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A few months ago there were lots of Tumeric posts on here, it was definitely the latest fad. I have just been advised to feed turmeric to my older horses - really just to help keep them sound as clearly at that age there will be a few things going on.

So, is anyone still using Tumeric and having success? Or is it something lots have tried and noticed no difference?
 
i started using it on an older "pony" in nov 2013 as he was a little stiff and my instructor mentioned calling vet out and may be putting him on a bute a day ... NOT something I was happy to do.. had heard about turmeric so gave it a go..
started him on the sat and when I rode him on the following tues he was like a spring chicken - SPRING being the operative word! - he happy bronked and pinged for the whole lesson.
glad to say that last year he took me to BD regionals at novice (came 13th so very pleased) and then we did the area festivals at elementary in the sept and came 9th - (so even more happy!!)
this year we have only been out 3 times but have got 6 tests towards the area fests at elementary - 4 were above 67% (so qualified for 2!)

he is doing a little bit of "medium" schooling at home BUT we will not compete at this level as I don't want to put too much pressure on him.. he also hacks out a couple of times a week for around 2 hours ..

he is a 23 year old 16.1hh (ID) X (TB X SHIRE!)
 
Fed it to my old mare (late twenties) who was starting to struggle getting down to roll, thought it was my last chance. Within days she was not only happily rolling about, she was cantering, bucking, jumping a ditch on her way out to the field, not ridden or even led btw, we would lead one and others would follow, so she chose to do this rather than wait in line to cross the bridge!

I also take it myself as I have back pain, if I don't take it for 3 days I get very stiff and sore. I think without it I wouldn't be able to do my job (I work with horses) unless taking massive amounts of painkillers.

Out vet has been involved in turmeric trials and recommends it for arthritic types.
 
Interesting thread .. Benz, would you mind telling me in what form you take it for your own back pain, I have tried some capsules but they seem to upset my stomach, I suspect that maybe the dosage advised is maybe too high, or that a different formulation may be better for me
 
how much of it do you feed your horses? I have just started using for an old slight arthritic just coming back into work after being close to full retirement. I am currently doing a teaspoon and he weight (approx via weigh tape) 585

can already see he is more comfortable to ride in walk, we taking it slow
 
My old boy has been on turmeric for about 2 months now. He's very arthritic in his coffin joints plus has bone spavin, so stiffens up quickly if not moving around.

I'd had him on 1 x bute per day, but thought I'd jump on the turmeric bandwagon having read the long thread on here. Figured I had nothing to lose, so I switched from bute to 2 x teaspoons of turmeric per day.

He's no longer ridden, so can't comment on that, but he's definitely looking more limber, whereas he'd have struggled without bute ordinarily.

I'd say it has definitely been a success, and I've recently started my other horse on it as he's currently semi-retired due to injury. So far, so good. :-)
 
I was very sceptical as I didn't think it could possibly help all the ailments that others claimed it could. However when my 25 yr old pony showed stiffness in his back legs I tried it, he is much more comfortable now!
 
Oh thanks, it sounds as if it is definitely worth a try, watch this space, I will report back if my old girl turns back into a 3yo!! And, Benz, I too would love to know what you take, I don't think I could facing eating Tumeric on its own every day.
 
In regards to humans taking it, I do believe you can get different dosage capsules. My mum started taking it mainly on a whim after I was raving about how much it helped a horse I regularly ride. She has bad knees and often struggled walking long distances. Since taking it shes been on two walking holidays its made that much of a difference! No idea if it will work for back pain but I think its meant to be good for your joints overall. Pretty sure our local Holland and Barrett sell different dosage ones. I've also heard of being able to make a homemade paste where you can essentially make your own concentrated amounts of it and regulate dosage yourself (give it a google).
 
To those of you who have found it successful with horses- is that just feeding tumeric of doing the whole oil and pepper deal?
 
I tried it, but with no success. Mainly because my horses wouldn't eat it and I tried it on three. Mind you having tried in the recommended rate for a person, I'm not surprised. They talk tablespoons for horses on the TUG FB page and it has a strong taste, never mind with the pepper as well.
 
I have it for myself, it makes a huge difference and I know about it when I`ve run out. I get mine from Healthspan (google them) you can take 1 or 2 a day, I find 1 is usually enough to make a difference for me :)
 
My old 20 year old is thriving on it. She's retired with various issues....tendon, ligament hind leg and sacro/hip issue other hind leg, arthritis in knees!! She was on her 'bit of retirement on bute till things got too bad' kind of plan. I always have said no more than 2 bute a day long term and she would be let go.

tried turmeric first time, no go she turned her nose up. Gave up, few months later and she was definitely deteriorating a bit. Decided to give the turmeric one last try in her favourite mollased feeds, worked this time and I gradually reduced and eliminated the mollasses. It has made a massive difference to her. She only now has bute for farrier week and is happily still in charge of everyone (a sure sign she is well).

She will now be on it forever unless it stops working and bute is required, at which point she will have that 'one last summer'.

Also feed it to my younger horse who developed a sarcoid at 4/5 years. I don't know if it was the turmeric but sarcoid stopped developing when she started the turmeric and gradually reduced. She's 7 now and had no sign of anything for over a year.

Just started my old dog on the paste as he has been diagnosed with early arthritis. Only been 3 days but his mobility is improving (he got diagnosed last week after collapsing out of no where).

Am now trialling on me, first day today.
 
my boy is just over a week into having it (with micronised linseed which i feed any way and got my pepper mill!) and I am not sure if I am trying to see things due to placebo as such. but he has been hacking out with a new horse and feeling more limber, even had a cheeky canter! but he is always better in the warmer weather. (he is 17 yo ex-racer with arthritic hocks and overall wear and tear)

He loves his curry! I thought he might be fussy but it has actually made him more keen on his food!
 
