03/27/2026
Two Nutritional Powerhouses That Work Well Together
One of the most common nutrition questions horse owners ask is:
“Should I feed h**p or flax?”
The truth is, these two feeds offer different benefits — which is exactly why they can work so well together.
Flaxseed has long been used in equine diets because of its high omega-3 fatty acid content, particularly alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). These omega-3 fats are known to support coat quality, skin health, and general anti-inflammatory processes in the body.
That’s why horses fed flax often develop that deep, glossy coat many owners love.
H**p, however, brings something slightly different to the table.
H**p naturally contains:
• A broad amino acid profile
• Digestible plant protein
• Balanced omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids
• Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), a unique anti-inflammatory omega-6 fatty acid
That GLA component is particularly interesting because it supports inflammatory regulation in a different way than omega-3 fats do.
Rather than replacing flax, h**p can complement it by adding protein and additional fatty acid diversity to the diet.
This is one reason products like Elite H**p H**p Seed Oil have become popular additions to feeding programs. H**p seed oil provides beneficial fatty acids including GLA, which can support skin health, coat condition, and inflammatory balance.
When feeding oils to horses, small amounts go a long way. Because horses do not have a gallbladder, they digest fat best in modest quantities — typically around one ounce per day.
Nutrition rarely needs to be an either-or decision. Sometimes the best approach is layering ingredients that complement each other.
If you’d like to explore h**p nutrition for your horse, message our page to connect with an Elite H**p distributor near you.
