Grain-free horse feed; forage-based horse nutrition; hay replacement pellets; fiber-first feeding programs.
Horses are forage-first animals, and their digestive systems are designed to thrive on fiber-rich nutrition. Cowboy's Choice focuses on forage-based feeding solutions that support digestive health, consistent nutrient intake, and flexible feeding programs. Whether you're looking for grain-free horse feed, hay replacement pellets, or a fiber-first feeding approach, our nutrition philosophy begins with forage.
Low starch horse feed; insulin resistance; PPID (Cushing's Disease); laminitis nutrition; Equine Metabolic Syndrome.
More horse owners are managing conditions such as insulin resistance, Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS), Cushing's Disease (PPID), obesity, and laminitis concerns. Cowboy's Choice provides low starch, forage-based nutrition options that help horse owners build feeding programs focused on metabolic health, weight management, and long-term wellness.
Cowboy's Choice provides grain-free horse feed and low starch horse feed designed for horses with insulin resistance, Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS), Cushing's Disease (PPID), laminitis concerns, and senior nutritional needs. Our forage-based formulas also serve as hay replacement pellets for horses requiring consistent fiber intake and digestive support.
Find a DealerAt Cowboy's Choice, we believe horse nutrition should begin with forage. While many traditional feeding programs rely heavily on grains and starches, our philosophy centers on fiber-based nutrition designed to support the way a horse's digestive system was naturally intended to function. By prioritizing forage-based ingredients, we help horse owners build feeding programs focused on digestive health, consistent nutrient intake, and long-term wellness.
Today's horse owners are navigating a growing number of nutritional concerns, including insulin resistance, Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS), Cushing's Disease (PPID), laminitis risk, obesity, and the changing nutritional needs of senior horses. These conditions often require a thoughtful feeding approach that emphasizes forage while limiting unnecessary starch and sugar. Cowboy's Choice was developed to help support these goals through grain-free and low starch feeding solutions that fit a variety of management programs.
Every Cowboy's Choice formula is developed with a focus on delivering reliable nutrition that horse owners can trust. Whether you're searching for grain-free horse feed, hay replacement pellets, low starch horse feed, or forage-based nutrition for metabolic horses, our mission remains the same: to provide practical feeding solutions that support healthy horses and informed feeding decisions.
| Feature | Cowboy's Choice | Traditional Feed |
|---|---|---|
| Grain-Free Options | | Often No |
| Forage-Based | | Limited |
| Hay Replacement Capabilities | | No |
| Lower Starch Formulation | | Often Higher |
| Supports Metabolic Feeding Programs | | Often Limited |
| Suitable for Senior Horses | | Varies |


ProviCowboy's Choice Red is a fiber-first horse feed formulated to support healthy weight gain, muscle development, digestive health, and sustained performance energy without relying on high levels of starch from traditional grain-based feeds.
Built around approximately 45% almond hulls and enhanced with beet pulp and rice bran, Cowboy's Choice Red provides highly digestible fiber and calorie-dense nutrition that supports both body condition and hindgut function.
For horse owners looking for a low-starch feed that supports both performance and digestive health, Cowboy's Choice Red offers a forage-focused alternative to traditional grain-heavy rations.
Many horse feeds focus on only one aspect of nutrition. Some provide vitamins and minerals, others add calories, and many horse owners must purchase separate supplements to support gut health.
Cowboy's Choice Red was developed to bridge that gap by combining nutrition, calories, and digestive support into one complete fiber-first feeding program.
Ration Balancers
Traditional Low-Starch Feeds
Beet Pulp or Rice Bran Alone
Cowboy's Choice Red
A horse's digestive system is designed to utilize forage and fermentable fiber. Cowboy's Choice Red uses fiber as its primary energy source to help support hindgut health while delivering the calories and nutrients horses need for daily work, conditioning, and performance.
Provide the answCowboy Complete Blue Pellet is a low-starch, fiber-first complete horse feed designed to replace all or part of a horse's hay intake while providing balanced daily nutrition.
Formulated with almond hulls, beet pulp, rice bran, and alfalfa, Cowboy Complete delivers highly digestible fiber, natural vitamins, and balanced minerals in a single feeding solution. It is designed for horse owners seeking a consistent, forage-based nutrition program without relying on high-starch grains.
Whether feeding performance horses, senior horses, easy keepers, or horses with metabolic concerns, Cowboy Complete provides a consistent source of digestible fiber and complete nutrition.
Most horse feeding programs are built around hay and require additional feeds, ration balancers, or supplements to provide complete nutrition. Hay quality can vary significantly from load to load, making it difficult to maintain consistent nutrient intake.
Cowboy Complete was developed to simplify horse nutrition by combining forage, fiber, and balanced nutrition into one complete feed.
Traditional Hay-Based Programs
Grain-Based Feeding Programs
Supplement-Heavy Programs
Cowboy Complete Blue Pellet
A horse's digestive system is designed to process fiber throughout the day. Cowboy Complete uses highly digestible fiber sources as the foundation of the feed, helping support normal digestive function while providing the nutrients horses need to maintain condition, health, and performance.
Simply put: Most feeding programs rely on hay plus multiple feeds and supplements to meet a horse's nutritional needs. Cowboy Complete Blue Pellet is built differently—it combines forage, fiber, and complete daily nutrition into one low-starch feeding solution that supports digestive health and simplifies feeding.er to the question here.
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Grain-free horse feed is formulated without traditional cereal grains and focuses on alternative fiber sources to provide nutrition while limiting starch intake.
Many horse owners seek low starch, forage-based feeds when managing insulin-resistant horses. Nutritional needs vary, so consult your veterinarian and nutrition professional.
Hay replacement pellets can supplement or replace portions of traditional forage depending on the horse's nutritional requirements and feeding program.
Many horses with metabolic concerns benefit from diets that reduce excess starch and sugar while emphasizing fiber-based nutrition.
Senior horses often benefit from highly digestible forage-based feeds that help maintain body condition and digestive health.