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Supplements, Herbs and Treats


Reading the guaranteed analysis sections of the products shown on the Horse Tech and Uckele websites  and other products can help you become familiar with various ingredients used in supplements for your general information and education. This doesn’t mean you need each of these ingredients or that the amounts shown are optimal levels for your horse.

The LPI link is repeated here as it is a valuable reference regarding the action of supplements and nutraceuticals. Keep in mind that there are some differences in how some are metabolized by different species.

Supplements and Nutraceuticals 

Horse Tech 
Awesome supplements, Amazing Service!
Custom and standard flax-based supplements, individual minerals.  This is my "go to" place for quality equine supplements that won't break the bank! 
Tell them Desert Equine Balance referred you. If you are a USRider Motor Club member, HorseTech offers a 10% discount on all purchases.
http://www.horsetech.com/ 

Swanson Health Products and Vitamins
https://www.swansonvitamins.com
Excellent source for natural vitamin E, vitamins A and D, biotin and personal supplements for yourself.
Click on my personal Swanson link here  for an instant 5% discount when you sign up, plus ongoing offers from Swanson. 

My Best Horse
Specialty Equine Supplements at an Affordable Price.
Find the most needed specialty supplements in bulk without wading through lists of "stuff".  Great service and excellent prices from someone who understands your horse's specialized needs. Includes Mov-Ease (as seen on the ECIR Group) and other pure products - Jiaogulan, AAKG, ALCAR, chondroitin, Spirulina and more! 

Omega Fields
Omega HorseShine, Omega Grande and Omega Nibblers treats.
HorseShine is a stabilized flax product with low levels of minerals.
https://www.omegafields.com/equine-products.html

Uckele Health & Nutrition 
Custom and standard supplements, individual minerals.  U-Balance Foundation high copper/high zinc supplement.
Ask Dr. Kellon - Questions and Answers by reknown equine nutritionist Eleanor Kellon, VMD.
http://www.uckeleequinenutrition.com/ 
 
Pure Bulk
Biotin 1%, ALCAR, Chondroitin 90.4%, Hyaluronic Acid.  Friendly service, good prices. Also a great source for pocket gram scales.

NutraBio
ALCAR, Chondroitin, Whey protein isolate. Products nicely packaged (can add to cost however).

Linus Pauling Institute - Oregon State University
http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/
In depth information about understanding the function and role of vitamins and essential minerals (micronutrients) and chemicals from plants (phytochemicals) in promoting optimum health and preventing or treating disease

Probiotics 

S. Boulardii from Swanson VitaminsThe most cost effective way to provide S. boulardii to your horse or foal. Initial use is 4 capsules 2-3 times a day, to be continued for a week or two after symptoms are completely resolved so you'll want to have several bottles on hand.  See my article on Challenging Gastric Health including links to more information on S. boulardii here.
And don't forget to Click on my personal Swanson link here  for an instant 5% discount when you sign up, plus ongoing offers from Swanson. 


Bio-Vet 
Equine Generator â„¢ Direct Fed Microbial Blend
Diamond V Yeast
Check local availability for bulk


Herbs
Mountain Rose Herbs
Fresh cut organic herbs - it's like bringing the meadows and gardens of the world to your home. 
Including chaste tree berry, jiaogulan (listed as 
Gynostemma pentaphyllum) and more!
Consider adding herbs to your horse's diet for variety and watch them lick their feeders clean! 
A small "handful" (about an ounce) is the usual 
amount for most fresh cut herbs for non-medicinal use.

Rainey Ginseng
Canadian ginseng - the adaptogen.

HerbalCom 
Jiaogulan (Gynostemma pentaphyllum)
, chaste tree berry and more.

Safe & Healthy Treats
Yummy!! Why give your horses sugar they don't need when we have great tasting alternatives that are good for them!
TUMS 
Low sugar/low starch, won't melt in your pocket, handy to keep in the tack room or your trailer
Better than peppermin candies!.
I prefer the peppermint ones, horses seem to love them all. 
Nice to provide a calcium buffer before or during work or a trail ride.

Beet-E-Bites
Delicious, low Sugar, low starch BEET-E-BITES horse treats  
http://www.beetebites.com

Nicker Treats
The low NSC treat your horse is guaranteed to love!  Select your horse's favorite flavors.

Omega Nibblers 
Nutritious Omega-3 heart shaped low sugar & starch treat supplement for horses made from natural ingredients
Original Nibblers not recommended for Cushing's and IR horses - see Special Note for Metabolically Challenged Horses in Original Product Description.