Manufacturers
Browse 12+ manufacturers in the equestrian industry.
Nelson Manufacturing
United States
Nelson Manufacturing, based in Lowell, Iowa, has been producing automatic livestock waterers since 1891, making it one of the oldest names in American farm equipment. Their heated waterer line is designed specifically for cold-climate operation, with thermostatically controlled heating elements that prevent freeze-up without constant electrical draw. Barn managers rely on Nelson waterers for consistent, maintenance-friendly performance in single-stall and multi-stall barn installations.
Ritchie Industries
United States
Ritchie Industries, headquartered in Conrad, Iowa, manufactures automatic waterers for horses, cattle, and other livestock and has been a fixture in the agricultural equipment market since 1921. Their product range covers stall waterers, pasture-mounted pedestal fountains, and energy-efficient ground-heat models that minimize electrical heating costs. Equestrian facilities value Ritchie products for their stainless steel bowls, durable float mechanisms, and broad range of options suited to different barn configurations.
Classic Equine
United States
Classic Equine, based in Mineral Wells, Texas, designs and manufactures horse blankets, boots, saddle pads, and stall accessories sold through tack shops and directly to equestrian facilities. Their blanket line covers everything from lightweight stable sheets to heavy-weight waterproof turnout rugs, with a focus on durable materials and fit systems that account for the variety of equine body types. Boarding barns frequently use Classic Equine blankets as facility-supplied inventory for blanketing programs.
Tarter Farm & Ranch
United States
Tarter Farm & Ranch, headquartered in Dunnville, Kentucky, manufactures a wide range of galvanized steel farm products including livestock panels, gates, feeders, water tanks, and chutes. Their products are built to commercial specifications and widely used in horse facilities for paddock fencing, hay feeders, and arena equipment. Tarter's hot-dip galvanized finish is a key selling point for facilities in humid or coastal climates where cheaper steel products corrode rapidly.
Behlen Country
United States
Behlen Country, a division of Behlen Manufacturing based in Columbus, Nebraska, produces structural steel buildings, livestock equipment, grain storage solutions, and barn hardware. Their agricultural building systems are used for horse barns, equipment storage, and indoor arenas, and their livestock equipment line includes round bale feeders, mineral feeders, water tanks, and handling equipment. Facility managers use Behlen Country products for their heavy-gauge construction and broad availability through farm supply retailers.
SmartPak Equine
United States
SmartPak, based in Plymouth, Massachusetts, is best known for its pre-measured daily supplement packaging system that simplifies supplement administration in boarding and training facilities. Beyond supplements, SmartPak operates a major equestrian retail platform selling blankets, tack, grooming products, and health supplies to individual horse owners and barns. Their supplement auto-ship program and barn management integration features make them a natural partner for professionally run boarding facilities.
Nutrena
United States
Nutrena, a Cargill brand headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, produces a full range of horse feeds distributed through regional farm and feed retailers across North America. Their equine line includes performance feeds, senior formulas, hay replacers, and specialty products for horses with metabolic conditions. Nutrena is particularly well-regarded among barn managers for the consistency of their feed formulations and the availability of nutritional consultation through their network of equine specialists.
ADM Alliance Nutrition
United States
ADM Alliance Nutrition, based in Quincy, Illinois, is a division of Archer Daniels Midland Company that produces horse feeds, cattle feeds, and specialty livestock nutrition products. Their equine product line includes pelleted feeds, textured mixes, protein tubs, and mineral supplements distributed through independent feed dealers. ADM Alliance is a common choice at boarding facilities in the Midwest and Southeast where their distribution network is strongest.
Manna Pro
United States
Manna Pro, headquartered in Chesterfield, Missouri, produces a wide range of animal nutrition and care products including horse supplements, feeds, grooming products, and treats. Their equine line focuses on accessible, broadly available products sold through farm supply retailers and feed stores, covering weight gain supplements, coat conditioners, electrolytes, and hoof supplements. Boarding barns commonly stock Manna Pro products because they are easy to source locally and competitively priced.
Kentucky Equine Research
United States
Kentucky Equine Research (KER), based in Versailles, Kentucky, is an equine nutrition consulting and supplement manufacturing company founded by nutrition scientists with a focus on research-based equine feeding programs. Their supplement products address specific nutritional gaps rather than broad-spectrum coverage, with formulations for hindgut support, electrolyte replenishment, omega-3 supplementation, and joint health. Many professional barns and veterinarians recommend KER products because their formulations are backed by published research.
SensorPush
United States
SensorPush, based in New York, makes wireless temperature and humidity sensors designed for remote monitoring of sensitive environments including wine cellars, server rooms, and increasingly, agricultural buildings. Barn managers use SensorPush sensors to monitor stall and hay storage conditions, receiving smartphone alerts when temperature or humidity moves outside preset thresholds. The optional WiFi gateway extends sensor range beyond Bluetooth limits, allowing monitoring from anywhere with a phone signal.
Progressive Dynamics
United States
Progressive Dynamics, based in Marshall, Michigan, manufactures power conversion and electrical management equipment including power converters, inverters, and battery chargers used in RV, marine, and agricultural applications. Their power centers are used in barn installations to provide regulated 12V DC power for heated waterers, LED aisle lighting, and automated gate systems. The brand is valued in barn electrical installations for its built-in protection systems and consistent output quality under variable load conditions.