Choosing the Right Supplement for Your Horse
From Ask The Horse by The Horse: Your Guide to Equine Health Care
December 12, 2025 · 1h 0m
About this episode
Experts discuss the importance of choosing the right supplements for horses and the need for veterinary consultation.
Horse owners often feed supplements to address gaps in their horses' diet that forage and concentrates might not meet, such as supporting joint comfort, hoof quality, or muscle recovery. Researchers suggest that supplements can be beneficial when a horse has a documented deficiency, such as low vitamin or mineral levels, or a clearly identified need, such as poor hoof quality. Owners should always consult a veterinarian or an equine nutritionist when choosing supplements for their horses and prioritize products backed by research. During this Ask TheHorse Live episode, two experts answer questions and discuss everything you need to know about equine supplements. This episode is brought to you by SmartEquine . About the Experts: Frank M. Andrews, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM (LAIM), is a graduate of Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine in Pullman, where he received a DVM and MS. After a year in private veterinary practice, he completed an equine medicine and surgery residency at The Ohio State University, in Columbus. After 20 years on the faculty at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, in Knoxville, he is currently LVMA Equine Committee…
Topics covered
- equine supplements
- horse nutrition
- joint comfort
- hoof quality
- muscle recovery
Keywords
- dietary supplements
- equine health
- veterinarian advice
Sponsors
SmartEquine
Mentioned in this episode
Products: SmartEquine
Books & works: Ask TheHorse Live, the Glenn Ray Teagarden Award for Proficiency in Equine Medicine
Places: Pullman, Columbus, Knoxville, Baton Rouge, Manhattan, Millstone Township, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, Central North Carolina
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