Garlic is one of the most common herbs that is fed to horses, and it’s not a new idea, garlic has been fed to help support health for many, many years.

There are many reasons why someone might decide to add garlic to the horse’s feed. It can be used to help support the horse’s respiratory system, to aid good digestion, to help the immune system and more. In the summer months, many people choose to add garlic to their horse’s diet, whether in form of a lick, powder, granule, liquid or flake, to help naturally repel insects as flies aren’t fans of this rather smelly herb. If you don’t like the smell of garlic yourself, you might find feeding it help repel flies a bit much!

As with everything, you can have too much of a good thing, so it’s important to follow the supplement manufacturer’s guidelines if you opt to add garlic to your horse’s diet. Too much garlic can cause anaemia and this can compromise the horse’s stamina, energy and general health. The best advice is to follow the guidelines on the product you buy and to speak to your vet or the supplement company itself if you have any questions about yourhorse and the use of their product.