Mad Barn

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.

🐴 Breed of the Week: Przewalski’s Horse 🐴Meet the last truly wild horse, a compact, rugged survivor of the Central Asian...
11/23/2025

🐴 Breed of the Week: Przewalski’s Horse 🐴

Meet the last truly wild horse, a compact, rugged survivor of the Central Asian steppes!

With their dun coats, dark leg stripes, and iconic upright manes, Przewalski’s horses are instantly recognizable. ✨

Unlike domestic horses, they carry 66 chromosomes, making them genetically unique and a living link to ancient equine history. 🔬

Once extinct in the wild, these incredible horses are now making a comeback thanks to dedicated conservation and reintroduction programs in Mongolia and China. 🌍💚 Today, the global population has grown to around 2,500 horses.

Built for harsh climates, they graze summer grasses and browse shrubs through tough winters; though predators, disease, and extreme weather still pose challenges.

With ongoing protection and community-driven conservation, the Przewalski’s horse stands as a powerful symbol of resilience. 🌿💪

Want to learn more about this unique breed? Check out our breed guide below:
🇺🇸 https://madbarn.com/przewalskis-horse-guide/
🇨🇦 https://madbarn.ca/przewalskis-horse-guide/

Mycotoxins are naturally occurring toxic substances produced by moulds and fungi in your horse’s hay. 🌾⚠️Mycotoxins can ...
11/21/2025

Mycotoxins are naturally occurring toxic substances produced by moulds and fungi in your horse’s hay. 🌾⚠️

Mycotoxins can cause negative effects in horses including colic, gastrointestinal upset, weight loss, feed withdrawal, immune suppression, impaired performance or poor growth. 🐎

Improper storage of hay or grain mixes is the leading cause of mycotoxin intoxication in horses. Your horse’s forage and feed can readily develop mould if not stored properly, particularly if exposed to moisture. 🌧️

Learn more about identifying mycotoxins in hay and how to prevent adverse effects below🔍📘
🇨🇦- https://madbarn.ca/mycotoxins-in-hay/
🇺🇸- https://madbarn.com/mycotoxins-in-hay/

W-3 Oil keeps this older guy feeling his best 🕺 "I was so pleased to find Mad Barns w-3 oil because the omegas help my o...
11/21/2025

W-3 Oil keeps this older guy feeling his best 🕺

"I was so pleased to find Mad Barns w-3 oil because the omegas help my old guy with his heaves […] The low NSC is also a plus as he deals with metabolic issues as well. Thank you Mad Barn for a wonderful supplement."- Chelsea 💙

We’re so happy to support horses like Chelsea’s to ensure they are feeling there very best 🐴✨

Interested in adding w-3 Oil to your horses diet? Check out the link below to learn more⬇️

🇨🇦- https://madbarn.ca/product/w-3-oil/
🇺🇸- https://madbarn.com/product/w-3-oil/

🩺 The Vet’s Scoop 🐴✨📣 This week’s highlight: Omneity“Omneity is designed to be an all-in-one solution for balancing vita...
11/20/2025

🩺 The Vet’s Scoop 🐴✨

📣 This week’s highlight: Omneity

“Omneity is designed to be an all-in-one solution for balancing vitamins and minerals in the diet. Because it's formulated with high-quality essential nutrients, Omneity helps support all aspects of your horse’s health — hooves, immune system, and everything in between.”
— Dr. Fran Rowe, DVM

Omneity provides comprehensive support for your horse’s hoof integrity, immune function, metabolism, and overall wellness by meeting vitamin and trace mineral requirements that could be missing from your horse’s current feeding program. With no added sugars or fillers, it’s a trusted choice for horses of all disciplines and life stages.

📖 Learn more:

🇨🇦 https://madbarn.ca/product/omneity-premix/
🇺🇸 https://madbarn.com/product/omneity-premix/

🐴 EHV-1: What every horse owner needs to knowEquine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) is a highly contagious DNA virus that can caus...
11/19/2025

🐴 EHV-1: What every horse owner needs to know

Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) is a highly contagious DNA virus that can cause respiratory illness, reproductive loss, and in some cases, the neurological condition EHM (Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy).

Common signs include:
• Fever
• Nasal discharge & coughing
• Swollen lymph nodes
• Reduced appetite
• Incoordination or hind-end weakness (neurological cases)

🏟️ Horse shows are major hotspots due to close contact between horses, inconsistent biosecurity procedures, and shared water sources or equipment.

⚠️ Horses can shed EHV-1 during the incubation period, meaning they may be infectious before showing any symptoms.

Disease Prevention
✔ Quarantine new or recently travelled horses for 3 weeks
✔ Follow your veterinarian’s vaccination recommendations
✔ Limit horse-to-horse contact during travel
✔ Do not share equipment or water buckets
✔ Keep records of all horse travel
✔ Maintain strong barn biosecurity and disinfect high-touch areas
✔ Monitor temperatures daily after travel or events
✔ Isolate any horse showing fever or respiratory signs
✔ Restrict movement during an outbreak

If you suspect your horse has been exposed, contact your veterinarian immediately.

