Apple Cider Vinegar for Horses
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01/04/2012: Hannah from Lancashire, United Kingdom writes: "Hi, I have been thinking about using ACV for my 14 year old thoroughbred for some time. She has always had cracked hooves and nothing seems to work. She is generally in good condition in the summer but drops condition very quickly when winter sets in and has a dull coat. I am struggling to find ACV in liquid form but have found many suppliers of capsules - do you know if these would be a good substitute and if so how many to feed?"
Replies01/16/2012: Julian from Liverpool, Uk replies: "Hiya Hanna, Try these for ACV and other horse supps.http://www.equineanswers.co.uk
I'm not into horses but buy from these and have found prices and service great.
Julian"
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[YEA] 03/19/2010: Stu from Cambridge, New Zealand writes: "Hi, Im a racehorse trainer and have fed my horses apple cider/garlic and honey for over 30 years about 20 mils in their feed every night.I have trained major stakes winners in both nz and australia, and at this time im the leading trainer in Oman [middle east] my horses are the healthiest here and i get so many comments on how they look.
I would not do without this secret and we do not give injectables. Stu"
Replies03/26/2010: Lsutigger from Acworth, Ga, Usa replies: "Hi Stu, I am working with a Halflinger that has Spring/Summer allergies. His skin is already beginning to break out and is raw all along his underside. He has been tested and is not highly allergic to any one thing. He gets allergy injections but it doesn't help and the gnats and flies make it so much worse. He has midline allergies to a lot of stuff. What is the exact measurements of your ingredients? Do you just chop the garlic up? Any topical treatment you recommend? This horse will find a stump and just rub till he is raw. Tks."
[YEA] 01/13/2011: Skipper523 from Las Vegas, Nv, Usa replies: "I place apple cidar vinegar in our horses water. We have 3 horses, and one of them had a bad skin condition all over her neck when we first got her. It was either hives or some type of allergic reaction. In a fresh full bucket of water (our water buckets are 18 gallons in size), I use about 2 cups of ACV. I pour a little more in when filling it up again.. A dash here and a dash there. This past summer she had no irritations or hives!! I also find the horses drink more water when the ACV is in it! I would never not give it to the horses!!"
04/27/2011: Brenda-lee from Alliston, Ontario, Canada replies: "How much of each (Cider Viniger, Garlic and Honey)? What kind of Garlic? Cloves? Powder?"
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[QUESTION] 07/14/2009: Prayerwheel from Sunland, CA writes: "ACV for Miniature horses
Hello, I was reading all the Q&A about ACV & horses but couldn't figure out how to post my own question. I'm wondering how much ACV to give my minis. My equine dentist recommended it for the bad fly problem I'm having. Their coats are also dry, brittle and growing in very sparsely for the first time ever. Not sure what's going on but trying to figure it out.
My minis range between 140lbs-170 lbs. I've started mixing it, about 1/4 C per horse, with their pellets in the evening and covering the whole bowl with water, about 3 Gal for 5 bowls.
Can you help me?
Thank you in advance,
Ann & the minis"
06/14/2011: Horselover from Manitowac, Wisconsin replies: "ACV can dry out the coat. try using AVON skin so soft or a horse leave-in conditioner."
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[QUESTION] 05/15/2009: Chris from Toledo, Washington writes: "I have heard that some people feed ACV to insure getting a filly if so how much to feed & when? thanks"
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[QUESTION] 04/25/2009: Cadence from Vermontville, MI USA writes: "I have not tried this yet but intent to, When I do try it if my foal dont like ACV what should I do to make him take it or like it. I will mix it in his grain. I just need to no ahead of time what to do if he wont touch it? please let me know asap please and thanks"
Replies10/20/2009: Natalie from Masury, Oh, Usa replies: "Hi Cadence, if your horse won't touch food with ACV in it than it won't help him. Horses know what will help them. They can tell if it will work for them, they are very smart."
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03/15/2009: Mindy Eckhardt from Longmont, CO writes: "I am a fan of Pat Coleby and am trying very hard to figure out where i can purchase Seaweed meal and Dolomite, here in the United States. Pls, if you have any contact info for me, my horses and i would greatly apprecite it."
