Horse Feed Information please?

Question

Why are these ingredients; Garlic Granules, Mollasses, Apple Cider Vinegar,Dolomite and Salt, so good for horses, and what are they good for?

Answer 1

Basically garlic is good as an anti-inflammatory, anti-histamine, anti-bacterial and anthelmintic, it also aids with fly repelling in the summer time. As it is herbal - its something you cant go wrong with.

Molasses is a good supplement to help with fussy feeders, it entices them to eat their food, it also promotes a good shine on the horses coat.

Apple cider vinegar again help to entice fussy feeders, it can also help prevent kidney and intestinal stones. As well some say it keeps flies at bay.

Salt is a necessity for horses to keep their salt levels balanced. It is very important, particularly in the summer to have a salt lick in the stable with your horse, also if your horse had been hunting or eventing or working particularly hard on any given day, make sure to give him a little boost with electrolytes or something to help with rehydration.

As far as Dolomite goes - it is used in supplements and can aid with strengthening and revitalising the horses hooves and just as a general boost.

Personally, I would recommend that you use a broad spectrum supplement manufactured by a reputable company and always have a mineral lick in your horses stable. Keep an eye on the amount of water your horse is drinking - sometimes when you give a mineral lick the horse tends to drink a lot more water or finish the lick really quickly, if this is the case, I would recommend a blood test just to check that your horse isnt lacking in some particular vitamin.

Anyway, I hope this is of help to you.

Answer 2

I not sure about all the ingredients but mollasses for shine coat salt is good for the joints

Answer 3

No idea, read the link, I am too lazy and not interested.

Answer 4

Ask your teacher.