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barrelchasinmonki
Reg. Oct 2003
Posted 2021-07-05 5:13 PM
Subject: Coat/skin supplements



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looking for an oil that’s high omega 3 and low omega 6.....and go!

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Southtxponygirl
Reg. Nov 2006
Posted 2021-07-05 5:25 PM
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Why oil? 

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willrodeo4food
Reg. Dec 2004
Posted 2021-07-05 5:28 PM
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I buy chia seed in bulk.  Less messy than oils & my horses are shiny.

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Southtxponygirl
Reg. Nov 2006
Posted 2021-07-05 5:45 PM
Subject: RE: Coat/skin supplements



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If you feel you have to go with oil, look into HealthyCoat.. I dont like oil with all this heat during the summer months, oil spoils/gets rancid real fast if not stored in a climate control area. 

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barrelchasinmonki
Reg. Oct 2003
Posted 2021-07-05 8:16 PM
Subject: RE: Coat/skin supplements



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Healthy coat is way more omega 6 than omega 3. I was told that too much omega 6 could lead to inflammation and myvet recommended higher 3 lower 6. I was using healthy coat until this and it was helping his itching I think? I’ve since switched to ground flax seed and he’s back itching worse....frustrated 

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want2chase3
Reg. May 2009
Posted 2021-07-06 9:29 AM
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CEP has an oil called Vitality that is pure flaxseed oil with added E and they have vitality plus with added B12 .. zero fillers and the correct ratios you're looking for. 

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Ricki
Reg. May 2021
Posted 2021-07-06 9:37 AM
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Cocomega has the ration of 3 to 6 you are probably looking for.  It is in granula form.  I have used Cocosoya too because of the 3 to 6 ratio, not keen on the soybean oil but my picky, picky old horse would only eat it.  He did really well on it.

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TwistedK
Reg. May 2006
Posted 2021-07-06 12:54 PM
Subject: RE: Coat/skin supplements



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I feed these products. My horse licks her bucket clean.

 

https://www.adeptusnutrition.com/shop/equine-nutrition/augment/

 

https://www.adeptusnutrition.com/shop/equine-nutrition/gleam-gain/

 

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Sandok
Reg. Jan 2011
Posted 2021-07-06 2:46 PM
Subject: RE: Coat/skin supplements


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Omega Fields Horshine Complete.  Can get at Tractor Supply.

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winwillows
Reg. Jul 2013
Posted 2021-07-06 11:58 PM
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What is the rest of your horses diet? Itching is generally an allergic reaction. 

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Southtxponygirl
Reg. Nov 2006
Posted 2021-07-07 8:42 AM
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winwillows - 2021-07-06 11:58 PM


What is the rest of your horses diet? Itching is generally an allergic reaction. 


This^^^^

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okhorselover
Reg. Feb 2016
Posted 2021-07-07 9:21 AM
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I love Mega Oil from Oxygen. Stuff is wonderful. No I don't sell it, I just use it 

 



Edited by okhorselover 2021-07-07 7:47 PM
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barrelchasinmonki
Reg. Oct 2003
Posted 2021-07-07 9:43 AM
Subject: RE: Coat/skin supplements



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He gets FRM cool balance grain, alfalfa cubes, perennial peanut and coastal hay, grass. Nothing has changed in diet in the last yr. this is the same horse that was itching dec/Jan when it was 30 degrees out. I had him under control until it was recommrnded to me to stop the healthy coat and start ground flaxseed. Now here we are again 2 weeks later itching like a fool.

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Sandok
Reg. Jan 2011
Posted 2021-07-07 9:49 AM
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You could try Camelia Oil from Smart Earth.  My horses love this stuff.

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winwillows
Reg. Jul 2013
Posted 2021-07-08 9:39 AM
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barrelchasinmonki - 2021-07-07 9:43 AM

He gets FRM cool balance grain, alfalfa cubes, perennial peanut and coastal hay, grass. Nothing has changed in diet in the last yr. this is the same horse that was itching dec/Jan when it was 30 degrees out. I had him under control until it was recommrnded to me to stop the healthy coat and start ground flaxseed. Now here we are again 2 weeks later itching like a fool.

Your current feed has several sources of soy in the ingredient list. While most horses handle some soy in their diet, I see a lot of horses have an allergic reaction to it.  Eliminate all soy, wheat and corn from the diet, and I think the itching  problem will resolve.
as to your omega 3 to 6 ratio, if you take your grain based feed out, your ratio will come much closer to being in line when the roughage part of your diet is considered. 



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barrelchasinmonki
Reg. Oct 2003
Posted 2021-07-08 9:59 AM
Subject: RE: Coat/skin supplements



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Winwillows, thank you.

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r_beau
Reg. Apr 2010
Posted 2021-07-08 11:39 AM
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My mom put one of our geldings on Majesty horse cookies, she did the Hoof one but they do make an Omega one. He had a hock infection and was pumped full of antibiotics and it just killed his hooves and coat quality. After a year, he looks amazing, so I am keeping him on it.

I started my other horse on the Hoof cookie too and put my other horse on the Flex (joint support) cookie.

I love the concept of quickly giving them a cookie. Don't have to mess with mixing powders or worry about liquids freezing in the North Dakota winter. Super super easy.

 

No one local has them so we just order from Chewy.

Here's the omega one.

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Sandok
Reg. Jan 2011
Posted 2021-07-09 8:16 AM
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And my horses LOVE those cookies and they are easy to chew.

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ecranch
Reg. Dec 2012
Posted 2021-07-09 1:06 PM
Subject: RE: Coat/skin supplements



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Not an oil, but Platinum Performance is amazing! Way more than just a glowing coat! 

I have used Silver Lining Herbs hemp seed coconut oil with good results too. 

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