Replies03/30/2010: Kayla from Petersburg, Mi replies: "there is a supplement that tractor supply co. carries and it is called source and it comes in powder or granual form i know for sure that it has seaweed meal in it but not positive about the dolomite"
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[YEA] 02/20/2009: Cheri from Gentry, AR, USA writes: "I have a Thoroughbred ex-racehorse whose joints would pop a lot when he moved. I started him up on 1/2 cup of ACV in his feed, twice a day, and within 3 days - no more popping! I also noticed that his attitude was brighter, he had more range of motion, his coat took on a darker richer tone, and his new hoof growth was smoother. I won't be changing his diet any time soon. Also used it as a spray for his coat with about a teaspoon of tea-tree oil. It really glossed up his coat."
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[YEA] 11/21/2008: C Alesi from Lake Mathews, California USA writes: "I have been putting a cup of ACV in my horses water barrel since last spring. I noticed my gelding was drinking alot more water with ACV. A few weeks of ACV, my gelding peed out a calcium deposits the size of a walnut. It also helped with the biting flies. One of our mares would get terrible fly bites, but this year she was scab free."
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11/10/2008: Cheri from Siloam Springs , Arkansas writes: "I just read about apple cider vinegar for horses. It sounds great! But has anybody had experience with cribbers? My horse cribs on the door knob of the tack room and I'm tired of replacing it. He is not bored and has a pasturemate, is out 24/7, and gets played with plenty. I heard it was a digestive disorder. Would ACV help?"
Replies12/21/2008: Karen from Greenbank, Qld Australia replies: "Hi Cheri, cribbing is usually a sign of copper deficiency. Make seaweed meal freely available & add at least 1tsp copper sulphate to feed each day.(mine get 2-2 1/2 tsp)Further info = Pat Coleby's "natural horse care""
01/17/2009: Katie from Brisbane, QLD Australia replies: "Hi Karen I was wondering If I could chat to you more thoroughly via email/phone about your experience with the pat colby horse feeding. I have the booka nd have read it, but feel a little confused so it would be good to chat with someone who has had such good results.
Ta katie"
09/12/2009: Ginger from Reddick, Florida replies: "another cause of cribbing is ulcers. Apparently when cribbing it increases the saliva or something and that changes the Ph and eases the pain of ulceers.. Try looking into ulcer cures for horses. My vet confirmed this info. Hope it helps"
05/03/2010: Pam from Sheridan, Illinois replies: "Please note that "cribbing" and wood chewing are two different things. Many people mistakenly refer to horses who chew their stall walls as "cribbers". Horses who chew the stall walls either have a mineral deficiency, usually zinc, sometimes copper (in which case you'd also see them eat the shavings or dirt), or they are irritated in their stall. True cribbers place their upper teeth over the edge of whatever they can and "suck wind"."
06/14/2011: Horselover from Manitowac, Wisconsin replies: "use apple cider vinegar. It has potassium. when horses crib it is because they need potassium and potassium is in wood"
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[YEA] 10/29/2008: Cathy from Topeka, Kansas, USA writes: "I have 9 horses in my barn and have used unfiltered ACV for the past two years with marvelous results. One TB gelding has even reduced ulcer problems with ACV and garlic. I go through so much of in the barn that I am now processing information as to how to make my own to keep costs down. Any ideas on how to make ACV that does not require fermenting Hard Cider? "
EC: Here are a couple of recipes, but it appears that both recipes ferment Hard Cider: http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/how_to_make_apple_cider_vinegar.html
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[YEA] 07/06/2008: Liz from Stuttgart, Germany writes: "i mix 40 ml of cider vinegar with 20 grams of copper sulphate into a one liter spray bottle..top with water and it makes the most effective wound spray i have ever used (been using on it on my horses for over 20 years) .. it works equally as well on skin conditions ..
copper sulphate prevents proud flesh and kills all skin fungus."
10/13/2008: Karen from Greenbank, Qld Australia replies: "APPLE CIDER VINEGAR:
Pat Coleby is Australian Animal natural care expert. Many books. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Cures based on mineral deficiencies in our soil caused by super phosphate/modern farming. Promotes use of Dollomite, Yellow Sulphur, Copper, Seaweed meal, Cod liver oil, rock salt & borax.Been feeding my horses her diet for 4 years - NEVER GOING BACK to modern feeds. ALL problems gone with my horses.
