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Customer Reviews for Barn Bag® Pleasure and Performance Horse Feed Concentrate

Barn Bag® Pleasure and Performance Horse Feed Concentrate

for nutrients, and if necessary, whole oats for calories to ?do work? and maintain body weight. Each vacuum packaged and foil sealed 11 lb. bag is a sixty day supply for an adult 1000 lb. horse engaged in average activity.
Average Customer Rating:
4.88 out of 5
4.9
 out of 
5
(25 Reviews) 25
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Rating breakdown 25 reviews
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Star
0
25 of 25(100%)of customers would recommend this product to a friend.
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Customer Reviews for Barn Bag® Pleasure and Performance Horse Feed Concentrate
Review 1 for Barn Bag® Pleasure and Performance Horse Feed Concentrate
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great supplement

April 2, 2013
ByAppleLusa
fromArizona
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Trainer
Riding Style:Other - Western
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I had to switch products for my colt and gave this one a try. He eats it readily, has kept a shine and a good weight and has plenty of energy. I have no plans of switching, again. This supplement is working perfectly for my situation."
Review 2 for Barn Bag® Pleasure and Performance Horse Feed Concentrate
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Good for fussy eaters.

September 17, 2012
ByDaisy2
fromAmherst, New York
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
"My thoroughbred mare was loosing weight rapidly. She is a very, very fussy eater and would rather not eat if it isn't to her liking. Due to the drought this year, the hay has been of poor quality and she wouldn't eat much. Worst yet, she doesn't like grain, so supplementing her is very, very difficult. Hooray for Barn Bag. After trying so many different supplements, I finally found something she would eat. 2 months later she is still liking it and putting on weight."
Review 3 for Barn Bag® Pleasure and Performance Horse Feed Concentrate
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great for fat ponies!

July 27, 2012
ByRedmare
fromSharon, MA
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Trainer
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Local/Open
"Excellent way to get my full-figured Haflinger the nutrition she needs without having to feed so much grain. She eats anything - so I don't know if picky eaters will like it - but it looks appetizing."
Review 4 for Barn Bag® Pleasure and Performance Horse Feed Concentrate
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Did Okay

June 13, 2012
By3horsepoor
fromKansas
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - Western
Competitor:Non-competitor
0 of 2 people found this review helpful.
"There wasn't anything wrong with this product and there was not a problem with her eating it, she is just a founder girl and things are not going her way."
Review 5 for Barn Bag® Pleasure and Performance Horse Feed Concentrate
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

By the makers of Farrier's Formula

February 27, 2012
BySoCalDQ
fromSo Cal
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I have had amazing success with Farrier's Formula. I mean, seriously amazing. It's transformed my mare's feet, coat, mane/tail, you name it. So, when she was already doing pretty well after about 6 months, I contacted Life Data Labs, and the originator of the product himself (Dr. Gravlee!) was kind enough to respond to my inquiries. He recommended that since my mare's foot condition was already taken care of, that I should switch to Barn Bag in order to give her more complete nutrition. Unfortunately, after several months on Barn Bag, I noticed a deterioration in her foot condition again, so I went back to Farrier's Formula (FF), and now, several months later, her feet are looking great again. So, I think that in my particular case, my mare (a TB) can't be off of the foot-specific nutrients in FF, and while Dr. Gravlee did say that FF and Barn Bag can be given together safely without overdosing on any particular ingredients (as there are several common ingredients to both products), I can't really afford to give both, especially since Barn Bag is more expensive than FF for the same amount, so I am just planning on leaving her on FF indefinitely, and am just trying to give her different types of hay to ensure she gets enough supplemental vitamins/minerals. Even so, I would still recommend Barn Bag to other owners whose horses do NOT have foot problems, however, as I honestly believe that anything made by Life Data Labs is high quality and backed up by rigorous testing, and their customer service is impeccable!! My picky mare also had no problem eating the Barn Bag or the Farrier's Formula."
Review 6 for Barn Bag® Pleasure and Performance Horse Feed Concentrate
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

No Worries with Barn Bag!

January 4, 2012
ByShortstroke
fromAlpharetta, GA
I have used this product for:2-5 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"My horse is actually a large pony. He is in training so he needs the proper amount of nutrition. Barn Bag is the perfect solution for him. He gets it with whole oats. He thrives on this diet!"
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Review 7 for Barn Bag® Pleasure and Performance Horse Feed Concentrate
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

August 28, 2011
Bydott
fromRichmond, Va
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - Western
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Palatability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
"I have only been using this product for 2 mths now, she is keeping her weight up and is still energetic all day as her usual self."
Review 8 for Barn Bag® Pleasure and Performance Horse Feed Concentrate
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

July 21, 2011
ByKAB1
fromAustin
I have used this product for:6-12 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - Western
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"My 16 yr. old gelding was diagnosed with IR and mild founder 8 months ago. Withdrew grain from the diet and started on Smart Control IR, Barn Bag and Farrier's Formula. The fatty deposits are gone and he is sound. He looks and acts great!"
 
