Fenugreek for Horses | Fenugreek Powder for Horses
What is Fenugreek for Horses?
Fenugreek for horses is a popular, natural addition to bucket feed, especially for fussy eaters or those needing an improvement in feed palatability. Known for its pleasant, nutty aroma and flavour, fenugreek is not only an appealing supplement for your horse, but it also offers several health benefits.
The Fenugreek plant (Trigonella foenum-graecum) has been used in traditional medicine, including Chinese and alternative medicine, for thousands of years.
Fenugreek for horses is highly regarded for its diverse nutraceutical properties, making it a valuable addition to your horse’s diet. Whether you’re looking to enhance their appetite or provide digestive support, fenugreek is an excellent natural solution.
The Benefits of Fenugreek for Horses
- Improves Palatability of Feed: Fenugreek’s pleasant taste and aroma make it an ideal choice for encouraging fussy eaters to consume their bucket feed.
- Soothes the Digestive System: Fenugreek has natural soothing properties that help support digestive health.
- Reduces Post-Exercise Muscle Soreness: Fenugreek may assist in reducing muscle soreness after exercise, helping your horse recover faster.
- Anti-inflammatory Effects: While studies in rats and mice show anti-inflammatory properties, further research is needed to confirm this benefit in horses.
- Safe for Long-Term Use: Fenugreek is safe for continuous use and can be incorporated into your horse’s diet without adverse effects.
Fenugreek seed powder is also sometimes used to promote weight gain or improve condition in horses, although we recommend additional supplements for significant condition improvement.
How to Feed Fenugreek to Horses
For optimal results, simply mix the fenugreek powder with your horse’s usual bucket feed, ensuring it’s well-blended with other minerals and supplements. Fenugreek powder is easily integrated into the diet alongside fast-soak fibre.
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Key Features
- Encourages fussy eaters: Ideal for horses that are picky about their feed.
- Soothing effects on the digestive system: Helps maintain a healthy digestive tract.
- Anti-inflammatory properties: Potentially reduces inflammation.
- Reduces post-exercise muscle soreness: Supports quicker recovery after physical exertion.
- Safe for long-term use: Can be fed daily without concerns for long-term health.
Ingredients
- 100% Fenugreek Seed Powder (Trigonella foenum-graecum)
Feed Rates
- Feed 5g per 100kg of body weight per day.
- 1 x 25ml scoop = approximately 22 grams.
How Long Does it Last?
- For a 500kg horse, at the recommended feed rate of 5g per 100kg, this product will last approximately 40 days.
Precautions
- Pregnancy and Lactation: Fenugreek is not recommended for pregnant or lactating mares, despite some studies suggesting it may increase milk production.
Delivery & Returns
- Free UK mainland shipping on orders over £80*
- 60-day returns on unopened items
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Free from any prohibited substances as defined under Jockey Club and FEI rules.
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Denise Edwards (verified owner) –
This supplement is truly amazing, we have the fussiest eater in the world and since we have added fenugreek he has eaten every mouthful of his supper, thank you Forageplus !!