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Why do horses need rosehip?

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Anonymous

12y ago
Updated: 8/16/2019

Horses don't need rosehip, or any other herb or supplement - they do just fine on a balanced diet of roughage (hay or grass) supplemented with just enough grain to provide sufficient energy for their workload. Most horses also benefit from a mineral salt block, although this is not necessarily required.

Rosehip is derived from a plant and is said to have medicinal properties that protect both the liver and the joints. However, there is absolutely no proof of this in any scientific literature. Also, herbal supplements are not regulated like any other feed for horses - there is no requirement for concentration of active ingredient or primary source andthere is no oversight for the manufacturing or safety of these products.

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12y ago

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