Make no mistake, from a palatability perspective, most horses relish peppermint. “Before the peppermint craze hit the equine marketplace in the form of prepackaged treats, some horsemen would disguise drinking water with a handful of the well-known red-and-white mints. Why do horses like peppermint so much? Peppermint contains a bitter Read more…
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) has a soothing effect on nervous symptoms in horses and dogs. The lemon-scented medicinal herb has soothing effects on the nerves as well as on gastrointestinal ailments. Can horses eat fresh lemon balm? Many herbs, including Lemon Balm, can be fed as an Infusion, this helps Read more…
What is this? Butterscotch – Butterscotch hard candies are another sugary treat option for horses. Many horse owners enjoy giving their horses a couple of butterscotch candies each day. What are horses most favorite food? What do horses eat? Grass – horses love grass. Hay or haylage – keeps your Read more…
Good herbs for your horse Six commonly used herbs. Stinging nettle. Comfrey. Dandelion. Garlic. Valerian. Meadowsweet. What herbs are good for horses gut? In these cases, the use of soothing, healing, anti-spasmodic, astringent and anti-inflammatory herbs such as slippery elm, chamomile, mint, fennel, aniseed, valerian, meadowsweet, marshmallow, liquorice, rosehips, flaxseed Read more…
Due to its anti-inflammatory and pain relieving properties, Frankincense is commonly used to treat horses for lameness, wounds and abscesses, cardiovascular problems, pulmonary problems (coughs, emphysema, etc.), intestinal parasites, and emotional uneasiness. Can you use frankincense on horses? There are various essential oils that are beneficial to horses, including lavender, Read more…
Thyme For Horses has a wide variety of herbal uses but most often used to relieve the respiratory system. In addition to respiration Thyme is also used as a calmer and a condition pick me up for old, tired or show horses. What does thyme heal? Thyme contains chemicals that Read more…
OREGANO – For intestinal health With natural anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, Oregano is a fantastic raw material for naturally maintaining your horse’s intestinal health and supporting efficient digestion all year round. DIRECTIONS: Add 30ml to feed every other day. Do horses like oregano? Wild marjoram is actually oregano which is Read more…
How Many Sugar Cubes Can a Horse Have Daily? Three to four sugar cubes is all that any horse should consume daily. Are sugar cubes OK for horses? Sugar cubes: Perhaps the oldest treat of the horse world, sugar cubes are a great treat when fed sparingly. One sugar cube Read more…
Essential oils that are toxic to horses include: anise, thyme, mugwort, cinnamon leaf. What essential oils can you use on horses? Essential oils that are safe for horses include, but are not limited to: basil, bergamot, chamomile, eucalyptus, frankincense, geranium, lavender, lemongrass, peppermint, and tea tree. Please keep in mind Read more…
Fat is often referred to as a “cool” energy source. Feeds high in starch and sugar tend to produce hormone surges that some researchers feel may cause horses to become more excited or “hot” tempered. Fat burns at a slow, steady rate, reducing the hormone spikes. Does sweet feed make Read more…