The health benefits of sprouted fodder are hard to ignore. Everyone from ranchers to high-level competitors are seeing a difference in their horses and you can too, while also cutting your feed bill by more than half.
This list of benefits is specific to horses, but is certainly not limited to them as you’ll see many of these same benefits in any of your livestock.
Less Recovery Time Required After Hard Work: As with any athlete, recovery time shines a light on how healthy and resilient the body is. The longer it takes the body to recover the farther behind an athlete gets in his/ her training. The same is true with horses. A healthy horse that needs less time to recover after hard work is a must from ranch horses to racehorses.
Reduced Instance of Colic and Ulcers: Not only is colic a serious issue among horses, but ulcers continue to be a growing problem among show horses who deal with high-stress environments on a regular basis.
Reduces Inflammation: Inflammation is the body’s was of protecting itself while it goes through the healing process, but when left uncared for it can become the root cause of many health issues in both horses and people. Prolonged inflammation can cause everything from arthritis to chronic digestive issues. This also speaks to the recovery time of a horse. The less inflation the body has to deal with, the quicker the recovery will be.
Improved Hoof Health: We all want our horses to have better hoof health. Barefoot and shod horses both have a great deal of stress put on their hooves whether it’s out on trails, working the ranch or competing at the highest levels of competition. A stronger hoof benefits every horse.
Improved Behavior and Temperament: Who wouldn’t want their horses’ behavior to improve? Even the best behaved horses can use an attitude adjustment every once in a while. So why not let their diet improve their moods?
Higher Energy Levels: Some of you are thinking “my horse doesn’t need more energy, he needs less!” I hear you, but an even level of energy is much different than the strung-out horse. We just talked about improved behavior. Mix that with a healthy amount of energy and you have a well-balanced horse ready to do its job.
Improved Coat Gloss and Appearance: Put down that $25 bottle of shampoo, the extra high shine lacquer and the tub of oil. Just feed fodder. You want your horses’ coat to be healthy from the inside out not just appear to be healthy. Not only will your horse enjoy his nutrient packed diet, you’ll save hundreds a year.
Stimulates Appetite: Is your horse a fussy eater? Does he/she refuse to eat at times? Fodder is a reliable appetite stimulant especially during hot conditions when your horse is more prone to heat stress.