Thoroughbred Remedies Manufacturing

What Thoroughbred Remedies Manufacturing does

Thoroughbred Remedies Manufacturing (TRM), founded in 1989 and headquartered in Newbridge, Co. Kildare, Ireland, manufactures and distributes nutritional feed supplements and general healthcare products for horses. The company operates a 7,300m2 EU-approved manufacturing facility at The Curragh of Kildare, holding GMP+ accreditation, HACCP approval, and an EU manufacturing licence. TRM offers 54+ products organized across 12 categories — airways, breeding & bone support, calmers, digestive health, disinfectant, electrolytes, feed oils & materials, hoof care, leg care, mobility, muscle support, and performance — with proprietary absorption technologies such as micellar solubilized curcumin (claimed at 85x greater absorption than native turmeric in the KURASYN line) and micellar Boswellia serrata formulations.

TRM generates revenue through a B2B distributor-led model, selling wholesale to country-specific distributors across more than 70 markets including America, Canada, Germany, and the Netherlands, complemented by its own direct e-commerce website for retail customers. The company serves four primary customer segments: elite equestrian performance horses (showjumpers, dressage, eventers), breeding operations (broodmares, stallions, foals), professional trainers and racing stables, and leisure horse owners. Marketing is driven by a network of 40+ elite equestrian athlete ambassadors (including Olympic showjumpers Steve Guerdat, Marcus Ehning, and Pius Schwizer, plus leading trainers Willie Mullins and Jim Bolger), content marketing through practical advice articles and the "Lab to Stable" research series, multilingual brochures in 9 languages, and event sponsorships including partnerships with Team Ireland Equestrian, Horse Sport Ireland, and Spring Tour.

TRM is a privately held Irish limited company with no disclosed external funding, parent company, or institutional investors, and operates with a headcount of 11-50 employees. The company holds no disclosed patents, has no AI/ML technology stack, and has no app, SDK, or API products — its competitive position rests on regulatory certifications, brand reputation built over 35 years, proprietary formulation chemistry, and the breadth of its international distributor network.

Name

Thoroughbred Remedies Manufacturing

Legal name

Thoroughbred Remedies Manufacturing

Website

https://trm-ireland.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Thoroughbred Remedies Manufacturing (TRM), founded 1989 in Ireland, is Europe's largest manufacturer and distributor of equine nutritional supplements and healthcare products, selling 54+ products across 12 categories to distributors in over 70 countries and serving elite equestrians, breeders, trainers, and leisure horse owners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Equine Nutritional Supplements

NAICS

Animal Food Manufacturing (3111), Other Animal Food Manufacturing (311119)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Equine Supplements & Additives (Vitamins/Minerals, Joint, Digestive, Electrolytes) (AFADAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Equine Nutrition & Therapeutic Diets (HLAMAHAE), Equine Medicated & Functional Feeds (Gastrointestinal Support, Calming, Hoof/Coat Functional Claims) (AFADAEAJ)

Keywords

• Equine nutritional supplements
• Horse feed supplements
• Equine healthcare products
• Equine performance nutrition
• Equine joint mobility

Headquarters

HQ city

Newbridge

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Equine Nutritional Supplements: Direct sales of nutritional feed supplements and healthcare products for horses across 12 product categories including airways, bone support, calmers, digestive health, electrolytes, hoof care, mobility, and performance products

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Thoroughbred Remedies Manufacturing (TRM) manufactures and distributes a 54+ SKU range of nutritional feed supplements and general healthcare products for horses across 12 categories including airways, breeding and bone support, calmers, digestive health, electrolytes, hoof care, leg care, mobility, muscle support, and performance. Products are 100% produced at TRM's 7,300 m² EU-approved manufacturing facility in The Curragh of Kildare, Ireland, under GMP+ and HACCP quality systems, and sold globally through an international distributor network covering 70+ countries.

