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HEMP FOR HORSES: A HOLISTIC APPROACH FOR
BETTER EQUINE (and CANINE) HEALTH
Dateline: September 13, 2007 ... Minton, SK, Canada
Contact: Lana Tatarliov
Phone: (306) 869-2244
Web Address: http://www.hempforhorses.com
MINTON, SK, CANADA - September 13, 2007 - Despite misconceptions about
hemp, an increasing number of horse owners are finding that the
plant´s nutritional properties reduce inflammation and increase the
overall well being of their animals (all warm-blooded animals can
benefit). "Hemp is emphatically not a drug. It is a natural product
that is absolutely safe with no side effects," says Lana Tatarliov,
who has launched Hemp for Horses (www.hempforhorses.com). "Feeding
hemp to horses provides them with a combination of essential fatty
acids not found in other oils."
Although illegal to grow in the United States, the strictly regulated
Canadian hemp can be imported to the U.S. "Commercial hemp is
tracked, inspected and tested from certified seeds through harvesting
to ensure that it contains less than 0.3 percent of the psychoactive
agent THC," says Tatarliov.
Tatarliov, an organic farmer who raises beef cattle and Egyptian
Arabian horses in Saskatchewan, was inspired when two farmers
contacted her to market their human hemp product to horse owners as a
holistic approach to better equine health. After seeing the positive
results of feeding hemp to her own horses and doing her own research,
Tatarliov was convinced that she had a nutritional powerhouse on her
hands. In fact, it has been called by some the most nutritionally
complete food source in the world.
Tatarliov enumerates the many nutritional qualities of hemp, which
include essential amino acids, essential fatty acids, flavonoids,
cannabinoids, and terpenoids. "Amino acids are the building blocks of
protein, while essential fatty acids are important for the development
of the brain, eyes, and nervous system," she says. "Flavonoids are
powerful antioxidants, cannabinoids have anti-inflammatory properties,
and terpenoids have both, as well as antimicrobial properties." In
addition, hemp protein consists of edistin and albumin both commonly
thought to be the most easily digestible protein.
While most human hemp food products use only the hemp-seed, Hemp for
Horses uses the entire plant harvested at its nutritional peak. It is
100% hemp, with no additives. "We feel that the benefits are greater
using the whole plant because there are important compounds in the
leaves that are not in the hemp-seed. These compounds provide horses
with a number of potential benefits," Tatarliov says.
Tatarliov has solicited owners of several sanctuaries for abused and
neglected horses to try the product on their most severe cases of
arthritis, joint ailments, inflammation, intestinal conditions,
founder, and hard keepers. The results have been astounding with
horses regaining their mobility, hard keepers maintaining weight, and
attitudes significantly improving with the decrease of pain.
Concluded Tatarliov, "Although this is not a clinical trial per se,
we´re confident that it will provide owners with the information they
need to begin supplementing their horses´ diets with hemp." Progress
reports on the rescue horses can be found at: www.hempforhorses.com
Hemp for Horses is planning on expanding its product line soon to
include horse treats, dog treats, and cat treats. Also in the works
is Hemp for Pets a supplement for rabbits, hamsters, gerbils, and
other small animals.
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