Navigating the World of Equine CBD Products
Selecting the right CBD product for your horse is crucial to ensure maximum benefits and optimal health. With an array of options available, horse owners and trainers can often feel overwhelmed. This guide aims to simplify the process, providing clear insights into choosing the most suitable CBD products for various equine needs.
Understanding Your Horse’s Needs
The first step in choosing the right CBD product is to understand your horse’s specific requirements. Factors to consider include:
Health Concerns: Is your horse dealing with stress, worry, concern and uneasiness swelling, puffiness, sensitivity or other health issues?
Activity Level: Is your horse actively participating in competitions, going on strenuous rides, or are they just hanging out and having fun with you?
Age and Size: It is a myth that CBD dosage is based on a horse’s age, size, or weight. Each horse is an individual and will need different amounts of CBD, which can also fluctuate over time and circumstances.
Different Types of CBD Products by Mikko’s Choice
Mikko’s Choice offers a variety of CBD products, each designed to cater to different needs:
CBD Oils or Tincture: Can be added to feed or a treat. The oil has no taste or smell, so horses generally don’t notice it.
CBD Pellets: Can be added to feed or given by hand. Pellets are an easy addition to feeding that most horses and people are used to. Horses generally like the taste.
Factors to Consider in Product Selection
When choosing a CBD product for your horse, consider the following:
Potency and Quality: Always look for USA-grown and manufactured hemp. Ensure the product contains the right concentration of CBD and is free from harmful contaminants such as pesticides and heavy metals. Mikko’s Choice provides third-party lab test results for transparency. An ideal concentration of CBD is at least 100mg per dose, which is 2 scoops of the pellets or about 1 dropper of the tincture.
Formulation: Some products might include additional ingredients or flavors. Neither should be necessary. Look for the simplest product. The overall milligrams in a product should be enough to get about 100mg of CBD in a single dose or 50mg of CBD in half a dose. That is how you know the product is strong enough and will likely help your pet.
Consulting with a Veterinarian
Before introducing any CBD product to your horse’s regimen, consulting with a veterinarian is essential. However, be advised they may not have a lot of knowledge about CBD use. You can always email info@mikkoschoice.com for specific help.
Monitoring and Adjusting
After selecting a product, monitor your horse’s response and adjust the dosage or product type as needed. It may take a few tries to find the right dose for your horse. Every horse is an individual who will need a specific dose that works for them. It is not like a traditional RX where we know exactly how much to take. Their CBD dose can also differ based on circumstances. It is perfectly safe to adjust the dose as needed day to day.
Choosing the right CBD product for your horse involves understanding your horse’s needs, considering the type of product, consulting with a veterinarian, and monitoring the horse’s response. Mikko’s Choice offers a range of high-quality CBD products catering to various equine requirements.
