Equistrath
Equistrath is a remarkable supplement that has become a staple in our care routine at Heartland Rescue. Its unique formulation, based on yeast culture, vitamins, and minerals, provides comprehensive nutritional support that helps horses maintain optimal health and vitality. Horses, especially those recovering from stress or illness, benefit immensely from Equistrath’s ability to boost the immune system. This supplement enhances digestion and nutrient absorption, ensuring that horses get the most out of their diet. Its natural ingredients are particularly effective in promoting healthy coat and hoof condition, which is essential for horses’ overall well-being.
At Heartland Rescue, we have witnessed first hand the positive impact Equistrath can have on our horses. Equistrath’ s benefits extend beyond physical health; it also contributes to improved energy levels and stamina. This is particularly important for horses engaged in rehabilitation programs, as they often need additional support to regain their strength. By incorporating Equistrath into our feeding regimen, we ensure that our horses have the best chance of recovery and a better quality of life. Ultimately, Equistrath aligns with our mission to provide the highest standard of care to all equines in our shelter.
Equistrath – A miraculous recovery
With a history that could easily be called a nightmare, an 18-year-old mare was finally rescued from a terrible fate. She was being advertised on a WhatsApp group and had been purchased off a truck headed for an abattoir in the Free State by Monique Kymdell. Monique is well known in the area for rescuing horses destined for auction or abattoirs or illegal bush racing. This mare needed every chance in the world, getting her started on Equistrath was just the beginning.
Equistrath was the answer for Eisling
Thank goodness for John Glaister, our trucker, who is a very kind, gentle and patient man. After a few hours, he had managed to load her and safely truck her to us here in KZN and it certainly wasn’t without it’s challenges. She arrived on 21 October and was extremely violent and untrusting. She would charge, kick and bite anyone who tried to touch or come near her. When we tried to get her off the box she was extremely scared and aggressive. On closer inspection it was established that not only was this mare extremely underweight, suffering from overgrown and cracked feet, hair loss due to parasites, central nervous system damage causing loss of full use of her near side ear and muzzle, multiple lacerations, puncture wounds, saddle sores and a hole in her tongue; but she was also pregnant!
Imagine suffering so much trauma that you suffer a stroke. It was decided that her name would be Eisling, which is a Gaelic name meaning ‘hopeful dream’ as every horse has a hopeful dream that they will one day be able to run with a herd wild and free.
The team bravely set task to bathe her and treat all her wounds and the process of her recovery began. After consulting with the knowledgeable team at Assagay Feeds, we concluded that the best way to support Eisling’s recovery would be to supplement her diet with Equistrath. In just a few days there was already an incredible physical improvement, she gained massive amounts of weight and her coat started to darken and shine!
Having suffered at the hands of humans for most of her life, Eisling was violently aggressive and difficult to handle. She resource-guards and is extremely food aggressive which we have been working on. Local horse whisperer, Glyn Redgrave, stood up to the call and worked his magic on the mare. Having visited her every Friday for 5 weeks, Glyn could not believe the physical transformation of the horse and had seen first-hand the incredible impact of Equistrath.
After just 35 days of being rescued and treated with love and respect, Eisling decided to drop her foal late at night on the 25th of November 2021. A healthy and strong colt was born! Aptly named Odin, after the God Of War, since the colt had survived a war zone whilst in the womb and still managed to come out strong.
Over the past 3 months, she really settled in and is much safer to work with now that we have done lots of training with her. She now even enjoys being led out around the farm to hand graze and allows you to groom her. We plan on keeping this mare so that she can live out her days in peace and love. There have been so many people who have shown great kindness in helping with this mare without the expectation of anything in return and for that, we are truly grateful. – Heartland KZN December 2021
You can purchase Equistrath from Assagay Feeds
7 Cliffdale Rd, Assagay
031 768 1165
sales@assagayfeeds.co.za
Whatsapp +27 78 559 3557
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MOST RECENT PHOTOS OF ODIN AND EISLING
Odin is a bay roan that goes silver in summer and bay in winter.
