Trace® : " My name is Patrice Sager and Ihave been in the horse industry as a hoof care professional for 19 years. PHCP certified and now am a hoof care mentor for PHCP and other professionals and students that come to me for training. It was through this career that Ibecame aware that not all supplements are created equal.
K.I.S. Trace® byThorne Bottom Farm
Trace minerals, gut formulas, and natural hoof care — no equal!
About Patrice Sager, Natural Hoof Care Instructor and Creator Of K.I.S. Trace Pellets
Says Patrice, owner of K.I.S. Trace®: "My name is Patrice Sager and I have been in the horse industry as a hoof care professional for 19 years. PHCP certified and now am a hoof care mentor for PHCP and other professionals and students that come to me for training. It was through this career that I became aware that not all supplements are created equal. When you visit horses every 6 weeks for hoof care and some over a span of 10 years or more you see how or if at all, a supplement works. Horses are my "heart animal”, meaning I love to discover how they exist and how they are designed. Their hooves tell a story and I enjoy learning that story. I said from the beginning that "if I can not make a supplement that works I will not make one". I have been blessed with many good teachers but I have to give honor to 2 specific teachers Dr. Tomlinson PhD and Dr. Faraday PhD. They continue to teach me and have supported my efforts all the way. In the words of Dr. Faraday “The proof is in the pony”.
Why Is This Called K.I.S.?
The name K.I.S.Trace® means “Keep It Simple.” We feel that we have formulated K.I.S.Trace® to be a simple forage balancer that works well with the horses system and is proving to be a great part of a basic diet plan for horses. K.I.S.Trace® Forage Balancer delivers important, high quality, nutrients often needed in horse feeding practices. Look for improved coat and hoof quality, and general improved over all health. Our clientele is exploding throughout the USA, Canada and other countries…. once you try it for your horses, you will see why.
K.I.S.Trace® Supplements: Improving The Lives Of Horses, One Horse At a Time.
K.I.S.Trace Supplement at Thorne Bottom Farm is the one so many horse owners are talking about. Usually with tones of “awe”, and wondering how this supplement is making the difference, when so many supplements, with so-called similar ingredient portfolios— are NOT having the same results! The answer— ingredients are only good if they can be Absorbed into the body— and only good if they are in the proper amounts to do so. (i.e. many forms of zinc in other supplements are NOT actually absorbable— and therefore can’t benefit your horse!) Our ingredient list and protected formula is second to None in the industry today. WE ARE Also Committed TO Keeping Costs AS LOW AS Possible SO That Horse Owners CAN Afford Good Health FOR Their Horses. For the quality and levels of nutrients we are the most cost effective.
What Is The "K.I.S. Effect That Helps So Many Horses?
The combination of trace minerals in K.I.S.Trace have been shown to assist in healing and repair of the GI Tract lining in equine, bovine, swine, poultry and aqua. This is key as gut inflammation and leakage is often a first cause of poor nutrient absorption, inflammation and health in most animals. Once absorbed, the minerals in K.I.S.Trace go to work helping repair cellular integrity, bodily functions and reestablishing normal performance and health. And the minerals in K.I.S.Trace not only affect soft tissues, as are key to bone and joint integrity, but maintenance and repair too!
How Do I Know Which K.I.S Formula Is Best For MY Horse?
Original The original K.I.S.Trace® formula, but in a pellet. For areas of the country with low soil selenium levels.
GI Formula This product is the pellet with the addition of an ingredient, called MOS, to assist with gastro-intestinal health. MOS stands for Mannan-Oligosaccharides. How does MOS help? MOS assists with clearing harmful pathogens from the digestive system.
Low Selenium For areas of the country with moderate soil selenium levels.
No Selenium For areas of the country with high soil selenium levels.
What Is The Difference Between The Pelleted and the Powder?
Same nutrient analysis but the pellet includes a bit more carrier (food) for the pickier eater. 1-20 pound bag of the powder lasts 1-1000 pound horse about 80 days. Pellet would be 50 days.
