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Cannabinoids
Joints
Clove
Silicon
Horse with joint problems? What is the best thing to use in that case?
Joint problems in horses are very common. It can range from a minor deviation to severe lameness. After visiting a veterinarian, horse owners often look for something to support the horse's joints. But what should you choose? Given that there are so many options on the market? How do you make the right choice?. Is there pain or discomfort? A horse that is lame (or not completely sound) does not necessarily experience unbearable pain. An abnormal gait can also result from incorrect posture or stance. Of course, pain or discomfort can still be present. Your veterinarian can often rule this out and provide a diagnosis. Based on this information, you can look for a supportive supplement that offers mild pain relief. For arthritis and age-related issues, clove extract works very well. Clove is both pain-rel...
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
How cloves support the self-healing ability in horses
An extract of cloves is a powerful supplement to support the immune system and self-healing ability of horses. This is because there are many different types of cannabinoids in the clove plant. Scientists have discovered that these substances help regulate the immune system.. The ECS system (endocannabinoid system) is present in the bodies of all mammals, including humans and horses. All body cells have receptors that receive and transmit signals. Through these signals, various body processes are controlled. The ECS system has two types of receptors: CB1 receptors: These are mainly found in the cells of the central nervous system, including the brain. Additionally, these receptors are present in a number of organs. CB2 receptors: These are primarily found in immune c...
Cannabinoids
Clove
Why is clove such an effective herb for horses?
You've probably read that clove is a powerful herb for horses. A clove extract can help bring your horse into mental and physical balance, while also providing pain relief and anti-inflammatory effects without making your horse drowsy. How is that possible? What is the secret of the clove plant?. The endocannabinoid system is a system of receptors and transmitters present in the body of all mammals. This system was only discovered about 30 years ago, and scientists are learning more every day. The endocannabinoid system influences the physical and mental balance of an animal (or human) and plays a significant role in the immune system, illness, and stress. When a horse is sick, the body's equilibrium is disrupted. You can help restore this balance by supporting the endocannabinoid system...
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
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
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
Stress
Triphala
Horse Stress: Choose your clove, triphala or a stress product?
If your horse is stressed, you would like to do something about it. Stress is not fun for your horse and can even lead to dangerous situations. But... there are many remedies and supplements available. Which one should you choose? The answer depends on your horse and your situation!. Every horse experiences tension from time to time. Sometimes it is short-lived, but sometimes it is truly chronic. If you want to help a horse with stress, it is important to first investigate where the stress is coming from and what type of stress it is. This way, you can better assess what you need to do. Circumstances Horses are herd animals that require social contact and free movement. If they do not (or insufficiently) receive this, it can lead to prolonged, chronic stress. A lack of rough...
Cannabinoids
Joints
Clove
Which herbs are suitable for the joints of horses?
Is your horse a bit stiff when starting out, or is he stiff after training? The cause for this may lie in the joints. For example, when your horse is a bit older and has developed some arthritis. Or because you have trained heavily and uric acid crystals have accumulated in the joints. Herbs can help to make your horse more supple and relieve joint pain.. As a horse ages, changes in the cartilage can occur. This falls under the umbrella of arthritis. Also, wear and tear of the joints, a lower production of joint fluid (lubricant), or local inflammation in the joints can cause pain and reduced mobility. Herbs for arthritis and joint inflammation There are several herbs that can be used for conditions such as arthritis and arthritis. A well-known one is devil's claw, for example. This herb should not be used in pregnant horses and horses in competi...
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
Joints
Clove
Silicon
How do I help my horse with joint problems?
There are many horses with joint problems. This can be due to wear and tear, injuries, their build, or less than optimal conditions when they were young. Whatever the cause, as a horse owner, you have to deal with it! And so does your horse. What can you do for your horse with joint problems, such as arthritis, OCD, and kissing spines?. Joint problems come in different shapes and sizes. An older horse that is a bit slow to get going may have a mild form of arthritis in some areas of its legs. There's nothing unusual about that, as we humans often face this as we age. But a young horse with joint problems is less common. In that case, you might think of OC, overloading, or an injury. Arthritis in horses Arthritis is a condition that affects the cartilage in the joints and is also referred to as joint wear and tear. Arthritis can...