I was quite sceptical about the claims for turmeric but figured I had nothing to lose. Horse is 22, arthritic and in light work following various lameness issues. He is much more forward going and moves more freely since being on turmeric, especially considering that he loathes hard ground and is usually far happier in the winter. I was also worried he wouldn't eat it as is only on HiFi molasses free with a handful of nuts but he loves it! He has 30g turmeric from Thunderbrook feeds mixed with Omega oil and black pepper and licks the bowl clean!
 
Mac was retired Easter 2014 on vets advice, at 17. He was diagnosed with ringbone at 9, and arthritis of the hocks at 11. He was only ever used for hacking, and the odd fun ride, had bute as and when necessary. Winter 2013/2014, he went lame in front, so rested him for a few weeks, bute a day, and got the vet out. Decision was made to retire him and give him the summer. He was on a bute a day, and looked comfy, but just plodded about the field. I decided to try the turmeric as felt I had nothing to lose. He has 3 teaspoons in aw bit of hifi lite, 15 twists of pepper, and a splash of olive oil. The difference in him has been amazing. He trots over for his tea, have watched him playing with my 7yo, bucking and rearing. He has even been tacked up a couple of times and taken out for a plod around the fields. We've only walked, but he has been keen to go faster.

He is also off the bute at the moment.
 
Tried it on my cob with navicular, didn't do anything but then again i don't think anything would have.
 
Rhandir said:
Interesting thread .. Benz, would you mind telling me in what form you take it for your own back pain, I have tried some capsules but they seem to upset my stomach, I suspect that maybe the dosage advised is maybe too hard igh, or that a different formulation may be better for me
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Hi Rhandir, I make the 'golden paste' using organic turmeric, cold pressed extra Virgin coconut oil, black pepper and water - if you check the turmeric user group on Facebook they have the recipe but it's basically 1 part turmeric, 1 part oil, 2 parts water, lots of freshly ground pepper all in a saucepan for about 5 mins. The quality of the ingredients is i think more important than the exact quantities.

I take 1 heaped teaspoon a day now but started off 11 months ago on 4x day! I had injections and everything for the pain nothing helped until I tried the turmeric. I have sciatica, the pain was going down to my feet in both legs and my whole bottom was numb! I don't take any other painkillers for my back (and haven't since I started turmeric) except if I have a very hard days riding or lots of heavy lifting/carrying I might rub in some ibuprofen gel, I was in agony before, unable to sit down for 5 mins it hurt so much, riding was impossible, now I can do 6hrs in the saddle a day again!

I mix with yogurt (squeeze of honey takes the bitterness away) or warm milk, and mix into curries etc. It is not recommend to take the capsules as they are very strong.

I was shocked at how well it has worked for me, I hope you can figure out a good dose for yourself, back pain is awful :(
 
canteron said:
Oh thanks, it sounds as if it is definitely worth a try, watch this space, I will report back if my old girl turns back into a 3yo!! And, Benz, I too would love to know what you take, I don't think I could facing eating Tumeric on its own every day.
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You get used to it, I take 1 heaped teaspoon (of the cooked paste so it's much less actual turmeric), 1 or 2 large tablespoons of Greek yoghurt and a small dash of honey, sometimes add some fruit like strawberries and have for breakfast. If taking an extra dose before bed I put it in warm milk which is weird tbh as it smells like korma but tastes completely different! I'm thinking of getting a smoothie maker and adding to smoothies as I get bored of the same breakfast all the time. You can add to other dishes too, the turmeric user group has lots of recipes :)

For the horses I did add olive oil and black pepper but I didn't cook it and I gave twice per day large tablespoon. But dosages are different for everyone so you have to play around.

There are some people/animals who should not take turmeric eg if going in for an operation as it does thin the blood, do check (turmeric user group have lots of info) before using it just in case. Good luck, hope it works out :)
 
NZJenny said:
I tried it, but with no success. Mainly because my horses wouldn't eat it and I tried it on three. Mind you having tried in the recommended rate for a person, I'm not surprised. They talk tablespoons for horses on the TUG FB page and it has a strong taste, never mind with the pepper as well.
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are you sure you have the spoon size right, my 16 3hh mare only gets a teaspoon full on a sarnie once a week, at 25+ yrs it keeps her supple, off bute and in light work as a hack
 
Mine had a massive allergic reaction and nearly died! He only had a teaspoon and didn't even get all of the way through his feed.

I know it's just (bad) luck that they have an allergy to something, but when feeding something new to your horse, start with a tiny dose and keep an eye on them while they eat it!!
 
My old mare was struggling on hard ground with her arthritis, vet just needed to see her walk, wouldn't even try a trot, she was that sore but could only suggest upping her 1xday bute to 5xday for a week, if she needed that much bute just to be comfortable, it was time to make THE call, while plucking up the courage to make the call, I put her on tumeric, mixed in easybeet, the result was so startling, I tried it, also being riddled with arthritis, 3 yrs on, my mare is still with us, hacking out and hooning round the field giving my 5yr old a run for his money, no bute at all and down to one tumeric sarnie a week, which keeps her sound. Myself, I have gone from being unable to tack up or ride for longer than 15 mins, to grooming, tacking up myself and time riding is no longer an issue, my very cynical OH was so impressed, he tried it for his back, which didn't work as the damage is too severe, all I can say is try it, what have you got to lose, I just use margarine as the oil bit, it works
 
Pigeon said:
Mine had a massive allergic reaction and nearly died! He only had a teaspoon and didn't even get all of the way through his feed.

I know it's just (bad) luck that they have an allergy to something, but when feeding something new to your horse, start with a tiny dose and keep an eye on them while they eat it!!
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jesus!!
 
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