Mad Barn Omneity Premix
Mad Barn Omneity Premix is a science-driven ration balancer that emphasizes precision nutrition with chelated trace minerals and targeted vitamin levels, making it a standout for owners who want data-backed optimization. It holds its position by pairing lab-formulated blends with customizable feeding plans, offering technical advantages over broad-market mixes like Purina Optimal while typically commanding a premium price compared with regional value brands such as Masterfeeds.
Amino precision (smart mix)
Mineral balance (lab-tuned)
Amino precision (smart mix)
Mineral balance (lab-tuned)
Review Summary
"Users praise Mad Barn Omneity Premix for its comprehensive nutrient profile and consistent results in improved condition and coat quality; some note the price is higher than basic balancers but feel the formulation justifies it. Palatability is generally good though a few horses are picky."
Low-dose volume (saves hay)
Comprehensive vitamin and trace mineral profile tailored to balance modern forage- and grain-based rations.
Low-dose volume (saves hay)
Comprehensive vitamin and trace mineral profile tailored to balance modern forage- and grain-based rations.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Time-Saving Convenience
Mad Barn Omneity Premix is a science-driven ration balancer that emphasizes precision nutrition with chelated trace minerals and targeted vitamin levels, making it a standout for owners who want data-backed optimization. It holds its position by pairing lab-formulated blends with customizable feeding plans, offering technical advantages over broad-market mixes like Purina Optimal while typically commanding a premium price compared with regional value brands such as Masterfeeds.
Amino precision (smart mix)
Mineral balance (lab-tuned)
Low-dose volume (saves hay)
Comprehensive vitamin and trace mineral profile tailored to balance modern forage- and grain-based rations.
Contains chelated and highly bioavailable minerals to improve absorption and metabolic use.
Amino precision (smart mix)
Mineral balance (lab-tuned)
Low-dose volume (saves hay)
Comprehensive vitamin and trace mineral profile tailored to balance modern forage- and grain-based rations.
Contains chelated and highly bioavailable minerals to improve absorption and metabolic use.
$60-120 CAD
Purina Optimal
Purina Optimal delivers a consistent, widely available mineral and vitamin balancing option that leverages large-scale manufacturing to offer competitive pricing and dependable quality. Its strength is accessibility and cost-efficiency for everyday feeding programs, which makes it more affordable than boutique premixes like Mad Barn Omneity while offering broader distribution than regional competitors such as Masterfeeds.
Complete microblend (barn favorite)
Hoof & coat shine (glossy wink)
Complete microblend (barn favorite)
Hoof & coat shine (glossy wink)
Review Summary
"Purina Optimal is widely regarded as a reliable, well-balanced supplement with good palatability and predictable results; a minority of users mention cost and occasional availability issues. Overall users appreciate its consistency and support from a major brand."
Easy dosing (fast pour)
Balanced protein and essential amino acids to support muscle maintenance and condition.
Easy dosing (fast pour)
Balanced protein and essential amino acids to support muscle maintenance and condition.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Time-Saving Convenience
Purina Optimal delivers a consistent, widely available mineral and vitamin balancing option that leverages large-scale manufacturing to offer competitive pricing and dependable quality. Its strength is accessibility and cost-efficiency for everyday feeding programs, which makes it more affordable than boutique premixes like Mad Barn Omneity while offering broader distribution than regional competitors such as Masterfeeds.
Complete microblend (barn favorite)
Hoof & coat shine (glossy wink)
Easy dosing (fast pour)
Balanced protein and essential amino acids to support muscle maintenance and condition.
Fortified with a broad spectrum of vitamins and minerals for everyday feeding.
Complete microblend (barn favorite)
Hoof & coat shine (glossy wink)
Easy dosing (fast pour)
Balanced protein and essential amino acids to support muscle maintenance and condition.
Fortified with a broad spectrum of vitamins and minerals for everyday feeding.
Masterfeeds Equine Mineral & Vitamin Supplement
Masterfeeds' Equine Mineral & Vitamin Supplement is a practical, regionally trusted product that balances comprehensive nutrient coverage with strong value for bulk or herd feeding operations. It is positioned as a cost-effective alternative to premium, data-driven mixes (e.g., Mad Barn) and competes well on price and availability against national brands like Purina while providing a formulation tailored to common local forage profiles.
Vitamins A–Z (barn-grade punch)
Balanced electrolytes (trail proof)
Vitamins A–Z (barn-grade punch)
Balanced electrolytes (trail proof)
Review Summary
"Masterfeeds Equine Mineral & Vitamin Supplement is seen as a cost-effective, no-nonsense mineral source that improves coat and general health for many horses, though a few report picky eaters or slower results. Reviewers like the value and straightforward formulation."
Palatable mix (lick-approved)
Provides essential macro- and trace-minerals plus vitamins A, D and E to complement forages.
