BREATHEPLUS *Powerful airway-clearing, lung-soothing, and allergy-balancing
Help your horse breathe easier with BreathePlus, a powerful organic supplement formulated to support comfortable breathing and a healthier respiratory system.
Each herb in BreathePlus plays a vital role in supporting the equine respiratory and immune systems, combining anti-inflammatory, expectorant, immune-modulatory, and soothing demulcent actions.
Together, these botanicals help maintain clear, comfortable airways, and strengthen the body’s natural resilience against environmental allergens - promoting calm, easy breathing from within.
✨ “Breathing is massively improved - no more wheezing.”
Overview
Experiencing respiratory irritations can cause real misery for horses. In their domestic environment, the equine respiratory system is constantly challenged by numerous allergens such as stable dust, school surfaces, bedding, and feed, often exacerbated by autoimmune syndromes.
BreathePlus is specifically formulated to help manage these challenges, combining natural ingredients to reduce respiratory distress, clear airways, and provide ongoing immune support. By addressing both symptoms and underlying triggers, BreathePlus helps your horse feel more comfortable and resilient, even in allergen-heavy environments.
For the latest insights on equine respiratory health, see our A-Z Equine Condition/Respiration page in our Advice Centre above.
Is BreathePlus Right for My Horse?
🌿 Ideal for horses who...
- Are prone to COPD, or seasonal airway irritation.
- Are experiencing respiratory distress, i.e. flared nostrils, chronic coughing, wheezing, heave lines.
- Are showing breathing effort in dusty or allergen-heavy environments.
- Struggle with stable dust, dry arenas, or bedding reactions.
- Are recovering from chest infections or respiratory compromise and need gentle strengthening.
- Have chronic allergies that flare with weather or turnout changes.
⚠️ Not suitable for horses who...
- Are pregnant or nursing mares (contains hormonally active botanicals such as Achillea millefolium and Glycyrrhiza glabra ).
- Are currently on steroid medications (e.g. dexamethasone , prednisolone , or inhalers) unless under veterinary supervision - Glycyrrhiza glabra may potentiate steroid effects.
- Are on multiple Glycyrrhiza glabra -based supplements — check total intake to avoid excess glycyrrhizin.
Comparisons
Which blend? BreathePlus or PollenTonic/PollenCOMBO - each blend supports a different level of respiratory function:
→ BreathePlus- for chronic or recurring respiratory issues where long-term immune and airway support is needed.
→ PollenTonic/PollenCOMBO - for allergy-dominant horses during spring/summer, with strong histamine or pollen reactions. However, BreathePlus is recommended as the next step if the allergy response becomes chronic.
In short? If your horse struggles with chronic wheezing/hives, ongoing respiratory discomfort, or serious dust sensitivity, BreathePlus is the right choice to help nurture calm, comfortable breathing from within.
Composition & Feed Guide
BreathePlus is a nutritional food supplement and not veterinary medicine. For more on this, see Dr Kellon's article - Nutrition is not 'Alternative' Therapy
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Composition Glossary
- Astragalus membranaceus – A renowned adaptogen and immune modulator that supports respiratory resilience by helping regulate immune overreaction to allergens, promoting stamina and systemic balance.
- Echinacea purpurea – Traditionally used to support immune defences and mucosal health. Helps maintain upper-respiratory integrity and fortify the body’s natural response to environmental challenges.
- Inula helenium – A classic respiratory herb valued for its expectorant and soothing actions, especially asthma-type symptoms. Its volatile oils help maintain clear bronchi and calm irritation in the lower airways.
- Euphrasia officinalis – Traditionally used for upper-respiratory comfort and mucous-membrane tone with a particular affinity for eye and sinus health. Helps maintain clarity and soothe irritation linked to pollen or dust sensitivity.
- Ginkgo biloba – Enhances peripheral and pulmonary circulation, helping oxygen reach tissues efficiently. Supports steady breathing and respiratory recovery, particularly in chronically stressed lungs.
- Glycyrrhiza glabra – A gentle adaptogenic demulcent that soothes airway linings and supports adrenal balance. Its natural glycyrrhizin content promotes mucosal comfort and synergises with other herbs in the blend.
- Althaea officinalis radix – Rich in mucilage to coat and comfort inflamed airways. Helps maintain smooth airflow and reduces irritation from dryness or coughing.
- Verbascum thapsus – A time-honoured herb for clear, healthy lungs. Its expectorant and emollient qualities help maintain easy respiration and a calm, soothed chest.
- