Naturally Veteran is a specific blend of herbs to support all the major systems of the body including providing pain relieving and anti inflammatory herbs. A blend rich in vitamin and minerals, Naturally Veteran also supports the liver, kidneys, digestion, circulation, heart and immune system – all of which need a little extra help as time goes by to maintain optimum health and well being.
Bladderwrack contains over 70 vitamins and minders, providing the horse with exceptional nutritional support for a wealth of conditions, including supporting the coat and skin. Bladderwrack is also a powerful for ridding the body of toxins.
Dandelion Root is exceptionally popular with horses and is a well known plant rich in vitamins A, B, C and D, higher vitamin A content than carrots. The whole plant is of benefit to the digestion system as well as the liver, kidneys, gall bladder, stomach, pancreas, intestines and blood.
Classed as a stomachic herb, the root of the dandelion is bitter in taste and so promotes appetite and the correct functioning of the digestion system as a whole. Dandelion root is also known as a natural electrolyte. Herbs that strengthen the function of the stomach are known as stomachics as they are usually bitter which therefore promotes and improves digestion.
Dandelion root is also rich in iron and an excellent support nutritionally to the liver as it gently cleanses and tones the liver and aids detoxification.
Devil’s Claw is an anti-inflammatory which also has analgesic properties, devils claw is a favourite amongst horses where there is pain or inflammation in the body as well as for any degenerative joint disorders.
Studies have proven that devil’s claw has a similar affect on the body as cortisone and bute but without the side effects. Indeed devil’s claw stimulates the liver and so can be beneficial.
The tannins in devil’s claws add to its bitter taste and make this herb useful as a digestive stimulant.
Gotu Kola has remarkable rejuvenating properties and is an excellent herb for supporting the body during illness or post operation as it is great for rehabilitation of tissues.
In India it has been used for centuries as a diuretic and blood purifier and is a valued herb for relieving pain from rheumatism and arthritis.
Also known as the longevity herb, it improves the brain's capacity and so is beneficial for veteran horses.
It's bitter taste make it a useful herb for improving digestion.
Hawthorn nutritionally supports the heart, nervous system, cholesterol & blood pressure. Hawthorne is an excellent heart tonic and boost to the circulatory system. It is also known for its antispasmodic, diuretic, nerve calming and cholesterol lowering properties. Hawthorne is known to increase the flow of blood through the heart, without increasing the beat or blood pressure and will therefore aid circulation to the limbs and rest of the body. A great all round herb and heart tonic.
Known as the herbal aspirin but without the side effects, Meadow sweet is an excellent anti-inflammatory herb and a popular choice for horses with mobility issues and laminitis.
The main constituent of meadowsweet is salicylic acid which gives meadowsweet its anti inflammatory properties. Salicylic acid is known to ease aches and pains and reduce fever and therefore meadowsweet is also beneficial for the optimization of body temperature.
Meadowsweet reduces inflammation in the body as well as providing support for connective tissue and so is an excellent choice alongside comfrey for flexibility and support of joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments.
The whole plant is also a traditional remedy for acidic digestion as it soothes the digestive tract. Its carminative properties on digestions make it a useful herb for horses with gastric ulcers.
Red Clover is known as an alterative herb, cleaning the blood and the eliminative tissues and organs. Alterative herbs gradually alter and correct impurities and toxins within the blood. Therefore red clover is beneficial for the liver, kidneys and skin.
As an excellent blood purifier, red clover is beneficial to the body for horses prone to laminitis, skin complaints and for detoxing the body.
Additionally, red clover has anti-spasmodic properties and is also an effective remedy for horses that have been run down or ill as it helps boost the immune system and support the body back to full health.
Whole Rosehips are our most popular product as voted for by the horses! Rosehips are a very useful anti-oxidant, and are often known as a ‘blood tonic’. They are very good at helping to cleanse the body of toxins, and support the kidneys, liver and circulatory systems.
They are also nutritionally important for healthy hooves, bones, skin and coat. Rosehips contain an enzyme which, when digested, binds with the collagen enzyme in our bodies to stimulate production and increase the quality of collagen present.
They are a very rich source of vitamin C, as well as vitamin A, thiamine, riboflavins, niacin and vitamin K. These help to support the immune system particularly useful for horses recovering from injury or illness. Vitamin C helps fight off infection and strengthen and restore defences. Rosehips are a mild astringent and can be used for scouring. After a period of illness, rosehips can be combined with other herbs to help the horse recover and return to health. Vitamin C is also required by the body in order to absorb calcium and so is very important in a vitamin and mineral support supplement.
Rosehips are one of the very best sources of natural Iron and Vitamin C. They also contain a natural biotin for the optimisation of hoof health. Many owners of barefoot horses have seen a marked improvement in their horse hooves when feeding a combination of rosehips and a seaweed supplement.
Naturally Animals herbal blends are 100% natural. Our herbs are wild grown with little or no cultivation or intervention. Our wide selection is based on our extensive zoopharmacognosy knowledge, providing all that is needed to satisfy a horse’s innate instinct for foraging plants to rebalance the body.
Our herbal blends nutritionally support the body, and should not be seen as an alternative to veterinary intervention. They are intended to bet used in conjunction with any ongoing veterinary support.
Daily recommended dose between 15 and 50g per day, depending on the size of horse and level of support needed.
We recommend that you offer the individual herbs within our blends periodically to ensure that the herbs are still required by your horse and that you are not feeding the herbal blends when they are no longer required.
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