Purina Free Balance 12:12 Block
Purina's Free Balance 12:12 Block is positioned as a market-leading, widely distributed salt-mineral block that combines consistent trace mineral delivery with strong brand support and dealer availability, making it a reliable choice for large operations. Compared with regional blocks on this list it offers broad formulation consistency and competitive pricing due to scale, though it is less targeted than specialized Canadian or precision pellet products.
Balanced 12:12 — barn favorite
Highly palatable — picky-approved
Balanced 12:12 — barn favorite
Highly palatable — picky-approved
Review Summary
"Users report horses readily accept the Purina Free Balance 12:12 block and that it supports coat and overall condition when offered free-choice; a minority note variable intake between individual horses and occasional crumbling in wet conditions."
Weather-resistant — long-lasting
Formulated to provide a balanced calcium:phosphorus ratio and essential minerals for general maintenance
Weather-resistant — long-lasting
Formulated to provide a balanced calcium:phosphorus ratio and essential minerals for general maintenance
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Purina's Free Balance 12:12 Block is positioned as a market-leading, widely distributed salt-mineral block that combines consistent trace mineral delivery with strong brand support and dealer availability, making it a reliable choice for large operations. Compared with regional blocks on this list it offers broad formulation consistency and competitive pricing due to scale, though it is less targeted than specialized Canadian or precision pellet products.
Balanced 12:12 — barn favorite
Highly palatable — picky-approved
Weather-resistant — long-lasting
Formulated to provide a balanced calcium:phosphorus ratio and essential minerals for general maintenance
Contains added trace minerals and vitamins to complement forage-based rations
Balanced 12:12 — barn favorite
Highly palatable — picky-approved
Weather-resistant — long-lasting
Formulated to provide a balanced calcium:phosphorus ratio and essential minerals for general maintenance
Contains added trace minerals and vitamins to complement forage-based rations
$20-35 CAD
Masterfeeds GroSTRONG Mineral Block
Masterfeeds' GroSTRONG Mineral Block is best-in-class for producers in colder-climate and forage-driven systems, offering a mineral profile geared toward regional deficiency concerns and a durable, slow‑dissolving block that reduces waste. Financially it often delivers good cost-per-head in Canadian markets versus imported options, while technically it aims to complement local forage better than generic salt-heavy blocks.
Growth-focused mix — foal-ready
Solid, hard block — chew-proof
Growth-focused mix — foal-ready
Solid, hard block — chew-proof
Review Summary
"Owners praise Masterfeeds GroSTRONG for its balanced trace minerals and palatability, with many seeing improved hoof and coat quality over time; a few note it can soften in wet weather and intake may vary by horse."
Mineral-rich profile — strength boost
Designed for Canadian forage conditions with a mix of macro and trace minerals
Mineral-rich profile — strength boost
Designed for Canadian forage conditions with a mix of macro and trace minerals
Recreational Enjoyment
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Masterfeeds' GroSTRONG Mineral Block is best-in-class for producers in colder-climate and forage-driven systems, offering a mineral profile geared toward regional deficiency concerns and a durable, slow‑dissolving block that reduces waste. Financially it often delivers good cost-per-head in Canadian markets versus imported options, while technically it aims to complement local forage better than generic salt-heavy blocks.
Growth-focused mix — foal-ready
Solid, hard block — chew-proof
Mineral-rich profile — strength boost
Designed for Canadian forage conditions with a mix of macro and trace minerals
Durable block form for free-choice consumption and outdoor use
Growth-focused mix — foal-ready
Solid, hard block — chew-proof
Mineral-rich profile — strength boost
Designed for Canadian forage conditions with a mix of macro and trace minerals
Durable block form for free-choice consumption and outdoor use
$25-40 CAD
Hoffman's Horse Mineral Block
Hoffman's Horse Mineral Block is a practical mid-market option prized for palatability and straightforward trace mineral supplementation, making it a good choice for mixed herds where consistent voluntary intake matters. It competes on simplicity and intake control compared with high‑profile branded blocks like Purina and the budget salt options, though it doesn't offer the dosing precision of pelleted vitamin/mineral programs.
Classic taste — well-loved
Even consumption — steady lick
Classic taste — well-loved
Even consumption — steady lick
Review Summary
"Hoffman's horse mineral block is generally liked for its broad mineral profile and good acceptance by horses, delivering steady condition at a reasonable cost; some reviewers mention it can be crumbly and not as hard as salt-only blocks."
