Re: [RC] Supplement info requested - Carrie Kitley
I personally wouldn't go with an herbal formula. The majority of these have not been tested and by and large, the benefits are unproven. I would stick with vet-recommended name brand formulas that have been tested and proven over the years. Some of which I'm sure you've already heard of: Platinum Performance, Dynamite, Glanzen, Purina, etc.
The other thing with herbals is that you usually have to give 3 or 4 times the amount you would of a proven formula (IMHO). I'm obviously not a horse (thus the typing), but i have ventured to try herbals rather than some OTC formulas and have suffered adverse reactions from some. I think that herbals can be a crapshoot and maybe a risk not worth taking (or even a waste of $$$). Talk to your vet first.
For all the herbalists out there, this is ONLY MY opinion, ok? =)
~Carrie ~~___(\
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"The wind of heaven is that which blows between a horse's ears."
~ Old Arabian Proverb
--- On Sun, 12/14/08, Amber Roberts <Amber@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
From: Amber Roberts <Amber@xxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: [RC] Supplement info requested To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Date: Sunday, December 14, 2008, 4:55 PM
I'm debating about changing our horses over to an herbal supplement rather than what I've been using that contains grains and by-products. I've copied the ingredient list of the product I'm considering and wonder if anyone has an opinion about using such a product. My boarders are trail riders, not endurance riders.
This herbal combination contains:
Catnip to maintain the nerves
Dandelion for support of the liver and kidneys
Garlic to maintain a healthy immune system
golden seal for it’s extremely beneficial immune system supporting role
hawthorn for its circulatory system support, including the heart and veins
kelp to maintain the mineral & digestive balance
licorice as a catalyst for the other herbs
marshmallow to support the respiratory and urinary systems
Oregon grape for the support of the liver
psyllium to maintain the consistency in the bowel
slippery elm as a maintenance for the digestive system
uva ursi to support the urinary system
yarrow to maintain the natural integrity of the inner vessel
I'd appreciate any information to help me make my decision. Thanks!
