Wild horses look for many oily seeds from plants in nature over the winter months to enrich their diet. Due to restricted pastures, lack of access to wild meadows or forests and poor hay, our domestic horses usually do not have the opportunity to supplement their diet with this natural supplement.
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We can support our horses by feeding them oil-containing seeds. In order to offer the most natural fatty acid spectrum possible, these seeds should be given alternately, for example a different seed type every day.
A handful of sunflower seeds with shells (‘bird food’), scattered on the walkway, paddock or stable floor, also offers a fun activity.
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OKAPI Rosehips are not only popular with senior horses and those with mild joint problems, the seeds contain high-quality oils. Sprinkled on the floor, they also ensure enthusiastic searching and nibbling.
Linseed (freshly ground in an electric coffee grinder or soaked in hot water) can also be given uncooked at 2-3 tablespoons per horse per day.
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OKAPI Wild Seeds are a mixture of various high-quality oily seeds that are particularly popular with horses with skin problems. They should be soaked in hot water and fed lukewarm.
OKAPI Hearty Cracker are a crunchy reward for particularly good performance and at the same time provide plenty of high-quality fatty acids in a tasty form – a cheeky treat between meals.
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