Garlic is a truly amazing plant, gaining popularity in both human and equestrian use. Let’s explore why garlic is so glorious.
What is Garlic?
Garlic belongs to the lily family, alongside onions, shallots, and leeks. It’s used globally as a culinary ingredient and a nutritious addition to diets. Garlic grows underground, forming a bulb with several cloves wrapped in papery skin. The pale flesh inside is the part we use.
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Garlic in Horse Supplements
Garlic is commonly fed to horses in powder, pellet, granule, or pure oil form. At Horslyx, we use pure garlic oil in our Garlic Balancer, combined with vitamins, minerals, and trace elements for maximum effectiveness and cost efficiency.
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Benefits of Feeding Garlic to Horses
Garlic has been fed to horses for centuries due to its numerous benefits:
- Natural Insect Repellent: Garlic compounds make the body’s secretions odorous, repelling flies and midges.
- Antibiotic Properties: Supports a healthy immune system.
- Antioxidants: Contains sulphur and selenium, aiding in overall health and performance.
- Respiratory Support: Promotes healthy breathing.
Balanced Nutrition
For garlic to work optimally, ensure your horse’s diet is balanced with nutrients like chelated zinc, vitamin E, and selenium for healthy skin and overall well-being.
Proven Effectiveness
Research from Aberystwyth University has shown that Horslyx Garlic Balancer, when fed for at least 14 days, significantly reduces irritation from flies and benefits horses with sweet itch. In one study, horses with access to Garlic Balancer had 64.5% fewer flies landing on them compared to control horses1. Another study demonstrated that Garlic Balancer helped alleviate irritation caused by sweet itch, reducing stress and making horses more manageable1.
Despite rising garlic prices, we’ve kept our product affordable, making it an economical choice for balancing your horse’s nutrition and harnessing the natural powers of garlic.
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