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Equine health through excellent nutrition

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Do you have a picky eater?

Generally horses accept the addition of herbs to their feed buckets without any problems. Many horses actually like the taste of herbs and lick their buckets clean.  Occasionally, you will encounter a picky eater.
 
In that situation, I recommend starting with ¼ teaspoon of powdered herbs and gradually increasing up to the full dose over a week or two.  I like to use small hay pellets or organic beet pulp moistened with water as a base for your herbs and vitamin and mineral supplements.  A handful of hemp or flax seeds can be added to make things more attractive. A little apple sauce or honey can work as well as an enticement. 

Nutritional Support Formulas

"Let your food be your medicine and your medicine be your food"  - Hippocrates
Ancient cultures saw the wisdom of supporting peak health through proper nutrition.  Traditional Chinese medicine advocates formulas that improve and stabilize immune function.  Preventing problems with excellent nutrition is a much better than reacting when problems appear. 

The Importance of Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Omega-3s can boost the shine of any horse's coat, but these fatty acids also offer many body-wide benefits. Whole Horse Herbs recommends Learn more about the benefits of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation and how to choose the best supplement for your horse. 
Just as certain vitamins and amino acids are essential to the diet, meaning they must be consumed in a feed source, so are certain fatty acids. Fatty acids are used as energy sources (acetate, propionate, butyrate) and as important functional components of cells (omega-6 and omega-3). Essential fatty acids (EFAs) for horses include omega-3 and omega-6. This great article in Equine News provides great information:   Learn more.....
Whole Horse Antioxidant Omega MixWhole Horse Antioxidant Omega Mix
Whole Horse Antioxidant Omega Mix™
A unique blend of Huo ma ren, (Chinese hemp seed), Flax seed, Chia seed and Gou qi zi (Lycium)  Contains: Essential Fatty Acids (EFA’s - Omega 3 and Omega 6) Vitamins: C, E and B’s, Beta-carotene trace minerals, twenty amino acids and digestible protein. 

Antioxidants and Omegas (Essential Fatty Acids) are associated with the following:
  • Free radical inhibitor
  • Immunity support
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Hair and hoof condition
  • Joint mobility
  • Insulin resistance
  • Cushing’s support
  • Lamina/founder support 
  • Support for hard keepers

Goji Berry mix for horses
Goji Berry mix for horses
Whole Horse Gou Qi Zi - Goji Mix™
Read the article  Gou Qi Zi - A Tiny Fruit packed with Value for Horse and Rider.

Gou qi zi (Lycium) Contains: Vitamins: C, E, B1, B2, B6, Beta-carotene, trace minerals, eighteen amino acids. Gou qi zi and antioxidants are associated with the following:
  • Free radical inhibitor
  • Protection from environmental toxins
  • Blood glucose regulating 
  • Vision support including: ERU, cataracts and night vision
  • Immunity enhancing
  • Supports carbohydrate digestion
  • Supports bone, cartilage and muscle
Whole horse chinese Hemp for r success and experience these Whole Horse Easy Moverâ„¢,  Easy Mover RBâ„¢,  Heel Support,   Lumbar Support,  Tendon Support,  Tendon Support Kit,  Tendon ForteWhole Horse Chinese Hemp Mix
Whole Horse Chinese Hemp Mix™
Read the article  Huo ma ren - Chinese Hemp for Horses

Chinese Hemp (Huo ma ren) Contains: a balanced ratio of Omega 3 (Alpha linolenic acid) and Omega 6 (Gamma linolenic acid), vitamins - C, E, B’s, trace minerals, twenty amino acids and very digestible protein. 

Chinese Hemp is associated with the following:
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Enhanced joint flexibility 
  • Support for insulin resistance (IR) 
  • Enhanced hoof, skin, coat, mane and tail quality
  • Digestive support
  • Laminitis and founder support​

Whole Horse Herb Store

We recommend the use of minerals, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, probiotics and salt with your daily feed

We recommend that owners add salt, minerals and probiotics to their feed buckets, along with their herbs and vitamins. Horses need a natural and complete balance of minerals needed for health, peak performance and longer performance life. Balanced nutrients promote a satisfied mind and healthy body. 

Whole Horse Herbs formulas are sold as nutritional/feed supplements and are not intended to replace advice or treatment from your veterinarian. ​

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  • Welcome
    • About Us
    • Whole Horse Resources
    • Blog
  • Articles & Education
    • Acupressure Books & Charts
    • Cinnamon
    • Chinese Hemp for Horses
    • Digestive Health
    • Equine Acupuncture
    • Equine Rehabilitation with Herbs
    • Fight Cancer with Fungi
    • First Aid for Horse and Rider
    • Fight Fungal Infections
    • Ginseng
    • Gou Qi Zi
    • He Shu Wu
    • Herbs and Acupuncture for Horses
    • Herbs to Soothe the Stress of Weaning
    • How Herbs Work
    • Huang Qi
    • Jiao Gu Lan & Laminitis
    • Mares and Vitex
    • Promoting Health Naturally
    • Remarkable Reishi
    • Seasonal Skin Allergies
    • Springtime Tune-up
    • ST36 - Zu San Li
    • Suan Zao Ren
    • Tui Na Massage
  • ABOUT HERBS FOR HORSES
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Ancient Herbal Formulas
    • Herbs for Pets
  • Whole Horse Herb Store
  • Our Herbal Formulas
    • Arthritis & Movement
    • Horse Allergies and Skin
    • Calming and Focus
    • Cushings and Insulin Resistance
    • Digestion, Ulcer, & Colic Support
    • Equine Recurrent Uveitis Support (Moon Blindness)
    • Equine Respiratory
    • EPM Support
    • First Aid & Liniments
    • Immune Support
    • Mares
    • Nutritional Support - Antioxidants and Omegas
    • Performance Horse Support
    • Racehorse Support Formulas
  • DIY Horse
    • Apple Cider Vinegar
    • Arnica
    • Bug Off
    • Green Grooming Your Horse
    • Greenthread Tea
    • Herbal First Aid for Horse and Rider
    • Hops prevent Laminitis
    • Liniments for Horses
    • Loss of a Pasture Mate
    • Make your own Linaments
    • Mullein
    • TCM can Help with Seasonal Allergies
  • Nutritional Support
  • CASE HISTORIES
    • Testimonials
    • Campbell-Arthritis & Movement
    • Spring - Arthritis & Movement
    • Cotton - ERU
    • Chappy- Racehorse Formula
    • Chips - Arthritis & Movement
    • Katie - EPM treatment
    • Altivo de Viking (Alti) - Digestive
    • Malarky - Pigeon Fever
    • Durango - ERU
    • Chance - Agression
    • Miro - Tendon Support
    • Jennifer - Head Shaking