Qld Itch is a copper defficiency,
worms are a copper deficiency,
lice/mites are a sulphur deficiency,
laminitus/founder is a magnesium &/or a calcium deficiency.
arthritus is a boron deficeincy.(Pat takes this herself & still runs a goat farm alone at age of 80+++- despite being diagnosed with osteo arthritus 30 years ago & told to buy wheelchair.Can't recommend her enough - everything she says proves to be true - amazing woman - highly respected by CSIRO."
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[YEA] 03/28/2008: Shaylee from Adelaide, Australia writes: "My horse has just been diagnosed with Cushings disease... i amn thinking of putting him on ACV to help him as well. he is 32..."
Replies10/08/2008: Minna from E.Burg, Pa replies: "Hi,
I am wondering if anyone has tried ACV or any other remedy for Cushings Disease. My 13 year old Wire hair fox terrier has it and even though the Vet has him on meds, he still has some accidents in the house. Shaylee mentioned about trying her horse on ACV and I would like to know if there were any good results.
thanks,
Minna"
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[YEA] 03/17/2008: Abbey from Coffs Harbour, Australia writes: "I used ACV on my horses for many years, along with dolomite, seaweed meal, sulphur, occasional garlic, occasional dose of copper sulphate as an additional worming, a little molasses, sometimes a few drops of cod liver oil for extra vitamin A when needed, mixed in with a small amount of slightly moist lucerne chaff. The horses loved it, it got them through a drought when there was not much to eat and not a lot of goodness in what there was. They never lost condition, always bright, shiny coats, healthy feet and when tested for worms - no worms and I did not give them anything commercial for worming accept what I have listed previous. When I bought an old horse home, wormy, in poor condition and a coat that was coming away in handfuls, I gave her a diluted apple cider wash and within days her coat stopped falling out and within weeks was growing a beautiful new coat."
Replies05/28/2008: Julie from Rockhampton, QLD.Australia replies: "Hi Abbey , I have heard of people using these types of remedy before and got positive results. But can you please specify in what quantities each product is used to make up the mix. many thanks, Julie."
03/08/2011: Abbey from Coffs Harbour, Australia replies: "I used Pat Coleby information from her book and the amounts for each horse were different according to their weight. Sorry for the very late reply, looking through this page and discovered my comment, oops."
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[YEA] 03/03/2008: Kimbelry Carter from Orangeburg, sc writes: "My horse came down with uvitis commonly called moonblindness and after 4 weeks of doing everything the vet said he still was unable to open his eyefrom the pain, it also drained constantly. I bought him a special mask and everything. Two weeks ago I started him on acv and he is now opening his eye and the draining is much better. I am so happy his is feeling better."
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[YEA] 02/17/2008: Deanna from Woodstock, IL writes: "Hi everyone. I wanted to say that my gaited horse has been lame on his LH leg. He has been on bute regimens, has been to the university and had' other vet visits regarding his lameness issue over the last 9 months. Now I have been giving him Formula 11 mixed with water and ACV (2 gallons of ACV and 3 gallons of distilled water, CS FLEX. All of which are all natural. Now I have been doing the stretches, riding him and massaging him...and WOW He has just come around totally in less than 3 weeks. Now, he is not cured yet but has made a marked improvement. The ACV must be "organic" or "raw"."
Replies02/20/2010: Clare from London, Uk replies: "To Deanna from Woodstock, IL - would you please tell us where to buy Formula 11. I've looked everywhere without any success. Many thanks."
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[YEA] 01/19/2008: Kimberly from Mineral, VA writes: "Well Hello Everyone, Good Morning!!
