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Feedmark MeadowBlend Rosehips (Equine)
Promote joint health with high levels of Vitamin C.
Rosehips are powerful antioxidants that neutralise free radicals and which have natural tonic properties and are often fed to horses for their beneficial effects in supporting joint health and suppleness. This popular herb encourages healthy hoof growth, and the high levels of Vitamin C aid the immune system.
Traditionally, Rosehips have been picked from hedgerows for their health promoting properties, due to high levels of vitamins and beneficial antioxidant compounds that neutralise free radicals. They are also used to help support strong healthy hoof growth, to help with circulation, and commonly for joint health.
According to Page-Self (2006), Rosehips provide a readily available source of vitamin C, so can help support the immune system. They are an excellent spring tonic especially when fed with nettle leaf and can be fed to support health during times of fatigue. As they are a mild laxative, they can be useful to aid digestion. As a mild diuretic, they can be helpful to support kidney and bladder health. As a mild astringent, they can be helpful for loose droppings. As they are high in (bio)flavonoids, they can help with oxidative stress which is present in any living tissue, but higher during periods of illness.
A number of clinical studies involving humans with osteoarthritis have looked into the effectiveness of Rosehips. The patients were given a product that contains an extract from Rosehips. This research was reviewed in 2007 and the conclusion was "Rosehip powder had a moderate effect in patients with osteoarthritis". There was a reduction in taking "rescue medication" after taking the Rosehip extract product for over three months.
Consult your veterinarian first if you have concerns about your horse or pony's joint mobilit
| Brand | Feedmark |
|---|---|
| Presentation | Dried Herbs |
| Applicator/ Dispenser | Measuring Scoop |
| Recyclable | Recyclable Paper, Recyclable Plastic |
| My Product Must Be... | Free From Prohibited Substances, BETA NOPS Accreditation, FEI Clean Sport Compliant, Safe for Horses & Ponies with Metabolic Conditions |
| My Horse Is... | In Detox, Recovering, Run Down, Stiff |
| Ingredients Label | Composition Ground Rosehip shells (Fructus cynosbati) Analytical Crude protein 3.9%, Crude oils & fats 2.5%, Crude fibre 40.1%, Crude ash 3.7%, Sodium <0.05% |
| Key Ingredients | Rosehips |
| Ingredient Source | Herbal, No Animal By-Products |
| Instructions for use | Weight of Horse/Pony - Approx. Height - Amount per day Up to 400kg/880lb - Under 14hh - ½ scoop Over 400kg/800lb - Over 14hh - 1 scoop 1 level (50ml) scoop of Rosehips weighs approximately 34g. Feed supplements should be fed according to body weight; height has been given as a guide. Introduce to the horse's diet gradually, splitting between feeds (when applicable). Rosehips are a complementary feeding stuff for equine animals. Feedmark uses nothing in the formulation of this product that contravenes competition rules. |
| Maintenance Feeding Rate (average size animal) | 1 scoop |
| How long will it last (days)? | 2kg - 66 days 4kg - 133 days |
| Approx cost per day | 2kg Refill - 47p, 4kg Refill - 42p |
