Purina Ultium Competition Horse Formula
Purina Ultium Competition is positioned as a market-leading, calorie-dense pelleted feed formulated to support weight gain and sustained performance through a high-energy blend of fats and highly digestible ingredients backed by Purina's research. Compared with smaller brands it offers extremely consistent nutrient profiles, wide availability and economies of scale that deliver strong value per ton for trainers who need dependable condition and endurance during competition cycles.
High-calorie punch
Topline builder
High-calorie punch
Topline builder
Review Summary
"Most users report noticeable conditioned weight gain, improved topline and consistent performance when fed long-term; common minor complaints are price and the need for a gradual transition to avoid digestive upset."
Competition zest
Calorie-dense pelleted formula designed for competition and rapid condition gain.
Competition zest
Calorie-dense pelleted formula designed for competition and rapid condition gain.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Skill Development & Mastery
Purina Ultium Competition is positioned as a market-leading, calorie-dense pelleted feed formulated to support weight gain and sustained performance through a high-energy blend of fats and highly digestible ingredients backed by Purina's research. Compared with smaller brands it offers extremely consistent nutrient profiles, wide availability and economies of scale that deliver strong value per ton for trainers who need dependable condition and endurance during competition cycles.
High-calorie punch
Topline builder
Competition zest
Calorie-dense pelleted formula designed for competition and rapid condition gain.
Higher fat and digestible energy profile to support sustained performance and recovery.
High-calorie punch
Topline builder
Competition zest
Calorie-dense pelleted formula designed for competition and rapid condition gain.
Higher fat and digestible energy profile to support sustained performance and recovery.
$65-95 USD
Buckeye Nutrition Ultimate Finish 25
Buckeye Ultimate Finish 25 stands out for trainers seeking rapid finishing weight gain and topline improvement because it is a calorie-dense, high-energy conditioning cube formulated to add condition without markedly increasing starch intake. Although its upfront cost is higher than basic cubes or mash feeds, its efficiency in adding condition often reduces total feeding days and overall cost for short-term finishing programs compared with lower-energy options.
High-fat punch
Rapid finish
High-fat punch
Rapid finish
Review Summary
"Widely praised for producing relatively rapid, healthy weight gain and a glossy coat, and it mixes well into rations. A minority note it can be expensive per feeding but see good results."
Show-ring shine
Calorie-dense finish feed designed to rapidly add weight and improve muscle tone.
Show-ring shine
Calorie-dense finish feed designed to rapidly add weight and improve muscle tone.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Time-Saving Convenience
Buckeye Ultimate Finish 25 stands out for trainers seeking rapid finishing weight gain and topline improvement because it is a calorie-dense, high-energy conditioning cube formulated to add condition without markedly increasing starch intake. Although its upfront cost is higher than basic cubes or mash feeds, its efficiency in adding condition often reduces total feeding days and overall cost for short-term finishing programs compared with lower-energy options.
High-fat punch
Rapid finish
Show-ring shine
Calorie-dense finish feed designed to rapidly add weight and improve muscle tone.
Blend of fats and highly digestible carbohydrates to maximize condition gains.
High-fat punch
Rapid finish
Show-ring shine
Calorie-dense finish feed designed to rapidly add weight and improve muscle tone.
Blend of fats and highly digestible carbohydrates to maximize condition gains.
$90-140 USD
Purina SuperSport Amino Acid Supplement
Purina SuperSport holds a best-in-class position for concentrated protein supplements for muscle development because it pairs a performance-focused amino acid blend with broad scientific backing and wide distribution. Compared with the other products on this list, Purina offers technical validation and strong cost-per-serving economies, making it the practical choice for riders who want proven amino support for building and maintaining muscle.
Rapid muscle repair
Fast-absorbing formula
Rapid muscle repair
Fast-absorbing formula
Review Summary
"Users report consistent improvements in muscle recovery and condition with Purina SuperSport, praising its easy mixing and reliable results in performance horses. A minority note it can be pricey compared with generic amino blends."
Sporty barn-fave
High-concentration essential amino acid blend formulated to support muscle protein synthesis and recovery.
Sporty barn-fave
High-concentration essential amino acid blend formulated to support muscle protein synthesis and recovery.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Skill Development & Mastery
Purina SuperSport holds a best-in-class position for concentrated protein supplements for muscle development because it pairs a performance-focused amino acid blend with broad scientific backing and wide distribution. Compared with the other products on this list, Purina offers technical validation and strong cost-per-serving economies, making it the practical choice for riders who want proven amino support for building and maintaining muscle.
Rapid muscle repair
Fast-absorbing formula
Sporty barn-fave
High-concentration essential amino acid blend formulated to support muscle protein synthesis and recovery.
Designed for performance horses to help maintain lean muscle during intense training or competition.
Rapid muscle repair
Fast-absorbing formula
Sporty barn-fave
High-concentration essential amino acid blend formulated to support muscle protein synthesis and recovery.
Designed for performance horses to help maintain lean muscle during intense training or competition.
$60-120 USD
Purina Outlast Gastric Support Supplement
Purina Outlast is positioned as the go-to gastric support supplement for horses on fermentable fiber programs because it specifically targets stomach buffering and mucosal support, helping horses maintain appetite and forage intake while on high-fiber rations. Unlike complete high-fiber or high-fat feeds in this list, Outlast is a flexible, cost-effective top-dress that pairs with products like Fibre-Max or Fibre O'Plus to protect gastric health without adding bulk calories, making it a prudent financial choice for producers who want targeted protection rather than replacing a whole feed.
