At Elite Equine Health & Performance, we set out to solve the problems most horses deal with—but few supplements actually address. What began with Dragon Tamer has grown into a full line of research-backed formulas designed to support the horse as a system: gut, brain, body, and behavior.
Recent studies continue to confirm what we’ve seen firsthand:
Natures healing herb, may help with joint discomfort, seizures, and long-term inflammatory issues—without relying on daily meds.
Adaptogens like Ashwagandha support a balanced stress response, helping high-strung horses stay calm, focused, and trainable—just like we see with our Dragon Tamer protocol.
The gut-brain connection is real: horses with digestive problems often show signs of stress, poor performance, or behavioral issues. Ulcer Defense was built to restore balance from the inside out.
Victory fuels recovery and performance with targeted amino acids, healthy fats, and blood flow support—so horses can train harder, recover faster, and look the part.
Every product we make has a purpose. We combine proven ingredients with real-world results, and we don’t cut corners. Whether your horse needs support for ulcers, anxiety, focus, or muscle, you’ll find the solution here—guided by science, built for performance.
Smarter nutrition. Natural support. Visible results.
Explore the research. Follow the protocols. Watch your horse thrive.
Gut-Brain Axis
1. Fecal Microbiome of Horses with and Without Crib-Biting Behavior
https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4871937
2. Gut Microbiome Characteristics of Horses with History of Cribbing Behavior
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1558787823001508
3. Priming for Welfare: Gut Microbiota is Associated with Equitation Conditions and Behavior in Horse Athletes
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-65444-9
4. Changes of the Hindgut Microbiota Due to High-Starch Diet Can Be Associated with Behavioral Stress Response in Horses
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26048306/
Microbiome Health Related to Feed
1. Effects of Concentrate Levels on Intestinal Fermentation and the Microbial Profile in Japanese Draft Horses
https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jes/34/4/34_2317/_article/-char/en
2. A High-Starch vs. High-Fibre Diet: Effects on the Gut Environment of the Different Intestinal Compartments of the Horse Digestive Tract
https://bmcvetres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12917-022-03289-2
Fiber and Fat as Fuel Sources
1. The Fibre Requirements of Horses and the Consequences and Causes of Failure to Meet Them
https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/8/1414
2. Effect of High-Starch or High-Fibre Diets on the Energy Metabolism and Physical Performance of French Trotters in Training
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2023.1213032/full
Overuse of Drugs and Chronic Ulcers
1. Phenylbutazone Induces Gastrointestinal Injury, Including Impaired Barrier Function and Dysbiosis, in Horses
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33913265/
2. Comparison of the Effects of Firocoxib and Phenylbutazone on Equine Gastric Ulceration and Intestinal Permeability
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29722197/
Gluconeogenesis
1. Gluconeogenesis from Caecal Propionate in the Horse
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4063263/
2. Gluconeogenesis from Propionate Produced in the Colon of the Horse
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1913130/
3. Effect of Diet on Glucose Entry and Oxidation Rates in Ponies
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4556122/
4. The Development of Gluconeogenic Enzymes in the Liver and Kidney of Fetal and Newborn Foals
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1301417/
5. Metabolic Response to Standardised Exercise Test in Standardbred Trotters
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8276001/
6. Molecular Insights into the Lipid-Carbohydrates Metabolism Switch Under Endurance Effort in Arabian Horses
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37565649/
7. Exercise-Induced Modification of the Skeletal Muscle Transcriptome in Arabian Horses
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28455310/
8. Homeostasis of the Intestinal Mucosa in Healthy Horses
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9687066/
9. Digestibility of Nutrients and Digestive Health in Horses Submitted to Different Feeding Managements
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0737080616303951
10. Long Distance Exercise in the Horse: Golden Horseshoe Ride 1978
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7434503/
Lactic Acidosis, Hindgut Acidosis & Performance
1. Effect of Lactate Minimum Speed-Guided Training on the Fluid and Electrolyte Balance of Horses
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10603943/
2. Pharmacological and Nutritional Strategies to Prevent Muscle Acidosis During Maximal Exercise in Horses
https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13071191
Inflammation (Lungs, Stomach, GI)
1. Inflammatory Airway Disease of Horses—Revised Consensus Statement
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4913592/
2. Equine Asthma: Current Understanding and Future Directions
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2020.00450/full
3. The Most Common Environmental Risk Factors for Equine Asthma
https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/14/2062
4. Lipids in Equine Airway Inflammation: An Overview of Current Knowledge
https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/12/1812
5. Gastritis, Enteritis, and Colitis in Horses
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7127504/
6. Inflammatory Bowel Diseases in Horses: What Do We Know?
https://beva.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/eve.13537
7. Characterization of Gastrointestinal Inflammatory Cell Type in Equine
https://avmajournals.avma.org/view/journals/ajvr/84/12/ajvr.23.06.0129.xml
8. Equine Glandular Gastric Disease: Prevalence, Impact, and Management Strategies
https://www.dovepress.com/equine-glandular-gastric-disease-prevalence-impact-and-management-stra-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-VMRR
Hemp Supplementation
1. Improved Quality of Life and Pain Relief in Mature Horses with Mild Osteoarthritis Treated with Cannabidiol
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10876772/
2. Pharmacokinetics and Tolerability of Single-Dose Enteral Cannabidiol and Cannabidiolic Acid-Rich Hemp Extract in Horses
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2024.1356463/full
3. Evaluation of an Oral Supplemental Cannabidiol Product for Horses with Mild Lameness
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9854761/
4. Effects of Hemp-Based Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Supplementation on Membrane Lipid Profiles and Reproductive Performance in Martina Franca Jacks
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2025.1553218/full