For everyone the holistic diet can mean something different. It can range from feeding only organic foods to just doing what
you can to improve your horse's diet naturally. We happen to fall into the later category. While we'd love to feed all organic
foods to our horses, with no chemicals such as pesticides on them, it is not financially possible. Instead here is what we do
within our budget to help make their diets healthier.
First off in our approach to feeding we feel the more chewing time they get, the healthier and happier they are. In order to
accomplish this we feed three times a day with grass hay. If they are on a diet to keep weight on or to gain weight, their diet is
supplemented with timothy pellets. The brand we use contains no additives, preservatives, or binders. (For more information
click here.)
All the horses are fed flax seed which is rich in Omega-fatty acids and is excellent for inflammation and general health. They
are also fed NOMS (Naturally Occuring Mineral Sources) produced by Advanced Biological Concepts. NOMS helps to
control worms, but has a side benefit that it's reduced the fly population around here.
Salt is extremely important, especially natural salt such as Redmond Salt or Himalayan Pink salt. These are natural salts that
haven't been processed or refined. This means they contain the natural minerals found with salt.
Fruits, vegetables, Black Oil Sunflower Seeds, and herbs are all great ways to reconnect your horse with nature. These all
make great treats too instead of ones filled with molasses and other sugars. Black Oil Sunflower Seeds (BOSS) are usually
available at most feed stores, just make sure to get the kind without any coating.
you can to improve your horse's diet naturally. We happen to fall into the later category. While we'd love to feed all organic
foods to our horses, with no chemicals such as pesticides on them, it is not financially possible. Instead here is what we do
within our budget to help make their diets healthier.
First off in our approach to feeding we feel the more chewing time they get, the healthier and happier they are. In order to
accomplish this we feed three times a day with grass hay. If they are on a diet to keep weight on or to gain weight, their diet is
supplemented with timothy pellets. The brand we use contains no additives, preservatives, or binders. (For more information
click here.)
All the horses are fed flax seed which is rich in Omega-fatty acids and is excellent for inflammation and general health. They
are also fed NOMS (Naturally Occuring Mineral Sources) produced by Advanced Biological Concepts. NOMS helps to
control worms, but has a side benefit that it's reduced the fly population around here.
Salt is extremely important, especially natural salt such as Redmond Salt or Himalayan Pink salt. These are natural salts that
haven't been processed or refined. This means they contain the natural minerals found with salt.
Fruits, vegetables, Black Oil Sunflower Seeds, and herbs are all great ways to reconnect your horse with nature. These all
make great treats too instead of ones filled with molasses and other sugars. Black Oil Sunflower Seeds (BOSS) are usually
available at most feed stores, just make sure to get the kind without any coating.
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