As you may know, CBD (cannabinoids) is derived from hemp plants. There are many potential benefits for horses: seizure control, pain relief, and sleep aid. The lack of psychoactive effects also makes it safe to give your horse CBD daily without worrying about it affecting their performance or disposition with other animals. We’ve compiled a list of some of the best strains and sources of CBD oil for your horse so that you can find what’s best for them.
Cannabis plants produce cannabinoids that can be consumed by people and animals alike; these are known as hemp-derived cannabinoids (since they don’t come from the marijuana plant). There are two types of cannabinoids in hemp plants: THC and CBD.
THC is a psychoactive cannabinoid that gets a horse high as marijuana does for humans; it also has pain relief properties. CBD is non-psychoactive and generally used for its anti-inflammatory properties and pain relief properties. A large portion of horses’ inflammation and pain comes from tendonitis and laminitis. These conditions cause extreme discomfort in the horse and make them prone to re-injury due to the swelling around injured areas in the hoof or leg.
When these injuries occur, hemp-derived CBD oil can help to soothe their legs while they heal. Horses with chronic leg pain from laminitis and other injuries, who are treated with CBD oil, generally report that their quality of life has improved.
CBD can also help to relieve the pain associated with bone spurs and another discomfort in the legs. The lack of psychoactive effects from hemp-derived CBD oil in horses makes it safe for them to take daily without the fear of being high like marijuana does for humans. Because hemp-derived cannabinoids don’t get horse high, this can also make them an effective way for horses to deal with post-traumatic stress.
Horses have large, sensitive, and easily damaged nervous systems. While some alcohol can take the edge off of their anxiety, cannabis-based extracts are not considered safe to use in horses. The lack of psychoactive effects is a big reason they’re not recommended for horse use. The lack of psychoactive effects also makes hemp-derived CBD oil an effective anti-anxiety remedy for horses.
Conclusion.
Overall, CBD for horses is a very effective alternative to some of the more common medicines given to horses. Whether your horse is experiencing pain associated with inflammation, injury, or anxiety, CBD-based products can provide some relief and help them to heal faster.