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The Natural Flavorings





Some horses are just fussy eaters and getting them to eat their mineral/vitamin supplements can be quite a challenge.
After much trial & error I discovered that my horses really dislike artificial flavorings. So, I turned to herbal powders and natural flavorings to entice my picky eaters to eat those important supplements. However, horses like people are different and their tastes can be quite varied. Sometimes finding your horse's preferences can be very frustrating and costly. This is why I came up with the variety packs.
I used the  Study Ranks Horses' Favorite Flavors  as a basis for my flavoring choices.
With the addition of the Bonus Flavoring Sample Pack, you can now offer your horse ALL the flavorings tested in the study conducted in 2005.

  
Our "Original" Flavoring Sample Pack -Consists of ½ ounce bags of ten powdered flavorings: Alfalfa, Anise seed, Apple fiber, Beet root, Banana-Nana Dust, Carrot, Fenugreek, Peppermint, Stevia & Very Cherry........$10.00  plus shipping

NEW !!!!  The "Bonus" Flavoring Sample Pack- Consists of ½ ounce bags of seven additional flavorings: Cranberry, Cumin, Oregano, Peachy Parfait, Red Clover Blossom, Rosemary & Watermelon Splash........$7.00 plus shipping


Once you have established your horse's likes, you can purchase most of these herbal powders in 1 pound bags at  Herbalcom
The Banana-Nana Dust, Very Cherry, Peach Parfait and Watermelon Splash are my own blends and can be purchased below.

Banana-Nana Dust...Insulin Resistant information: very low sugar, adds only 1 gram per tsp. serving.
Ingredients: Banana, apple fiber...............8 ounces.....$13.00 plus shipping 
 Very Cherry...Insulin Resistant information: very low sugar, adds only 1 gram per tsp. serving.
Ingredients: Cherry, apple fiber...............8 ounces.....$13.00 plus shipping

Peach Parfait...Insulin Resistant information: very low sugar, adds only 1 gram per tsp. serving..
Ingredients: Peach, apple fiber................8 ounces......$13.00 plus shipping
Watermelon Splash....Insulin Resistant information: very low sugar, adds only 1 gram per tsp. serving..
Ingredients: Watermelon, apple fiber........8 ounces......$13.00 plus shipping

Some helpful tips:
  • Horses, especially those fussy eaters, get bored with the same thing every day. So, once you determine your horse's likes you may want to stock several flavors and change the flavorings frequently.
  • The first time you offer a new flavoring, mix it with a very small amount (a cup or so) of your feed. This way if your horse refuses the new flavoring you are not wasting a full meal with vitamins, minerals, etc.  Also I have found that some horses prefer the flavoring just sprinkled over the top of their food rather than mixed in.
  • For variety consider cut and dried herbs for your horse. My horses love dried herbs, my seasonal blends or just plain chamomile, meadowsweet, marshmallow root and peppermint. Peppermint, by the way, inhibits iron absorption so if your hay is high in iron, consider feeding peppermint frequently.


These  flavorings do not contain artificial sweeteners or colorings.  Unless otherwise stated,  these flavorings "in the recommended amounts" are safe for Insulin Resistant horses. Please keep in mind that horses like people can have allergic reactions. Be sure and observe your horse for allergy-type symptoms and contact your veterinarian if such a reaction occurs.


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*Witcheylady Creations & Potions does not make any medical claims to any of the products listed on this site. The ingredients listed for each product are considered dietary supplements for humans, but there are no claims that these herb are safe for use in horses. Although herbs have been used thousands of years through out history, this does not always include history of use in animals. It is well know that animals may react differently to substances than people and even small doses can cause adverse reactions. Please feed these supplements as you would any other dietary feed supplement, but discontinue use if your horse should have an adverse reaction and please consult a qualified veterinarian at that time.