Purina Ultium Competition Horse Formula
Purina Ultium Competition holds a market-leader position for fat-enriched pelleted performance conditioning because it combines high-quality fat and digestible fiber with precise vitamin/mineral balancing and broad independent research support, which makes it a dependable choice for competitive programs. Compared with the other products in this list it offers the widest distribution and lab-backed formulation support—advantages that reduce supply risk and often lower per-bag effective cost for trainers running larger stables. Its technical edge is the emphasis on consistency and performance-proven energy delivery rather than niche additives or bespoke nutrition services.
Endurance fuel boost
Fast recovery spark
Endurance fuel boost
Fast recovery spark
Review Summary
"Users report Purina Ultium Competition delivers consistent, concentrated energy and good topline improvement for performance horses, with high palatability and reliable conditioning over time. Complaints are mostly about price and occasional overconditioning in easy keepers."
Judge-impressing shine
High-energy, fat-enriched extruded pellet formulated for elite competition and conditioning.
Judge-impressing shine
High-energy, fat-enriched extruded pellet formulated for elite competition and conditioning.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
Purina Ultium Competition holds a market-leader position for fat-enriched pelleted performance conditioning because it combines high-quality fat and digestible fiber with precise vitamin/mineral balancing and broad independent research support, which makes it a dependable choice for competitive programs. Compared with the other products in this list it offers the widest distribution and lab-backed formulation support—advantages that reduce supply risk and often lower per-bag effective cost for trainers running larger stables. Its technical edge is the emphasis on consistency and performance-proven energy delivery rather than niche additives or bespoke nutrition services.
Endurance fuel boost
Fast recovery spark
Judge-impressing shine
High-energy, fat-enriched extruded pellet formulated for elite competition and conditioning.
Complete concentrate intended to be fed with forage as the sole grain ration.
Endurance fuel boost
Fast recovery spark
Judge-impressing shine
High-energy, fat-enriched extruded pellet formulated for elite competition and conditioning.
Complete concentrate intended to be fed with forage as the sole grain ration.
$55-80 CAD
Masterfeeds ExcelErate Performance Pellets
Masterfeeds ExcelErate is positioned as a cost-effective, high-fat pelleted option optimized for conditioning and stamina, delivering competitive energy density and palatability at a lower street price than some premium brands. Compared to Purina and Tribute it typically offers better unit economics for high-volume users while still providing a focused fat-fortified matrix for aerobic work, though it may offer fewer specialized ingredient claims or proprietary research. Its financial advantage is a lower cost-per-megacalorie without sacrificing basic technical performance attributes needed for conditioning programs.
Rapid condition gains
Calm competitive energy
Rapid condition gains
Calm competitive energy
Review Summary
"Masterfeeds ExcelErate Performance Pellets are praised for steady weight gain, improved stamina, and good palatability when used long term, especially in working horses. Some users note dustiness in certain batches and variability in availability."
Stable-friendly crunch
Energy-dense pelleted feed with elevated fat for sustained conditioning and work.
Stable-friendly crunch
Energy-dense pelleted feed with elevated fat for sustained conditioning and work.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Time-Saving Convenience
Masterfeeds ExcelErate is positioned as a cost-effective, high-fat pelleted option optimized for conditioning and stamina, delivering competitive energy density and palatability at a lower street price than some premium brands. Compared to Purina and Tribute it typically offers better unit economics for high-volume users while still providing a focused fat-fortified matrix for aerobic work, though it may offer fewer specialized ingredient claims or proprietary research. Its financial advantage is a lower cost-per-megacalorie without sacrificing basic technical performance attributes needed for conditioning programs.
Rapid condition gains
Calm competitive energy
Stable-friendly crunch
Energy-dense pelleted feed with elevated fat for sustained conditioning and work.
Designed as a complete feed with added vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
Rapid condition gains
Calm competitive energy
Stable-friendly crunch
Energy-dense pelleted feed with elevated fat for sustained conditioning and work.
Designed as a complete feed with added vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
$50-70 CAD
Brooks Enhancer Pellets
Brooks Enhancer Pellets target high-performance horses needing concentrated energy and targeted amino acid support, positioning itself as a technical option for trainers seeking a performance boost in a compact pellet form. Relative to the others on the list it emphasizes ingredient concentration and tailored conditioning support, which can reduce feed volumes and stable labor but usually comes at a premium price point. Its specialty is delivering dense, performance-oriented nutrition that can be blended into individualized rations more easily than bulk textured feeds.
Lean muscle builder
Smooth appetite control
Lean muscle builder
Smooth appetite control
Review Summary
"Brooks Enhancer Pellets are generally liked for adding condition and shine without excitable behavior, and many users see steady muscle and fat cover with continued feeding. However, reviewers cite occasional mix consistency and regional availability issues."
Hoof-to-tail gloss
Cost-conscious fat-enriched pellet to add concentrated calories for weight and topline.
