One tablespoon of honey (21 grams) contains 17 grams of sugar. Therefore, the main reason behind feeding honey to horses is that it’s a readily available energy source. Honey’s sweetness might also entice picky eaters to consume their rations. How much honey should I give my horse? It is a Read more…
Peppermint tea can help with digestion and to prevent some forms of gas and possibly gas colic in horses. If I suspect gas colic in one of my horses, I place a couple drops of peppermint oil on his gums and his belly button area, with great results. What does Read more…
These vegetables are absolutely NOT safe for your horse to eat: avocados, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, onions, regular potatoes, tomatoes, and peppers. Is black pepper good for horses? Black pepper, contains the active compound piperine, and as well as enhancing the absorption of curcumin and other nutrients, may help support immune Read more…
Healing, Increased Growth Speed, and Increased Temper of All Horse Foods Food Healing Value How Much Growth Progresses Wheat 2 HP (1 Heart) 20 Seconds Apple 3 HP (1 and a half Hearts) 60 Seconds Golden Carrot 4 HP (2 Hearts) 60 Seconds Golden Apple 10 HP (5 Hearts) 240 Read more…
Never feed a horse tomatoes or any type of peppers. Exercise extreme caution with rhubarb and avocado — the plants, in particular. Both of these vegetable plants are extremely toxic to horses. The avocado skin and pit, or seed, is also toxic. Can a horse eat a pepper? These vegetables Read more…
Curcumin, derived from the turmeric plant, is a spice that recently become popular to feed to horses as a dietary supplement. It has purported anti-inflammatory benefits and is used in horses with laminitis, arthritis, metabolic syndrome and other health conditions. What is the best anti-inflammatory for horses? Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs Read more…
Research has shown that arthritic horses supplemented with omega-3 fatty acids had reduced levels of inflammation, exhibited less pain, and had longer stride length. Incorporate a complete joint supplement into your horse’s diet. What can I give a horse with arthritis? The most common drug used is phenylbutazone (bute) but Read more…
For herbal horses, the scent of rosemary is useful for repelling flies. 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 Read more…
“The twist of black pepper acts as a stimulant to the circulation, guarding against cold spots in the body. The three blended together are extremely palatable and especially good for older horses – I’ve yet to find one that can resist. In fact, I recommend feeding them this all year Read more…
The most commonly administered medications for treating painful conditions in horses are phenylbutazone (Bute), flunixin meglumine (Banamine), ketoprofen (Ketofen), and firocoxib (Equioxx). These are classified as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs. What can you give a horse for anti-inflammatory? NSAIDs used in equine medicine include phenylbutazone (bute), meloxicam, suxibuzone and Read more…