Which Is The Best Formula For Horses With Intestinal Sensitivities?
The K.I.S.Trace G.I Pellet is for horses with sensitive Gastro intestinal tracts. The G.I. Version contains "MOS" a yeast product that helps calm the gut and tie up feedstuff components that may irritate the gut lining and cause inflammation. All KIS Trace packages contain a blend of minerals that will benefit horses in all stages of life, work or pleasure. Horses naturally absorb the minerals they need and KIS Trace minerals contain a form of minerals most naturally recognized by the gut for ideal absorption and metabolic use.
What If My Horse Has Real or More Serious-?
GUT — Problems?
Because gut health is Vital to your horses well being, we also feature products from "Basic Animal Health" -- simply the most powerful and effective hind gut supplement that we have ever found.
Does your horse do any of the following:
* Irritable with girthing * Dunk their hay in water before eating * Bite at their sides * Get Up and Lay Down After Eating/ seem uncomfortable * Irritable when saddling or riding
If so, you likely have acids leaking into the hind gut causing pain and discomfort to your horse. NO Horse can perform well when they have pain! Fortunately, the “Basic Animal Health” soothing Gut supplement is the Best WE Have Ever Used! It is a 3 tier program with “Top Dress Pellets” and Xtra Strength Soothing Liquid—
How Can I Combine The “Basic Animal Health” Gut With K.I.S.?
So glad you asked— we have actually done it for you!!
Our Combined G.I. Support Package Includes: • K.I.S.Trace GI Pellets 20 lb • Basic Animal Health • Xtra Strength Liquid (gallon) • XtraStrength 6 lb Top Dress Pellets • EZ Extra Gel Quart Note: Basic Animal Health products are an encapsulated time-released sodium bicarbonate, that begins to work immediately upon ingestion soothing the stomach, intestinal and cecal lining, decreasing irritation and discomfort by increasing ph. Gastrointestinal distress is primarily a result of a drop in pH within the system. The instantly reacting pH raising crystals begin to work from their introduction into the stomach, continuing throughout the 70 feet of intestine and cecum that make up the hindgut.
Got Gastric Distress?Xtra Strength Top Dress Pellets are an effective supplement that can be administered to help alleviate the symptoms of gastric distress and hindgut acidosis.
How Is K.I.S. Different From Other Trace Mineral products?
We use the right amount and source of organic trace minerals from the only company in the world that has over330 peer reviewed studies showing solubility, stability, absorption, metabolic utilization and performancewith their minerals.
How Can K.I.S. Trace® Help My Horse With Insulin or Metabolic Issues?
We are glad you asked! Zinc plays a key role in helping control insulin receptors and glucose management in animals suffering with this disorder. K.I.S Trace® contains the most bio-efficacious form of zinc on the market and helps horses return to more normal insulin control. In addition, zinc and copper play key roles in helping manage inflammation and cellular damage which often result from poor insulin control and hyperglycemia.
How Can K.I.S. Trace® Help My Horse With Laminitis?
Hoof horn is made up of heavily keratinized skin cells that require calcium and zinc for proper formation and strength. The amount and source of these minerals inKIS Trace help insure horses have the building blocks needed to produce and/or repair hoof horn naturally challenged by stress, environmental conditions and nutrition. In addition to zinc, manganese, copper, iodine and selenium in K.I.S. Trace® play key roles in helping withstand the oxidative stress and other damaging effects of laminitis on hoof formation and integrity.
What If My Horse Has Cushings?
Many horses diagnosed with Cushing's are using K.I.S.Trace® and are showing impressive improvements. Research with the zinc contained in K.I.S. Trace® has been shown to markedly reduce cortisol levels in many livestock species and may be the reason horses receiving K.I.S. Trace® has seen reduced signs of Cushings.
My Horse Seems To Be Healthy, Can K.I.S. Trace® Still Help?
Most certainly! All horses will benefit from proper and good supplementation. I have yet to see a horse that did not show better hoof growth, total body condition and improved wellbeing when switched from no supplementation or poor quality supplementation to using K.I.S.Trace minerals.
