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Dutchess

so i have taken over a new pony and he has like everythign in his feed
and i ws wondering what garlic does to them except for make their breath stink

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Dutchess

anyone?????

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croft

I think it helps with there immune system.

fishiz

deters fly's, works rea;lly well, i only used it at first to stop the fly's from buzzing around her feed bin in summer(soak a tbs of the garlic granuals in water i used to wet her feed, mix it all up and feed) and the fly's hate it but i found she wasn't getting botherd by the fly's cos the garlic in her sweat or sumthing. really good to sprinkle on the floor of the stable too as once it's wet the fly's wont go near it :P

Dutchess

thanks guys

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Dusty Road

be careful because a build up of garlic in their system can make a horse very sick!

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Dutchess

ok he only has a lil bit at night

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atlast

Garlic is used to help control worms. Although I did speak with an equine naturopath who said that the safety of garlic for horses wasn't yet determined and you would need to feed fairly large quantities for worm control

Beanie

Have to say i dont think garlic is really necessary. It's only something added to the feed in hopes its doing some good in my opinion.
I have'nt heard of someone going "my horse looks great/performs great since I added garlic".
If you don't mind adding it then go ahead. But its one less additive to buy and a chance to save $ !

kelmitch

I feed a little each night to keep flies and colds away!