Hemp CBD Pellets for Horses

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Cannabinoid supplements for horses are gaining popularity among horse owners as an alternative treatment for various health conditions. The CBD market is booming around the world, and more and more people are discovering the health benefits of hemp and cannabis-based derivatives. Recent evidence shows that CBD is safe, non-toxic, and non-addictive for animals, including horses. In conjunction with one of Europe's leading livestock feed producers, Medicinal Organic Cannabis Australia (MOCA) has developed a range of CBD supplements for horses that are enriched with full-spectrum cannabinoids.

Cannabinoids belong to a family of compounds derived from the cannabis plant (Cannabis sativa). Currently, science has identified over 100 cannabinoids deriving from the cannabis plant. To understand the importance of cannabinoids in medicine, we have to look at a startling discovery made by an Israeli scientist at the end of the 20th century. He discovered that all humans and animals with vertebrae have what is now called an ‘Endocannabinoid system’ or ECS. Like other important systems in the body, the ECS has a vital role in maintaining health. The name Endocannabinoid is derived from the fact that the system interacts directly with cannabinoids found in cannabis.

Inflammation is the one major commonality in almost all health issues in humans and animals. From cancer to arthritis, allergies, and a myriad of other conditions, inflammation is at the core. Modern health care recognizes the paramount importance of reducing and eliminating inflammation to provide relief for current health issues and, more importantly, to prevent the development of diseases in the future. A myriad of studies has found that cannabidiol (CBD) and other cannabinoids are excellent anti-inflammatories and are very useful at preventing the spread and development of the condition.

The Endocannabinoid system in a horse's body has receptors that are designed for cannabinoid consumption and absorption. Cannabinoids regulate the user's mood, sleep cycle, appetite, immunity, and pain levels by stimulating cannabinoid receptors in your brain and supplementing your ECS system.

CBD and full-spectrum cannabinoid supplements act in a similar way as a traditional vitamin supplement. Cannabis has suffered from negative stigma for many years through lack of research and understanding. Understandably, if you are encountering the idea of cannabinoids for your horse, then you may be hesitant at the idea of giving your horse CBD. The truth is cannabinoid supplements are very similar to giving them a standard vitamin.

MOCA has developed a range of cannabinoid-enriched superfoods designed for horses that empower owners to take control of current health issues and prevent problems occurring in the future.

Current studies have demonstrated that CBD and full-spectrum cannabinoid supplements can improve health conditions, which include inflammation, pain from arthritis and laminitis, anxiety caused by stall confinement, stress, ulcers and leaky gut, recovery from surgery and injury, immune system depression, appetite stimulation and regulation, obesity, and resistance to insulin.

Horse owners are finding that hemp-derived CBD rich in full-spectrum cannabinoids can benefit their horse. Let's look at some of the conditions in more detail.

Treating Arthritis in Horses with Cannabinoids

As mentioned previously, inflammation is at the heart of many health issues, and this is very much so the case with arthritis. Chronic inflammation causes arthritis, and the disease develops into permanent degradation of the cartilage surrounding the horses’ joints. While arthritis cannot be reversed permanently, horse owners can prevent the condition from worsening. CBD and cannabinoids can reduce and alleviate pain and discomfort caused by arthritis and, therefore, improve the quality of life for the horse.

List of ingredients



Contains Organic: 

Cannabidiol (CBD)


Spirulina Powder


Wheat grass powder, 

Barley grass powder, 

Flax seed fibre powder – defatted, 

Lucuma powder, 

Alfalfa powder, 

Peppermint powder, 

Carrot powder, 

Rosehip Skin Powder, 

Chlorella powder, 

Rosehip flour whole, 

Spinach powder, 

Red Beet Juice powder, 

Pineapple powder, 

Ginseng Siberan powder, 

Cinnamon powder, 

Pomegranate fruit powder (whole), 

Licorice powder, 

Broccoli powder, 

Blueberry Powder, 

Raspberry powder, 

Goji fruit powder, 

Schisandra fruit powder, 

Acai powder, 

Reishi powder.

All ingredients are organic according to EU 834/2007

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Forefront Equine makes an excellent extruded CBD pellet without THC. Available on Dr. Getty’s Free Shipping Store: http://bit.ly/2KOL7Al


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