See Our Amazing “Webinar” That Explains WHY We Get The Results We Do?
Horse owners just couldn’t understand WHY this product was working when competitors, with seemingly similar ingredients— where NOT working. So, we got equine health professionals involved to explain WHY this product is getting the outstanding results that it is. Be sure to Watch the Webinar below
What Do People Say About K.I.S. Trace®?
Says Ann Pruitt(director at InfoHorse),
"My ‘chunky Morgan’ has been on K. I. S. “G. I. ” Formula for 3 weeks now. She is the Shiniest I have ever seen, but the biggest ‘plus’ is that she is loosing belly fat and slimming down. Her formerly “cresty” neck and belly look Normal size now— and everyone is complimenting her on her beauty. I have literally tried everything else and nothing has worked. This is a MIRACLEfor my beautiful girl and I plan to keep her on K. I. S. Trace the rest of her life!!
Says Shelly M
"K. I. S. Trace has been a game changer for my 18 yr old QH gelding with navicular issues In Sept 2018 I was seriously considering putting my normally happy, charismatic horse down as he was miserable and reluctant to move much. He has struggled on and off with navicular issues ( unknown to me when I acquired him 8 years ago ) but has been my best teacher in whole horse health. I have worked with nutritionists, great hoof care professionals and an awesome alternative therapy vet thru the last several years and have tried many supplements and ration balancers but was only achieving short term, limited results. As luck would have it, I was connected with a hoof care professional in my area a little over a year ago that has helped guide me to getting my horse healthy and thriving. She recommended K. I. S. Trace and it has been a pillar in his nutritional program for a little more than a year now. I am happy to share that my energetic, charismatic horse is back looking and moving better than ever!! His body condition and his hoof quality is the best it has ever been since knowing him from age 5. He is a gray and his coat had become washed out and he was almost white but he has returned to a dark speckled gray with the shiniest coat. Thank you so much for formulating this product and making it available and affordable. I highly recommend K. I. S. Trace!!
Is It True That Shipping Cost Is Always Included To The 48 States in The USA?
YES! All prices include shipping to the continental US!Please note, packages will be shipped to the exact address given. Twenty pound bags will be shipped via Usps to the Northwest, Southwest, West coast, and addresses that only contain PO Boxes--all others will be shipped with UPS. There are a few rare exceptions, contact us if you have any questions.
Order K.I.S. Trace® Today!
Patrice formulates K.I.S. Trace® on her farm and answers every customer email personally — that's the proof in the pony. Reach out today to find the formula that's right for your horse.
K.I.S. Trace® by Thorne Bottom Farm is an equine forage balancer built around one idea its name spells out: Keep It Simple. Rather than a heavy ration balancer loaded with calories and carbohydrates, it concentrates the trace minerals, amino acids, and vitamins that forage-based diets typically lack, so a horse living mostly on hay or pasture gets exactly what is missing and little of what is not. It is offered in a powder, a pelleted version for picky eaters, and an economy K.I.S.Trace® Vital line.
K.I.S. Trace by Thorne Bottom Farm pelleted equine mineral supplement
Who makes K.I.S. Trace®?
The supplement was developed by Patrice Sager, AHA, PHCP, owner of Thorne Bottom Farm in West Virginia. Patrice brings 19 years as a professional hoof care provider, PHCP certification, and a role as a PHCP hoof care mentor, plus years as a dairy goat production operator. Her years of trimming hooves convinced her that not all supplements are created equal, and she partnered with an equine PhD nutritionist to formulate a blend that actually reaches the tissues that build sound hooves and coats.
K.I.S. Trace Vital economy equine trace mineral supplement by Thorne Bottom Farm
What goes into the formula?
