Why Cbd? (cannabidiol)
CBD (cannabidiol) reacts naturally with the body's endocannabinoid system. The receptors in this system help to maintain balance and homeostasis within the body.
When CBD is absorbed into the body, whether through the digestive track, or directly into the blood stream, it helps support the function of the endocannabinoid system.
CBD also works as an anti-inflammatory and stress reliever. CBD could prevent and treat many common ailments in people, pets, and horses including:
Arthritis
Arthritis is both painful and common in horses and pets and is generally considered cause for euthanasia. While CBD cannot completely reverse arthritis, it can provide significant pain relief when used long term.
Generalized Pain
Many equine pain relievers available for horses have a risk of reactions including digestive upset, colic, and loss of appetite. CBD's ability to work as an anti-inflammatory make it effective in relieving not just chronic, but also acute pain, without the dangerous side effects of other medications.
Ulcers
While horses in the wild generally do not experience ulcers, a lifestyle of stalls, grains, stress, and non-free feeding has made them common in domestic horses. Ulcers are painful and can be a cause of weight loss in seniors, and otherwise healthy horses. CBD can help alleviate the pain of ulcers without diminishing their appetite.
Laminitis (Founder)
Laminitis is very painful and unfortunately common in horses. CBD can help with pain management as an alternative to bute.
Colic
A horse owner's worst nightmare is finding their horse lying down and unable to get up due to colic. CBD can help to relieve not only the pain of mild colic, but also reduce inflammation in the digestive tract.
Desmitis
An inflammation of the horse's ligaments, desmitis can cause pain and restrict movement. Affecting mainly the legs and coffin joint, the anti-inflammatory properties of CBD can provide relief and healing.
Cardiovascular Health
CBD can reduce harm to the blood vessels and protect against damage caused by an irregular heart rate. The anti-stress qualities of CBD can also help lower an elevated heart rate and high blood pressure caused by environmental stressors such as trailering, showing, or veterinary appointments.
Allergies and Skin Conditions
As an inflammatory, CBD can reduce and control allergies. This can help clear up hives and puritis in horses with sensitive skin.
Immune Function
CBD rich hemp oil contains omg-3 fatty acids which help absorb vitamins and increase the immune response in horses.
Joint Health
CBD can support overall joint health and reduce the risk of arthritis developing later in life. It is also effective as pain relief for long term, and short term joint injuries.
Digestive Health
In addition to ulcers and colic, CBD can help with general digestive disorders such as bloating, nausea, indigestion, appetite loss, and heartburn.
Anxiety
Some horses are prone to anxiety related to environmental stressors. CBD can help relieve anxiety when trailering, showing, moving to a new home, new pasture mates, farrier appointments, and veterinary exams. Horses will not feel drowsy and there is no risk of long term health problems as a result of using CBD.
