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What Research is Saying About Supplements for Horses

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc December 5, 2022

Scientists are studying the safety, efficacy, mechanisms of action, and pharmacokinetics of equine nutritional supplements.

Valerian for Calming Horses: What We Know

Clair Thunes, PhD May 31, 2021

Some calming supplements for horses contain valerian, an herb thought to interact with brain chemicals. Here’s what science says—or doesn’t say—about valerian for calming horses.

Prevalence of Horse Behavior Problems Under Saddle Evaluated

Taking the Edge Off: Calming Supplements for Horses

Janice L. Holland, PhD April 3, 2021

Learn which calming supplement ingredients work and things to consider before choosing or administering a product to your horse.

vitamin e supplements; Can a Horse Consume Too Many Electrolytes?

What is a Nutraceutical?

Clair Thunes, PhD November 2, 2020

Are you confused about nutraceuticals in your horse’s diet? Learn more from our equine nutrition expert.

Lemon Verbena Extract Could Help Improve Horse Health, Welfare

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA June 17, 2019

Lemon verbena extract could help reduce cellular stress that leads to oxidative damage, which, in turn, can compromise horse health and welfare. Here’s how.

Hemp for Horses: Safety and Uses

Clair Thunes, PhD February 25, 2019

Hemp oil, hemp meal, CBD, and THC all come from similar—and sometimes the same—plants and are becoming more popular as cannabis and industrial hemp regulations loosen. Learn how nutritionally rich hemp might help your horse.

Study Shows Devil’s Claw Safe for Horses

Multiple Authors January 27, 2019

Researchers determined that Devil’s claw extract did not cause any clinically detectable adverse effects in horses following oral administration.

Owner Knowledge, Opinions of Horse Supplements Studied

Casie Bazay, NBCAAM April 21, 2018

Researchers identified “major misperceptions in how supplements are tested before being launched for sale” among surveyed Irish equestrians.

Where Do Horse Owners Get Supplement Advice?

Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS September 25, 2017

Owners considered veterinarians the most reliable information source, which researchers found encouraging.

Supplementation Strategies for Performance Horses

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc March 27, 2017

Performance horses need customized diets to meet their energy requirements, as hay alone likely won’t suffice.

Supplement Use in Performance Horses

Nettie Liburt, MS, PhD, PAS May 23, 2016

Take a look at some commonly fed supplements and the theories behind their use.

What Supplements Do Eventing and Dressage Horses Consume?

Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS April 29, 2016

Joint health and mobility supplements were the most frequently used in both disciplines, researchers found.

Poll Recap: Equine Nutrition Information

Jennifer Whittle December 29, 2015

Most respondents said they get information from nutrition articles or by consulting their vet or equine nutritionist.

Could Milk Thistle and Silymarin Prevent Laminitis?

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA March 14, 2015

Recent studies suggest these two agents could help counteract the effects of endotoxins on lamellar tissue.

What’s in an Equine Supplement?

Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS February 2, 2015

Here’s what current research, or lack thereof, is telling us about common equine supplement ingredients.

Common-Sense Equine Nutrition

Clair Thunes, PhD August 28, 2014

Do all the supplements, concentrates, and forages on the market have you confused about what’s best to feed your horse? Learn what your horse really needs to eat from equine nutritionist and consultant, Dr. Clair Thunes.