Always give an extract, never whole cloves!

A clove extract is completely different from the cloves you can buy in the supermarket. The effects are therefore completely incomparable. If you want to give your horse clove, always choose an extract specifically sold for horses. This way, you avoid giving the wrong products. A clove extract is made from the entire clove plant and multiple types of cloves are used. This gives a clove extract a wide range of effects.

Results depend on the condition

Generally, we say that a supplement needs about 14 days to fully work. Some products may work faster than others. With cloves, it's a bit different — the results depend more on the condition, as well as the horse! Some horses may show a change within a few days, while others may take up to 4 weeks to see results.

In cases of acute problems, you often see a relatively quick change, but with chronic conditions, it may take longer before you notice any difference. If you're giving it for stress, it varies greatly from horse to horse. Stress is more complex, and sometimes you may not notice a difference with cloves. In that case, switching to a stress product based on chamomile and passionflower might be a better option.

Results depend on the dosage

You can dose clove low and give it once a day, or you can dose it high and give it up to 3 times a day. If you give a low dose and your horse has a condition, it will take longer to see any difference. Giving your horse a high dose and being able to give it 3 times a day may result in noticing a difference within a week. The problem won't be solved within a week, but you will notice a difference!

This is why, in cases of acute problems, it's recommended to increase the dosage to the high level (after acclimation) and give it 2 or 3 times a day if possible. After a few weeks/once the problem is reduced/gone, you can always lower the dosage and see how the horse responds. You can play around with the dosage to see what works best for your horse.

As a course or as a permanent feed?

Clove is an herb that you can use very effectively when there is a problem; for example, in the case of laminitis, you can use it as a painkiller in the early stages. But you can also use it for a longer period of time in horses with arthritis as an alternative to pain relief or devil's claw. We always recommend taking a break every 8 weeks if the horse's health allows it. However, if this is not possible due to pain or other reasons, then clove is a product that you can continue to give.

Tip! Does your horse have an acute injury and requires quick action? Then choose a product that combines clove and black cumin! These two substances enhance each other, making such a product more powerful and faster-acting, especially if you start with a high dosage immediately.