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03/17/2026

The Most Overlooked Organ in Weight Gain

Every nutrient your horse absorbs goes straight to the liver first.

The liver decides:

Will this be stored?
Used for energy?
Built into muscle?

If the liver is under stress, feed conversion slows — even if intake is adequate.

Supporting liver function helps the body convert food into usable fuel more efficiently.

Weight gain is not about forcing more feed.

It’s about improving how the body uses what’s already being fed.

I break down bile flow, metabolic stress, and how to support liver efficiency in this week’s article:

👉 Read the full blog here:

Building the Horse — Not Just the Scale If your horse needs to gain weight — but you refuse to spike blood sugar, inflame the gut, or rely on industrial by-products — you are not alone. At Wild Fed, we don’t believe in “fattening up” horses. We believe in rebuilding them from the inside ...

03/10/2026

The Hindgut: The Hidden Engine of Weight Gain

Horses don’t run on grain.
They run on fermentation.

Up to 70% of usable energy comes from microbial fermentation in the hindgut.

When fiber is properly fermented, microbes produce steady, low-glycemic energy — without blood sugar spikes.

If fermentation is unstable, weight gain becomes inefficient.

Common signs of hindgut imbalance:

• Loose manure
• Gas
• Poor feed conversion
• Difficulty holding weight

Fiber → Fermentation → Stable energy → Muscle building.

If we ignore the hindgut, we miss the foundation.

I explain how this works (and what chia and flax actually do in the colon) in the full blog:

👉 Read it here:

Building the Horse — Not Just the Scale If your horse needs to gain weight — but you refuse to spike blood sugar, inflame the gut, or rely on industrial by-products — you are not alone. At Wild Fed, we don’t believe in “fattening up” horses. We believe in rebuilding them from the inside ...

03/03/2026

Why Your Horse Can’t Gain Weight (It’s Not About Calories)

If your horse is eating well but still looks ribby…
It may not be a calorie problem.

It may be an amino acid problem.

Muscle isn’t built from calories alone. It’s built from essential amino acids — especially lysine.

Most grass hays are low in lysine.
So even when protein percentages look “adequate,” the building blocks for muscle may be insufficient.

Without enough lysine:

• Topline won’t develop
• Muscle repair slows
• Hoof quality declines
• Weight gain stalls

You can increase calories all day long — but if one essential amino acid is missing, the body cannot build new tissue efficiently.

Real weight gain starts with better building blocks.

I break this down more fully (including the science) in this week’s blog:

👉 Read the full article here:

Building the Horse — Not Just the Scale If your horse needs to gain weight — but you refuse to spike blood sugar, inflame the gut, or rely on industrial by-products — you are not alone. At Wild Fed, we don’t believe in “fattening up” horses. We believe in rebuilding them from the inside ...

01/12/2026

🐎 Is Coconut Oil Actually Good for Horses?
Let’s talk about fat — because the type matters.

🌱 How horses are designed to handle fat

Horses evolved to eat:
• Forage (fiber)
• Very small amounts of fat naturally found in grasses & seeds
• Mostly unsaturated fats, not saturated fats

👉 Important: Horses do NOT have a gallbladder.
That means they release bile slowly and continuously — not in a big surge like humans do.
Because of this, horses struggle to digest large or dense fat loads, especially saturated fats.

🥥 Coconut oil: what’s the issue?

Coconut oil is:
• ~90% saturated fat
• Mostly medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs)

MCTs can be helpful for humans — but horses are built very differently.

🚫 Why coconut oil can be problematic for horses

1️⃣ Saturated fats are harder to digest
• Require more bile coordination
• Horses already have limited fat-digesting capacity
• Can lead to:
– Loose manure
– Hindgut disruption
– Reduced fiber fermentation

2️⃣ MCTs bypass normal digestion
• Absorbed very quickly in the small intestine
• Bypass the slow, steady energy system horses rely on
• Can stress:
– The liver
– Insulin regulation (especially in easy keepers or IR horses)

3️⃣ Not supportive of the microbiome
• Coconut oil has antimicrobial properties
• Helpful topically — but internally it can suppress beneficial gut microbes
• This is the opposite of what we want in a hindgut fermenter

4️⃣ Not anti-inflammatory for horses
• Saturated fats tend to be pro-inflammatory in horses
• Especially compared to omega-3–rich fats

⚠️ When coconut oil might be used (rare cases)

Very small amounts may be tolerated:
• Short-term weight gain in hard keepers
• Senior horses with poor dentition

Even then:
• Doses must be tiny
• It should never be a primary fat source
• There are better options 👇

✅ Better fat options for horses

✔️ Whole-food fats (best choice):

🌾 Ground flaxseed (gold standard)
• Omega-3 rich
• Anti-inflammatory
• Supports gut, skin, joints & hormones

🌱 Chia seed
• Similar benefits
• Very gentle and well-tolerated

💡 Bottom line:
When it comes to fat, horses do best with small amounts of gentle, whole-food, unsaturated fats — not concentrated saturated oils.

01/01/2026

Do probiotics really help horses? 🤔🐴
We’ve been digging deep into the research… and the truth might surprise you.

Here’s what science is showing us now:

🔹 Most probiotics don’t permanently colonize the equine gut — they act more like short-term visitors.
🔹 Some strains (like Bacillus subtilis and yeast cultures) offer proven benefits for hindgut balance and inflammation.
🔹 Many fragile strains used in horse supplements may not even survive heat, oxygen, or barn storage.
🔹 Even “dead” pro

Probiotics are everywhere in the horse world. Powders, pastes, feed-throughs, “digestive balancers,” and daily supplements all promise the same thing: a healthier gut, better digestion, and improved immunity.

