When your horse is coughing, focusing on the quality of the cough can help you determine the best way to bring balance. Is it a wet cough with excessive mucous? Or is it dry with little to no mucous? Once you determine the type of cough, then you can choose herbs to dry or moisten your horse’s airways. For horses with a wet cough use herbs that dry dampness, such as: Garlic (Allium sativum) is a hot, dry herb that is antibacterial, an antioxidant, dries excessive mucous and

Seasonal Allergy Herbs Plant medicine can offer support for your horse during allergy season. Allergies are caused by the body’s immune system having a hypersensitive reaction to a substance that it normally would not have. An allergen or substance can be anything: dust, mold, bug bites, pesticides, pollen, medications, or even the food your horse is eating. It is important to eliminate or reduce the allergens from your horse’s environment. The use of herbal supplements can