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Best Fat / Healthy Fats-Rich Foods for Horses
Ranked by fat / healthy fats content among foods safe for horses in the Creature Feast catalog.
#1
Sunflower Seedsper 100g: approximately 51g fatSunflower seeds are about 51% fat and provide concentrated calories for horses needing extra energy. A handful in the feed bucket adds calories without the excitability of grain starches.
#2
Hemp Seedsper 100g: approximately 48g fatHemp seeds are about 48% fat with an excellent omega-3 to omega-6 ratio. They provide calorie-dense energy alongside anti-inflammatory fatty acids.
#3
Oatsper 100g: approximately 5-7g fatOats contain about 5-7% fat, the highest of the common cereal grains fed to horses. This relatively high fat content is one reason oats are a safer energy source than corn or barley.
#4
Alfalfa Hayper kg: approximately 20-30g fatAlfalfa hay provides about 2-3% fat. While modest, the large daily intake volume means forage contributes meaningfully to total fat intake.
#5
Pumpkin seedsper 100g: approximately 49g fatPumpkin seeds are about 49% fat. A high-calorie treat that provides fat, zinc, and protein in a small package.
#6
Coconut Oilper tablespoon (15ml): approximately 14g fatCoconut oil provides 100% fat with medium-chain triglycerides that are rapidly absorbed for energy. Some owners add a tablespoon to feed for coat shine and calorie density.
