Horse Health: How To Detox

Horses are creatures of habit: unlike us humans, who like variety, horses do well with a ration that is the same every day. Detox treatments in horses therefore have much less dramatic effects than in humans.

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These are the three pillars of a good detox period:

1. Give your horse extra fibre as well as pre- and probiotics
2. Support the liver and kidneys
3. Let your horse move around as much as possible

Give your horse extra fibre

A good detox period starts with extra fibre. During the detox period, switch your horse to a diet of hay and high-fibre concentrate feed, for example Fiberforce or Fiberforce Gastro. Continue this regimen for six weeks. It will keep energy low, provide extra fats and fibre, and keep sugars and starches to a minimum. Switching to a mainly high-fibre diet also gives the intestinal tract some time to rest and recover. You can provide additional digestive support with pre- and probiotics, such as with VitaFlora. Prebiotics and probiotics bring the intestinal flora back to a healthy balance for a well-functioning gut.

Did you know that the Orange Horse Team can supply your Cavalor products?  To order yours, speak to Tricia or Helen for specialist advice and delivery.

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