Pure Equine Nutrition

01/08/2026

𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐝𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐬𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞 “𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬” 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐞?

These additives may increase palatability — but they also fuel inflammation, gut imbalance, behavioral issues, and long-term health problems.

At **Pure Equine Nutrition**, we understand that change can be challenging — but it’s worth it. We’re here to guide and support you every step of the way. Transitioning to a **natural, ionized, bioavailable nutrition plan** is one of the best decisions you can make for your horse’s long-term health.

Here’s what to expect — and look forward to — during the transition:

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**1. Sugar Withdrawal**
Just like humans, horses can experience sugar withdrawal. This may include temporary restlessness, mood changes, or a dip in energy.
📌 *This usually begins within 24–72 hours and may last up to 1–2 weeks.*

✅ **Positive Effects:** After withdrawal, many horses show calmer behavior, more balanced energy, and improved focus — especially under saddle or in training.

**2. Palatability Shifts**
Processed feeds are often sweetened or artificially flavored. When switching to real, whole nutrition, some horses may hesitate.
📌 *It may take 5–14 days for taste preferences to adapt.*

✅ **Positive Effects:** As your horse adjusts, they develop healthier eating habits, improved appetite regulation, and less pickiness with hay or forage.

**3. Transitioning**
Gradual transition may be necessary.
📌 *Switching over 7–10 days and gradually increasing the new and decreasing the old may help abrupt changes associated with palatability (expectation of sweetness taste).

✅ **Positive Effects:** A smooth transition supports a healthier gut microbiome, more consistent manure, and reduces the risk of colic or bloating.

**4. Detoxification**
As your horse clears built-up toxins from processed feeds, preservatives, and fillers, you may notice temporary changes in coat, breath, or manure.
📌 *Mild detox symptoms can appear over 1–3 weeks and are a natural part of rebalancing.*

✅ **Positive Effects:** Post-detox, you’ll likely see a shinier coat, healthier hooves, improved skin condition, and brighter eyes — signs of vibrant, internal wellness.

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✨ **Overall Benefits:**

* Increased mobility and suppleness
* Stronger immune function
* Better mood and behavior
* Enhanced digestion and nutrient absorption
* Long-term prevention of inflammation-based diseases

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We’re here to make this journey easier — and exciting. If you have questions or need support, we’re happy to help.

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01/02/2026

Pure Equine Nutrition was created to support the needs of a horse naturally through understanding physiological processes that need to take place throughout the body without the hindrance of synthetics, gmos, fillers or toxins.

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12/29/2025

Herbs can easily be over-prescribed by those who do not truly understand what a healthy homeostatic baseline looks like.

Our approach is not to “add herbs,” but to ensure that every ingredient serves a clear, intentional purpose.

Each component is carefully sourced, thoughtfully added, and precisely formulated for a specific reason. We understand what it truly means to establish and support homeostasis through proper nutrition.

We never use synthetics, fillers, toxins, or ingredients horses were never designed to ingest.

Order Pure Equine Nutrition and start your horse on real health—inside and out!

12/14/2025

𝐀𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐟𝐚 — 𝐓𝐨 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐝

Horses are foragers and grazers by nature. Their digestive systems and physiology are best suited to continuous intake of relatively low-energy, high-fiber grasses, such as timothy, orchard grass, Bermuda grass, or teff. These forages support gut motility, proper microbial fermentation, and healthy connective tissue (fascia) function without overloading the system with concentrated nutrients.

Alfalfa, by contrast, is a legume — the same botanical forage family as clovers and sainfoin. Legumes are fundamentally different from grasses in nutrient composition: they are higher in protein, energy, calcium, and magnesium than grass hays. This richness can pose concerns.
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Why Alfalfa Is Different from Grass

1. Nutrient Density
Alfalfa contains significantly more protein, energy, and calcium than most grass hays. For example, alfalfa protein often ranges well above 15–18%, whereas grass hays usually fall in the 7–12% range. Calcium in alfalfa can be 4–5 times higher than grass hay.
horseracingsense.com

