Herbal Supplements
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Valerian for Calming Horses: What We Know
by 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.
Read MoreTaking the Edge Off: Calming Supplements for Horses
by Janice L. Holland, PhD, PAS | Apr 3, 2021
Learn which calming supplement ingredients work and things to consider before choosing or administering a product to your horse.
Read MoreWhat is a Nutraceutical?
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Nov 2, 2020
Are you confused about nutraceuticals in your horse’s diet? Learn more from our equine nutrition expert.
Read MoreLemon Verbena Extract Could Help Improve Horse Health, Welfare
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Jun 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.
Read MoreHemp for Horses: Safety and Uses
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Feb 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.
Read MoreStudy Shows Devil’s Claw Safe for Horses
by Multiple Authors | Jan 27, 2019
Researchers determined that Devil’s claw extract did not cause any clinically detectable adverse effects in horses following oral administration.
Read MoreOwner Knowledge, Opinions of Horse Supplements Studied
by Casie Bazay, NBCAAM | Apr 21, 2018
Researchers identified “major misperceptions in how supplements are tested before being launched for sale” among surveyed Irish equestrians.
Read MoreWhere Do Horse Owners Get Supplement Advice?
by Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS | Sep 25, 2017
Owners considered veterinarians the most reliable information source, which researchers found encouraging.
Read MoreSupplementation Strategies for Performance Horses
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Mar 27, 2017
Performance horses need customized diets to meet their energy requirements, as hay alone likely won’t suffice.
Read MoreThe Science Behind Equine Supplements
by The Horse Staff | Dec 15, 2016
Manufacturers make many claims, but do supplements really work? We’ll look at the research and answer your questions!
Read MoreSupplement Use in Performance Horses
by Nettie Liburt, MS, PhD, PAS | May 23, 2016
Take a look at some commonly fed supplements and the theories behind their use.
Read MoreWhat Supplements Do Eventing and Dressage Horses Consume?
by Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS | Apr 29, 2016
Joint health and mobility supplements were the most frequently used in both disciplines, researchers found.
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