How do people feed their horses tumeric?!

[littlemissm12]

Hi all, I was wondering how to people feed their horses and pony's turmeric? I was told mixing it. into a paste with linseed oil is good, but are their any other ways? Thankyou.

 

[asmp]

I now buy it in tubs from the manufacturers who ready mix it with stuff, ready to use. Yes, it's more expensive but a lot less faffing around. I'm using Equine America at the moment.

 

[littlemissm12]

Oh really?! Ill look into that, thankyou.

 

[PuzWillow]

I use a little scoop of turmeric, around 10 twists of black pepper (it is said to be better freshly ground) and a dash of veg oil although some say you’re meant to use a really high quality oil but mine seems to do the trick!

 

[BenvardenRach2]

Yes i use the equine america ready to use turmeric stuff 3kg for under £20 - so easy to use 2 scoops per day !!

 

[BenvardenRach2]

Yes i use the equine america ready to use turmeric stuff 3kg for under £20 - so easy to use 2 scoops per day !!

oo i just found it for £14.99 on equine america website with free next day UK delivery!! Bargain

 

[paddi22]

i use the bluegrass turmash instead of beet pulp

 

[meleeka]

When I fed it I just chucked it all in the feed, turmeric, pepper and oil. I didn’t bother making it into a paste.

 

[Summit]

Are you all feeding as a treatment to a current problem or as a preventative measure? I only ask as I was considering turmeric for my dog and when I made enquiries I was told not to use it as a prevention as it will mask any joint lameness that may occur in the future

 

[MiJodsR2BlinkinTite]

I use a little scoop of turmeric, around 10 twists of black pepper (it is said to be better freshly ground) and a dash of veg oil although some say you’re meant to use a really high quality oil but mine seems to do the trick!

^^^ This is what I've done with my two oldies basically. You don't need to mix up the "golden paste" with horses apparently. I use 1 scoop of Turmeric to 3 scoops of Micronised Linseed, in their feed once a day. Add to this about 7 turns of Black Pepper. Apparently Black Pepper is necessary in order for the other ingredients to be fully absorbed and utilised.

 

[littlemissm12]

Are you all feeding as a treatment to a current problem or as a preventative measure? I only ask as I was considering turmeric for my dog and when I made enquiries I was told not to use it as a prevention as it will mask any joint lameness that may occur in the future

Oh really? I'm not using it as a preventive measure, my horse has dry skin on her leg and fairly stiff joints. We were recommended to use it but yes I totally see how it can mask problems!

 

[littlemissm12]

Thankyou everyone!! I have purchased the Equine America one today and will see how it goes!