2. Calcium-Phosphorus (Ca:P) Imbalance
Horses require a balanced Ca:P ratio — ideally about 1.5:1 to 2:1 for growth and body maintenance. Alfalfa often has a Ca:P of 4:1 to 6:1 or greater, which can lead to reduced phosphorus availability and mineral imbalances. Prolonged imbalance, especially in young horses, has been linked to poorer bone development. horseracingsense.com

3. Grass vs. Legume Digestibility
Research shows that horses fed alfalfa absorb more calcium and magnesium than when fed grass hay, due to alfalfa’s higher mineral availability. However, the overall nutrient density significantly exceeds maintenance needs for horses.
PubMed
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Who Legumes Are “Designed” For
Legumes like alfalfa, clovers, and sainfoin evolved to support ruminant animals (e.g., cows, goats, sheep) with multiple-chambered stomachs capable of fermenting very high protein and mineral forages. These species efficiently use the rich protein and calcium, often for rapid growth and lactation.

Horses, however, are non-ruminant hindgut fermenters. They do not metabolize these high concentrations in the same way, and feeding straight legumes without careful balancing can lead to unintended metabolic outcomes.
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Concerns with Regular Alfalfa Feeding

1. Excess Protein Intake
Alfalfa’s high protein exceed a horse’s actual requirements. Surplus protein is deaminated, producing nitrogen that must be eliminated via the kidneys. This leads to:
-Increased water consumption and urine output
-More ammonia in stalls, contributing to respiratory irritation
-Potential digestive upset (Elisha Edwards)

2. Weight Gain & Energy Excess
Because alfalfa is more energy-dense than grass hay, horses who don’t have high caloric demands (e.g., easy keepers, idle horses) can gain excess weight, which may increase risk for laminitis and metabolic issues.
Equine Programs

3. Mineral Imbalances & Orthopedic Concerns
Long-term feeding of high-calcium alfalfa can interfere with normal bone development in growing horses and potentially contribute to developmental orthopedic issues.
horseracingsense.com

4. Heat & Hydration Effects
Protein metabolism generates more metabolic heat than fats or carbohydrates, which can be problematic in hot weather or for endurance horses. Excessive water turnover may also increase risk for dehydration if not managed carefully.
Equine Programs

5. Enteroliths & Stone Formation
Feeding alfalfa can be associated with increased risk of intestinal stones (enteroliths) or urinary stones, especially with limited movement and confinement.
Horse Health and Nutrition

6. Metabolic & Sensitivity Issues
Some horses prone to insulin resistance, equine metabolic syndrome (EMS), or laminitis may respond poorly to even low-sugar alfalfa, due to amino acids influencing insulin responses. Horse Health and Nutrition
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Sainfoin & Other Legumes
Like alfalfa, sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia) is a legume and shares many of the nutrient traits — including higher protein and mineral content — though it also contains condensed tannins that may help gut health and parasite control in some cases. Legumes, in general, tend to be richer than grasses and require similar consideration for balance and suitability based on the horse’s metabolic and physiological status.

12/02/2025

A good read!

𝑫𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒚 𝑯𝒂𝒚 — 𝑴𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝑯𝒂𝒓𝒎𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒏 𝑰𝒕 𝑳𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒔

Even when it appears harmless, dusty hay can have serious consequences for a horse’s health. Those fine particles often contain mold spores and bacteria that irritate the respiratory system — and once irritated, it doesn’t fully recover.

What dusty hay can lead to:

•Coughing, wheezing, or nasal discharge
•Airway inflammation and reduced oxygen exchange
•Compromised immunity and chronic inflammation
•Heaves (equine asthma) — a condition that can become lifelong

Respiratory tissue is extremely sensitive. When the mucosal lining is damaged, the horse becomes prone to infections, tension throughout the body, reduced movement, and poor performance.

Prevention is far easier than treatment.
Choose clean hay, soak or steam if needed, and ensure good ventilation around feeding areas.

Because a breath should never be a struggle. 💨
Our horses deserve clean air and healthy lungs.

11/27/2025

𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐢𝐥 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭 — 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐬

We’ve recently seen a rise in commercial feeds and supplements — especially vitamin E products — that now include castor oil, an ingredient horses should not ingest.

Castor oil can irritate the digestive tract and, when derived from castor bean toxins, may even pose a serious safety risk.

