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?
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.
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.