I've been cleaning up my horses diet (and trying to do the same for our family of 6) and emediatine governornment for over 6 months now. Why not try Organic ACV, I use it and love it's wonderful qualities and fabulous reslults!! My horses are on a wholesome diet now, one that includes a good vit/min supplement. They get reconsituted alfalfa cubes every feeding to aid in digestion along with Aloe Vera juice which helps with their stomachs. Wonderful stuff!! They recieve a cocosoya oil divided into two feedings, my draft is on a wonderful glucosamine supplement put out through the natual vet. I cannot find another comperable to it any where on the market, and my other two horses are on the same supplement with out the glucosamine. They get their bug check every morning and my IR horse get his magnesium oxide and cinnomon. A good pre/pro botic is wonderful, I was able to experience its benifits first had this summer with a sick horse, I will never be with out the stuff againg. After reading about the ACV, I am really impressed and excited to try this with my horses. I am going out first thing tomorrow morning and purchase several gallons to keep in the barn. This will become part of the feed routine from now on. One I took my horses off the commerical diet and wet to a wholesome diet, the change was dramatic! I now even keep loose free choice feed organic sea salt and minerals ava in bucket for them in the paddock at all times. All my horse eat it up, but my IR hourse really eats the salt and minerals!!! I can't wait to document the effects of the ACDV so I can show her my completed case study once I am throught treating two of my horses with perscription medication followed by holistic supportive care and the third horse is be treated holisticly for his ulcer. I'm curious how ACV will effect the out come of my case study."
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[YEA] 01/03/2008: Valerie from Coldwater, Ontario, Canada writes: "My paint horse had a bad habit of chewing anything wood ( ie; fences , trees etc.). My father, an old time farmer, said they always fed the horses acv when he was a boy. I tried 1oz a day in his grain and he no longer chews. Once again listening to my dad paid off."
Replies10/20/2009: Erhard from Aabenraa, Denmark replies: "Hello.I hope jou kan help me with a big problem. My horses like to licking - eating black earth. Not them al but 2 of the 3. They offen do it in the beginning when i take them on grass. They are "sniffing" for the right place and then they begin to lick in the earth. The become the best vitamin and mineral ( St. hippolyt) but it dont help for
the problem. It is dangerous for the horses because they get a lot of sand with in - and it is very irritating to look at. The best "places" are i black moor-earth so heeeeeelp me if you kan .. best thanksErhard from Denmark"
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[YEA] 12/31/2007: Judy from Perris, CA writes: "I would like to know if anyone has used ACV for laminitis in horses. Also, if so, if I should use the one with mother"
Replies12/21/2008: Karen from Greenbank, Qld Australia replies: "Hi Judy, Lamimitus is caused by too much protein in the diet & not enough exercise to use it up. Remove grain from diet. If feeding lucerne hay (20% protein) swop to Barley or good grassy hay (5-10% protein). Feed tbsp Epsom Salts daily for 1st 3 or 4 days & a tbsp dollomite in feed. This is prescribed in Pat Coleby's book "natural horsecare""
06/08/2009: Sabina from Toronto, Ontario replies: "I know this was posted ages ago, but I still felt the need to post a reply. Laminitis is an inflammation of the lamina caused by too much sugar/carbs. Sugar is digested in the small intestine, and when there is too much of it (ie. in grain, which is much richer in sugars than in protein) it overflows and ends up in the large intestine. When this happens, it causes to bacteria there to die and release endotoxins. These toxins wind up in the feet via the ematic torrent (blood) and the living tissue there. This causes the tissue that holds the bone to the hoof wall to become inflamed and eventually dead. Basically there is nothing holding the bone and hoof together and so the pedal bone starts to rotate. You can even see it poking through the sole if the horse is left without treatment for long enough. Another type of laminitis is caused by a blow (or more) to the hoof with much the same results.There is no reason why ACV should help with laminitis. The best cure is prevention. Don't feed too much grain and don't overwork horses on hard surfaces (whether they are shod or not)
If your horse already has laminitis, a good farrier is a must. There are numerous dependable sites for the barefoot crowd (which I am completely for), so I'm not going to get into that. If you like the idea, go do some research.
Too much protein is bad for the kidneys, but it is in no way linked to laminitis."
12/20/2009: Josephine from Davis, Ca replies: "Thank you Sabina for a very helpful and informative post on causes of laminitis. There are some instances where horses cannot handle lots of alfalfa in their diet and it causes laminitis, presumably from the high levels of protein. This cause is still not well understood, certainly not like we now understand the high sugar/insulin resistance/bacteria die off/toxin causes of laminitis. There are also cases of subclinical laminitis caused by shoeing/hard ground/too much sugar in the diet that causes the coffin bone to drop slightly in the foot and the sole to flatten out, resulting in hoof pain through two avenues - stretched white line and not enough protection of the coffin bone from the ground (even if the horse remains shod).