Protect Your Horse — What to Look For

Read every label carefully.
Avoid products containing:

•Castor oil
•Ricinus communis
•Castor bean extract

Castor oil can irritate the digestive tract and may lead to:

•Loose manure or diarrhea
•Colic-like discomfort
•Reduced appetite
•Dehydration
•Weakness or trembling
•Intestinal inflammation (colitis)

Severe cases — especially if toxins are present — may lead to shock or organ failure.

If any of these appear on the label — stop feeding immediately.

Your horse’s health depends on clean, toxin-free nutrition. When in doubt — throw it out.

Pure Equine Nutrition formulas are made from natural sources and contain safe, bioavailable vitamin E — with NO castor oil. Ever.

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11/13/2025

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The first of it's kind! 100% natural, complete nutrition in one scoop. Pure Equine Nutrition was developed with a whole horse perspective. Each ingredient is chosen by understanding whole body physiology & anatomy. No synthetics, GMOs, fillers, or toxins.

PERFECT for a forage diet but great for any feed regime

10/18/2025

A great read!

🌱 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐛𝐚𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐩?

Most horses don’t need to be on a dry lot—but grass often gets blamed for problems that usually come from other sources. Let’s clear that up!

NSCs (nonstructural carbohydrates) include simple sugars, fructans, and starch. They’re a key energy source, but too much at once can spike blood glucose and insulin, stressing the body and contributing to IR (Insulin Resistance) and PPID (Cushing’s) (Frank et al., 2014; Kentucky Equine Research).

Too often, concentrated feeds are overlooked. Many include molasses, soy, wheat middlings, corn, beet pulp, and synthetic vitamins—ingredients that can worsen insulin spikes and interfere with metabolic health (Forage vs Concentrate: Effects on Insulin Response, 2017).

Horses are designed to graze continuously. They thrive when they have 24/7 access to forage (grasses, not legumes) and can self-regulate their intake (LSU Study, Horse Journals).

❌ Restricting forage leads to engorging, insulin spikes, digestive stress, and even long-term metabolic issues (Frank et al., 2014).

✅ Continuous access supports stable metabolism, digestive health, and mental well-being. Grazing naturally reduces stress, frustration, ulcers, and undesirable behaviors like wood chewing or aggression (PubMed 2002; Mag Online Library, UK Vet Equine).

The right forage matters. Grasses are easiest for horses to digest and use efficiently. Legumes like alfalfa can be useful short-term but may overload protein and calcium, affecting thyroid, kidneys, and metabolism over time (Forage vs Concentrate: Effects on Insulin Response, 2017).

Take-Home:
● Feed grasses 24/7
● Offer forage-based meals
● Provide bioavailable macro- and micronutrients

This supports the whole horse—digestive, metabolic, hormonal, and emotional health—helping them thrive inside and out (LSU Study, Horse Journals; Frank et al., 2014; Kentucky Equine Research).

10/11/2025

✨ NEW! Nutritional & Diet Consultations ✨
Available in-person (local) or via distance sessions

Pricing:
💰 $50 — up to 30 minutes
💰 $75 — up to 60 minutes

Our consultations go beyond standard nutrition advice — they’re grounded in a deep understanding of the body’s natural physiology and whole-body balance.

Dealing with IR (insulin resistance), PPID (cushings), hormone, metabolic concerns or allergies?
That’s our specialty!

Want to prevent these concerns before they start?
We can help with that too.

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09/28/2025

✨ 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗕𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗮 ✨

Bucca is a 30-year-old Percheron cross who has been thriving on Pure Equine Nutrition and a 💯 balanced, forage-based diet for the past 7 years.

Even though she doesn’t have many teeth left, Bucca continues to look and feel amazing! Since she can’t graze or chew hay like a younger horse with good teeth, her forage comes in the form of soaked grass hay pellets, offered throughout the day and night. 🌿💧

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09/21/2025

✨ Meet Stormy ✨

Stormy is a 29-year-old Arabian who’s been thriving on Pure Equine Nutrition and a 💯 balanced, forage-based diet for the past 4 months. He also enjoys relaxing massages twice a month.

His veterinarian was stunned by the incredible changes in his health and vitality!

Stormy is a former superstar jumper deeply cherished by Lucy in Wisconsin. ❤️

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