Digestive Care: Gut Health Supplements for Horses

Digestive Care: Gut Health Supplements for Horses

Gut health supplements, probiotics, pastes and pellets from Poseidon, Kohnke's, Kelato, Kentucky and Hygain, designed to maintain a balanced microflora, buffer stomach acid and protect the lining of the foregut and hindgut.

Always read the label and consult your veterinarian if your horse is unwell, pregnant or on other treatment.

Digestive Care: Gut Health Supplements for Horses

Shop Gut Health Supplements for Horses

Why Digestive Health Matters: Absorption, Immunity, and Performance

A healthy digestive tract is the cornerstone of a horse’s overall condition, immunity, and athletic performance. The gut is responsible for breaking down feed and absorbing essential vitamins, minerals, and energy. When digestive balance is compromised, horses may experience poor body condition, dull coats, behavioural changes, or discomfort such as girthiness and loose manure. Integrating high-quality horse supplements for gut health ensures efficient nutrient uptake, strengthens the immune system, and helps your horse stay calm, comfortable, and focused during work.

The Power of Prebiotics, Probiotics & Targeted Buffer Support

Maintaining a stable microbial balance in the hindgut requires targeted nutritional support. Combining horse probiotics and gut nutrition helps introduce beneficial microbes while feeding the good bacteria already present in the digestive system. Additionally, digestive buffers, digestive enzymes, and postbiotics help manage stomach pH levels and protect against mycotoxins found in pasture or hay. These active ingredients work together to reduce acidity, prevent hindgut acidosis, and promote a resilient digestive tract.

Choosing the Right Digestive Support for Your Horse's Needs

Most horses require digestive supplements tailored to their needs, depending on their age, workload, and management routine:

Performance Horses & Racehorses

High-grain diets, intense training, and frequent travel can increase stomach acidity. Formulations with marine-derived calcium, amino acids, and acid buffers provide essential protection for high-motion athletes.

Horses Recovering from Ulcers or Illness

After clinical treatment or veterinary care, gentle coaters and lining-protectant supplements help soothe irritation and restore long-term gut integrity.

Easy Keepers & Senior Horses: Older horses or those on pasture-based diets benefit from multi-strain probiotics and digestive enzymes to maximise forage digestion and maintain consistent manure quality.

Products Available for Purchase

  • Poseidon Animal Health Digestive EQ: A comprehensive daily foregut and hindgut supplement featuring digestive enzymes, dual-action buffers, prebiotics, postbiotics, and a mycotoxin binder.
  • Poseidon Animal Health Digestive HP: An advanced formula specifically tailored for horses under intense stress, heavy competition, or recovering from severe digestive challenges.
  • Kelato GastroAID Recovery & Everyday: Dual-action formulas engineered to protect the stomach lining, buffer acid, and maintain optimal hindgut fermentation.
  • EAC Inside-Out Horse Pre & Probiotic: A nutraceutical blend using advanced technology to optimise digestion, support immune balance, and improve coat condition.
  • ProN8ure Probiotic Powder & Paste: A multi-strain live microbe formula designed to re-establish natural gut microflora following antibiotic treatment, stress, or dietary changes.
  • Hygain Digest & Protect: Formulated with red marine algae and digestive buffers to assist in maintaining normal stomach pH and gut membrane health.
  • Kohnke's Own Gastro Coat: A soothing, palatable powder designed to support mucosal lining health and calm the digestive tract in sensitive horses.

Top Equine Nutrition Brands & Reliable Australia-Wide Delivery

Equus Performance partners with Australia’s most trusted equine nutrition and health brands, including Poseidon Animal Health, Kelato, Hygain, Kohnke’s Own, Dynavyte, and ProN8ure. Our team offers expert product knowledge so you can choose the right digestive support with complete confidence. Enjoy convenient online shopping with fast, reliable shipping Australia-wide, delivered directly to your home, agistment, or stable.

Got Questions About Our Products?

For any questions about our gut health supplements for horses, reach out to our friendly team at Equus Performance by leaving us a message on the contact page. We will be in touch with you as soon as possible.