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Mad Barn Every horse deserves a balanced diet. On the exterior, we may look like a lot of other supplement companies, but let us assure you, we are not.

Like Mad Barn for science-backed nutrition, expert support, and free tools and education to help your horse feel and perform their best. Our primary purpose is not to convince you to buy products, it’s to advance the practice of equine nutrition by:

- Funding research to better understand how nutrition impacts the health of your horse.

- Developing technology and feeding solutions to make it easier to feed your horse what he or she needs.

- Providing education and support to horse owners and the broader equine community. Nutrition is the cornerstone to equine health, well-being and optimal performance. Our nutritionists are always available to answer your questions or help you formulate a balanced feeding program for free. We fund all of our activities through product sales. So if you feed your horse Mad Barn, thank you for helping us achieve our mission.

Biosecurity plays an important role in protecting horses from infectious disease, whether you manage a large equine faci...
10/08/2026

Biosecurity plays an important role in protecting horses from infectious disease, whether you manage a large equine facility or keep just a few horses at home.🛡️

Infectious organisms can travel between horses on hands, boots, clothing, and shared equipment, so even horses that rarely leave the property can be exposed. Cleaning and disinfecting equipment, washing hands between horse groups, and managing visitor access help reduce these opportunities for transmission.

Separating new or returning horses gives you time to monitor their health before introducing them to the resident herd. Because some horses can be infectious without obvious signs, follow your veterinarian’s guidance on quarantine and promptly isolate horses that become sick.

🚛 When traveling, bring your own buckets, avoid communal water sources and nose-to-nose contact with unfamiliar horses, and clean and disinfect trailers and temporary stalls before use. Continue monitoring your horse after returning home.

💉 Work with your veterinarian to develop vaccination and biosecurity protocols suited to your horses, facility, and travel schedule. Make sure everyone involved in their care understands the plan so precautions are followed consistently.

🔗 Learn more about equine biosecurity:
🇺🇸 US: https://madbarn.com/biosecurity-for-horses/
🇨🇦 CA: https://madbarn.ca/biosecurity-for-horses/

10/08/2026

Off-season doesn’t mean off-nutrition 🐴

When your horse’s workload decreases, their calorie needs often decrease too. But simply cutting back their feed can also reduce important nutrients like protein, vitamins, and minerals.

The goal is to match calories to workload while keeping the diet balanced and forage at the foundation.

As training picks back up, gradually adjust dietary energy to support the increased workload.

Follow Mad Barn for more practical equine nutrition tips.

🩺 The Vet’s Scoop 🐴✨📣 This week’s highlight: Omega-3 Fatty Acids“Omega-3s don't all work the same way. The primary omega...
10/08/2026

🩺 The Vet’s Scoop 🐴✨

📣 This week’s highlight: Omega-3 Fatty Acids

“Omega-3s don't all work the same way. The primary omega-3 found in flax (ALA) must be converted into DHA and EPA before it can be used for many biological functions. Horses convert only small amounts, which is why direct sources of DHA and EPA offer more targeted benefits.
— Dr. Fran Rowe, DVM, Veterinary Nutritionist

Flaxseed is high in omega-3 fatty acids, but the primary omega-3 it provides is ALA. Before ALA can contribute to many of the functions associated with omega-3s, it must first be converted to EPA or DHA, and this process is inefficient in horses.

Providing DHA and EPA directly bypasses this conversion step and can be a useful option when more targeted omega-3 support is desired, particularly for joint, respiratory, immune, reproductive, and metabolic health.

Both W-3 Oil and OmegaPrime+ provide added DHA, offering options depending on your horse’s individual needs. W-3 Oil provides DHA in a calorie-dense option, while OmegaPrime+ provides concentrated DHA and EPA with fewer added calories.

📖 Learn more:
🇺🇸 W-3 Oil: https://madbarn.com/product/w-3-oil/
🇺🇸 OmegaPrime+: https://madbarn.com/product/omegaprime/

🐴✨ Supporting horses from the inside out.🌿 “Since I started using Mad Barn products, I have observed a very nice change ...
10/07/2026

🐴✨ Supporting horses from the inside out.

