05/18/2026
We’ve ALL asked this question, sometimes multiple times a day 😅
Between those ears is a complex brain working hard to understand, regulate, and perform. The horse’s brain is an incredible organ, smaller than a humans, but wired for survival in a prey animal world. It’s constantly processing a flood of sensory input from those big ears, eyes, and nose. The large cerebellum coordinates lightning fast movement and balance, while the limbic system drives strong emotional responses, memory, and learning.
Horses form powerful associations, store motor skills, almost permanently once learned, and rely on a highly attuned nervous system for flight or focus decisions. So there’s actually A LOT going on in there! And we believe good nutrition is the foundation for all that brainpower! 🧠
Healthy brains need the right fuel. The quality proteins, fats, and fiber plus added amino acids, probiotics, chelated minerals, vitamins, and DHA-omega 3s in Excel Equine feeds all impact and support your horse’s brain function. And every blend is formulated with the right nutrition for unique lifestyles, because each horse deserves nutrition truly tailored for them.
Our feeds are formulated by PhD nutritionists who truly understand the equine mind and body. And produced in an equine mill to avoid any cross-contamination. Our blends all the way from Performance to Pleasure deliver balanced, premium nutrition designed to fuel body and mind. Because what’s happening between those ears shows up in every ride and matters! 💪🐴