Product overview

Thoroughbred Remedies Manufacturing (TRM) is Europe’s largest manufacturer and distributor of Nutritional Feeds, Supplements and General Healthcare products for Horses. The company operates as a single unified product portfolio organized across 12 distinct product categories: Airways (EQUIVENT ND), Breeding & Bone Support (CALPHORMIN, FOAL CARE, TUFFOAL, VITA-E-PLUS, VITAMIN E 2000, CHELATED COPPER variants, BETA CAROTENE, DCP+D3), Calmers (GOOD AS GOLD, GOOD AS GOLD + MAG, GOOD AS GOLD PASTE, HORMONE BALANCER), Digestive Health (SYNBIOVIT, GASTROFOS, GNF variants, DIAZORB, SANDXPELL), Disinfectant (EQUISEPT), Electrolytes (ISOPRO, SUPERLYTE variants, ELECTROLYTE GOLD, EVERYDAY GOLD), Feed Oils & Materials (OMEGA 3, LINSEED OIL, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, GARLIC variants, MSM PURE, EPSOM SALTS, CURRAGH CARRON OIL, LIQUID PARAFFIN), Hoof Care (BIOTIN, HOOFMAKER variants, HOOF CONDITIONER, HOOF OIL, GROHOOF PELLETS), Leg Care (FLAMEZZE-EQ, COOL AS CLAY, STAYSOUND, PROPLAST, PROWRAP, EQUIZAL), Mobility (KURASYN 360X, KURASYN PB, GLUCO-FLEX, STRIDE variants), Muscle Support (MAXI-TOP EQUINE, MUSCLE-UP, GAMMA 1150 FORTE, NEUTRACID), and Performance (HEPATRITION, BIOACTIVE, HEMOREX variants, IRONXCELL, MULTIPLEX, SPEEDXCELL, RestorEQ, HEMOREX PRO, VITAMIN C 10%, METRIDENT-EQ). The first product ELECTROLYTE GOLD was launched in June 1989, and the company now manufactures 54+ healthcare products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ELECTROLYTE GOLD A premium electrolyte supplement with anti-oxidants for compensation of electrolyte loss in cases of heavy sweating, containing essential electrolytes, vitamins, amino acids and dextrose base. Targeted at performance horses.
• OMEGA 3 A 100% vegan complementary feed for horses designed to support maintenance of normal skin and coat condition as well as joint mobility, containing high levels of Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids including EPA and DHA.
• FLAMEZZE-EQ A topical emulgel with micellar solubilized Boswellia serrata, emollients and essential oils for regular massage on muscles, tendons and joints, with hyper oxygenated triesters improving permeation of oxygen into affected cells.
• CALPHORMIN A pelleted mineral feed for horses containing Minerals, Trace Elements and Amino Acids with a role in normal growth and maintenance of bones; designed for optimum skeletal development and conformation in young horses and broodmares.
• KURASYN PB A palatable paste containing micellar solubilized Boswellia serrata and curcumin micro-encapsulated in natural oligosaccharides to maintain normal orthopaedic, articular and muscular comfort, with demonstrated 85× greater absorption than native turmeric.
• FOAL CARE A complementary feed supplement supplying balanced quantities of Vitamins, Trace Elements and a Prebiotic to maintain general good health and vitality in foals, including underweight foals and during stress, convalescence, weaning, and digestive upset.
• HEPATRITION A complementary feed for horses providing key feed ingredients required for normal liver function, containing Taurine, L-Cysteine, L-Arginine, Milk Thistle and B Vitamins.
• SYNBIOVIT A complementary feed for horses containing live yeast Saccharomyces Cerevisae, probiotics and B Vitamins for hindgut health; increases nutrient digestibility by enhancing activity of fibre-digesting bacteria.
• ISOPRO A complementary (dietetic) feed for horses for compensation of electrolyte loss in cases of heavy sweating; a concentrated, scientifically formulated electrolyte supplement for daily use in performance horses.
• SUPERLYTE PASTE A rapid electrolyte paste for compensation of electrolyte loss in cases of heavy sweating; designed for horses in training, competition, transit and hot weather.
• APPLE CIDER VINEGAR A traditional feed material for addition to horses' feed; suitable for assisting in maintenance of healthy appetite and where there is a high fly burden in stables.
• BETA CAROTENE, FOLIC ACID & VITAMIN E A complementary feed designed exclusively for breeders to help condition mares for the winter breeding season; supports preparation for oestrus and reproduction.
• BIOACTIVE A combination of Vitamin B12, L-Carnitine and Betaine for general metabolism and red blood cell production; designed for energy, stamina and endurance.
• BIOTIN A complementary feed for horses to assist in maintenance of healthy hoof condition; contains Biotin and Silicic Acid.
• CHELATED COPPER & VITAMIN E A complementary feed for horses particularly useful for broodmares and young horses, containing copper and zinc for bone development and elastic connective tissue maintenance.
• CHELATED COPPER GEL A complementary feed for horses providing an easily absorbed form of Copper in gel format; suitable for adult horses and foals.
• CHELATED COPPER SYRUP A complementary (dietetic) feed for horses providing essential trace element copper in an easily absorbed chelated form; supports regeneration of skin and appendages.