Prevention of laminitis also involves management of the sugar content of the hay you feed, pasture grass management and mineral balancing the diet - not just reduction/elimination of grain in the diet."
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[YEA] 12/29/2007: Leanda from Bundaberg, Qld, Australia writes: "We had heard that giving a mare acv (1-2 cups in feed daily) a month before she foals, helps with the stretching. Can anyone verify this?"
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[YEA] 12/11/2007: Britt from Franklin, Tennessee writes: "Hey! My mom actually stumbled upon this site when looking up ACV for my younger sisters stomach ache- and she printed it out for me because I am always keeping my eyes open for horse remedies. I was wondering what are the serving sizes/ proportions to feed when ixing it with water? Are there different rations for different treatments (ie; more ACV for flies, but less for coat heath...)?' Also, will it help a colicking horse and/or help prevent a horse from colicking? Thank you so much! I am very interested to see if my horse likes it!"
Replies02/20/2008: Melissa H from Gonzales, TX replies: "Response to Britt:
The serving size for the following are:
-Added to water only is at 16oz. to 75 gallons for internal fly control
-Added to 32 oz. fly spray bottle only is at 4-6oz. of ACV with 26-28oz. of water
-Added to grain diet is for internal use at 2-3oz. per day mixed throughly
Been giving all my horses ACV for years and they love it and all are in good health."
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[YEA] 12/04/2007: Kelly from Sylvania, Ga writes: "I have 5 horses, one i have had over 29 years, one i just purchased from a rescue, she was so bad i just knew she would die before i could get her home. i have had her for over 4 months now and she is doing much better. Because of her condition and not being properly taken care of she has arthritis very bad. I give her a supplement but seems to not be working. I take acv myself and it is wonderful. i have read in your colum how it has helped horses. My question is how much acv do i use. Thank you Kelly"
Replies09/12/2008: Abbey from Sharon, PA replies: "Amazing supplement for any type of leg or hoof injury, including laminitis & founder. Power Horse is amazing Valley Vet has it & they seem to be the cheapest on it. We have a Mare with osteoarthritis from an Injury vets had done everything. Nothing worked. But within days we saw a huge difference. Feed as directed. We had talked about putting her down because she is an older mare. But no more. This stuff is a miracle. Was also wondering if anyone could email me privately with any info on the benefits of Black Strap Molasses? Thanks."
EC: Power Horse is a chelated trace mineral supplement for horses.
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[YEA] 09/12/2007: Kathy Deutscher from Pleasanton, CA writes: "I feed my 2 horses ACV every day. It really helps with the flies. It changes the flavor of their skin, and the flies don't like it. It also helps in eliminating stones in the stomach, reduces inflamation, and promotes general health. there are other benefits, but I don't have the documentation in front of me. Oh, and my horses love it. I started out with 1/4 cup per day, and now are giving them 3/4 cup each per day."
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[YEA] 08/29/2007: cheryl from bolsover, england writes: "i have never used acv on my horses always used citronella, black tea and normal vinegar but after reading the comments i will be trying acv thank you."
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[YEA] 08/09/2007: Tamara from Grandin, Florida writes: "7/20/2007: ej from MIDDLEBORO, MA -- Comment for EJ for her horse problem with the ACV natural fly spray... EJ the problem is not the ACV it is the Skin So Soft. I can't use it on myself either it cause's my skin to burn. This formula has been around for years and the SSS was used because of the B vitimins in it are a deterant to the bugs, along with the nice smell and some people like the oil to add some sheen. I think it just makes the dirt stick worse. I like it all natural so I use the ACV about 16oz to a gallon of water, Neem Oil or Powder (which ever you can find it is a natural bug repelant) and Citrus Oil 1oz to this gallon mixture. I put it in one of those bug sprayers and have used it on my rescue horses for years. Now I am not going to say it works perfect here in FL (there is not cure) I have tried all kinds of sprays from the most toxic that made me sick to this natural formula and it equals them so for me natural is best."
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[YEA] 07/22/2007: EJ from Middleboro, MA writes: "HI, I used the Braggs brand ACV in my fly spray that caused the welts and peeling. I have bottles of this for myself at work and home and haven't had an issue. I actually tasted some from the bottle I used on him and it seemed fine. Not sure why this happened."
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