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Ok, so after a few people have mentioned linseed I am thinking of trying some for my ex racer for joint mobility/condition and shine etc and for my new forest for jointy mobility- is it better than apple cider vinegar and also I can get it from here
http://www.feedmark.com/Product.asp?Product=linseed&s=show
or here
http://www.charnwood-milling.co.uk/store/erol.html#727X0

How long would a 25kg sack last-is it the same as the feedmark?????????????????
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I use the Charnwood sacks, they last a few months with just two horses. However much cheaper than buying as a supplement in a box.

I am feeding around 150 - 200ml, and horses are extremely shiney!
 
Personally I rate the fenugreek / linseed combination.

Great for muscle building, coat, condition etc.

Has worked brilliantly for my ex-racer.

Wan't aware it had joint aid / mobility properties though...? I could be wrong.
 
Of course its good for joints !

It has Omerga-6 and omega-3 fatty acids

Omega-3 = the main content of fish oils

So its a way of feeding the equivalent of cod liver oil in a veggie friendly fashion (especially as linseed meal is nice and oil in generally is rank to feed)
 
Ive pushed the boat and and orderd the huge 25kg sack of full fat micronisized linseed meal- works out so much cheaper in the long run and its in a pure form rather than all this crap added in it that half of the stuff has!
 
I get the Charnwood sacks - I feed a large coffee mug twice a day to each of my two so this is the cheapest way for me.

I noticed our old clydesdale's general stiffness was much improved when I started him on linseed and I also feed it for show shine and condition on my traditional.

Also good for the digestion.
 
Love the linseed - the most natural form of oil for a horse. Fish oil is not great to feed to a horse as it is not digested in the same way as linseed. And soya oil is supposedly bad for a horse. All of my horses get a mug twice a day in their feed in winter and in summer they get it as and when they are fed. They all look fantastic and my old boy is certainly more comfortable on it joint wise. I have found it far far more effective as a joint suppliment than any joint product on the market. I use Charnwood milling and have managed to get my feed merchants to order it in for me. Very good value.
 
Linseed has so many benefits, many of which we don't generally even think about. My husband used to give his gelding cod liver oil. Non of my five mares would touch it, but happily eat linseed, be it oil or any other form. That says a lot to me.
 
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