Horse Straights Direct Dandelion Root Powder for Horses
Description
Horse Straights Direct Dandelion Root Powder
Horse Straights Direct Dandelion Root Powder is a single-ingredient dried herbal straight fed to horses and ponies to help support liver, kidney and digestive function. It is best for owners who want a simple, natural addition to the feed bowl rather than a blended multi-herb mix.
Dandelion roots are a rich source of essential nutrients and naturally provide magnesium, potassium and calcium, so the powder can also be used as a natural electrolyte. The feeding rate is 15-20g per day based on an average 500kg horse, which makes it easy to weigh out accurately on a busy yard.
Key Features
- Rich source of essential nutrients from dried dandelion root
- Helps support liver, kidney and digestive function as part of a balanced diet
- Supports the body's natural detoxification processes
- Natural electrolyte option, providing magnesium, potassium and calcium
- Single straight with no fillers listed - you control exactly what goes in the bucket
- Powder form mixes readily into damp hard feed
- Simple feeding rate of 15-20g per day for an average 500kg horse
- Suitable for horses, ponies, cobs and warmbloods at all levels of work
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Specifications
| Brand | Horse Straights Direct |
|---|---|
| Product type | Herbal feed straight |
| Form | Dried ground powder |
| Ingredients | Dandelion root |
| Naturally provides | Magnesium, potassium, calcium |
| Feeding rate | 15-20g per day, based on an average 500kg horse |
| Suitable for | Horses and ponies |
| Storage | Cool, dry place, container sealed |
| Please note | Natural ingredients - colour and consistency may vary |
How to Use
- Weigh out 15-20g per day for an average 500kg horse, adjusting in proportion to bodyweight for ponies and larger types.
- Add the powder to damp hard feed so it sticks to the feed rather than sitting at the bottom of the bucket.
- Mix thoroughly until evenly distributed.
- Introduce gradually over five to seven days, starting with a part dose, so your horse gets used to the taste.
- Reseal the container and store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
FAQ
How much dandelion root powder should I feed my horse?
The feeding rate is 15-20g per day based on an average 500kg horse. Adjust in proportion to bodyweight for ponies and heavier types, and weigh the powder rather than relying on a scoop for accuracy.
What does dandelion root do for horses?
Dandelion root is a rich source of essential nutrients and is traditionally fed to help support liver, kidney and digestive function and the body's natural detoxification processes. It is a complementary feed, not a veterinary medicine.
Can dandelion root be used as an electrolyte?
Yes. Dandelion root naturally contains magnesium, potassium and calcium, so it can be used as a natural electrolyte alongside free access to clean water.
Is it suitable for competition horses?
Herbal ingredients are treated differently under different rule books, so if you compete under FEI, British Dressage or similar rules, check the current prohibited-substances list before feeding.
Will fussy horses eat it?
Most horses accept dandelion root readily when it is mixed into damp feed. Introduce it gradually over several days and start with a part dose if your horse is particularly fussy.
Why does the colour vary between bags?
This product contains natural ingredients, so colour and consistency can vary from batch to batch. This is normal for a dried plant straight.
About Horse Straights Direct
Horse Straights Direct supplies simple single-ingredient herbs and straights for UK feed rooms, giving owners and yard managers the flexibility to tailor a ration to the individual horse without paying for ingredients they do not need.