Biotin is naturally produced by microbial synthesis in the horse’s hindgut, and levels produced are sufficient for general health. Does the body make its own biotin? Biotin is a water-soluble vitamin. That means it’s not stored in your body for long. Your body doesn’t naturally produce it, either. However, the Read more…
Any ol’ conditioner will work–human, equine, or otherwise. I usually just use some of our doTERRA conditioner, as that’s what I always have on hand. What can I use to detangle horse hair? Best mane and tail detanglers for horses Absorbine ShowSheen Hair Polish & Detangler. Leovet 5Star Detangler. Cowboy Read more…
Horses can to some extent rely on their own “home-made” B vitamins to meet their full requirements. While the horse manufactures his own niacin (formerly B3), the remaining B vitamins are produced as part of the mutual working contract between the horse and his microflora by the bacteria of the Read more…
Never feed a horse Epsom salt without your veterinarian’s approval. Toxicity is not a threat if magnesium is given orally, but if injected, it can be fatal. Can horses eat Epsom salt? EPSOM SALTS is a feed material for horses containing 100% Pure Magnesium Sulphate Heptahydrate. It should be added Read more…
“Turmeric is suitable for horses suffering from stiff joints and itchy skin conditions, as well as offering support to the digestive system,” says Becky Darby, product advisor at Global Herbs. “A lot of people feed it to provide support to horses whose joints are under stress.” Is turmeric toxic to Read more…
Gelatin collagen improves hooves and coat; helps repair damaged cartilage, helps with joint problems, reduces stiffness, and will assist with wound repair. How much collagen does a horse need daily? The recommended feed rate is 2 ounces per 1,000 pounds of body weight. What is the purpose of collagen in Read more…
In the horse industry gelatin is used as a feed supplement to aid in hoof and hair growth and to strengthen the hoof. Just like humans take gelatin to grow strong nails and hair, it is safely fed to horses for the same reasons. How much gelatin do you give Read more…
Most horses will eat gelatin, or Jell-O, right up when added to their feed. And it doesn’t really matter the flavor or style (e.g., sugar free) – regular Jell-O works just fine. About 1-2 ounces daily added to feed seems to be the right amount. Some add as much as Read more…
Sweet itch , also known as Culicoides Hypersensitivity, is a skin disease caused by an allergic reaction to midge bites. Affected horses and ponies are sensitive to the irritants in midge saliva, which cause a localised irritation within the skin. How do you get rid of sweet itch on a Read more…
Biotin occurs naturally in many feedstuffs commonly fed to horses such as oats, soybean meal, alfalfa, rice bran, and molasses. However, horses derive most of their biotin requirement from the fermentation of forages by the microbial population in the hindgut. What horse supplement has the most biotin? Biotin Hoof BlastBiotin Read more…