10/22/2026
HORSE OWNERS, LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR FEED STORE BILL!
I want to talk about something I see far too often in the horse world, and I think it’s something we could all benefit from learning more about.
How many of you have walked into a feed store and walked out with a cart full of supplements, oils, powders, herbal blends, and products that promise to help your horse with this, that, and everything in between?
Now, how many of you can confidently tell me what is actually IN those products, what each ingredient does, why it’s included, and whether your horse actually needs it? 👀
As someone who works with horses and looks at the body as a whole, I believe education is one of the most important things we can invest in.
💰 Let’s talk about the money.
Between feed, supplements, electrolytes, gut support, joint products, calming supplements, oils, and herbal remedies, it is incredibly easy to spend hundreds of dollars; sometimes thousands over the course of a year; trying to support our horses.
But are we always spending that money wisely?
Are we doubling up on ingredients across multiple products? Are we buying something because the label promises amazing results? Are we treating a symptom without understanding the bigger picture? Are we paying for a fancy label when we don’t fully understand what’s inside the container?
And most importantly, do we actually know what our horse needs?
I’m not saying supplements are bad. I’m not saying you shouldn’t buy quality feed or products for your horse. Quite the opposite! I want people to have the knowledge to make informed decisions about what they’re feeding their animals.
THIS IS WHY I WANT TO SHARE THIS COURSE WITH YOU!
Shantel Perreal, through the Canadian Equine Therapy Institute, offers Herbs Made Simple, an educational program designed to help horse owners better understand herbs and their uses.
Imagine being able to look at a product label and start asking better questions.
✨ What are these ingredients?
✨ What are their intended actions?
✨ Is this product appropriate for my horse?
✨ Am I buying multiple products that contain overlapping ingredients?
✨ Could I make a more informed, cost-effective choice?
✨ Are there potential risks, interactions, or reasons to avoid certain herbs?
Education can help you become a smarter consumer and potentially save money in the long run. Instead of blindly buying the next product someone recommends, you can start understanding what you’re purchasing and make decisions based on knowledge rather than marketing.
And remember, natural does NOT automatically mean safe. Herbs can have contraindications, interact with medications, and be inappropriate for certain horses. Knowing that matters just as much as knowing their potential uses.
I genuinely want to see more horse owners become educated, ask questions, read labels, and understand what they’re putting into their horses’ bodies. Our horses depend on us to make those decisions for them.
Want to learn more?
PLEASE check out Herbs Made Simple through the Canadian Equine Therapy Institute here:
🌿 https://canadianequinetherapyinstitute.thinkific.com/courses/herbsmadesimple
Give it a look, and share this post with a horse owner who is passionate about learning!
Because being a good horse owner isn’t about buying the MOST products. It’s about understanding your horse and making informed decisions about what you put into their body.
https://canadianequinetherapyinstitute.thinkific.com/courses/herbsmadesimple
Learn how herbs can support your horse’s everyday health and wellness with Herbs Made Simple for Horse Owners, an easy-to-understand course designed to help horse owners confidently explore herbal care.