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Allergic reactions in horses: How do they occur and what can you do about them?
Does your horse ever have itching, a runny nose, or a slight cough? And do you actually know what causes it? Many horses are allergic to things like dust, pollen, or an ingredient in their feed. How does an allergic reaction occur? And more importantly: what can you do about it?. Here is the English translation: An allergy is an exaggerated reaction of the immune system. The defense system of your horse reacts strongly to substances in the environment that are actually harmless. This disturbed reaction of the immune system can result in itching, eczema, hay fever, coughing, or bumps. Often, you’ll see horses suffering from an allergic reaction scratch, lick, bite, and rub themselves. Congenital or Slowly Developed Allergies are sometimes congenital. For instance, summer...
Cannabinoids
Clove
Black cumin
Why a combination of black cumin and cloves works so well
Clove and black cumin are supplements that are often used for the same conditions. These plant extracts have anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. A combination of black cumin and clove is most powerful for acute situations and new injuries. If your horse needs chronic support, for example for allergies, insulin sensitivity, or summer eczema, then clove can also be used alone.. Liquid supplements of black cumin and clove are both powerful extracts made from the whole plant. A clove supplement is even made from several types of clove plants and is therefore of a totally different composition than cloves bought in the store. Black cumin extract also comes from the entire plant, a plant that is not the same as the cumin seeds found in the supermarket. These are special supplements for horses, although black cumin oil is also available for humans. What does thymoquinone fr...
Cannabinoids
Clove
Black cumin
What is the difference between cloves and CBD?
There are many different products containing cannabinoids on the market. Often, this involves CBD, which is extracted from the cannabis plant. The clove plant also contains many different cannabinoids and is very suitable for supplements. One advantage of cloves is that they meet strict human food requirements. Cloves are therefore much purer than many CBD products and are also more concentrated.. Cannabinoids are the signal substances of the ECS, the endocannabinoid system. Normally, mammals' bodies produce enough cannabinoids themselves, but in stressful situations or health problems, a deficiency can occur. A supplement can help the body regain balance and health. The body of a human, horse, or dog can also use cannabinoids from plants for the same functions as the self-produced cannabinoids. Very convenient! When cannabinoids? Supplements containing cannabinoids are given to horses, f...
Cannabinoids
Clove
Black cumin
How do you feed clove or black cumin to your horse?
Some supplements are strong in smell and taste, which can make it difficult to get horses to eat them. Supplements containing clove and/or pure thymoquinone from black cumin are known for this. So how do you actually feed clove/black cumin to your horse? And we also like to give you tips on how to feed it to picky eaters.. Not from the supermarket! If you want to give clove or black cumin to your horse, always choose a supplement that is suitable for horses and never a herb from the supermarket. Clove extract is not the same as the clove you buy at the supermarket to season your food. Clove extract is made from the entire clove plant and often contains multiple types of clove plants so that the product contains as many different types of cannabinoids as possible. The same goes for black cumin, always buy a horse s...
Cannabinoids
Clove
Black cumin
How quickly do you see results from clove in horses?
Cloven extract is a popular supplement for horses and ponies. It is very versatile because it is pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory, but also because it promotes inner peace and balances the entire body. Therefore, it is a popular product for conditions such as laminitis, arthritis, stress, and summer eczema. But how quickly do you see results when you start with a clove extract?. 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 Ge...
Cannabinoids
Respiratory
Black cumin
Brrr… cold! Will my horse catch a cold from that?
Horses are not humans, we all know that. But when it's cold, it can sometimes be difficult to determine how your horse feels about it. Does your horse also feel cold when it's cold outside? And is that actually a problem? Will your horse, for example, catch a cold from it? And what can you do to support the immune system and respiratory tract?. Horses feel most comfortable at temperatures between -5 and 10 degrees. Yes, that comfort temperature is much lower than for us humans. So, just because you feel cold doesn't mean your horse is cold. This is partly due to the digestion of horses. When digesting plant fibers in the large intestine, a lot of heat is released. In short, horses can handle winter temperatures much better than humans. They often even enjoy it! Customization Of course, there are individual differences per horse. For ex...
Cannabinoids
Clove
Triphala
Black cumin
Can you prevent strangles and influenza in your horse?
