Maintains mobility as an added bonus and is also an excellent source of “non heating” energy.

Oil, as an energy source, is utilised by the horse when it is working at low intensities thus sparing valuable glycogen reserves for use during higher intensity work. This "glycogen sparing" effect helps delay the onset of fatigue, increasing stamina by allowing the horse to work for longer and reducing recovery times as the horse's energy reserves are not completely depleted.

Research has indicated that adding 5 to 10% of oil to the total diet has maintained the body weight of horses with a 21 to 25% decrease in concentrate intake.