• CURRAGH CARRON OIL A complementary feed providing essential fatty acids from cold pressed linseed oil and calcium; fed as a digestive aid and to achieve vitality and health.
• DCP + D3 A mineral feed for horses providing a balanced ratio of Calcium and Phosphorus; designed for young growing horses, adult horses receiving feed with significant cereal content, and lactating mares.
• DIAZORB A complementary feed for nutritional management of digestive tract upsets in foals and horses; contains Probiotic, Prebiotics, Bentonite, Pectin, Sodium Chloride and Dextrose.
• EPSOM SALTS 100% Pure Magnesium Sulphate Heptahydrate as a supplemental source of Magnesium to maintain normal muscle, nerve and gut motility functions in horses.
• EQUISEPT A broad-spectrum disinfectant active against bacteria, viruses and fungi, particularly active against fungal spores including Aspergillus; presented as a 10g effervescent tablet.
• EQUIVENT ND A complementary feed combining 5 essential oils that assist in maintenance of normal breathing, with Licorice Root Extract for demulcent properties and mucus membrane support.
• EQUIZAL A natural protective barrier cream enriched with Beeswax, Tea Tree Oil, Zinc Oxide and Lanolin that soothes and moisturizes.
• GASTROFOS A source of Minerals, Prebiotic, Amino Acid and Seaweed Meal for horses; a gut nutrition formula for maintenance of digestive function.
• GNF PASTE A complementary feed combining minerals, amino acids and a prebiotic which have a role in general metabolism and are required for normal feed conversion.
• GNF PELLETS A mineral feed combining minerals, amino acids and a prebiotic for general metabolism and normal feed conversion; contains Calcium, Magnesium, Prebiotic, Glutamine Peptides, Threonine and Seaweed Extract.
• SANDXPELL A complementary feed containing psyllium husk, a bulk forming fibre for removal of sand particles from the colon; suitable for horses grazing on sandy soil or spending time in sand arenas.
• GARLIC POWDER 100% Pure Dehydrated Garlic Powder with many health-giving benefits; can be fed to reduce fly numbers in stables during summer months.
• GARLIC SYRUP A complementary feed for horses containing Garlic, Golden Syrup and Sorbitol for health-giving properties and stimulating robust appetite.
• LINSEED OIL 100% Cold Pressed Linseed Oil, an excellent source of Omega fatty acids high in Omega 3 for coat and skin maintenance and digestive aid.
• LIQUID PARAFFIN Pure white mineral oil with high viscosity refined to meet requirements of all international Pharmacopoeias.
• MSM PURE A feed material providing bio-available source of Sulphur (34%) for horses; 100% Methylsulphonylmethane.
• HOOF CONDITIONER A topical product that keeps hooves supple and creates a perfect shine for the show ring; helps prevent cracking and hoof dryness.
• HOOF OIL Premium grade hoof oil dressing for show-ring finish that helps keep hoof supple and moist.
• HOOFMAKER A superior formulation supplement for hoof regeneration containing high levels of Biotin (37.5mg/day), Methionine, MSM, Zinc, Copper, Calcium and Amino Acids.
• HOOFMAKER CONCENTRATED PELLETS A mineral (dietetic) feed for horses supporting regeneration of hooves and skin; contains high levels of Biotin, Methionine, Zinc and Copper.
• PROPLAST Multifunctional adhesive bandages with strong adhesion and minimal residue; conforms to body's joints and holds wound dressings in place.
• PROWRAP Multi-functional cohesive bandages ideal for holding dressings in place or providing additional support; self-adhesive and water resistant.
• STAYSOUND A leg cooling clay with highly effective cooling action beneficial for hot tired legs during training and competition; can be used up to race day.
• GLUCO-FLEX A liquid maintenance mobility supplement containing Glucosamine HCL and Methylsulfonylmethane for rapid absorption and healthy joint maintenance.
• KURASYN 360X A complementary feed supplement containing highly bioavailable Curcumin combined with Hyaluronic Acid; contains fast-acting Curcumin extract complexed with naturally occurring oligosaccharide for significantly better absorption than standard Turmeric.
• STRIDE A powerful powder equine mobility supplement containing Glucosamine HCL, Chondroitin Sulphate and MSM for nutritional maintenance of healthy cartilage and joints.
• STRIDE HA A fast acting liquid mobility supplement containing Glucosamine HCL, Methylsulfonylmethane, Chondroitin Sulphate and Hyaluronic Acid for rapid absorption.
• STRIDE MP A maintenance powder equine mobility supplement for long term maintenance of healthy cartilage and joints; contains Glucosamine, MSM and Chondroitin.
• MAXI-TOP EQUINE A complementary feed supplying a significant source of Amino Acids, particularly Branch Chain Amino Acids (BCAA), to assist in development and maintenance of muscle mass in horses.
• MUSCLE-UP A feed material made with highly concentrated Rice Bran Oil containing Gamma Oryzinol and naturally occurring antioxidants (tocopherols and tocotrienols) for physical wellbeing and appearance.
• NEUTRACID A complementary feed designed as a nutritional adjunct for horses prone to lactic acid accumulation after exercise or competition.
