Supplements based on specifics not speculation!

Recently, thanks to one of their own horses, Forest Farmacy took a change of tact in supplementation and developed a unique bio-analytical screening process which means they can offer prescriptive supplements tailor made to the requirements of each individual horse.

The screening process, called Equine Health Analysis, is designed to take the guess work out of supplementation and tests urine and droppings to find out what is going on inside your horses body. This means that rather than only treating the symptoms, owners can really get to the bottom of the root cause of any current health problems. The screening looks at the workings of the whole body including liver, kidney, and skin function, toxicity levels and any deficiencies a horse may have. Since launching at the end of 2010 EHA has helped many horses reach their optimum health levels, including many of the country’s leading competition riders.

That is EHA in a nutshell but how can that help your horse we hear you ask?

EHA can benefit every single horse and will undoubtedly save you money on unnecessary supplements. Read on to find out more...

Did you know it is not uncommon for your horse to have a deficiency without you even realising it?
EHA checks to see if your horse is lacking in Magnesium, Calcium, Iodine, B Vitamins, Iron or Folic acid. All of these vitamins and minerals can cause under performance, temperament problems and all manner of underlying health concerns.

Does your horse have an itch that he just can’t scratch, or a problem you can’t quite get to the bottom of?

EHA looks at organ function, gut bacteria, joint crystals and worm counts, amongst other things, and identifies exactly what is causing the problem. Then using our expert herbalists, we create a personalised supplement based on the findings.

Do I need to take my horse off his existing supplement before the screening?

No, by testing your horse whilst he is being fed your normal supplement we can identify if the supplement is really working for you.

Porky’s story

Porky is owned by the founder of Forest Farmacy, Holly Llewellyn, and he is the real reason that EHA came about. In 2010 he developed a spot on his hind quarters that got hotter, itchier, balder and sorer by the day. Holly tried everything but it was only during a conversation with a friend that she had her ‘eureka’ moment and decided to get Pork’s droppings and urine tested. Results showed that Billirubbin was present in his urine, which indicated his liver was sluggish

Why would this affect his skin you ask? The liver is designed to remove toxins from the body, however with Porky’s liver being congested the toxins were coming out through his skin, which is the body’s natural secondary line of elimination, hence developing a skin condition that wasn’t improving.

The test also showed up that he was lacking in vitamin A, Vitamin B3, Vitamin K and Magnesium. To solve his problems he was put on a prescribed supplement for exactly what he needed and within 36 hours the heat had gone from his side, within 3 days he was no longer rubbing and by 3-4 weeks, all his hair had grown back and there was no patch at all, it was like he had never had a problem.

Holly was determined to make this service available to all of her customers, now EHA is accessible, and simple to carry out for all horse owners. Not only does EHA help horses’ health and happiness, but it also empowers owners because they know exactly what is going on with their horse and how best they can help. Testing can help you identify whether your current supplements are actually working, and identify your horse’s individual needs.

Click the links below to read more stories about how Equine Health Analysis has identified and helped other horses...

The horse that ate everything

The horse that was eating its own droppings

The horse that continuously sweated

The horse that was not moving as freely as he should be

Why would I use the Equine Health Analysis?

The Equine Health Analysis will conduct detailed screening to check your horse’s mineral levels and identify what he really needs which could potentially save you money on unneccessary supplements and veterinary treatments. The Equine Health Analsysis will also...

• Check how your horse’s organs are functioning
• Check for virus’ and immune response
• Monitor gut bacteria
• Conduct a faecel worm egg count
• Distinguish which symptoms or behaviours are due to biochemistry and which are of emotional origin

Overall  you will be able to make sure that your horse is able to perform to his best ability and retain peak health all year round, by supplementing him with what his body actually needs.

What does it check for?

The Equine Health Analysis is a wholistic test which does not just look for symptoms but digs deeper to discover the root cause of what is triggering those symptoms. The Equine Health Analysis will look at...

• Energy levels
• Stages of stress
• Liver function
• Billirubin – which indicates if bile ducts are blocked
• Red blood cell release in the liver which shows functioning properties and if any background virus’ are lurking.
• Kidney function
• Ketones – which indicates potential risk of insulin resistance, diabetes, cushings and laminitis
• Heart function
• State of pancreas- glucome
• Blood
• Protein levels in urine
• Nitrites toxicity which indicates if a horse ingested a plant, chemical, or something it shouldn’t have.
• Ph. level- whether it is acid or alkaline
• White blood cell levels, this is a virus indicator – leukocytes
• Gut bacteria, if there is enough gut flora and gut enzymes to maintain efficient digestive function.
• Worm check- gut worms
• Fertility tests
• Metal toxicities
• Mineral deficiencies
• Calcium, magnesium and phosphorous balance

Exactly what he needs, when he needs it!

The results of the Equine Health Analysis enable our expert team to create a totally bespoke nutritional supplement targeting the emotional and physical needs of your horse. Our horse’s daily diets are often inconsistent. Very few of us know the vitamin and mineral content of our hay or haylage and it could be that nutritional deficiency is harming your horse’s ability to perform to his best.

The unique supplement created by Forest Farmacy will help bring any deficiencies back in to balance, as well as detoxing any harmful or toxic metals found. The majority of Equine Health Analysis reports have shown horses to be lacking in the four critical minerals, calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium which can affect performance, recovery time, anxiety and sensitivity to touch. Your Bespoke Supplement will supply your horse with 100 days’ supply to help get him back on track to better health. In a nutshell your Bespoke Supplement will provide your horse with his missing nutritional needs every day. Every equine’s details remain on file and can be re-tested every 12 weeks to monitor and evaluate their internal balance and amend supplementation as the seasons change.

Want to get started?

Step 1: Order our Equine Health Analysis via our online store at www.forestfarmacy.com OR telephone 07736 282 729.

Step 2: We will send you the Equine Health Analysis kit complete with sample pots for you to collect stool and urine samples and a questionnaire for you to complete.

Step 3: When the samples are ready call or text us and we will organise a courier to come and collect them.

Step 4: Within ten days you will receive a telephone call to discuss these results with a member of staff. In addition you will receive the worm count results and your 3 month supply of your personalised supplement based on the test findings.

All this for just £120.