🔗 Learn more:
🇨🇦 https://madbarn.ca/equine-herpesvirus/
🇺🇸 https://madbarn.com/equine-herpesvirus/

Tip of the DayImproper feeding and storage of hay can result in hay loss as high as 50%!Using a well-designed feeder lik...
11/19/2025

Tip of the Day

Improper feeding and storage of hay can result in hay loss as high as 50%!

Using a well-designed feeder like a hay next can help to minimize hay waste.

The use of hay nets also helps to support:
🌱 Slow eating
💪 Healthy Digestion
🌿 Natural grazing patterns

Pro Tip: Hang hay nets at a natural grazing height to support proper posture and healthy airflow.
Interested in making a DIY feeder? Check out the steps in the article links below:
CA: https://madbarn.ca/diy-hay-feeders-for-horses/
US: https://madbarn.com/diy-hay-feeders-for-horses/

De-worming your horse is an important practice to prevent health complications associated with internal parasites. 🐴Worm...
11/18/2025

De-worming your horse is an important practice to prevent health complications associated with internal parasites. 🐴

Worms, also known as helminths, are large endoparasites which live within horses and other mammals. 🪱 In high numbers, they can result in colic, weight loss, intestinal impaction and can lead to organ damage. ⚠️

Deworming medications effectively kill off parasites such as S. vulgaris and other large strongyles, small strongyles (cyathostomins), tapeworms, and ascarids (Parascaris equorum).

While it was previously common to regularly administer paste dewormers to all horses in the spring and fall, concerns about anthelmintic resistance have resulted in modernized deworming strategies. 🧬

F***l egg count (FEC) tests are now used to monitor parasite levels in horses and determine when to administer anthelmintic drugs. 🔬Depending on the type of parasite present, different classes of deworming agents will be used.

In this article we will consider some of the common helminths, or worms, which affect horses as well as provide step-by-step instructions for deworming your horse. 🧫📋

👉 https://madbarn.com/de-worming-your-horse/

And just like that, another incredible Royal Agricultural Winter Fair has come to a close! ✨ We’ve had an amazing time c...
11/17/2025

And just like that, another incredible Royal Agricultural Winter Fair has come to a close! ✨

We’ve had an amazing time connecting with all of you over the past 10 days in this one-of-a-kind atmosphere. 🐴🙌

A huge thank-you goes out to our amazing team, who worked tirelessly both on the ground and behind the scenes to make it all happen💙

We’re beyond grateful for everyone who stopped by and joined us for an action-packed week at 🤩

11/17/2025

Mad Barn Canada is your best source of nutrition and supplements for horses: probiotics, performance supplements, digestive enzymes, equine minerals & vitamins

🇨🇦 The Canadian Cowgirls stopped by the Mad Barn booth! 🤠✨We’re proud to support these iconic riders and their incredibl...
11/16/2025

🇨🇦 The Canadian Cowgirls stopped by the Mad Barn booth! 🤠✨

We’re proud to support these iconic riders and their incredible horses as they bring Canadian spirit and world-class horsemanship to the Royal Winter Fair.

Fueling champions on the rodeo floor and beyond. 🐎❤️

It’s been incredible to witness the true spirit of sportsmanship shine at ✨Over these unforgettable 10 days, some of t...
11/14/2025

It’s been incredible to witness the true spirit of sportsmanship shine at ✨

Over these unforgettable 10 days, some of the most talented athletes and horses took on challenging courses. The camaraderie was inspiring with competitors lifting each other up even while going head-to-head.

We’re proud to support the riders and horses who stepped into the spotlight. Here’s to this amazing sport and the community that makes it all possible. 🐴❤️

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It’s almost time for the Mad Barn Big Ben 5* International Challenge! 🏆🔥 We’re gearing up for an incredible night of wor...
11/13/2025

It’s almost time for the Mad Barn Big Ben 5* International Challenge! 🏆🔥 We’re gearing up for an incredible night of world-class show jumping, and we can’t wait to see these amazing athletes and horses in action. 🐎✨

Will you be joining us for all the excitement? Let us know in the comments if you’ll be there, we’d love to see you cheering in the stands! 🙌💙

Don’t forget to stop by the Mad Barn booth in Hall A to check out some of our special Royal Winter Fair offers and stock up on your Mad Barn favourites while you’re here. 🛍️

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Welcome to Mad Barn, we’re a different sort of company, as you may have noted from the name. On the exterior, we may look like a lot of other ‘supplement’ companies out there, but let us assure you, we are not.

Our primary purpose is not to convince you to buy a product, it’s to deepen our understanding of equine nutrition, physiology and ethological need and then share that information with you.

We aim to improve the well being of you and your horse by providing - ‘Crazy Good Nutrition’ at a fair price. And when you decide to give your horse the very best, you can be confident that we are working away in the background to make it even better!

The horse is an integral part of human history - don’t we owe them the very best?