Do Supplements Vary In Their Effectiveness

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We've had our cob mare for a year now and for most of that time - difficult to remember when it started or whether she's always been the same - she's been quite itchy along her sides and bum/tail. It's not seasonal and I don't think it's sweetitch. Her previous 2 owners say she never suffered from it. We're very careful not to over-rug her as she's a warm mare - she has a low trace clip. We've given her micronized linseed and brewers yeast for about 6 months but this has had no effect. The only thing which helps is Benzyl or Sweet Relief but we'd prefer to give her supplements. My question is: do different makes of these supplements vary in their effectiveness? We bought ours from the local shop and it's made by Gold. I don't know if this is a good brand or not. I know people rave about Cotswold Herbs but I don't want to be throwing good money after bad. Does anyone have any experience of Gold products? Any advice either on supplements or itchy remedies would really be welcome.
 
I think different things work for different horses, e.g. I tried top spec calmer and it sent my TB totally loopy (and he's half way there anyway) yet my friends mare looked doped on a half measure! It can be very much trial and error with supplements.

Have you spoken to the vet about it? Just to check its not pinworms or a skin infection of some kind? Or maybe even hormone related, you could just be treating a symptom rather than the cause.
 
maggiesmum said:
I think different things work for different horses, e.g. I tried top spec calmer and it sent my TB totally loopy (and he's half way there anyway) yet my friends mare looked doped on a half measure! It can be very much trial and error with supplements.

Have you spoken to the vet about it? Just to check its not pinworms or a skin infection of some kind? Or maybe even hormone related, you could just be treating a symptom rather than the cause.
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I think I will actually. It's something I've been putting off I guess - don't really know why!! Thanks
 
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