What is Pea Protein for Horses?
Forageplus Organic Pea Protein for Horses is a high-quality, plant-based protein powder that helps improve your horse’s protein intake. Pea protein is an excellent source of branched-chain amino acids (leucine, isoleucine, and valine), and it contains more arginine than any other commercially available protein.
Our Organic Pea Protein has a protein content of 85%, with a sugar and starch content under 1% combined. Ideal for supplementing your horse’s diet with high-quality protein, especially for those with specific dietary requirements or sensitivities.
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Why Feed Pea Protein to Horses?
Pea protein for horses offers a rich source of essential amino acids to support healthy muscle development, hoof quality, and overall well-being. Here are the key reasons why you should consider adding pea protein to your horse’s diet:
- Improves protein availability: Pea protein helps maximise the utilisation of protein, especially when forage may be low in protein due to nitrogen and sulphur imbalances in the soil.
- Ideal for horses with dietary sensitivities: Pea protein is milk, egg, and soya-free, making it a perfect alternative for horses with food allergies or sensitivities.
- Boosts stamina and muscle mass: Pea protein supports muscle growth and topline development, especially in horses undergoing heavy training or experiencing growth spurts.
- Supports horses with poor hoof health: Pea protein provides the necessary nutrients for stronger hooves and improved hoof connection.
- Perfect for energy-controlled diets: Pea protein is ideal for horses that need extra protein without the added calories that come with feeding more concentrates.
- Suitable for laminitis-prone horses: With under 1% sugar and starch, pea protein is safe for sugar-sensitive horses.
Our pea protein powder is easily digestible and provides your horse with a high-quality protein source, especially when hay or forage is deficient in protein. Pea protein offers an excellent balance of amino acids that help with muscle repair, immune function, and overall health.
Who Will Benefit from Pea Protein for Horses?
Pea Protein is perfect for the following horses:
- Good-doers on a restricted hay ration to control digestible energy intake.
- Laminitis-prone horses who need a low sugar and starch protein source due to sugar sensitivity.
- Older horses struggling to maintain their topline or muscle mass.
- Horses with low-protein forage: Those who have access to hay or grass with low protein levels, as determined by a nutritional analysis.
- Winter diet horses: Horses on a pure winter grass diet, which tends to be low in protein and can lead to hoof and skin issues.
- Horses with poor hoof connection, especially barefoot horses that need stronger soles and white line connection.
- Horses in heavy work, requiring additional protein for performance and recovery.
- Young horses needing higher protein levels for growth.
- Pregnant or lactating mares on a forage-based diet that need a protein boost.
Key Features of Organic Pea Protein for Horses:
- 100% natural, plant-based protein: Ideal for horses with sensitivities to milk, egg, or soya.
- Under 1% sugar and starch, making it suitable for sugar-sensitive horses.
- Rich in essential amino acids: Supports muscle mass, stamina, and topline development.
- Certified organic: High-quality, human-grade, and free from artificial additives.
- Supports healthy hooves and coat: Promotes strong hooves and improves coat quality.
Ingredients:
- 100% Organic Pea Protein – Sourced from dried peas, providing a complete protein profile rich in amino acids for muscle growth, hoof health, and overall performance.
Feeding Guidelines:
The exact amount of pea protein your horse needs will depend on their diet and the level of protein provided by their forage. Here are our general recommendations:
- For an average 500kg horse, we recommend 100g per day.
1 x 75ml scoop = approx. 40 grams of pea protein.
If you’re unsure of the correct dosage for your horse, feel free to contact us for personalised feeding advice.
How Long Does It Last?
- 500g pouch: At 100g per day, this pouch lasts approximately 25 days for an average 500kg horse.
Delivery & Returns:
- Free UK shipping on orders over £80*
- 60-day returns on unopened items
- Same-day dispatch for orders placed before 1pm*
Shop Forageplus Organic Pea Protein for Horses today and provide your horse with a high-quality, easily digestible protein to support muscle health, hoof growth, and overall performance.
Contact us for more information or personalised advice on the best supplementation for your horse.
Jody Pilkington (verified owner) –
My shire cross has issues with Mallanders and sallanders and CPL (Chronic progressive lympodema) so I have to be careful with his diet. He has been on pea protein for months and he is doing well. He loves the taste and he doesnt eat every scrap of hay like he used too. He obviously doesnt feel so desperately hungry now he is getting plenty of protein. His hooves are in great condition compared to two years ago
Janet Henderson (verified owner) –
Great stuff! I’ve been feeding it to my EMS mare for well over a year now and not only does she eat it (fussy feeder!) but also her overall condition has improved (started because a blood count – taken for other reasons – came back ‘low protein’).
[email protected] (verified owner) –
Great source of low energy protein for my good doers.
[email protected] (verified owner) –
Seems to fill him up so he’s less inclined to guzzle. Definitely muscled up this year
KarenB (verified owner) –
Great way to get low calorie protein in to my lami horse. Really good with building muscle and it helps that the horses love it!
Denise Edwards (verified owner) –
I have been using pea protein for two weeks as well as other Forageplus supplements and have already noticed a shine on my horse’s coat and mane.
Elizabeth Cousins (verified owner) –
My farrier has been asking what I’ve changed in my horse’s diet, as his normally poor hooves are in the best condition ever this winter.
Last year I fed him Forage Plus Winter hoof balancer and linseed. This winter I’m still feeding those 2, but I have also added the pea protein, so that’s the only new addition.
He had surgery in the summer and dropped a lot of weight and muscle off, and never picked up before winter. I think the Pea protein is providing the essential amino acids he needs to build up some muscle.
