Herbs for Horses (Threshold Picture Guide)

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Dr. Carol Michael PhD says that, ideally, horses should eat 25 different plants per day. Keep in mind, that horses are not grazers (like cows or sheep), but rather, they are foragers.

Cleavers – Supportive of the lymphatic system and often used with the complementary herb marigold 4 Horse herbs – Dandelion: For most folks, this is a noxious weed. For herbalists and those who enjoy both raw and cooked greens, it’s a wonderful plant. There are a lot of vitamins in it, and the horses will eat the entire thing. The roots are used in herbal remedies, mostly to increase urine flow. Marjoram: In this case, I mean sweet marjoram rather than wild marjoram. Wild marjoram is actually oregano which is not good for horses. This herb has a lot of nutrients, including vitamins A and C. It has some antimicrobial properties and most importantly it makes the sweat of those who consume it too spicy for flies. Marjoram can be given dry or fresh. There are capsules and tea available as well. Oregano – Another herb that is believed to help the digestive system 14, it has also been said to give relief from flying insects and their bites 14aThere are caveats, both to the use of aspirin or meadowsweet. While it is often used to counteract the pain that comes from age or injury, it should not be used in horses with bleeding problems, digestive issues or with kidney or liver problems. It may cause some bleeding in the intestinal tract. Large amounts are toxic.

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The second experience involved an infected fly bite. Horses and flies are nothing new. Neither are infections at the place where the horse is bitten. It can be a rather costly vet bill and in some areas it could be a life or death situation. Again, herbs provided an answer. So how can we provide this kind of natural plant and herb variety for our domestic horses? Doctor gardens I tested each of them singly first to see whether my horses would eat them and then I mix them together (in varying proportions according to the herb) in a large tub. I give 1/2 cup – 1 cup per feed, as needed. All 4 of my equines love to eat their herbs this way. Marshmallow: This isn’t referring to the items used to make s’mores; the original marshmallow was sap from the plant of the same name. This plant is very sweet… as are all members of the mallow family. I once watched a squirrel strip branch after branch of my mallow tree for the sweet flavor. One interesting point to mention is that I have seen a big difference in the variety of plants and trees my semi-feral horses will eat versus my domestic horses. My wildies are also more likely to try plants or leaves, and spit them out if they don’t like them, whereas the domestic horses won’t even take a bite.