Low crumble — tidy troughs
Balanced blend of salt, trace minerals and vitamins for everyday supplementation
Low crumble — tidy troughs
Balanced blend of salt, trace minerals and vitamins for everyday supplementation
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Hoffman's Horse Mineral Block is a practical mid-market option prized for palatability and straightforward trace mineral supplementation, making it a good choice for mixed herds where consistent voluntary intake matters. It competes on simplicity and intake control compared with high‑profile branded blocks like Purina and the budget salt options, though it doesn't offer the dosing precision of pelleted vitamin/mineral programs.
Classic taste — well-loved
Even consumption — steady lick
Low crumble — tidy troughs
Balanced blend of salt, trace minerals and vitamins for everyday supplementation
Hard block formulation slows intake for steady consumption
Classic taste — well-loved
Even consumption — steady lick
Low crumble — tidy troughs
Balanced blend of salt, trace minerals and vitamins for everyday supplementation
Hard block formulation slows intake for steady consumption
$20-35 CAD
Champion's Choice Trace Mineralized Salt Block
Champion's Choice Trace Mineralized Salt Block is a cost-effective, salt-forward product augmented with essential trace elements, ideal for buyers prioritizing basic electrolyte and salt replacement at low cost. While it lacks the comprehensive vitamin profiles of pelleted supplements or the region-specific tweaks of some mineral blocks, it represents the most budget-conscious way to deliver essential trace minerals alongside regular salt intake.
Trace-packed salt — microboost
Horse-approved flavor — lick-happy
Trace-packed salt — microboost
Horse-approved flavor — lick-happy
Review Summary
"Champion's Choice trace mineralized salt blocks are regarded as an affordable, palatable source of trace minerals, with many users reporting typical consumption patterns; several buyers report inconsistent hardness or faster-than-expected wear on some batches."
Economical size — farm-friendly
High-quality salt fortified with essential trace minerals such as zinc and copper
Economical size — farm-friendly
High-quality salt fortified with essential trace minerals such as zinc and copper
Recreational Enjoyment
Increased Safety & Security
Champion's Choice Trace Mineralized Salt Block is a cost-effective, salt-forward product augmented with essential trace elements, ideal for buyers prioritizing basic electrolyte and salt replacement at low cost. While it lacks the comprehensive vitamin profiles of pelleted supplements or the region-specific tweaks of some mineral blocks, it represents the most budget-conscious way to deliver essential trace minerals alongside regular salt intake.
Trace-packed salt — microboost
Horse-approved flavor — lick-happy
Economical size — farm-friendly
High-quality salt fortified with essential trace minerals such as zinc and copper
Cost-effective option for herd-wide free-choice mineral provision
Trace-packed salt — microboost
Horse-approved flavor — lick-happy
Economical size — farm-friendly
High-quality salt fortified with essential trace minerals such as zinc and copper
Cost-effective option for herd-wide free-choice mineral provision
$12-25 CAD
Mad Barn Omneity Mineral and Vitamin Pellets
Mad Barn Omneity pellets are best-in-class for precision supplementation, delivering a complete vitamin and mineral package in a measured, pelleted form that suits stabled horses and situations where intake control and traceability matter. Technically superior to free-choice blocks for ensuring consistent daily intake, they carry a higher per-animal cost but can reduce nutritional gaps that blocks alone may leave.
Complete nutrient pellet — all-in-one
Mixes easily — feed-friendly
Complete nutrient pellet — all-in-one
Mixes easily — feed-friendly
Review Summary
"Mad Barn Omneity mineral and vitamin pellets receive strong praise for their complete nutrient profile, palatability, and noticeable improvements in energy and coat when fed consistently; the main criticisms are higher cost and the need for regular feeding to realize benefits."
Science-formulated — data-driven
Complete pelleted formula delivering vitamins, minerals and chelated trace elements for daily feeding
Science-formulated — data-driven
Complete pelleted formula delivering vitamins, minerals and chelated trace elements for daily feeding
Time-Saving Convenience
Increased Safety & Security
Mad Barn Omneity pellets are best-in-class for precision supplementation, delivering a complete vitamin and mineral package in a measured, pelleted form that suits stabled horses and situations where intake control and traceability matter. Technically superior to free-choice blocks for ensuring consistent daily intake, they carry a higher per-animal cost but can reduce nutritional gaps that blocks alone may leave.
Complete nutrient pellet — all-in-one
Mixes easily — feed-friendly
Science-formulated — data-driven
Complete pelleted formula delivering vitamins, minerals and chelated trace elements for daily feeding
Formulated to address deficiencies from hay-only diets and support metabolic and gut health
Complete nutrient pellet — all-in-one
Mixes easily — feed-friendly
Science-formulated — data-driven
Complete pelleted formula delivering vitamins, minerals and chelated trace elements for daily feeding
Formulated to address deficiencies from hay-only diets and support metabolic and gut health
$70-120 CAD