Your horse can enjoy wonderful benefits from the addition of natural herbs and spices to their daily feedings. Have a look below at our offering and estimated prices per pound. Our standard pack size is 22 LBS bags with re-sealable openings. Our specialised team can also incorporate most of the natural spices and herbs into bulk feed stock for your convenience.
In addition to our pure base spices and herbs, our equine food specialists can make up pre-mixes with additional botanics such as: Nettle, Liquorice root, Red Clover, Calendula, Echinacea, Ginseng, Rose-hips, Devil’s Claw, Kelp, Meadowsweet, Gingko, Gotu Kola, Glucosamine HCL, Chamomile, Burdock Root, Brewers Yeast, Vervain, Mugwort, Pasion flowers, etc.
These botanicals have unpredictable side affects and outcomes, and must initially be used under veterinary supervision to ensure the desired results are achieved. In the continental US the usage of botanicals are largely unregulated. However, many territories require registration with the local authorities to import and obtain. We are listed on the FDA swift database, and can obtain instant approval in most countries for our botanical formulations for equine use.
$4.95/lbs
Having gained a reputation as a golden superfood in recent years, turmeric has become a popular herbal supplement for horses as well as for pets and humans. Turmeric is often included in supplements for horses’ skin health, for example for horses that suffer from eczema. With anti-inflammatory properties, it is also included in joint support supplements, especially for aging and arthritic horses and ponies. Black pepper is often included in turmeric supplements, as key compounds in pepper help uptake of curcumin, one of the main health-promoting compounds in turmeric.
$4.90/lbs
Garlic is one of the most popular herbs for horses included in supplements. Garlic can be a good booster for the immune system, and it has been found effective at controlling viruses, microorganisms, fungi and other parasites.
Garlic is also a fantastic natural fly repellent, as horses that consume garlic emit an odour that repels biting insects such as flies. Many supplement makers create blends of garlic and other bug-control ingredients such as diatomaceous earth or vinegar in a convenient pelleted or loose format.
$3.90/lbs
Fenugreek seeds contain protein, Vitamin C, niacin, potassium and diosgenin (which has similar properties to oestrogen). It is high in L-tryptophan and makes a wonderful tonic to elevate depressed horses (and owners). It also contains steroidal saponins. If you have a horse that is recovering from an illness or has just come down with an illness, fenugreek can speed up the recovery of the animal.
$8.25/lbs
Ginger is a great herbal supplement for horses, with multiple beneficial properties. Known to be helpful to the digestive system, it is often included in supplements that promote good digestion and circulation. Ginger can also help prevent pro-inflammatory cytokine activity and as such can be useful for inflammatory conditions. Finally, with its fragrant flavor, horse owners can mix ginger with warm water to create a soothing, warming feed for cold months.
$3.90/lbs
Herbal Mixes is typically included in horse supplements to support respiratory function. Offering respiratory support can be especially valuable for horses in dry dusty conditions or those on restricted turnout, for example during cold winters, that are more affected by spores.
$6.90/lbs
Many horse owners feed their horses paprika for natural coat color enhancement. Regardless of the coat’s color, horse owners report richer, shinier coats after supplementing with paprika. However, paprika should not be fed to competing horses, as paprika contains small amounts of capsaicin, a banned substance in competitions.
Fresh spices direct from source from the best growing locations around the world.