Manna Pro Cool Calories 100 Dry Fat Supplement for Horses

99% Fat High-Calorie Supplement for Weight Gain, Body Condition, and Performance

Product Description

Cool Calories 100 is a dry fat supplement for horses containing fractionated vegetable fat at near-pure concentration, delivering more than twice the energy of carbohydrates per ounce. Top-dress or mix into the grain portion of the daily ration to add concentrated calories for hard keepers, underweight horses, and performance horses needing additional energy without extra grain. Contains no added sugar, starch, or protein, making it safe for horses prone to laminitis or metabolic conditions.

Benefits

• Double the Energy of Carbohydrates: Fat offers more than twice the caloric density of carbohydrates per gram, meaning every ounce of Cool Calories 100 adds far more usable energy than an equivalent ounce of grain.
• Cool Energy Without Grain Excitability: Fat-based calories do not produce the blood sugar spikes associated with high-starch grain meals, providing sustained, focused energy for performance horses.
• Concentrated Weight Gain for Hard Keepers: For horses that struggle to hold weight on standard rations, the high caloric density in a small volume makes it possible to add meaningful daily calories without significantly increasing feed volume.
• Fatty Acids for Coat Condition: The fatty acids in fractionated vegetable fat support a fuller, glossier coat, which is one of the visible signs of improved fat status in horses that have been calorie-deficient.
• No Sugar, Starch, or Added Protein: The formula contains nothing but fractionated vegetable fat and artificial flavor, making it a straightforward caloric addition.
• Safe for Laminitis-Prone and Metabolic Horses: The absence of sugar, starch, and non-structural carbohydrates means Cool Calories 100 can be incorporated into the diets of horses managed for laminitis, Cushing's, or insulin dysregulation.

Variants

Available in two sizes:

• 8 lb
• 20 lb

Ingredients

Fractionated Vegetable Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) and Artificial Flavor.

Calorie Content

500 kcal/scoop, 4000 kcal/lb

How to Use

Directions for Use

• Daily Feeding: Mix 2-4 oz of Cool Calories 100 into the grain portion per horse daily.
• Performance Horses: Underweight performance horses in intense training may receive larger amounts of 3-8 oz daily.
• Gradual Introduction: Introduce Cool Calories 100 gradually over two weeks to help prevent loose stools.
• Loose Stools: If loose stools occur, reduce feeding amounts until the horse properly adapts to its diet.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Feed with grain only: Mix into the grain portion of the ration; do not feed on forage alone without a grain carrier as fat supplements require a mixed base for proper palatability and intake control.
• Not a complete feed: Cool Calories 100 is a single-ingredient fat supplement and is not a complete diet; always feed alongside a balanced ration appropriate for the horse's workload and life stage.
• Feed is perishable: Store away from rodents and insects; do not feed any product that is spoiled, abnormal in appearance or odor, or has been contaminated by pests.

Storage Information

• Resealable moisture-resistant bag: The bags are resealable and moisture-resistant; always seal the bag fully after each use to prevent the fat from oxidizing or absorbing environmental odors.
• Cool and dry location: Store away from heat, direct sunlight, and humidity; fat oxidizes faster at elevated temperatures, and warm storage conditions can reduce palatability and freshness over time.
• Keep away from rodents and insects: Store in a pest-proof location; do not offer any product that has been contaminated or appears abnormal in color, texture, or smell.

Shipping & Return

We offer ground, express, priority, and international delivery; see our shipping policy for details.

For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What type of horse benefits most from Cool Calories 100?

Ans: This supplement is suited for hard keepers that struggle to maintain weight, performance horses in intense training, horses needing extra energy during cold weather, senior horses with lower digestive efficiency, and horses recovering from illness or weight loss.

Q2: Why is fat a better calorie source than extra grain for some horses?

Ans: Grain-based calories come primarily from starch, which ferments rapidly and spikes blood sugar and insulin levels. In some horses, this creates excitability, heat, and metabolic stress. Fat gives over 2x the calories per gram without the starch fermentation pathway, meaning more usable energy with less digestive and behavioral impact.

Q3: Why does it need to be introduced gradually over two weeks?

Ans: The equine digestive system is not adapted to large amounts of fat arriving suddenly. The gut needs time to upregulate the enzyme systems and bile production required to digest high-fat inputs efficiently. Introducing gradually allows these adaptations to occur. Skipping the adaptation period almost always causes loose stools until the gut catches up; the two-week window prevents that.

Q4: Can this be fed to a horse with laminitis or insulin dysregulation?

Ans: Yes. The formula has no sugar, starch, or non-structural carbohydrates, only fractionated vegetable fat. For horses managed on low-starch diets due to laminitis history, Cushing's disease, or insulin dysregulation, adding fat-based calories is a commonly recommended approach to maintaining body condition.

Q5: How much weight can a horse gain on this supplement?

Ans: Weight gain depends on the total calorie surplus relative to the horse's daily maintenance requirement, which varies significantly by breed, workload, age, and current body condition. At 4,000 kcal/lb, even a modest daily addition contributes meaningfully to a positive energy balance over time. Work with your veterinarian or equine nutritionist to calculate the specific daily caloric surplus needed for your horse's target weight gain rate.

Q6: Can this supplement be fed alongside fortified feeds?

Ans: Yes. Cool Calories 100 is specifically noted as compatible with fortified feeds. It adds calories without adding protein, vitamins, minerals, or other nutrients that could upset the balance of a fortified ration. It provides extra calories without changing the nutritional balance of the horse's regular feed.