🌿 “Since I started using Mad Barn products, I have observed a very nice change in my horses, both in training and in the quality of their coat.

With Omneity and Vit E + Selenium, my horse is no longer deficient in vitamin E, which has made a great difference.

I also have a horse with asthma, and I’ve noticed a significant improvement with the NOCR product. I am really satisfied with the results I’ve seen daily.

I highly recommend Mad Barn products!

What I particularly like is the dosage for our horses: the recommendations are clear, and the doses are easy to follow daily.” - Genève, L'épiphanie, QC

🌿 Omneity® is a comprehensive vitamin and mineral supplement that provides essential nutrients, including vitamin E, to support overall health, performance, and coat quality.

🌬️ NOCR is formulated to support respiratory health and normal airway function in horses.

💙 We’re happy to hear about the positive changes in your horses and that Mad Barn supplements have been easy to incorporate into their daily routines. Thank you for trusting us to be part of their nutrition programs!

📚 Learn more:
Omneity®: https://madbarn.com/product/omneity/
NOCR: https://madbarn.com/product/nocr/

10/07/2026

🌾🐴 What comes first at feeding time: Hay or Grain?

Giving your horse time to eat forage before their grain meal supports the stomach’s natural buffering mechanisms. Chewing hay stimulates saliva, which helps neutralize stomach acid, while the forage forms a fibrous mat that helps limit acid contact with the vulnerable upper stomach lining.

This is particularly useful when your horse has been without forage for a while, such as when their hay runs out overnight. Offering hay first gives them an opportunity to chew and get forage into the stomach before the concentrate meal arrives.

A hungry horse may also rush through their grain, increasing the risk of choke. Giving them time to eat hay first may help take the edge off their hunger

When you have the choice, think forage first. 🐴

Have an equine nutrition question? Drop it in the comments for our nutritionists!

🐴💙 Feeding a horse with equine metabolic syndrome means controlling sugar, starch, and calories while providing the nutr...
10/06/2026

🐴💙 Feeding a horse with equine metabolic syndrome means controlling sugar, starch, and calories while providing the nutrients they need to stay healthy.

Insulin is a hormone that helps move sugar from the bloodstream into cells for energy or storage. Horses with equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) can produce excessive insulin, particularly after meals rich in sugar and starch, increasing their risk of laminitis. Your veterinarian plays an essential role in diagnosing EMS and monitoring how your horse responds to ongoing management.

🌾 Since forage supplies most of the daily ration, hay selection has a substantial influence on sugar intake. A hay analysis allows you to assess ESC (simple sugars) plus starch alongside calorie content, helping you choose forage that supports metabolic health and an appropriate body condition.

For most horses with EMS, the priority is limiting excess calories while still meeting vitamin and mineral requirements. Horses needing additional energy should receive carefully selected, low-sugar and low-starch options, such as suitable fiber sources or fat.

An equine nutritionist can assess total sugar and starch intake across hay, pasture, feeds, and supplements, then balance the diet around your horse’s needs and veterinary recommendations.

👉 Swipe through for practical feeding strategies, and save this post for reference.

📖 Read the full guide:
🇺🇸 https://madbarn.com/how-to-feed-metabolic-horse/
🇨🇦 https://madbarn.ca/how-to-feed-metabolic-horse/

10/06/2026

Did you know horses can’t vomit? 🐴

Their unique digestive anatomy makes it extremely difficult for food to travel backward from the stomach into the esophagus. A strong lower esophageal sphincter acts like a one-way valve, while the angle where the esophagus enters the stomach further prevents stomach contents from coming back up.

That means anything your horse eats has to continue through the digestive tract. If excess feed, fluid, or gas builds up in the stomach, pressure can become dangerous and, in severe cases, lead to stomach distension or rupture.

Understanding your horse’s digestive system is key to making informed nutrition and feeding decisions.

Follow Mad Barn for more science-backed equine nutrition and health tips.

