There’s nothing this zen cowgirl loves more than mixing up home remedies on the kitchen table, especially when it’s for my horses. At the same time, though, I’m a busy girl and my holistic horse health care generally focuses on nutrition that “covers all the bases.” This is especially true if I am going to be out of town and need someone else to do my chores for me. I see that my neighbors are less and less willing to do my chores with the horses if I make it too difficult for them. Therefore, I have created a nutritional “goo” that works for almost any horse.

Horse Health Care = Good Nutrition

One of the “shortcuts” I’ve found to keeping my variety of horses healthy (and I have a lot) is mixing up a nutritional “goo” at the kitchen table. This slimy substance is made from whole feed supplements that have been shown to improve horse health while remaining affordable. I’d estimate it’s about $30-$40 a month to feed, per horse…not bad when you consider the benefits, which I’ll define in a bit.

Recipe for my horse’s health care”Goo”

But first, what is this strange substance…or is it a strange concoction? I have to warn you that this goo doesn’t look appetizing but it smells great and horses love the taste. I mix:

– 1 bottle of XanGo mangosteen juice (750 ml)

– 7 packets of Simplexity Essentials (each packet has 1 each of acidophilus, bifidus, alpha sun enzyme, omega sun enzyme and 2 enzymes)

Mixing the goo is simple:

1. Drop the Essentials 7-pack capsules into some spring water, enough to cover all the capsules (do not use chlorinated water as this will kill the nutrition in the capsules). I put it all in a large Mason jar to make the next step easier.

2. Let the capsules melt. When melted, shake the mixture well.

3. Add 1 bottle of XanGo Mangosteen Juice.

4. Store in the refrigerator. Shake before feeding. Add 15 to 30 ml of this mixture to your horse’s feed or with a syringe in the mouth. Give more at horse shows, when towing your horse or when your horse is hard at work.

The Horse Health Benefits of This “Strange Concoction”

As weird as this goo ends up looking (a bit brown and thick), the horses love it and the results are quite impressive. Over the years, I have found that this nutritional mix has the following effects:

• provides antioxidant protection when a horse is working hard (due to algae and mangosteen, both antioxidants)
• builds healthy intestinal bacteria (thanks to acidophilus and bifidus) and decreases the incidence of colic
• improves the digestion of “tough” horses (thanks to enzymes, acidophilis and bifidus)
• supports healthy skin, plus promotes mane, tail, and hoof growth (as probiotics promote biotin production)
• reduces reaction to fly bites and other skin irritations
• increases endurance and daily energy during heavy work (thanks to algae)

I adjust my horses’ diets accordingly during different seasons and depending on working conditions, but this “goo” forms the basis of my horses’ holistic nutritional program. I feel like the cost is cheap compared to the cost of dealing with illness, colic, inflammation, and low energy. However, the best testament to this goo is the fact that my horses are healthier, happier and more competitive than when I brought them home.

I’ve had a lot of experience with this mix, along with whole food nutrition, so feel free to write me if you have any questions!