Horse Supplements

mimi31 · 03-06-08, 08:17 AM

Do you give your horse supplements? A couple friends of mine have recently started giving supplements to their horses. We take supplements, so why not give them to horses as well?

dappled_rider · 03-06-08, 07:13 PM

I've never heard of horses getting supplements.

flatback_frannie · 03-06-08, 07:16 PM

Do you mean herbals or vitamins? My girl gets a salt lick that is rich in minerals that are lacking in the diet. I did recently hear about a horse vet who is a naturopath, so I saved her name for next time I need a vet. I see a naturopath myself, so why not my horse?

ellie · 03-07-08, 03:10 PM

I wasn't aware they had those for animals thats awesome. Can I ask how you found yours I wonder if there are any in my town by chance.

mimi31 · 03-10-08, 04:04 PM

My friend uses a powder that she adds to her horse's food (a 1/2 scoop daily). This particular powder has vitamins and minerals in it. I think she orders it off the internet somewhere, but it is vet recommended.
I have heard of the salt licks, as well.

HairyHorse · 03-11-08, 11:37 PM

Yes, our stable regularly supplements our horses when they think that there is cause. Cause would include things like bad weather and so on reducing grazing ability.

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03-06-08, 07:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
dappled_rider Member Join Date: 02-01-08 Posts: 26	I've never heard of horses getting supplements.

03-06-08, 07:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
flatback_frannie Member Join Date: 01-06-08 Posts: 129	Do you mean herbals or vitamins? My girl gets a salt lick that is rich in minerals that are lacking in the diet. I did recently hear about a horse vet who is a naturopath, so I saved her name for next time I need a vet. I see a naturopath myself, so why not my horse?

03-07-08, 03:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
ellie Member Join Date: 03-02-08 Posts: 24	I wasn't aware they had those for animals thats awesome. Can I ask how you found yours I wonder if there are any in my town by chance.

03-10-08, 04:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
mimi31 Member Join Date: 02-01-08 Location: NY Posts: 50	My friend uses a powder that she adds to her horse's food (a 1/2 scoop daily). This particular powder has vitamins and minerals in it. I think she orders it off the internet somewhere, but it is vet recommended. I have heard of the salt licks, as well.

03-11-08, 11:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
HairyHorse Member Join Date: 02-02-08 Posts: 50	Yes, our stable regularly supplements our horses when they think that there is cause. Cause would include things like bad weather and so on reducing grazing ability.