Tribute Equine Nutrition Essential K Low-NSC Horse Feed, 30-lb bag

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  • This ration balancer contains no corn or oats, and it’s designed for horses eating grass hay (sold separately).
  • Low NSC may be beneficial for hyperactive or special needs horses, such as those with insulin resistance, laminitis, obesity or tying-up.
  • Fortified with biotin to support healthy hoof growth and strength.
  • Formulated with an optimal balance of essential amino acids, organic minerals, fatty acids, and antioxidants to support dietary requirements and peak performance.
  • Pelleted feed intended for all classes of mature horses and is designed and approved by Ph.D. Equine Nutritionists with decades of experience.

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Tribute Superior Equine Nutrition

A Trust That's Earned

With so many options to consider, choosing the best feed for your horse can be a challenge. That’s why Tribute Superior Equine Nutrition helps you create personalized feeding plans that are tailored to your goaIs and your horse's specific needs, so you can have peace of mind and more time for what really matters—enjoying your horse.

Fortified & Balanced Feeds

Tribute Superior Equine Nutrition fixed formula horse feeds are properly balanced and additionally fortified with premium, stringently tested ingredients. They provide your horse with the essential nutrition their body needs and that a forage-only diet lacks—all in a single bag.

Quality Every Time

Tribute Superior Equine Nutrition takes pride in producing a quality product every single time. That’s why their feeds are fixed formulated, to ensure you get the exact same product every time you open a bag.

Connections

The bonds we share with our horses are as powerful as they are. It's a connection you have to experience to truly understand. Tribute understands that special bond, and the care they take with their feeds is a tribute to just how important it is.

From Our Family to Yours

Unparalleled Nutrition

Quality nutrition leads to healthier horses and stronger performances, with less feed and fewer supplements. You can see the results for yourself.

Personalized Feeding Plans

Tribute Superior Equine Nutrition allows you to create personalized feeding plans based on your goals and your horse’s unique needs.

About Tribute Superior Equine Nutrition

For over 60 years, Tribute Superior Equine Nutrition has combined a commitment to nutrition with personal service. They strive to treat their customers like family and to care for their horses like their own. Their horse feeds are designed by equine nutritionists, fortified and balanced with essential nutrients, and safely manufactured in a dedicated facility. Because quality nutrition leads to healthier horses—the results speak for themselves.

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9 Customer Questions

Is this feed good for mini donkeys?

Answer by Chewy • Nov 16, 2024
This is a great option for mini donkeys and mini horses to provide a fully fortified level of nutrients at a low volume as they are typically easy keepers.

What is the NFC or sugar?

Answer by Chewy • Dec 18, 2024
This feed has a NSC content of 12.5%

What is the total NSC of this feed?

Answer by Chewy • Sep 24, 2024
The feed has a NSC content of 12.5%

Does this feed contain Iron?

Answer by Chewy • Dec 18, 2024
This horse feed contains a minimum of 500 ppm of iron.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Emily on Feb 2, 2026

Picky Stud Approved

I have a super picky stud, and I do mean picky as if he isn't fed a mash for every meal he will toss his feed pan. Lucky for him he is on an all forage diet so all

I have a super picky stud, and I do mean picky as if he isn't fed a mash for every meal he will toss his feed pan. Lucky for him he is on an all forage diet so all of his meals are soaked. I have been trying to find a simpler way to feed him his supplements as, again, he is so picky that if he even smells the powders/oils (no matter how well they are mixed in) he will flip his feed pan. I was hesitant to get this but just went ahead and pulled the trigger as it was this one or the Purina Omega Balancer. This product is more affordable per pound and I do like how it is lower in sugars so I can feed it to all of my horses without having to get another product. While I did slowly building up to the recommended feeding dose, my picky stud was hesitant when he first got served the full serving but after that first meal he has gobbled it up since. He actually now roots around his soaked hay pellets to pick out this balancer first. So far no more flipped feed pans! Rather happy with it thus far, it hasn't caused any issues for any of mine as of yet and we shall see how it goes for the future but I have a feeling this product is going to remain a staple in my barn. This has helped me cut down all the misc products in my feed room.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Anastasia on Feb 12, 2026

Top line builder

My vet recommended a ration balancer for my 33 year old quarterhorse mare whose top line was showing. She's been on this feed for about a year and a half now and