Palatable mix (lick-approved)
Provides essential macro- and trace-minerals plus vitamins A, D and E to complement forages.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
Masterfeeds' Equine Mineral & Vitamin Supplement is a practical, regionally trusted product that balances comprehensive nutrient coverage with strong value for bulk or herd feeding operations. It is positioned as a cost-effective alternative to premium, data-driven mixes (e.g., Mad Barn) and competes well on price and availability against national brands like Purina while providing a formulation tailored to common local forage profiles.
Vitamins A–Z (barn-grade punch)
Balanced electrolytes (trail proof)
Palatable mix (lick-approved)
Provides essential macro- and trace-minerals plus vitamins A, D and E to complement forages.
Designed as a daily top-dress to correct common deficiencies in regional hay and pasture.
Vitamins A–Z (barn-grade punch)
Balanced electrolytes (trail proof)
Palatable mix (lick-approved)
Provides essential macro- and trace-minerals plus vitamins A, D and E to complement forages.
Designed as a daily top-dress to correct common deficiencies in regional hay and pasture.
$40-90 CAD
Hoffman's Horse Mineral
Hoffman's Horse Mineral is a straightforward, traditional mineral mix favored by small farms and owners seeking a budget-friendly, no-frills supplement to correct basic deficiencies. Its financial advantage is low cost and simple feeding logistics, but technically it offers fewer advanced features—such as chelated trace minerals or bespoke formulations—compared with technical leaders like Mad Barn or performance-focused blends like Brooks Enhancer.
Trace-mineral focus (earthy vibe)
Gut-friendly formula (tummy calm)
Trace-mineral focus (earthy vibe)
Gut-friendly formula (tummy calm)
Review Summary
"Hoffman's Horse Mineral is considered an affordable, traditional mineral mix that performs adequately for maintenance needs; some users find it less comprehensive than modern balancers and report variable intake by fussy horses. Overall it's viewed as good value for simple supplementation."
Value-sized bag (pocket-smile)
Targets trace mineral and salt balance to support enzyme systems and metabolic health.
Value-sized bag (pocket-smile)
Targets trace mineral and salt balance to support enzyme systems and metabolic health.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Time-Saving Convenience
Hoffman's Horse Mineral is a straightforward, traditional mineral mix favored by small farms and owners seeking a budget-friendly, no-frills supplement to correct basic deficiencies. Its financial advantage is low cost and simple feeding logistics, but technically it offers fewer advanced features—such as chelated trace minerals or bespoke formulations—compared with technical leaders like Mad Barn or performance-focused blends like Brooks Enhancer.
Trace-mineral focus (earthy vibe)
Gut-friendly formula (tummy calm)
Value-sized bag (pocket-smile)
Targets trace mineral and salt balance to support enzyme systems and metabolic health.
Free-flowing granular format for simple feeding, mixing, or use in mineral feeders.
Trace-mineral focus (earthy vibe)
Gut-friendly formula (tummy calm)
Value-sized bag (pocket-smile)
Targets trace mineral and salt balance to support enzyme systems and metabolic health.
Free-flowing granular format for simple feeding, mixing, or use in mineral feeders.
$35-80 CAD
Brooks Enhancer
Brooks Enhancer is marketed as a performance-oriented mineral and electrolyte concentrate that targets athletic horses with elevated electrolyte and mineral needs, offering targeted ratios that support recovery and work. It commands a premium for its specialized formulation and is best suited for competition or hard-working animals, distinguishing itself from general-purpose balancers like Purina Optimal and budget blends like Hoffman's by prioritizing performance outcomes over broad-based economy.
Calcium-phosphorus fix (bone cheer)
Performance tweak (jump-ready)
Calcium-phosphorus fix (bone cheer)
Performance tweak (jump-ready)
Review Summary
"Brooks Enhancer receives strong feedback for palatability and noticeable improvements in condition, topline, and coat; buyers frequently cite fast, reliable results though it is often described as pricier than generic options. Most users recommend it for performance or hard-keeping horses."
Mixable powder (stir-happy)
Energy-dense formula with added fats and key amino acids to improve body condition and topline.
Mixable powder (stir-happy)
Energy-dense formula with added fats and key amino acids to improve body condition and topline.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Skill Development & Mastery
Brooks Enhancer is marketed as a performance-oriented mineral and electrolyte concentrate that targets athletic horses with elevated electrolyte and mineral needs, offering targeted ratios that support recovery and work. It commands a premium for its specialized formulation and is best suited for competition or hard-working animals, distinguishing itself from general-purpose balancers like Purina Optimal and budget blends like Hoffman's by prioritizing performance outcomes over broad-based economy.
Calcium-phosphorus fix (bone cheer)
Performance tweak (jump-ready)
Mixable powder (stir-happy)
Energy-dense formula with added fats and key amino acids to improve body condition and topline.
Includes antioxidants and vitamin support to help maintain immune function under workload.
Calcium-phosphorus fix (bone cheer)
Performance tweak (jump-ready)
Mixable powder (stir-happy)
Energy-dense formula with added fats and key amino acids to improve body condition and topline.
Includes antioxidants and vitamin support to help maintain immune function under workload.
$45-110 CAD