Nettle Sample

Sample bag of nettle for horses

This sample bag contains a small amount of dried nettle to introduce your horse to herbs. Nettle is often thought of as a weed, but it is actually a very useful herb! In fact, this herb is naturally very rich in nutrients such as iron, silicon, calcium, magnesium, vitamins A and C, potassium, manganese and calcium. Thus, nettle supports the removal of waste products, contributes to good blood circulation and supports overall resistance. Because of its stinging property, horses usually leave this nettle fresh. When it is dried they hardly sting anymore and it is a tasty and healthy addition to the daily diet for horses.

Important nutrients

In the fall and winter, horses’ rations change to more roughage and less grass. Because of this, the ration in the colder months is often somewhat one-sided and less rich in important nutrients. This can then eventually affect the horse’s digestion, intestinal flora and resistance. For horses, a varied diet is very important. Originally, horses eat many more different things than we often offer them. Therefore, vary with different herbs, vegetables or fruits. Herbs such as nettles, thistles, plantain, dandelion, cleavers can be picked fresh or given dried.