Each batch starts with dehydrated alfalfa meal and yeast culture, then layers in L-Lysine, DL-Methionine, L-Threonine, magnesium oxide, calcium carbonate, biotin, Vitamin E, Vitamin A, and the trace-mineral core: Zinc, Manganese, and Copper Amino Acid Complexes plus Cobalt Glucoheptonate. There are no added sulfates, no added iron, no sugar, and no soy, and the product is manufactured in ionophore-free facilities. A 4-ounce serving guarantees 850 mg zinc, 285 mg copper, 200 mg manganese, 15 mg biotin, and 500 IU Vitamin E.
Horse eating forage supplemented with K.I.S. Trace trace minerals
How does the amino-acid mineral technology work?
K.I.S. Trace® is built on Zinpro Performance Minerals®, a patented system that binds each trace mineral to an amino acid ligand. Inorganic minerals are scarce in regional forage and have to compete in the gut against more abundant iron and manganese, so much of an ordinary supplement never gets absorbed. By delivering copper, zinc, and manganese already bound to amino acids, the formula uses the body's protein transporters to carry minerals efficiently to organs, tissues, and enzyme systems. As Thorne Bottom Farm puts it, mineral form matters.
Which horses is it for?
K.I.S. Trace® is aimed at horses on forage-based, low-grain, or grain-free diets, horses with grain sensitivities or allergies, and any equine needing trace minerals their soil and hay do not supply. Because soil selenium varies widely, the line is sold in matched formulas: Original and Original A/M (no added sugar, anise-molasses flavor) for low-selenium regions, a Low Selenium version for moderate-selenium areas, and No Selenium options for high-selenium ground. Pelleted GI formulas add MOS for gastrointestinal support. Owners report coat shine and dappling, stronger hooves, fewer abscesses, resolved thrush, and better manure consistency.
How do you buy K.I.S. Trace®?
Orders are placed directly at thornebottomfarm.com, with free shipping on US orders over $50. The powder runs $104.00 for a 20 LB bag, $197.00 for 40 LB, and $389.00 for 80 LB; one 20 LB bag of powder lasts a 1,000-pound horse roughly 80 days at two scoops a serving. Pellets run $108.00 to $419.00, and $4 sample packs let you trial the blend first. One-time and subscription purchasing are both available, and the farm can be reached, Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM.
Patrice Sager, owner of Thorne Bottom Farm, has been in the horse industry as a hoof care professional for 19 years — PHCP certified and now a hoof-care mentor for PHCP students and other professionals. After watching what supplements actually did (or didn't do) for horses she trimmed every six weeks for ten years or more, Patrice set out to formulate one that worked. She credits two teachers in particular — Dr. Tomlinson, PhD and Dr. Faraday, PhD. As Dr. Faraday puts it, "The proof is in the pony."
What does K.I.S. stand for?
K.I.S. stands for Keep It Simple. The product is a forage balancer designed to work cleanly with the horse's system as part of a basic diet plan — no kitchen-sink ingredient list, just the trace minerals and absorption profile horses actually use. Per Thorne Bottom Farm, owners typically see improved coat and hoof quality plus better overall condition.
Why does absorption matter more than ingredient lists?
Per Thorne Bottom Farm, ingredients are only useful if the horse can actually absorb them, and only at the right amounts. Many forms of zinc in other supplements are not in absorbable form and never benefit the horse. K.I.S. Trace uses organic trace minerals from the only company in the world with over 330 peer-reviewed studies on solubility, stability, absorption, metabolic utilization, and performance. The trace minerals also support repair of the GI tract lining, which is often the first cause of poor nutrient absorption in the first place.
Which K.I.S. Trace formula is right for my region and horse?
Selenium content is matched to your region's soil. Powder formulas: Original (anise/fenugreek flavor) and Original A/M (anise/molasses, no sugar) for low-soil-selenium regions; Low Selenium for moderate-soil-selenium regions. Pellet formulas: Original (low soil selenium), GI Formula (low selenium plus MOS for gut support), Low Selenium (moderate soil), and No Selenium (high soil selenium). Pelleted versions have the same nutrient analysis as the powders, with a bit more carrier for picky eaters. Contact Thorne Bottom Farm if you're not sure which to choose.
How long does a 20 lb bag last?