Strangles and influenza are well-known equine diseases. Both are highly contagious and can make your horse very ill, with high fever. What can you do to protect your horse against strangles and influenza?. While the symptoms may sometimes be a bit similar, there is a very important difference between strangles and influenza. Strangles is caused by a bacterium and influenza by a virus. So, they are actually two very different conditions. However, strangles sometimes gets a chance when a horse's immune system is already weakened after infection with a virus, such as influenza or a cold virus. In such cases, your horse can have both of these diseases at the same time! What is strangles? Strangles is...
Cannabinoids
Behaviour
Clove
Magnesium
Stress
Black cumin
Do you know if your horse is in pain?
If only they could talk" is something that horse owners often say to each other. Because sometimes there is something wrong with your horse, but it is not immediately clear what exactly. Is he just having a bad day? Or is there something more going on? How easy would it be sometimes to just ask! Horses don't talk, but they do give off signals about how they feel. We humans just have to learn to understand those signals.... Researchers have been studying for years to find out what signals can be read in different animal species, such as behavior, eyes, and facial muscles. They have discovered that horses in pain tighten certain facial muscles. You can see if there is discomfort or pain in six areas on the horse's head. If your horse shows one of these signs, it might not be a big deal. But if he tightens the facial muscles in four or more places, then you really need to investigate further. In addition to his facia...
Cannabinoids
Joints
Clove
Silicon
Vitamin E
Black cumin
Osteoarthritis and dental problems: support your horse as it ages
The age at which a horse becomes a "senior" can vary depending on the breed and the individual horse. In general, we are talking about horses around 18 to 20 years old. This is when the first signs of aging start to appear. Joints: Stiffness and Osteoarthritis Older horses often experience joint wear and tear. The production of cartilage slows down in older horses, leading to the gradual thinning of the 'cushioning' cartilage between joints. Cartilage and synovial fluid work together t...
Skin
Triphala
Black cumin
Horse with melanoma? Combine triphala with black cumin!
Unfortunately, some horses deal with melanomas. These are tumors that mostly occur in fungi around the tail/anus. Some melanomas can cause a lot of problems and discomfort for the horse. But did you know that a combination of triphala and black cumin can support melanomas?. What are melanomas? Melanomas are skin tumors that arise from excessive production of pigment cells (melanocytes). This excessive cell division results in a bump/tumor called a melanoma. The skin of fungi and piebald horses contain more melanocytes, which is why these horses are more sensitive to melanomas, but melanomas can occur in horses of all colors and breeds. The growths are most common around the anus, on the base of the tail, genitals, and head. Some melanomas are visible on the outside...
First Aid
Tendons
Silicon
Black cumin
Recognizing, treating, and preventing tendon injuries in horses
Many horse owners have to deal with them: tendon injuries. Difficult, unpleasant, and sometimes even the end of your horse's sporting career. How does a tendon injury occur? What should you do if you think your horse has a tendon injury? How can you support an injured horse? And how can you reduce the risk of a tendon injury?. Horses have relatively thin legs, with tendons close to the surface. An injury to the tendons is therefore always looming. Tendon injuries come in many different forms. Sometimes a horse is very lame, sometimes not at all. Sometimes it is a very serious problem, in other cases, the horse only needs to train a little less intensively. How does a tendon injury occur? There can be several causes for tendon injuries: Too intense training Too much of the same / repetitive training Training on poor su...
Cannabinoids
Joints
Clove
Minerals
Silicon
Black cumin
Can you prevent/reduce injuries in your horse?
Unfortunately, there is no miracle cure that can prevent injuries. Sometimes horses seem to be born to make things as difficult as possible for themselves or to damage themselves. Every horse can have a little accident, stumble, or just be plain unlucky. Preventing an injury is therefore not possible. However, you can reduce the chances of injuries by providing the right guidance and support!. Provide enough building materials from a young age. For a strong physique, horses need building materials in the form of minerals ( silicon, calcium, magnesium etc). This starts in the womb. During pregnancy, the mare must receive enough building materials so that the unborn foal can absorb and use them. If pregnant mares have insufficient building materials, the foal will already start with a disadvantage. As a result, the entire physique will be weaker and more prone to injuries. It is therefo...