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The definition of horse inflammation is a localized protective response elicited by injury or destruction of tissues, which serves to destroy, dilute, or wall of both the injurious agent and the injured tissue. So, what does this mean? Inflammation occurs when the body s natural immune system is triggered to respond to an injury or perceived threat. The chemicals released by the immune system can increase the flow of blood to the affected area to... Read More

As most of you have heard, many of the horse and other equine associations have banned the use of CBD Hemp Oil when it comes to competing in horse shows and on the race track. Our hope is when more CBD testing is done and the FDA releases their findings and the associations will find that CBD is a healthy alternative to other pharmacuetal pain management pharmaceuticals. Unfortunately, USEF determined that CBD had a calming... Read More

Can you give your horse too much CBD Oil? The answer is no. There hasn t been any evidence that you can overdose or intoxicate your horse, dog or even yourself if you take too much CBD Hemp Oil. However, when it comes to CBD for animals, your horse or dog might become calm, sluggish or even sleepy if the dosage is too high. Mammals actually tolerate CBD oil fairly well. The body will use... Read More

CBD , while still technically considered a schedule 1 substance by the FDA, has been slowly approved at the state level, is now legal in 47 states for use. It s medicinal properties have led many to seek it out in various forms as a way to relieve pain and even help with cancer. Studies have been conducted on this substance to see if it offers the same benefits for pets as it does for... Read More

With so many equine CBD products on the market for horses, donkey s, mule s, ponies, and miniature horses, which is the best way to feed your horse CBD? Equine CBD typically comes in pellets, cookies, and pastes. So, let s look at all three. The advantages to the CBD Discs or Cookies are that most members of the equine family love cookies. So, 100% of the CBD is guaranteed to get into their system.... Read More

Arthritis is a painful culprit no matter what the species and the body systems, for the most part, all are the same. Arthritis is a nonspecific term meaning inflammation of a joint. There are many kinds of Arthritis in horses, traumatic arthritis, osteochondritis dissecans, subchondral cystic lesions, septic (or infective), and osteoarthritis (also called degenerative joint disease (DJD) (1) to name a few. All types of arthritis create pain and some are far worse than... Read More

CBD Oil is the up and coming holistic and natural way to help our equine friends with pain management and anxiety. Not only does it help our horses, but it also helps donkeys, mules, miniature horses, and pony s . So how do you know if the CBD Oil you are buying is the real? You must do your research. Go to the manufacturers website and look for the “ Certificates of Analysis ”. If... Read More