For a 1,000-pound horse, a 20-lb bag of the powder lasts about 80 days. The same size bag of pellet lasts about 50 days — the pellet has slightly more carrier so the per-day volume is higher.
What does the GI Formula add for sensitive guts?
The GI Formula adds MOS (Mannan-Oligosaccharides) — a yeast product that helps clear harmful pathogens from the digestive system, calms the gut, and ties up feedstuff components that may irritate the gut lining. Per Thorne Bottom Farm, signs your horse may have hindgut acid leakage include: irritable when girthed or saddled, dunking hay in water before eating, biting at sides, and getting up and lying down repeatedly after eating. For more serious gut issues, K.I.S. Trace is also offered in a Combined G.I. Support package alongside Basic Animal Health products (Xtra Strength Liquid, Top Dress Pellets, EZ Extra Gel) — an encapsulated time-released sodium bicarbonate system that raises pH through the stomach, intestine, and cecum.
How does K.I.S. Trace support horses with laminitis, Cushings, or insulin issues?
Per Thorne Bottom Farm, zinc plays a key role in insulin-receptor function and glucose management — and K.I.S. Trace contains a bio-efficacious zinc form. Zinc and copper together help manage the inflammation and cellular damage that follow poor insulin control. For laminitis, hoof horn is built from keratinized skin cells that require calcium and zinc for proper formation; K.I.S. Trace's zinc, manganese, copper, iodine, and selenium support hoof formation and help the hoof withstand oxidative stress. For Cushings, research on the zinc form used in K.I.S. Trace has shown reduced cortisol levels in livestock species, which may explain why many Cushings-diagnosed horses on K.I.S. Trace show improvement.
How do I reach Thorne Bottom Farm?
Email [email protected] (the farm's preferred contact method) or visit thornebottomfarm.com. Patrice will help you choose the right K.I.S. Trace formula for your region's soil-selenium profile and your horse's specific situation, and can talk through GI-support combinations if your horse is showing signs of hindgut discomfort.
What is K.I.S. Trace®?
K.I.S. Trace® is an equine forage balancer made by Thorne Bottom Farm. The name stands for Keep It Simple: instead of a calorie-heavy ration balancer, it concentrates the trace minerals, amino acids, and vitamins that hay- and pasture-based diets typically lack. It is sold as a powder, as pellets for picky eaters, and as the economy K.I.S.Trace® Vital line.
Who created K.I.S. Trace® and what are their credentials?
It was developed by Patrice Sager, AHA, PHCP, owner of Thorne Bottom Farm in West Virginia. She has 19 years as a professional hoof care provider, holds PHCP certification, and serves as a hoof care mentor for PHCP and other professionals and students. Years of trimming hooves convinced her that not all supplements are created equal, which led her to formulate K.I.S. Trace® with an equine PhD nutritionist.
What is the difference between a forage balancer and a ration balancer?
A ration balancer provides a complete nutrition profile but at higher carbohydrate and calorie levels. K.I.S. Trace® is a true forage balancer: it adds only the missing minerals, amino acids, and vitamins with minimal carbohydrates. That distinction makes it well suited to horses on low-grain or grain-free programs and to easy keepers who do not need extra calories.
What are the main ingredients in K.I.S. Trace®?
The base is dehydrated alfalfa meal and yeast culture, plus L-Lysine, DL-Methionine, and L-Threonine for amino acids, magnesium oxide, calcium carbonate, biotin, Vitamin E, and Vitamin A. The trace-mineral core is Zinc, Manganese, and Copper Amino Acid Complexes along with Cobalt Glucoheptonate. There are no added sulfates, iron, sugar, or soy.
Why does the mineral form matter so much?
Inorganic trace minerals are scarce in regional forage and must compete in the digestive tract with more abundant iron and manganese, so much of an ordinary supplement is never absorbed. K.I.S. Trace® uses Zinpro Performance Minerals®, a patented technology that binds each trace mineral to an amino acid ligand. That lets the horse's natural protein transporters carry the minerals efficiently to organs, tissues, and enzyme systems.
