Chia - Equine
Starting at $29.90
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Equine Chia Seeds for Horses -
Chia is an excellent source of EFA's (essential oils), antioxidants, minerals, protein, soluble (mucilage) fibre and low NSC (non structural carbohydrate).
Please NOTE the 25KG bag can not be shipped with Australia Post as it is too heavy
Equine Chia Seeds
Manufactured by Ford Foods
CHIA SEED provides the highest plant source omega 3.
Chia has a proper 3:1 ratio of Omega 3 – 6, and helps prevent sand-colic and can ELIMINATE the need for sand clearing psyllium products.
Benefits of Chia Seed
•Promotes a healthy, glossy coat
•Stronger, faster growing hooves
•Helps prevent laminitis and insulin disorders
•Boosts the immune system
•Good for respiratory system
•Calms hot nervous temperaments
•Eases mare cycles and estrus inflammation
•Maintains supple joints and healing in connective tissues
•Assists correct development of nervous system, brain, muscles and skeleton
•Repairs & maintains cellular walls
•Anti-inflammatory — can act like "Bute"
•Aids wound healing
•Supports a healthy heart and blood circulation
•Has anti-allergic properties
•Encourages a strong metabolism
•Chia has no strong flavor, easy to top dress
•Easy to store, keeps up to two years
•Economical — replaces several products in one simple grain
•Horses love it!
Chia seed is high in natural antioxidants – will last years without going rancid or spoiling.
Recommendations:
Feed 1 scoop or 1/3 cup per horse daily for horses on pasture.
Feed 2 scoops or 2/3 cup per horse daily for horses on hay (dry or stalled). Mixes well with feed. Dry or Moist application.
1 Scoop or 1/3 cup chia seed provides:
Calories | 187 | Sodium | 1.2mg |
Protein | 11.7g | Potassium | 397mg |
Omega 3 | 11.9g | Calcium | 405mg |
Omega 6 | 3.5g | Phosphorus |
605mg |
Fat (1.8gm Saturated) |
18.6g | Iron | 9.3mg |
Fibre ( Soluble ) | 3g | Magnesium | 221mg |
Fibre (Insoluble) | 20.4g | Zinc | 2.1mg |
Carbohydrates | 23.8g |