Hoof-to-tail gloss
Cost-conscious fat-enriched pellet to add concentrated calories for weight and topline.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Recreational Enjoyment
Brooks Enhancer Pellets target high-performance horses needing concentrated energy and targeted amino acid support, positioning itself as a technical option for trainers seeking a performance boost in a compact pellet form. Relative to the others on the list it emphasizes ingredient concentration and tailored conditioning support, which can reduce feed volumes and stable labor but usually comes at a premium price point. Its specialty is delivering dense, performance-oriented nutrition that can be blended into individualized rations more easily than bulk textured feeds.
Lean muscle builder
Smooth appetite control
Hoof-to-tail gloss
Cost-conscious fat-enriched pellet to add concentrated calories for weight and topline.
Works as a simple pelleted supplement or part of a complete ration with forage.
Lean muscle builder
Smooth appetite control
Hoof-to-tail gloss
Cost-conscious fat-enriched pellet to add concentrated calories for weight and topline.
Works as a simple pelleted supplement or part of a complete ration with forage.
$40-60 CAD
Tribute Equine Nutrition Kalm Ultra
Tribute Kalm Ultra stands out in this fat-enriched pelleted category by combining higher fat with a low-starch, low-NSC profile aimed at performance horses that also need calmer behavior and metabolic safety during conditioning. Compared with Purina and Masterfeeds it trades a bit of outright energy density for metabolic control and calmer energy release, making it technically advantageous for nervous or insulin-sensitive athletes and financially attractive for owners prioritizing risk reduction over raw calories. Its niche is the balance of fat-fueled conditioning with behavioral and metabolic considerations rather than simply maximal caloric supply.
Low-starch calm
Focused ride fuel
Low-starch calm
Focused ride fuel
Review Summary
"Tribute Kalm Ultra is frequently endorsed by owners of metabolic or easily-excitable horses for providing calm, sustained energy, improved coat and condition, and digestive tolerance over months of use. Few users report it being pricier than alternatives but overall satisfaction is high."
Easy digestion joy
Low-starch, high-fat pellet designed to provide calm, sustained energy for sensitive horses.
Easy digestion joy
Low-starch, high-fat pellet designed to provide calm, sustained energy for sensitive horses.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Tribute Kalm Ultra stands out in this fat-enriched pelleted category by combining higher fat with a low-starch, low-NSC profile aimed at performance horses that also need calmer behavior and metabolic safety during conditioning. Compared with Purina and Masterfeeds it trades a bit of outright energy density for metabolic control and calmer energy release, making it technically advantageous for nervous or insulin-sensitive athletes and financially attractive for owners prioritizing risk reduction over raw calories. Its niche is the balance of fat-fueled conditioning with behavioral and metabolic considerations rather than simply maximal caloric supply.
Low-starch calm
Focused ride fuel
Easy digestion joy
Low-starch, high-fat pellet designed to provide calm, sustained energy for sensitive horses.
Complete formulation suitable as the primary concentrate with balanced vitamins and minerals.
Low-starch calm
Focused ride fuel
Easy digestion joy
Low-starch, high-fat pellet designed to provide calm, sustained energy for sensitive horses.
Complete formulation suitable as the primary concentrate with balanced vitamins and minerals.
$60-85 CAD
Mad Barn Omneity Pellets
Mad Barn Omneity Pellets position themselves as a research-driven, precision-nutrition solution for fat-enriched pelleted conditioning, pairing elevated fat with probiotic and feed-analysis services to help customize rations to individual performance goals. Unlike commodity options such as Masterfeeds, Omneity leverages Mad Barn's digital formulation and consultation tools, which can increase upfront cost but deliver long-term savings and improved performance by reducing overfeeding and nutrient gaps. Its technical advantage is the integrated data-backed approach that converts premium ingredient cost into measurable, individualized feeding efficiency.
Science-powered ration
Microbiome gut support
Science-powered ration
Microbiome gut support
Review Summary
"Mad Barn Omneity Pellets receive positive feedback for comprehensive nutrition, noticeable improvements in condition and digestion, and good acceptance by many horses after extended feeding. Some users mention cost and that a minority of picky feeders take time to transition."
All-day steady energy
Scientifically formulated, fat-enriched pelleted feed focused on precise nutrient balance.
All-day steady energy
Scientifically formulated, fat-enriched pelleted feed focused on precise nutrient balance.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Eco-Friendly Living
Skill Development & Mastery
Mad Barn Omneity Pellets position themselves as a research-driven, precision-nutrition solution for fat-enriched pelleted conditioning, pairing elevated fat with probiotic and feed-analysis services to help customize rations to individual performance goals. Unlike commodity options such as Masterfeeds, Omneity leverages Mad Barn's digital formulation and consultation tools, which can increase upfront cost but deliver long-term savings and improved performance by reducing overfeeding and nutrient gaps. Its technical advantage is the integrated data-backed approach that converts premium ingredient cost into measurable, individualized feeding efficiency.
Science-powered ration
Microbiome gut support
All-day steady energy
Scientifically formulated, fat-enriched pelleted feed focused on precise nutrient balance.
Complete feed designed to support conditioning, gut health and performance.
Science-powered ration
Microbiome gut support
All-day steady energy
Scientifically formulated, fat-enriched pelleted feed focused on precise nutrient balance.
Complete feed designed to support conditioning, gut health and performance.
$65-95 CAD