12/12/2025

🌿 Do Probiotics Really Help Horses? The Truth Might Surprise You…

Most equine probiotic products look impressive on the label…
but science shows a very different story.

Here’s what we discovered ⬇️

🔥 Most probiotics in horse feeds are already dead
Lactic-acid bacteria can’t survive:
• Heat 🔥
• Oxygen 🌬️
• Humidity 💧
• Light ☀️
• Long storage ⏳
• Steam pelleting

By the time they reach your barn, many strains have lost most (or all) of their viability.

💡 But here’s the good news:
Certain gut-support ingredients are proven to help horses — even in real-world barn conditions.

The most science-backed ingredients are:
• Bacillus spores (inflammation + hindgut balance)
• Yeast culture (fiber digestion + pH stability)
• Aspergillus fermentation extracts (enzyme support + hindgut efficiency)

These are stable, effective, and supported by equine research — and they’re the strains that do the real work in Wild Fed.

We also include Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strains, and although they likely don’t survive pelleting, they still contribute gentle postbiotic benefits (immune modulation, gut calming).

At Wild Fed, transparency matters. As science evolves, so do we.
Your horse deserves honest nutrition grounded in real evidence. 💚

👉 Read the full breakdown in our latest blog:
“Equine Probiotics: Do They Really Help Horses?”

Probiotics are everywhere in the horse world. Powders, pastes, feed-throughs, “digestive balancers,” and daily supplements all promise the same thing: a healthier gut, better digestion, and improved immunity. But are probiotics really helping horses as much as we believe?And more importantly, do...

11/26/2025

🌿 Black Friday is here! 🌿
We’re celebrating you — our Wild Fed family — with 25% off Horse Supplements & Hoodies!
👇
Nov 28–Dec 1st at midnight

As a small, family-run brand rooted in plant wisdom and whole-food nourishment, we’re endlessly grateful for this community. Thank you for trusting us with your horses’ health and for walking this path with us.

✨ Celebrate the season with the gift of health. ✨

Shop the sale + stock up on your favorites!

Wild Fed Horse is making this Black Friday unforgettable with 25% off all supplements until the end of the month! Stock up on your favorite equine essentials and treat your horses to the care they deserve.

11/21/2025

Is your horse coughing more this winter?
You’re not imagining it — cold weather, dusty hay, and poor ventilation can all trigger or worsen heaves (equine asthma). Up to 1 in 5 horses struggle with respiratory inflammation, and winter is the hardest season for them.

But the good news? There are natural ways to support your horse’s lungs, reduce flare-ups, and help them breathe easier again. 💚🐴

In our newest blog, we dive into:
✨ Why heaves get worse in cold weather
✨ Hidden risk factors most https://nzk.soundestlink.com/ce/v/0/692074284cb61d4f14f6d1e6

10/22/2025

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Could Your Horse Have an Ulcer? Studies show that between fifty and ninety percent of adult horses experience gastric ulcers, and twenty-one to fifty percent of foals are affected as well.That’s nearly every horse who trailers, competes, or experiences stress from feeding schedules or confinement....

10/21/2025

The Hidden Cost of Omeprazole: What Every Horse Owner Should Know 🐴

Did you know that up to 90% of adult horses suffer from gastric ulcers? 😟
And while drugs like omeprazole (GastroGard®/UlcerGard®) can bring short-term relief, they often create a deeper imbalance in the long run.

Here’s what every horse owner should know 👇

💔 Why ulcers happen:
Horses are meant to graze 16–18 hours a day, constantly producing stomach acid.
When that rhythm is interrupted by grain meals, trailering, training, or stress — acid builds up and damages the unprotected stomach lining.

⚠️ The hidden cost of omeprazole:
Suppressing acid may seem helpful, but it prevents proper digestion and healing. Long-term use can lead to:
• Rebound hyperacidity (ulcers return worse than before)
• Nutrient deficiencies (calcium, magnesium, B12)
• Microbiome imbalance and hindgut acidosis
• Increased risk of colic
• Hormonal and adrenal stress
• Dependency

💚 A better way:
At Wild Fed, we believe in healing from within — not silencing the body’s natural rhythms.
Our STOMACH SOOTHER is crafted from certified organic herbs that calm inflammation, coat the stomach, and restore gut balance naturally.

✨ Soothing mucilage to protect raw tissue
🌿 Anti-inflammatory herbs to promote healing
🦠 Microbiome support for healthy digestion
💫 Calms the stress-acid feedback loop

The result? A happier, more comfortable horse — inside and out.

👉 Feed 2 scoops twice daily for active ulcers, or 1 scoop twice daily for prevention during stressful times (travel, training, weather changes).

🪶 Wild Fed Promise:
Organic. Doctor Formulated. Third-Party Tested. Blessed with Love & Intention.

🙏 “With love and intention, we bless each formula that it may bring the greatest benefit to every horse who receives it.”

💚 Learn more or shop STOMACH SOOTHER here: [Insert product link]

09/23/2025

🌿🐴 Does Your Horse Struggle with Stomach Ulcers?

Did you know that 50–90% of adult horses suffer from stomach ulcers?
Traditional treatments only suppress stomach acid—leaving your horse vulnerable and often dependent on medications.

✨ That’s why we created Wild Fed Stomach Soother—a doctor-formulated, 100% organic herbal blend that:
✔️ Supports healing of active ulcers
✔️ Can also be used preventatively for long-term gut health
✔️ Is non-addictive and safe for daily use

💚 Made with love in Colorado, crafted to bring your horse real relief—naturally.

👉 Give your horse the best. Try Stomach Soother today!

09/17/2025

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Can you feel it? 🍂 Fall is almost here. The leaves are turning, mornings are crisp, and dew is beginning to form. With the change of seasons, we find ourselves reflecting on how much we have to be grateful for.