What does Zinpro Performance Minerals® contribute to the formula?
Zinpro is a leading organic trace mineral company whose patented technology binds copper, zinc, and manganese to amino acids for the most efficient absorption possible. This protects the minerals from competition in the gut and delivers them to where the body builds hooves, coats, and enzyme systems. Thorne Bottom Farm built K.I.S. Trace® around this complex rather than cheaper sulfate forms.
What results do owners report from feeding K.I.S. Trace®?
Customer reviews consistently describe a dramatic improvement in coat quality, shine, and visible dappling, sometimes within a couple of days. Owners also report stronger hooves, fewer abscesses, resolved thrush, improved posture, and better manure consistency. The powder holds a perfect 5.0 out of 5 rating across its reviews on the company site.
How much K.I.S. Trace® do I feed and how long does a bag last?
The powder is fed at two scoops per 1,000-pound horse, and a 20 LB bag lasts that horse approximately 80 days. The pellets are fed at 6 oz, three scoops, per 1,000-pound horse, with a 20 LB bag lasting roughly 50 days. A 2 oz scoop is included with the pellets.
How is K.I.S. Trace® priced?
The powder is $104.00 for a 20 LB bag, $197.00 for 40 LB, and $389.00 for 80 LB. The pellets range from $108.00 to $419.00, and the economy K.I.S.Trace® Vital line runs $80 to $287. Sample packs are $4 so you can trial the blend before committing.
Is shipping included in the price?
Thorne Bottom Farm offers free shipping on US orders over $50, and the powder product pages note that prices include free shipping to the continental US. Orders can be placed as a one-time purchase or on a recurring subscription. Sample packs make it easy to test the product before placing a full order.
What is the difference between the powder and the pellets?
The pellets are the same great product ingredients as the powder, just in a pelleted form that is easier for picky eaters to accept. Nutritionally they deliver the same benefits, so the choice comes down to palatability and your horse's preference. Both are made in ionophore-free facilities with no added iron, sugar, corn, or artificial ingredients.
How do I choose the right selenium version?
Selenium needs depend on the selenium content of your local soil. K.I.S. Trace® offers Original and Original A/M for low-selenium regions, a Low Selenium formula for moderate-selenium areas, and No Selenium options for high-selenium ground. Matching the formula to your region prevents both deficiency and oversupply of selenium.
What is K.I.S.Trace® Original A/M and how is it different?
Original A/M is flavored with an anise-molasses blend and contains no added sugar, making it a good choice for horses that need to limit sugar but still want palatability. It carries the same selenium-yeast level as the standard Original in low-selenium regions. A No-Selenium A/M version is available for high-selenium areas.
Does K.I.S. Trace® contain sugar, soy, or iron?
No. The formula is made with no added sulfates, no added iron, no sugar, and no soy. It is also manufactured in ionophore-free facilities and avoids corn and artificial ingredients in the pelleted versions. This makes it appropriate for metabolically sensitive horses and those with grain sensitivities.
What is the guaranteed analysis per serving?
A 4-ounce serving guarantees, among other nutrients, 850 mg of zinc, 285 mg of copper, 200 mg of manganese, 9 g of lysine, 4 g of magnesium, 15 mg of biotin, 500 IU of Vitamin E, and 15,000 IU of Vitamin A. Selenium content varies by formula, from 3 mg in the Original down to 0.5 mg in the Low Selenium version. These levels target the micronutrients most often missing from forage.
What is the K.I.S.Trace® Vital line?
K.I.S.Trace® Vital is the economy line from Thorne Bottom Farm, priced from $80 to $287. It offers the brand's trace-mineral philosophy at a more accessible price point. It sits alongside the standard powder and pellet products and can be purchased one-time or on subscription.
How do I contact Thorne Bottom Farm or place an order?
Orders are placed directly online at thornebottomfarm.com. The farm can be reached by email at [email protected], with hours of Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM. Free shipping applies to US orders over $50, and $4 sample packs are available for first-time buyers.
