Mad Barn Optimum Digestive Health Pellets
Mad Barn Optimum Digestive Health Pellets earns a best-in-class spot for feed digestibility because it pairs a targeted spectrum of digestive enzymes with prebiotics and minerals specifically formulated for equine gut function, delivering measurable improvement in fiber and starch breakdown. Compared with broader probiotic-focused products on this list, Mad Barn’s pelletized enzyme blend is technically optimized for consistent dosing in mixed rations and offers a cost-effective option for owners wanting a research-driven enzyme-first solution.
Improves fiber digestion
Pelleted mix — picky-approved
Improves fiber digestion
Pelleted mix — picky-approved
Review Summary
"Users report noticeable improvement in manure consistency and reduced hindgut issues after weeks of use, with generally good palatability and sustained benefits for most horses."
Stabilizes gut microbes
Pelleted daily supplement combining targeted enzymes and multi-strain probiotics to support hindgut function.
Stabilizes gut microbes
Pelleted daily supplement combining targeted enzymes and multi-strain probiotics to support hindgut function.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Mad Barn Optimum Digestive Health Pellets earns a best-in-class spot for feed digestibility because it pairs a targeted spectrum of digestive enzymes with prebiotics and minerals specifically formulated for equine gut function, delivering measurable improvement in fiber and starch breakdown. Compared with broader probiotic-focused products on this list, Mad Barn’s pelletized enzyme blend is technically optimized for consistent dosing in mixed rations and offers a cost-effective option for owners wanting a research-driven enzyme-first solution.
Improves fiber digestion
Pelleted mix — picky-approved
Stabilizes gut microbes
Pelleted daily supplement combining targeted enzymes and multi-strain probiotics to support hindgut function.
Formulated to improve fiber fermentation and nutrient absorption for overall feed digestibility.
Improves fiber digestion
Pelleted mix — picky-approved
Stabilizes gut microbes
Pelleted daily supplement combining targeted enzymes and multi-strain probiotics to support hindgut function.
Formulated to improve fiber fermentation and nutrient absorption for overall feed digestibility.
$80-120 USD
Omega Alpha Biotic 8 Plus
Omega Alpha Biotic 8 Plus stands out as a market leader by combining multi-strain probiotics with complementary enzymes to restore microbial balance while improving feed conversion, making it especially effective in animals needing both microbial and enzymatic support. Financially competitive with premium brands, it offers broad-spectrum functionality that rivals single-focus enzyme pellets like Mad Barn while often undercutting larger-name competitors on price-per-dose.
Multi-strain probiotic
Enzyme boost for starch
Multi-strain probiotic
Enzyme boost for starch
Review Summary
"Most users notice improved manure quality and appetite within days and attribute fewer occasional tummy upsets to continued use, though a minority report little change."
Single-serve sachets — travel-ready
Contains a blend of multiple probiotic strains plus digestive enzymes to support microbial balance.
Single-serve sachets — travel-ready
Contains a blend of multiple probiotic strains plus digestive enzymes to support microbial balance.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Omega Alpha Biotic 8 Plus stands out as a market leader by combining multi-strain probiotics with complementary enzymes to restore microbial balance while improving feed conversion, making it especially effective in animals needing both microbial and enzymatic support. Financially competitive with premium brands, it offers broad-spectrum functionality that rivals single-focus enzyme pellets like Mad Barn while often undercutting larger-name competitors on price-per-dose.
Multi-strain probiotic
Enzyme boost for starch
Single-serve sachets — travel-ready
Contains a blend of multiple probiotic strains plus digestive enzymes to support microbial balance.
Designed to enhance starch and fiber breakdown, improving feed efficiency and reducing digestive upset.
Multi-strain probiotic
Enzyme boost for starch
Single-serve sachets — travel-ready
Contains a blend of multiple probiotic strains plus digestive enzymes to support microbial balance.
Designed to enhance starch and fiber breakdown, improving feed efficiency and reducing digestive upset.
$60-100 USD
Purina SuperSport Digestive Health
Purina SuperSport Digestive Health leverages Purina’s extensive research and distribution network to deliver a vet-backed supplement tailored for performance animals, providing reliable digestive enzyme support alongside proprietary delivery systems. While typically priced higher than specialist enzyme products such as Mad Barn or Martin Mills, Purina’s technical advantage is its integration with established performance feeding programs and widespread availability for trainers and competitive stables.
Enhances nutrient absorption
Performance-targeted formula
Enhances nutrient absorption
Performance-targeted formula
Review Summary
"Owners of sport horses praise the consistent support for gut health and fewer gastric upsets, but some find the product pricey and note effects can be modest for some animals."
Easy-mix scoop — trainer-favorite
Formulated for sport and performance horses with live yeast, probiotics, and enzymes to support gut stability.