Long-lasting buffer - gentle hug
Soothes stomach lining - calm coat
Long-lasting buffer - gentle hug
Soothes stomach lining - calm coat
Review Summary
"Long-term users generally report consistent reduction in gastric discomfort and improved appetite when used daily, though some note results take weeks and the supplement can be pricier than alternatives. Palatability and ease of dosing earn frequent praise, with occasional reports of variable responses in severe ulcer cases."
Simple daily dosing - pocket-ready
Pelleted supplement formulated to support gastric comfort and buffering
Simple daily dosing - pocket-ready
Pelleted supplement formulated to support gastric comfort and buffering
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Time-Saving Convenience
Purina Outlast is positioned as the go-to gastric support supplement for horses on fermentable fiber programs because it specifically targets stomach buffering and mucosal support, helping horses maintain appetite and forage intake while on high-fiber rations. Unlike complete high-fiber or high-fat feeds in this list, Outlast is a flexible, cost-effective top-dress that pairs with products like Fibre-Max or Fibre O'Plus to protect gastric health without adding bulk calories, making it a prudent financial choice for producers who want targeted protection rather than replacing a whole feed.
Long-lasting buffer - gentle hug
Soothes stomach lining - calm coat
Simple daily dosing - pocket-ready
Pelleted supplement formulated to support gastric comfort and buffering
Includes fermentable fibers and prebiotic ingredients to support hindgut fermentation and digestive energy
Long-lasting buffer - gentle hug
Soothes stomach lining - calm coat
Simple daily dosing - pocket-ready
Pelleted supplement formulated to support gastric comfort and buffering
Includes fermentable fibers and prebiotic ingredients to support hindgut fermentation and digestive energy
$80-150 USD
Renew Life Ultimate Flora Critical Care 50 Billion
Renew Life positions this product as a clinically minded, high‑potency 50 billion CFU option that emphasizes targeted strains and potency assurance, appealing to users seeking researched formulations to support nutrient absorption. Relative to the list, Renew Life blends wide retail availability and an evidence-forward approach that can justify a premium for shoppers prioritizing strain-specific data and guaranteed counts at the point of use.
High‑potency rescue
Targeted relief
High‑potency rescue
Targeted relief
Review Summary
"Many long-term users find Renew Life Ultimate Flora Critical Care provides fast, reliable relief from bloating and irregularity and appreciate the targeted strains and potency; a few experience temporary gas or find it pricey. It is frequently recommended by users for acute and ongoing digestive support."
Travel‑ready hero
Provides 50 billion CFU per capsule of targeted Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strains for digestive health.
Travel‑ready hero
Provides 50 billion CFU per capsule of targeted Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strains for digestive health.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Time-Saving Convenience
Renew Life positions this product as a clinically minded, high‑potency 50 billion CFU option that emphasizes targeted strains and potency assurance, appealing to users seeking researched formulations to support nutrient absorption. Relative to the list, Renew Life blends wide retail availability and an evidence-forward approach that can justify a premium for shoppers prioritizing strain-specific data and guaranteed counts at the point of use.
High‑potency rescue
Targeted relief
Travel‑ready hero
Provides 50 billion CFU per capsule of targeted Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strains for digestive health.
Designed to restore gut flora after antibiotics or digestive upset, supporting improved nutrient absorption.
High‑potency rescue
Targeted relief
Travel‑ready hero
Provides 50 billion CFU per capsule of targeted Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strains for digestive health.
Designed to restore gut flora after antibiotics or digestive upset, supporting improved nutrient absorption.
$40-60 USD
Hoffman's Horse Products Apple-Licious
Hoffman's Apple-Licious is a flavored feed enhancer that leverages apple flavor and natural attractants to improve acceptance, offering a familiar taste profile for horses wary of new feeds. It occupies the mid-market niche between inexpensive molasses toppers and medically focused supplements, providing a convenient, cost-conscious palatability solution that is especially useful when combined with nutrient-dense supplements like Purina SuperSport or a complete feed such as Masterfeeds EquiMax.
Apple aroma
Sweet temptation
Apple aroma
Sweet temptation
Review Summary
"Highly praised as an apple-flavored top-dress that quickly increases intake — most horses eagerly eat treated feed; a small number of buyers note occasional packaging leaks."
Crunchy cheer
Apple-flavoured powder to encourage horses to eat feed or supplements
Crunchy cheer
Apple-flavoured powder to encourage horses to eat feed or supplements
Recreational Enjoyment
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Hoffman's Apple-Licious is a flavored feed enhancer that leverages apple flavor and natural attractants to improve acceptance, offering a familiar taste profile for horses wary of new feeds. It occupies the mid-market niche between inexpensive molasses toppers and medically focused supplements, providing a convenient, cost-conscious palatability solution that is especially useful when combined with nutrient-dense supplements like Purina SuperSport or a complete feed such as Masterfeeds EquiMax.
Apple aroma
Sweet temptation
Crunchy cheer
Apple-flavoured powder to encourage horses to eat feed or supplements
Low-bulk, mixes easily into feed or water to mask unpleasant tastes
Apple aroma
Sweet temptation
Crunchy cheer
Apple-flavoured powder to encourage horses to eat feed or supplements
Low-bulk, mixes easily into feed or water to mask unpleasant tastes
$18-35 USD