Researchers don’t know a lot about what horses taste, but it’s assumed that they share the same four basic tastes we do – sweet, sour, salty and bitter. Although all horses are individuals and have their own preferences, in general they prefer sweet and salty flavours, and dislike bitter or 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…
Never feed your equine pumpkin that is mushy, moldy, getting soft, or starting to sag. Moreover, never feed a carved Halloween pumpkin to your horse. There may be candle wax or mold inside, which can be harmful to your pet’s health. Can rabbits eat rotten pumpkin? They cannot eat any 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…
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…
Horse-Safe Essential Oils: Safe single oils include Bergamot, Cedarwood (all varieties), Chamomile (all varieties), Frankincense (all varieties), Lavender, Mandarin, Palmarosa, Sweet Orange, Sandalwood (all varieties), and Vetiver. Is sweet orange essential oil toxic? For example, orange essential oils might trigger skin irritation. Topical use can also make your skin more Read more…
Tea tree oil can be found in many products for wound care on horses. This is because tea tree oil’s natural antibacterial effect helps keeps wounds clean and free of infection. While it’s often diluted with other products that form a combined healing affect, tea tree oil itself is a Read more…
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 that essential oils are VERY concentrated, and horses are more sensitive than humans. Can horses be around lavender? Lavender in particular Read more…
Essential oil from rosemary leaves is often used in horse shampoos and skin products to cleanse the skin and hair and repel insects. A homemade fly repellant for horses is made with rosemary leaves, lemons, and water. What essential oils are safe for horses? Essential oils that are safe for 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…