Easy-mix scoop — trainer-favorite
Formulated for sport and performance horses with live yeast, probiotics, and enzymes to support gut stability.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Purina SuperSport Digestive Health leverages Purina’s extensive research and distribution network to deliver a vet-backed supplement tailored for performance animals, providing reliable digestive enzyme support alongside proprietary delivery systems. While typically priced higher than specialist enzyme products such as Mad Barn or Martin Mills, Purina’s technical advantage is its integration with established performance feeding programs and widespread availability for trainers and competitive stables.
Enhances nutrient absorption
Performance-targeted formula
Easy-mix scoop — trainer-favorite
Formulated for sport and performance horses with live yeast, probiotics, and enzymes to support gut stability.
Helps manage gastric/stomach comfort and optimize nutrient extraction during training and competition.
Enhances nutrient absorption
Performance-targeted formula
Easy-mix scoop — trainer-favorite
Formulated for sport and performance horses with live yeast, probiotics, and enzymes to support gut stability.
Helps manage gastric/stomach comfort and optimize nutrient extraction during training and competition.
$80-130 USD
Martin Mills ProZyme Digestive Enzyme
Martin Mills ProZyme Digestive Enzyme is a practical choice for commercial and yard-scale operations because it is formulated to be mixed directly into standard feeds, offering a focused enzyme profile that enhances starch and protein digestibility at a favorable bulk cost. Technically simpler than probiotic-enzyme combos like Omega Alpha, ProZyme’s financial advantage lies in scalable dosing for larger herds or multiple horses, making it a strong operational pick for feed digestibility improvements.
Breaks down starches
Improves feed efficiency
Breaks down starches
Improves feed efficiency
Review Summary
"Riders commonly report better feed conversion, improved coat and condition, and reduced digestive upsets with regular use; occasional complaints cite availability and dustiness."
Powdered blend — barn staple
High-activity multi-enzyme powder (e.g., amylase, protease, cellulase) to boost starch and fiber digestion.
Powdered blend — barn staple
High-activity multi-enzyme powder (e.g., amylase, protease, cellulase) to boost starch and fiber digestion.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Martin Mills ProZyme Digestive Enzyme is a practical choice for commercial and yard-scale operations because it is formulated to be mixed directly into standard feeds, offering a focused enzyme profile that enhances starch and protein digestibility at a favorable bulk cost. Technically simpler than probiotic-enzyme combos like Omega Alpha, ProZyme’s financial advantage lies in scalable dosing for larger herds or multiple horses, making it a strong operational pick for feed digestibility improvements.
Breaks down starches
Improves feed efficiency
Powdered blend — barn staple
High-activity multi-enzyme powder (e.g., amylase, protease, cellulase) to boost starch and fiber digestion.
Low-inclusion top-dress that improves nutrient uptake and reduces undigested feed in the hindgut.
Breaks down starches
Improves feed efficiency
Powdered blend — barn staple
High-activity multi-enzyme powder (e.g., amylase, protease, cellulase) to boost starch and fiber digestion.
Low-inclusion top-dress that improves nutrient uptake and reduces undigested feed in the hindgut.
$50-90 USD
Herbs for Horses Digest Plus
Herbs for Horses Digest Plus provides a natural, botanical-based approach to digestive health that appeals to owners seeking gentler, stimulant-free support; its herbal bitters and digestive herbs can aid feed breakdown and gut motility as a low-cost complement to enzyme products. Although it lacks the concentrated, standardized enzyme activity of specialist formulations like Mad Barn or Martin Mills, its technical niche is as an adjunct or alternative for owners prioritizing herbal solutions and lower per-unit pricing.
Herbal digestive support
Soothes gut lining
Herbal digestive support
Soothes gut lining
Review Summary
"Some users report calmer digestion and improved appetite, but opinions are mixed and several owners prefer probiotic/enzyme formulas for more consistent results."
Palatable mix — old-school remedy
Herbal blend (e.g., slippery elm, fennel, peppermint) aimed at soothing the gut and supporting digestion.
Palatable mix — old-school remedy
Herbal blend (e.g., slippery elm, fennel, peppermint) aimed at soothing the gut and supporting digestion.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Herbs for Horses Digest Plus provides a natural, botanical-based approach to digestive health that appeals to owners seeking gentler, stimulant-free support; its herbal bitters and digestive herbs can aid feed breakdown and gut motility as a low-cost complement to enzyme products. Although it lacks the concentrated, standardized enzyme activity of specialist formulations like Mad Barn or Martin Mills, its technical niche is as an adjunct or alternative for owners prioritizing herbal solutions and lower per-unit pricing.
Herbal digestive support
Soothes gut lining
Palatable mix — old-school remedy
Herbal blend (e.g., slippery elm, fennel, peppermint) aimed at soothing the gut and supporting digestion.
Natural, non-pharmaceutical option that complements enzyme/probiotic strategies for feed digestibility.
Herbal digestive support
Soothes gut lining
Palatable mix — old-school remedy
Herbal blend (e.g., slippery elm, fennel, peppermint) aimed at soothing the gut and supporting digestion.
Natural, non-pharmaceutical option that complements enzyme/probiotic strategies for feed digestibility.
$35-70 USD