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Review 9 for Barn Bag® Pleasure and Performance Horse Feed Concentrate
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great with oats

July 20, 2011
ByGoldwing
fromVirginia
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Other - Western
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I add this vitamin/mineral supplement to oats for my horses once daily grain meal. I no longer feed the highly concentrated, high sugar content grains. They are healthy and love the more natural oats diet with my Smart Pak supplements."
Review 10 for Barn Bag® Pleasure and Performance Horse Feed Concentrate
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Absolutely love it

July 14, 2011
Bydb102
fromGA
I have used this product for:6-12 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Barrel Racing
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"Barn Bag has worked out great for my barrel horse. He easily maintains a nice healthy weight. One sign that he is getting the nutrients that he needs is his coat. His coat has a beautiful healthy luster! He will be staying on this diet!"
Review 11 for Barn Bag® Pleasure and Performance Horse Feed Concentrate
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Good Nutrition/Low Calories

July 11, 2011
ByBigBrown
fromPortola Valley, CA
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Palatability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
"A great supplement for my warmblood on grass hay. All the nutrients he needs with no added calories."
Review 12 for Barn Bag® Pleasure and Performance Horse Feed Concentrate
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

The Answer For My I.R Horse

June 3, 2011
ByGetoverit
fromBoaz, KY
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"Owning an I.R horse is like doing a jigsaw puzzle. You have to make all the pieces fit. Life Data Barn Bag is a piece to my horses puzzle that definitely fits. I have cut out his grain completely. He has lost the weight he needed to, has excellent muscle tone, and the stamina to go all day. Barn Bag is a great product."
 
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Review 13 for Barn Bag® Pleasure and Performance Horse Feed Concentrate
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

What's not to love?

May 6, 2011
ByLusoLady
fromFerndale, WA
I have used this product for:2-5 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"The bags only weigh 11 lbs. instead of 50 making it easy to store and the bags are vacuum sealed for freshness; it's a perfect vitamin/mineral supplement to complement my hay and my horses all love it! They get no grain, just Barn Bag, hay and pasture and their coats are all shiny and hooves are in excellent condition. I have one 29 year old retired horse as well as several other active dressage horses on it and they are all doing very well.
I should also mention I order about 50 lbs. per month from SmartPak and they ship free because one of my horses gets other supplements in SmartPaks."
Review 14 for Barn Bag® Pleasure and Performance Horse Feed Concentrate
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Perfect

April 27, 2011
ByLaDonna
fromFayetteville, NC
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - English
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"This supplement is the only one I've been able to find especially made for horses on a diet of oats, hay, and pasture only. My mare is in the best condition ever. I board so my feed options are limited unless I provide my own grain which unfortunately I can't afford to do so supplementation is the only way to go. I searched long and hard for the right one."
Review 15 for Barn Bag® Pleasure and Performance Horse Feed Concentrate
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great for Easy Keepers!

April 19, 2011
ByDQnot
fromFlorida
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Driving
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"Some of my Dressage horses and Driving Ponies get very little (handfuls) of concentrated feed. I worry that the broodmares, stallions, and young horses are getting nutritionally cheated, especially when their hay quality goes down at the end of the hay year. I use Barn Bag to make sure my horses and ponies are getting the correct vitamins and minerals."
Review 16 for Barn Bag® Pleasure and Performance Horse Feed Concentrate
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Excellent Product

December 15, 2010
ByHoney
fromTN
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - English
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"My thouroughbred mare had always been an easy keeper, but went through a rough winter about two years ago. She really improved when I began using a high quality general supplement. Barn Bag is excellent because there is little waste with the pellets. The product is also fresh and enthusiastically received by my horse."
Review 17 for Barn Bag® Pleasure and Performance Horse Feed Concentrate
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Perfect vitamin/mineral supplement

November 3, 2010
ByLusoLady
fromWashington
I have used this product for:2-5 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Rated
"I have been using Barn Bag for all the horses in my barn for a couple of years now. They all love it and get no other grain and they look terrific! It is very complete and well balanced for my horses diet of pasture and local hay.
I love it because the vacuum sealed bags weigh only 11 lbs. so they're easy for me to lift and, since SmarPak has such a wonderful shipping program, I am able to order as many as I want and pay a flat shipping rate. No more lugging around 50 lb. bags of feed!"
Review 18 for Barn Bag® Pleasure and Performance Horse Feed Concentrate
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

too early

August 3, 2010
Bytimberdoodle
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Trail Riding
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"switched from patriot 12% to oats and barnbag. too early to tell, but i can tell my mare likes the taste and is licking her tub clean, something she didn't always do with the patriot. (the main reason i'm trying this is i wasn't feeding the quantity of patriot necessary to include the recommended amount of vitamins and minerals.)"
Review 19 for Barn Bag® Pleasure and Performance Horse Feed Concentrate
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great Product

May 25, 2010
BySiglavy
fromAtlanta Ga
I have used this product for:2-5 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"If you want to get away from concentrated feeds, this is a wonderful product. Unlike other ration balancers you don't need to feed five pounds of it. Just add oats for extra calories. It smells great and the horses love it. It is fantastic for easy keepers because you know they're getting enough vitamins, etc. while not getting too much food. It also has no added sugar. I have used it for a couple of years now and couldn't be happier."
Review 20 for Barn Bag® Pleasure and Performance Horse Feed Concentrate
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Perfect compliment to hay.

January 14, 2010
ByLusoLady
fromWashington
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I love the fact that this vitamin/mineral supplement is so complete yet you have to feed so little of it. I have grown tired of unloading 50 lb. bags of feed so I also love that the bags only weigh 11 lbs. and are so tightly sealed that they keep for a much longer period of time and don't take up a lot of storage space in the feed room. As SmartPak delivers it to my door I no longer have to waste gas on trips to the feed store. I have been giving this to only my riding horse but I am switching my boarders horses to it as well. It smells great and my horse LOVES it!"
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