Linseed is a traditional addition to the horse’s diet, but is still used and loved by many today. It can be fed in a number of different ways and can add a lot to the horse’s diet, so it could be worth considering.

Linseed is:

• Nutritious
• Rich in proteins
• Rich in omega 3
• Low in starch and carbohydrate

Linseed needs to be prepared before it can be fed, although it can be purchased in a cooked or micronised format, and Linseed Oil can also be bought…so you don’t need to prepare it at home, That said, many people boil linseed to form a jam or tea that can be added to the horse’s feed.

Linseed can be fed to help improve and support condition, enhance coat shine, maintain healthy skin and aid weight gain. One of the benefits of linseed is that the amount you feed is relatively small when compared to a normal feed product– the suggested amounts are more similar to a supplement.

Linseed should be gradually introduced into the diet over a period of three to five days to allow the digestive system to adapt to the added fat.