Scarlett Roberts (verified owner) –
Great stuff! My mare absolutely loves this, she is quite fussy but hoovers this up! I’ve put her on it as she has very thin soles which we are trying to fix at the moment, too early to tell if it’s helped this but it’s definitely a hit at feed time, and she looks fabulous!
Monique Rushton (verified owner) –
Fantastic essential product which has been invaluable for my ems pony and navicular horse. Both on restrictive diets this has given them all there essential requirements and keeps them in super condition without the fat.
allybarber (verified owner) –
Have been feeding the pea protein for 6 months now and I can honestly say, this is the best my mare has looked, feeding it alongside the winter hoof and skin balancer and micronised linseed. It has been a game changer for my mare, her coat and hooves are fantastic, and she no longer looks bloated. Highly recommend forage plus.
Claire Green (verified owner) –
I have been using this Pea protein for an elderly mare whose protein levels in her currant batch off hay were a little low for her needs. She is fussy in what she eats but mixed in with her usual feed she ate it all up no problem. Would highly recommend.
Claudia Faraday-Stupples (verified owner) –
I wanted to wait to review this as I’m a skeptic these days, but incredibly impressed after 8 weeks. I use this, Winter balancer, Jiaogulan and AAKG for a horse with wobblers and I have seen a big improvement in keeping the muscle on him. I do add other bits, but I am incredibly grateful to Forage Plus and the advice they gave me as I feel we are actually making progress keeping him happy and sound! Thank you 😊
allybarber (verified owner) –
Have seen such an overall
Improvement in my mare, through speaking to forage plus and them advising me on what best to feed her. Feeding this alongside the hoof and skin winter balancer and micronised linseed in a small amount of bucket feed. Excellent products.
KarenB (verified owner) –
I’ve been using Pea protein for a while on my laminitic horse to maintain condition. I think it really helps with building and maintaining muscle. Really recommend this for horses where you don’t want to feed calories!
EmmaMal (verified owner) –
Have started feeding this to my retired 19yr old, Irish Sports Horse Mare, she’d lost condition and winters are hard for her, so wanted to give her a boost! Been feeding for 3 weeks and noticing a difference, will be keeping her on it for this winter for sure!
Jennie Stickland (verified owner) –
This has made a massive difference alongside feeding your balancer. My elderly mare has a top line and her feet have improved massively. Thank you.
Lucy Austen (verified owner) –
Pea protein is great seen a difference in my horses’ coat condition 👍
Rebecca (verified owner) –
Great has made such a difference to my pony with her having more energy and muscle on her shoulders and topline
Leonora (verified owner) –
I’m amazed at the difference the addition of these products have made to my pony’s well-being. I was already using the Forage Plus Winter Hoof and Skin Health Balancer, mixed with soaked/rinsed Speedibeet to supplement his forage-based diet. My pony has been on a strict diet and has lost a lot of weight, which is great, but I noticed that he would run out of steam quite quickly during exercise. I contacted Forage Plus for advice and they said this is not uncommon in equines on strict dietary control and recommended the addition of Pea Protein, Flaked Oats and Essential Amino Acids. I noticed an improvement within a couple of days and I’m delighted.
Joanne Case (verified owner) –
I started feeding pea protein after my horse had laminitis and had dropped all his condition. I have been feeding now for about 4 months and can really see the difference in him. Even on a restricted diet he is finally starting to build condition again. Highly recommend this product especially for those who cannot risk feeding other supplements when you can’t guarantee what their mixed with ! Fab product.
Kelly Elliott –
Pea protein was so good for my former dressage pony. At 15 and still in pretty heavy work he needed extra support from added protein to maintain his muscles and repair sore areas. This worked a treat and I will be using it again.
Kelly Elliott (verified owner) –
Pea protein was so good for my former dressage pony. At 15 and still in pretty heavy work he needed extra support from added protein to maintain his muscles and repair sore areas. This worked a treat and I will be using it again.
Sophie Donald (verified owner) –
Have noticed a difference in muscle mass in just 4 weeks! Don’t want to give away the secret but it definitely works a treat on my boy! Service and delivery brilliant – thank you very much ! Didn’t realise you had to order scoop separately but really liked the fact that they included it with a note so I know for next time 😀 very happy customer
Nikkiandcassie30 (verified owner) –
New to feeding this as I feed it to balance forage plus Timothy hay, but always fab products and service!
Molly (verified owner) –
I recommended pea protein to a friend who recently purchased a TB who was lacking in muscle and energy. After only 3 weeks she cannot believe the difference in him. He is more forward going and his coat is improving.
welliebootwoman (verified owner) –
Jake
I honestly can’t believe the difference pea protein has made for Jake. He’s always struggled to maintain any top line and his feet still weren’t great even though having balancer etc. His whole frame is beginning to change and I can see the training and passive physio actually taking affect now. His behaviour ha also changed and he is so much calmer – I noticed the difference when I ran out and didn’t order for a week. It also seems very palatable.
Petra Langen-Pieters (verified owner) –
I got my horse 3 months ago in quite poor condition and no muscles. Feeding pea protein has really helped him put on condition and he is already looking so much better and he has adapted well to being barefoot.
Molly (verified owner) –
Last year my pony had a problem with his feet. They had seriously deteriorated partly due to the wet conditions all winter. The sides of his hoof looked like shredded wheat and he was regularly getting abscesses. He has been on the pea protein for 18 months and his feet look amazing. Nor has he had any abscesses since.