My vet recommended a ration balancer for my 33 year old quarterhorse mare whose top line was showing. She's been on this feed for about a year and a half now and I've had tremendous results with this feed. Not only did it help with her topline, it helps maintain her weight, and provides all the other daily nutrients she needs. Highly recommend!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Lori on Feb 10, 2026

Fjord and donkey love this

Both my Fjord and mini donkey are very easy keepers. I have to feed minimal amount of hay, and my vet suggested a ration balancer to hep with proper nutrition. We

Both my Fjord and mini donkey are very easy keepers. I have to feed minimal amount of hay, and my vet suggested a ration balancer to hep with proper nutrition. We were feeding Purina Enrich, which we could find locally. But it was not always in stock. Found Tribute on Chewy, and liked the idea that it was cheaper than Purina and could be delivered right to my door. That was a win win for me. And thankfully, they both love this and are waiting at the barn door every evening for it.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Grace on Jan 27, 2026

I hate this feed so much--VITAMIN A LEVELS TOO HIGH

This feed has way too much Vitamin A for the rate they recommend to feed at, as my PhD equine nutritionist has told me. The Vitamin A levels are ESPECIALLY problematic

This feed has way too much Vitamin A for the rate they recommend to feed at, as my PhD equine nutritionist has told me. The Vitamin A levels are ESPECIALLY problematic for growing horses. I regret feeding this to my growing horse. Another equine nutritionist has reached out to them about their problematic vitamin A levels, so Tribute is AWARE of the issue but refusing to do anything about it. Higher feed rates = more feed consumed = more money. Greedy company and poor practices--I am never going to buy anything from Tribute ever again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Marcyln on Jan 26, 2026

Donkeys

I ordered this for our donkeys. First of all, I contactd Manna Pro. Their equine specialist was able to tell me how much to feed the donkeys since their consumption

I ordered this for our donkeys. First of all, I contactd Manna Pro. Their equine specialist was able to tell me how much to feed the donkeys since their consumption rate is based on horses, not donkeys. We are very pleased both with the product and the customer support.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Emily on Feb 9, 2026

Perfect for the chunky horses

I feed this to my easy keepers to make sure they get essential minerals without filling them with unnecessary fillers. All my older gelding who are metabolic are

I feed this to my easy keepers to make sure they get essential minerals without filling them with unnecessary fillers. All my older gelding who are metabolic are on this and they all have dapples and keep a healthy weight on this and 24/7 hay.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Pamela on Feb 5, 2026

Not his fave

We bought this for our donkey and he ate it at first and then wouldn’t touch it unless I laced it with sunflower seeds or peppermints, and I’ve witness his eating

We bought this for our donkey and he ate it at first and then wouldn’t touch it unless I laced it with sunflower seeds or peppermints, and I’ve witness his eating bark off a tree! Had to switch to another balancer.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Margaret on Feb 9, 2026

Added protein in Tribute Equine.

My horse needed more protein for muscle loss due to aging and EPM. He would not eat a topline supplement. This feed is a game changer for us to strengthen My

My horse needed more protein for muscle loss due to aging and EPM. He would not eat a topline supplement. This feed is a game changer for us to strengthen My horse.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Natalie on Nov 15, 2025

Formula change?

I’ve fed this to my borderline metabolic mustang mare for over three years, and she has always eaten every pellet. She keeps a great topline and muscle without being

I’ve fed this to my borderline metabolic mustang mare for over three years, and she has always eaten every pellet. She keeps a great topline and muscle without being too chunky, it’s been wonderful. However, this last bag I purchased, she won’t touch. I thought there must be something wrong with her teeth and actually had the vet out to sedate her and examine her and her mouth (everything was perfect). Then I did an experiment where I fed her alfalfa pellets, to which she ate every piece, and then fed her the ration balancer, which she snubbed. So either my mare had had a severe and sudden shift in taste preference, or something about the formula is different. I’m bummed!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Megan on Feb 3, 2026

Delivered to wrong area

The packages were delivered to the wrong area. Packages have always been delivered to the barn and they were placed at the top of the plowed driveway.

The packages were delivered to the wrong area. Packages have always been delivered to the barn and they were placed at the top of the plowed driveway.