Dear Friends,
What supplements do you feed? Potions for hoof, joint, attitude, ulcers? Many of these supplements are quality products offered by good people, and we respect and acknowledge that some horses might need this added support to do their job.

But, what if you didn’t really need all those supplements? How much time and money would you save? Many Wellpride users are finding that fixing the elemental omega fatty acid imbalance in their horses’ diets is all they need to correct a host of problems. Feet change texture, becoming tough with a perfect moisture balance. Horses on maintenance Bute yet still moderately lame suddenly prance without Bute. Ulcer symptoms ease, and hard core cribbing addicts kick the habit (or at least ease off to recreational use). Allergies and skin problems disappear virtually overnight.

Sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? In some cases, it probably is. Omega-3 can’t fix every situation. But it’s the first, best, line of defense you should try for nearly every ailment under the sun. Once you have your horse on Wellpride for a few months, you can then reassess what, if any, supplements and pharmaceuticals you need in addition. (Naturally, work with your vet, especially on the pharmaceutical part.)

Take it from the millions of people doctors worldwide who say, “If you can only afford one supplement, it should be fish oil. Your second choice should be a good multivitamin.” Although the science is still emerging, the early data overwhelmingly supports the same directive for horses.

Take care,
           Anne-Marie Chalmers, MD
           Bo Martinsen, MD

 

 

Jim Pickett contacted us with the following story: “I am normally a skeptical soul when it comes to any type of supplements, but I am impressed with how Wellpride has given relief to my horse Ivy. Two months ago my veterinarian from Rood and Riddle, Dr.Brian Fraley, recommended that I put Ivy, my four year old Friesian mare, on Wellpride. The long and short of the story is that Ivy had been operated for open joint injury about a year ago. Because of the stress she secondarily foundered on all four feet. To reduce the pain she has been on Bute since July of 2005. Even though she was on Bute she had some stiffness in her gaits. She has now been on Wellpride for 6 weeks. Her flexibility is so much improved, she is prancing. You can tell she knows she looks gorgeous. Please include me as one of your Wellpride fans.”

For sharing his Wellpride success story, we’ll send Jim a HorseFish tee.

Horsekeeping is expensive, and we all look for ways to save a bit here and there. What to do when you know that quality is the right choice to put in your horse’s feed tub, but you’re aghast at the monthly bill? Try getting several friends together to use Wellpride, and split cases with the group*. That brings the monthly cost to $39.95, which is a bit more than hoof potions, and less than those for joint. Since Wellpride is 100% bioavailable omega-3 — a foundation nutrition item – it frequently can replace numerous other supplements. So you can do what’s right for your horse, while treating your wallet well too.
*Split a case with a minimum of three horses so the maximum time you hold the product is four months. Then store the excess oil unopened in the refrigerator for maximum freshness.

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Approximately 98% of horses are very accepting of Wellpride in their feed. That’s because Wellpride isn’t fishy, it’s fresh and fruity. Quality is everything in fish oil, for not just palatability, but effectiveness too.

If you have one of those 2% of horses that just won’t take it, it might be because it’s an oil, the texture of which some horses don’t like, or the exact citrus-y flavor we use. If your horse is oil-adverse, try giving him an absorbent treat that he can’t deny, and gradually add Wellpride to it. (Thankfully, the effective dose is quite small, so this shouldn’t be too hard to overcome). If it’s the flavor he dislikes, please contact us for an alternative. We are working on offering additional flavors to make sure that every horse can take advantage of the far-reaching health benefits of Wellpride.