What is Boswellia for Horses?
Boswellia is a powerful equine supplement providing support for joints, ligaments, tendons and cartilage.
Forageplus Boswellia for horses is derived from the Boswellia Carterii tree, native to the Arabian Peninsula and the Horn of Africa.
This equine Boswellia supplement will help to maintain and support comfort in older horses and ponies and also performance horses in competition. Boswellia helps to maintain the structural integrity of connective tissues.
Forageplus Boswellia is derived from the powdered resin form taken from the Boswellia Carterii tree (Frankincense) and is said to be one of the longest-used traditional medicines dating back 8000 years. This is in part due to it being rich in boswellic acids (terpenes).
Our Boswellia for horses is rich in beta-boswellic acid, a group of triterpenoids which are active ingredients believed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic properties. These compounds have been found to have striking activity in vitro in cell cultures and should be particularly effective in active inflammation.
Boswellia resin is an anti-inflammatory agent that supports the health of cartilage producing cells, maintains the natural production of cartilage components, and blocks the activity of enzymes that degrade cartilage.
The Benefits of Boswellia for Joint Health in Horses
Recent research suggests that Boswellia supplementation has many benefits for horses and ponies.
- Maintains equine joint health, movement and mobility
- Targets inflammation
- Supports liver, digestive, and lung respiratory health
Other Benefits
- Targets inflammation
- Boswellia has antioxidant properties that protect against oxidative stress.
- Supports liver, digestive, lung respiratory health, and joint elasticity
- It is often used to soothe joints, aid the digestive system and support of the respiratory system.
Considered safe for long term use, with no reported side effects. Often used in conjunction with Devils claw root powder.
Precautions for feeding Boswellia to Horses
Boswellia is considered safe and effective for long-term use, however, boswellia is not recommended for horses and ponies during pregnancy. It’s always recommended to start with a lower dose and monitor the horse’s response before increasing the dosage.
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Jackie Harrington (verified owner) –
I’ve been using this product on my 24 year old coloured cob, he’s doing so well on this and I recommend to everyone – thank you Forage Plus
Becky Alderman (verified owner) –
Really good value and effective Boswellic acid percentage %. I found one horse will eat it willingly, other needed a scoop of fenugreek with it. Both seem happy on it. Golden oldie seems to be coping well in cold weather with his arthritis so I would say it’s doing its job.
michelle willmott (verified owner) –
My horse has arthritis and I have been feeding Boswellia for years, but since introducing the Forageplus product ( which has a higher %age boswellic acid & is more economical ) there has definitely been an improvement in his mobility. The farrier even commented on it is morning! So thank you!!
Amy Thomas (verified owner) –
Best Boswellia on the market! Good value for money to. Always skeptical of these things but definitely seems to help my older arthritic horses continue working so well. Wouldn’t go back to using another brand now.
patricia thorpe (verified owner) –
Keeps my 23 year old mare being able to be hacked out 2-3 times a week and still enjoying a canter
Jody Pilkington (verified owner) –
Good product. Has helped with lameness and he eats it happily now after introducing to his feed very slowly and using mint to hide the bitter taste.
Kirsty atkins (verified owner) –
Originally purchased to help with stiffness of the joint (horse is 15) which worked a treat!! The added bonus was it also helped and improved his respiratory system. Forage plus are very quick on delivery and I highly recommend.
Jessica Reynolds (verified owner) –
My 17 year old thoroughbred is riddled with arthritis. After vet’s advice either pts or turn out 24/7. We decided to turn him out. Our podiatrist recommended that I use this after using all sorts of other treatments (non medicated) we used this. We have been using it for 3 months now and I’ve noticed a huge change in him. He’s able to move more freely he will never be 100% sound. But keeping him comfortable is all that matters to me
Joanna Sands (verified owner) –
Quality product that lasts! My mare feels more comfortable and happy in her work with this product.
Carrie Place (verified owner) –
I’m just finishing a bag of this, having observed both my pony & donkey I feel adding this to their diet has help them thrive with their individual issues eg Skin, pain, hoof health. I’m buying another bag to maintain a back up for healing & health.
Samantha Richardson (verified owner) –
This is the best Boswallia supplement I have tried .Very effective and high in boswalic acid .
Briony Bunch (verified owner) –
Keeps my 26 year old cob sound enough to enjoy hacking still, which is great as he really doesn’t want to retire completely and loves to go out still.
Quizzie (verified owner) –
……And it wasn’t a fluke, same again at the next shoeing cycle 5 weeks later
Quizzie (verified owner) –
Started my 19yo 17.2hh ex-eventer on this 3 weeks ago, and today he let the farrier fully extend his front legs for clenching up without snatching them back, for the first time in ages!