💡 Tip of the Day: Watch for subtle changes in your horse’s movement or performance, as these can be early signs of knee ...
10/06/2026

💡 Tip of the Day: Watch for subtle changes in your horse’s movement or performance, as these can be early signs of knee lameness.

👀 A change in performance may be one of the first things you notice. Horses with knee pain may also develop a shortened stride in the front legs, shuffle or trip, or have swelling and heat around the affected knee.

🐎 Consider how your horse’s workload affects their joints. Repeated concussion and overuse can contribute to knee injuries, particularly in performance horses. Build conditioning gradually and allow your horse time to adapt before increasing high-impact work.

🦴 Daily management can also affect joint health. Maintaining a healthy body weight, scheduling regular farrier care, and providing balanced nutrition can help limit unnecessary strain on the joints. Nutrients including amino acids, copper, zinc, calcium, phosphorus, and omega-3 fatty acids contribute to the structures and processes involved in joint health.

📚 Learn more about knee lameness in horses, including causes, treatment, and prevention:
🇨🇦 CA: https://madbarn.ca/knee-lameness-in-horses/
🇺🇸 US: https://madbarn.com/knee-lameness-in-horses/


🎃 Get Your Horse Halloween Ready! 🎃Our Halloween Horse Costume Contest is back! Post a picture of your horse’s Halloween...
10/05/2026

🎃 Get Your Horse Halloween Ready! 🎃

Our Halloween Horse Costume Contest is back! Post a picture of your horse’s Halloween costume in the comments for a chance to win a Mad Barn Prize Pack! 🎁

Here’s what’s up for grabs:
🧡 Omneity® Pellets
👕 Mad Barn T-shirt
🧦 Mad Barn Socks
🚚 Mad Barn Roll-Up Travel Blanket

How to enter:
1️⃣ Follow Mad Barn on Facebook
2️⃣ Post your photo in the comments by October 30, 2026

💥 The photo with the most likes will win! Voting closes November 2 at 1:00 PM ET.

📱 Facebook and Instagram are separate contests, with one winner selected on each platform.

Tag your friends to vote! 🧡



By participating in this contest, entrants release Meta Platforms, Inc. from any liability arising from or related to this contest. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Meta Platforms, Inc. Any questions regarding the promotion should be directed to Mad Barn Inc.

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🎃 Préparez votre cheval pour l’Halloween! 🎃

Notre concours de costumes d’Halloween pour chevaux est de retour! Publiez une photo de votre cheval dans son costume d’Halloween dans les commentaires pour courir la chance de gagner un ensemble-cadeau Mad Barn! 🎁

À gagner :
🧡 Omneity® en granules
👕 T-shirt Mad Barn
🧦 Chaussettes Mad Barn
🚚 Couverture de voyage enroulable Mad My Barn Child
Comment participer :
1️⃣ Suivez Mad Barn sur Facebook
2️⃣ Publiez votre photo dans les commentaires avant le 30 octobre 2026

💥 La photo qui obtiendra le plus de mentions J’aime remportera le concours! Les votes se termineront le 2 novembre à 13 h (HE).
📱 Les concours Facebook et Instagram sont distincts, et un gagnant sera sélectionné sur chaque plateforme.

Identifiez vos amis pour qu’ils votent! 🧡



En participant à ce concours, les participants dégagent Meta Platforms, Inc. de toute responsabilité découlant de ce concours ou liée à celui-ci. Cette promotion n’est en aucun cas commanditée, approuvée, administrée par Meta Platforms, Inc. ni associée à celle-ci. Toute question concernant cette promotion doit être adressée à Mad Barn Inc.

10/05/2026

A great weekend at the National Dressage Eastern Championships in Bécancour, Quebec! 🇨🇦🐴

Mad Barn was proud to be there supporting the dressage community and connecting with riders throughout the championships. Congratulations to all the horses and riders on an incredible weekend!

We can’t wait to see all the riders on the West Coast this weekend. Be on the lookout for the Mad Barn team. We’ll see you there!

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