Weakened immunity – in both horses and riders – could be due to age, genetics, infection history, poor nutrition or stress (amongst other things) which renders the body fatigued and susceptible to illness. Luckily, a wide variety of immune boosters are available on the market help keep infections at bay.
For You…
We’ve always known the importance of keeping our immune systems strong – but historically, for most of us, it was to avoid the inconvenience that a common cold or flu would create for our work, family and social lives. Escalate it to a global pandemic with no clearly defined vaccination roll-out program and a strong immune system has become priority #1.
Motherkind Immune Booster
The Motherkind Immune Booster is packed with Vitamin B12, Zinc, 1000mg of Vitamin C, Probiotics, CurcuWIN and Wellmine which helps to boost your immune system, builds resilience and viral defence. Available in a delicious Citrus Burst flavour.
BOS Immunity Rooibos Shot
If swallowing tablets is not your thing but you’re still looking to give your immunity a super boost then consider BOS Immunity Rooibos shots which are packed with organic rooibos (an anti-inflammatory superfood) along with ginger, turmeric and vitamin C. Conveniently packaged in 50ml bottle which you can take on the run (or ride).
For your horse…
Much like you and I, horses with poor immune systems are more prone to getting sick – especially in times of elevates stress, such as moving yards or competing. Competitive horses that travel and compete frequently can be exposed to a number of different diseases and a strong immune system is the best defence.
Red Cell
Red Cell is a palatable yucca-flavoured supplement for horses that is packed with vitamins, minerals and iron to supplement any which may be lacking or in insufficient quantities in your horse’s feed.
Herbal Horse Immune Mix
The Herbal Horse Immune Mix has been formulated to boost horses’ natural immune system response to disease, enabling him or her to fight off pathogens more effectively. The formulation includes Echinacea (which has been proven to increase the immune response to disease), garlic (shown to be more effective than 9 kinds of antibiotics) and bioflavonoids (healing molecules found in citrus fruits).
Equihealth Fulvic
Fulvic Acid acts as a “carrier molecule” that offers a powerful detox, removes heavy metals, and makes minerals/trace elements more bio–available by binding with them. The resultant compound minerals play a key role in the support of growth (cell division and elongation), and overall health and well-being of your horse.
Fulvic Acid supports the immune system, helps with the recovery of injury and illness and aids in the reduction of respiratory disease and bacterial/viral infections.
Aktiv EquiSHIELD
Aktiv EquiSHIELD is an immune boosting supplement for horses that contains key components Vitamin E, Lysine, Methionine, Beta Glucan, Fulvic Acid and Selenium.
It should be added to the horse’s diet in times of stress (such as travel, intense exercise and recovery from illness) where the immune system may be compromised, in vaccination periods where vaccines contain live viruses, or to better equip the horse’s physical response to viruses and diseases.
