BARLEYGRASS (Hordeum spp.) *Organic herb for horses - cell-cleansing, energy-feeding, vitality-restoring supergreen
Benefits of Barleygrass for Horses
Bursting with natural vitality, our certified organic Barleygrass Powder is a powerhouse of nutrients to help nourish your horse from the inside out.
Naturally rich in antioxidants, chlorophyll, vitamins, and minerals, barleygrass offers gentle support for immunity and metabolic balance, making it a valuable addition for horses with Cushing’s, EMS, or those prone to weight challenges.
Easy to feed and highly bioavailable, it’s a simple, natural way to fuel your horse’s overall wellbeing.
Barleygrass is a nutritional, functional food and not veterinary medicine. For more information, see Dr Kellon's Horse Sense - Nutrition is not 'Alternative' Therapy
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Overview
Our organic Barleygrass plants are grown slowly in pristine, unpolluted areas. Harvested when the young leaves are at their most nutritionally rich and fertile phase, the leaves are then cleaned, dried, and milled into a fine powder.
This careful timing is key - it’s when the plant’s living enzymes, chlorophyll, and antioxidants are most active. The result is a functional food of exceptional purity and potency - nature’s finest for digestion, detoxification, and vitality.
Exceptional nutrition
Barleygrass is naturally abundant in:
- Chlorophyll, known as nature’s cleanser, to support detoxification and healthy blood pH.
- Antioxidants and enzymes that defend against oxidative stress and cellular fatigue.
- Essential vitamins and minerals(A, B, C, E, iron, magnesium, selenium, calcium, potassium).
- GABA and amino acids that promote calm focus and neuromuscular steadiness.
Together, these compounds help to restore natural balance — fueling energy quietly behind the scenes.
Clinical insight
Barleygrass offers broad-spectrum nutritional support - a gentle alkaliser, cellular detoxifier, and metabolic nourisher. Particularly beneficial for horses managing insulin resistance, Cushing’s, or stress-related fatigue, it replenishes at a deep cellular level, delivering restorative, bioavailable vitality without overstimulation.
It’s green nourishment in its purest form: quiet strength, daily renewal, and visible wellbeing, from the inside out.
Composition & Feed Guide
🌿Organic Barleygrass, Ground
Grown, harvested and dried without the use of agri-chemicals, non-irradiated and GMO free - see our Quality page for Quality Management & Certification Documents.
- Hordeum spp., Ground Y oung Leaves
- Organic Cultivated
- Origin New Zealand
~ Feed Guide - 5g/100kg bodyweight per day, i.e. 25g for a 500kg horse.
Functional Nutritional Value
Fussy Eater?
It's unlikely that horses won't eat barleygrass as it's very palatable, but if your horse has a different opinion, see our Fussy Eaters guide for helpful tips if needed.
Footnotes
- Laboratory tested for identification and compliance to the British and European Pharmacopoeia standards.
- Human grade.
- Please be aware that if you're purchasing our dried botanicals for human use, our dried range is cut to appropriate sizes for feeding to horses.
- ♻️ Eco Note: Our packaging is recyclable and refillable.
- 🧊 Storage Tip: Keep cool and dry.
Clinical Considerations
Barleygrass is a gentle, nutrient-rich green food used to support everyday vitality, digestion, and natural antioxidant intake. It is generally very well tolerated by horses.
Advisories
- As with all powdered greens, introduce gradually to avoid palatability issues or sudden microbiome shifts.
- Don't overfeed! Very high amounts may cause mild digestive looseness due to the natural fibre content.
- Ensure the product is fresh and well stored to maintain nutrient quality.
- Safe for pregnant and nursing mares; no specific concerns are identified for equine use.
Contraindications
- None known in equine use.
- (Human note only) Individuals with coeliac disease or gluten intolerance should be aware of possible field-level cross-contamination with gluten-containing cereals.
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