Description

Contribute® is a liquid nutritional supplement formulated for horses and designed to support overall nutritional balance when fed as part of a complete equine diet. The formula provides a blend of omega-3 fatty acids from both plant and marine sources, nutrients commonly included in equine feeding programs where additional fatty acid intake is desired.

This supplement is intended for routine daily use and may be added to the horse’s regular feeding program to complement forage and concentrate diets. Contribute is designed to supplement, not replace, balanced equine nutrition.

The Role of Omega Fatty Acids in the Equine Diet

Omega fatty acids are considered essential nutrients because they cannot be produced by the body and must be supplied through the diet. These fatty acids are commonly grouped into two categories: omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids. Both play a role in overall nutritional balance when included as part of a complete feeding program.

Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are incorporated into normal cellular processes and are involved in the production of naturally occurring compounds within the body. Maintaining an appropriate balance between these fatty acids is widely recognized as an important consideration in equine nutrition.

Horses evolved on forage-based diets that naturally contained higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids and lower levels of omega-6 fatty acids. Modern feeding programs may include ingredients that shift this balance, making dietary omega-3 supplementation a common consideration for horse owners seeking to support overall nutritional consistency.

Contribute provides a combination of plant-based omega-3 fatty acids, including alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), along with marine-derived omega-3s such as EPA and DHA. This blend is designed to complement forage- and grain-based diets as part of a balanced feeding program.

Contribute features a cherry flavor that is palatable to many horses, and its concentrated liquid formula allows for convenient daily feeding in small amounts, typically 1–2 ounces per day, as directed.

Key Benefits and Features

• Supports overall nutritional balance as part of a daily equine feeding program
• Provides a dietary source of omega-3 fatty acids
• Liquid format allows for easy mixing with feed
• Concentrated formula supports convenient daily feeding
• Designed for horses in maintenance, training, or work programs

Ingredients

Active Ingredients:

• Omega Fatty Acids – Dietary fatty acids included to support normal nutritional balance and overall wellness

(Specific fatty acid sources and amounts are listed on the product label.)

Inactive Ingredients:

• Flavoring agents to enhance palatability

• Stabilizers and carriers used to maintain product consistency

Always refer to the product label for the most current and complete ingredient information.

Usage / Directions for Use

Administer Contribute daily according to the manufacturer’s recommended feeding rate based on the horse’s body weight and activity level. The liquid may be mixed thoroughly with feed.

Introduce gradually when adding to a new feeding program. Feeding amounts may be adjusted to align with the horse’s overall diet and nutritional needs.

Consult a veterinarian or equine nutrition professional prior to use in pregnant, lactating, or metabolically sensitive horses.

Feeding Instructions:

Horses at maintenance, yearlings: 1 oz per day, mixed in feed.

Horses in training, stallions, broodmares: 2 oz per day, mixed in feed.

*As with any change in your horse’s diet, we recommend introducing Contribute in small amounts and slowly increasing to the full serving (1 or 2 oz) over a period of a week to 10 days.

Storage

Store Contribute in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and excessive heat. Keep the container tightly closed when not in use to help maintain product quality. Do not freeze.

• An affordable and tasty way to add essential omega-3 fatty acids to your horse’s diet.
• The protective properties of omega-3 fatty acids benefit every system in your horse’s body by supporting reduced levels of damaging inflammation.

• Omega fatty acids are known as essential fatty acids because they cannot be synthesized in the body and must be provided in the diet. Omega fatty acids are split into two categories: omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids. Both are necessary to the well-being of the horse; however, it is the amount of both of these acids relative to each other that is most important for overall health.

• Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are metabolized by cells in the body and used in the synthesis of hormone-like substances called prostaglandins. The primary function of these prostaglandins is the regulation of essential body functions such as immune and inflammatory response. Prostaglandins produced from the omega-6 series typically have pro inflammatory effect, whereas those produced from the omega-3 series tend to promote an anti inflammatory response.

• Horses evolved to exist on a grass-based diet high in omega-3 fatty acids and low in omega-6 fatty acids. Modern diets tend to include ingredients that are high in omega-6 and low in omega-3 fatty acids, throwing the critical 6 to 3 ratio out of whack and leading to health problems. Supplementing with a high-quality omega-3 fatty acid brings that ratio back into balance and supports reduced levels of damaging inflammation.

• Contribute offers you an affordable way to include both beneficial plant (alpha-linolenic acid) and marine sources (EPA and DHA) of omega-3 fatty acids into the diet.

• Contribute’s cherry flavor is very appealing to horses and because it is concentrated you only have to feed 1-2 ounces per day.

Horses at maintenance, yearlings: 1 oz per day, mixed in feed.

Horses in training, stallions, broodmares: 2 oz per day, mixed in feed.

*As with any change in your horse’s diet, we recommend introducing Contribute in small amounts and slowly increasing to the full serving (1 or 2 oz) over a period of a week to 10 days.

Contribute contains:

Fish oil: a source of EPA and DHA
Flaxseed oil: a source of alpha-linolenic acid
Total omega-3 fatty acids: 10,780 mg per oz
Eicosapentaenoic (EPA): 3,210 mg per oz
Docosahexaenoic (DHA): 2,320 mg per oz