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You will have noticed that the blog has been a bit intermittent lately. This range of herbal mixes is one of the reasons for that.
Experience the meadow, coast, woods or desert stony ground.
I can now let you in on our new secret.
I've formulated specifically as highly concentreated and therefore economical top dressings for wet or dry hay rations -- you'll notice a lot less waste with hay when you use these blends!
They have been independently analyzed and guaranteed at combined sugar and starch levels of 10 percent or less, which is important for horses who need their hay rations soaked to remove the sugar and starch content so as not to aggravate their metabolic disorders.
Soaked hay can be a little boring so the aim of these blends was to help bring different natural environments to these horses.
These exclusively formulated, highly concentrated 100% Organic Herbal Terrain Hay Mixers are the first of their kind in the world. They will appeal to knowledgeable horse owners who:
*** Realize that wild horses travel various terrains in search of herbs and whole foods and that their domesticated counterparts also need and crave the adventure of this natural experience.
*** Care for and feed their horses in the most natural, healthy and responsible ways possible.
*** Know the critical importance of quality and research when buying any herbal product -- and so look for an independent lab analysis.
*** Understand that horses are herbivores and therefore, by their very emotional and physical constitution, desire herbs.
To research the blends, I made a long list for each terrain, then went and had some quiet time in a place that was by the ocean, in a meadow or wood, or a dry stony environment. The herbs that ‘felt’ they would give the horses on these diets a touch of each environment then jumped out of the page and became our blends. To make sure they stayed with the low sugar theme Lori adheres to, she then had each blend analyzed so that they fitted with her paradigm. What we created was something I feel is quite special.
What started out as a project has now become something any horse can experience by sprinkling these combinations over any feed. Your horse doesn't have to have special dietary needs to enjoy a different terrain each day and with knowing the analysis of each blend.
Your pony in her 'weight loss' yard or the older toothless horse only able to eat mash, can also escape into the natural world their feed can now take them to. So too can any horse who is reliant on you to supply him with nourishment.
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If you are thinking about getting your mare in foal this year, now is the time to be preparing her with herbs:
Raspberry Leaf
Rubus idaeus
For easing and improving the efficiency of labour, taken increasingly through the last three months of pregnancy. Also useful prior to serving, possibly 3 months before hand if mare has been barren or has had her uterus graded as poor. If you have not been giving raspberry prior to pregnancy avoid in the first trimester. It is an astringent and may interfere with medication absorptions so give at different time of day. I also continue for 2 to 3 months after delivery to help with restoring tone to the uterus.
Fennel
Foeniculum vulgare
Traditionally used to enhance breast feeding and promote milk production so a useful herb to give after foaling, only a small dose require ie 1 teaspoon a day. Though if the mare is given antibiotics fennel has been noted to reduce the bioavailability of certain antibiotics.
It is one herb I will give 3 to 6 months prior to service then stop if a history of difficulties in conceiving.
Fenugreek
Trigonella foenum-graecum
Just be careful with this one as it may inhibit iron absorption so don't give if the mare is slightly anaemic.
This is another one useful in stimulating lactation. Folklore advises to avoid during pregnancy due to traditional abortive actions. It is another herb good for helping to prepare a mare for service. It is also indicated for for debility and convalescence so may be useful if a mare is not recovering from labour reasonably.
Chamomile
botanical name varies
Normally used as a nervine, but chamomile has a great affinity with the female reproductive system and one herb I will also consider with other preparation herbs. I avoid early pregnancy due to its mild diuretic action, but is compatible with breast feeding.
Chaste Tree Berry
Vitex agnes-cactus
Insufficient lactation, and useful as a preparatory herb, however never give if mare being given any kind of hormone therapy.
Shatavari
Asparagus racemosus
Compatible with breast feeding, will promote lactation, and is used to promote conception in both sexes. Sexual tonic. Shatavari is used in traditional Ayurvedic medications to promote conception, and preparations based on shatavari are often recommended for threatened miscarriage (other cultures use a different dose to promote abortion so you need to be careful).
This blog is for educational purposes only, please check with your vet or animal herbalist.
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I decided this was an important message and worth posting for any of our US readers. For more details it is worth contacting this product manufacturer directly if you use this product.
I have taken this press release directly from their webpage http://horse.purinamills.com/ and contact details are at the base of this notice.
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I have the latest flyer from Sydney Dog and Cat Home and they have said they are FULL, and adoptions have been a bit slow. So if you can help, Chaos and Clifford are just two of the pets looking for a home this week.
Chaos
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There are some herbs you can use all year around, and other herbs that start to come into their fore in different seasons.
One herb I tend to start suggesting at this chillier time of the year is celery seed. It is quite a potent herb in the seed form so I tend to keep my doses low, and in doing so, you can get the results you desire
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