nutrition plans and measurable developmental advantages, which can reduce the risk of growth-related problems and deliver downstream veterinary cost savings despite sometimes higher upfront ingredient cost.
Amino-balanced growth
Lean muscle support
Foal-approved fuel
Scientifically formulated to support rapid growth, bone and tissue development in foals and weanlings.
Higher protein and targeted mineral profile (calcium, phosphorus) plus essential amino acids for skeletal health.
Amino-balanced growth
Lean muscle support
Foal-approved fuel
Scientifically formulated to support rapid growth, bone and tissue development in foals and weanlings.
Higher protein and targeted mineral profile (calcium, phosphorus) plus essential amino acids for skeletal health.
Purina Equilizer
Purina Equilizer is recognized as a market-leading ration balancer for owners feeding primarily forage who still need concentrated protein, vitamins and minerals tailored to specific life stages or breeds. Technically it provides high nutrient density in a small daily volume—reducing shipping and storage costs versus full-rate complete feeds like Omolene or textured conditioners—making it a cost-efficient solution when quality forage is the foundation of the ration.
Weight-building formula
Low-sugar profile
Weight-building formula
Low-sugar profile
Review Summary
"Purina Equilizer is widely praised as an effective ration balancer that complements hay diets, supports topline and condition without excess calories, and mixes well; a minority of users mention dust and the need to pair with adequate forage. Overall it is one of the most trusted balancers on the market."
Stable secret
Concentrated ration balancer supplying vitamins, minerals and amino acids without excess calories.
Stable secret
Concentrated ration balancer supplying vitamins, minerals and amino acids without excess calories.
Self-Improvement & Personal Growth
Time-Saving Convenience
Recreational Enjoyment
Purina Equilizer is recognized as a market-leading ration balancer for owners feeding primarily forage who still need concentrated protein, vitamins and minerals tailored to specific life stages or breeds. Technically it provides high nutrient density in a small daily volume—reducing shipping and storage costs versus full-rate complete feeds like Omolene or textured conditioners—making it a cost-efficient solution when quality forage is the foundation of the ration.
Weight-building formula
Low-sugar profile
Stable secret
Concentrated ration balancer supplying vitamins, minerals and amino acids without excess calories.
Ideal for easy-keepers, broodmares and performance horses to complement forage-based diets.
Weight-building formula
Low-sugar profile
Stable secret
Concentrated ration balancer supplying vitamins, minerals and amino acids without excess calories.
Ideal for easy-keepers, broodmares and performance horses to complement forage-based diets.
$40-60 CAD