• HEMOREX PASTE A complementary feed providing essential nutrients including natural Vitamin C for horses before intensive exercise and for horses with mild water retention symptoms.
• HEMOREX POWDER A complementary feed supplement containing Vitamin K, Vitamin C and Citrus Extract rich in flavonoids for healthy lungs.
• IRONXCELL A complementary feed formulated on a Sorbitol base for improved B Vitamin absorption; contains B Complex Vitamins and Iron for red blood cell formation and metabolic functions.
• MULTIPLEX A B Vitamin Booster Paste containing concentrated vitamins B12, B6 and B1; ideal for horses in intensive training or off their feed.
• HEMOREX PRO A performance supplement containing L-Arginine, Dry Grape Extract, Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
• METRIDENT-EQ A supplement designed to support normal equine periodontal health.
• RestorEQ A supplement to support maintenance of normal comfort, oxidative status and immune system in horses.
• SPEEDXCELL A balanced Multivitamin and Trace Element complementary feed for daily feeding to performance horses.
• SUPERLYTE A balanced electrolyte syrup for compensation of electrolyte loss in horses.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85x greater curcumin absorption in KURASYN products compared to native turmeric
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Team Ireland EquestriancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTRM is the official supplier to Team Ireland Equestrian horses, helping to support the health and well-being of these top athletic horses. This partnership positions TRM as a trusted supplier for Ireland's elite equestrian team.
• HSI (Horse Sport Ireland)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerHorse Sport Ireland partnership providing official supplier status for equestrian team support.
• Arezzo Equestrian CentreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsorship and partnership with equestrian venue.
• The Curragh RacecourseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with The Curragh, one of Ireland's premier racecourses located in Kildare.
• Spring TourminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsorship of the Spring Tour equestrian event.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• NAF (Natural Animal Feeds): UK manufacturer of equine nutritional supplements and herbal products. Closely comparable in target customer (trainers, elite equestrians), product categories (joints, calmers, electrolytes), and ambassador-driven marketing approach.
• Markel (Equine America / Science Supplements): UK/US equine supplement brands offering joint, gastric, calming, and performance products. Direct competitor with overlapping product categories, distribution model, and equestrian sport sponsorship strategy.
• Farnam (Central Garden & Pet): US-based equine care products company offering supplements, hoof care, fly control, and topicals. Closest US equivalent to TRM's product breadth in equestrian retail channels.
• Kentucky Equine Research: A globally recognized equine nutrition research and supplement manufacturer (KERx line). Direct competitor to TRM in nutritional supplements for performance horses, with comparable science-backed positioning and international distributor model.
• Dodson & Horrell: UK-based equine feed and supplement manufacturer with a long heritage and broad product range similar to TRM. Competes head-to-head in European performance horse nutrition and exports globally.
• Uckele Health & Nutrition: Animal nutrition manufacturer producing equine and companion animal supplements including joint, hoof, and performance products. Comparable in formulation depth and private-label manufacturing capabilities.
• Audevard: French veterinary pharmaceutical and equine nutrition company offering supplements for performance, joint, and digestive health. Directly competes with TRM in the European market and shares a veterinary-grade, science-led positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Cargill Animal Nutrition: Global commodity feed and premix manufacturer with equine offerings. BRings vastly greater scale and ingredient sourcing leverage to the equine supplement space than TRM can match as a niche specialist.
• Purina Animal Nutrition (Nestlé): Large-scale animal feed and supplement manufacturer with an equine line. Competes with TRM through scale, retail shelf dominance, and broader species coverage, though equine is one segment among many.

Regional players

• Hallway Feeds: US equine feed manufacturer focused on Thoroughbred racing operations. Comparable product category (racing-stable nutrition) but concentrated in North America rather than competing with TRM's European and global footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TRMNutrition
• YouTubebit.ly/3eDEHze
• Facebookfacebook.com/TRMNutrition
• Instagraminstagram.com/trmnutrition
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/trmnutrition

Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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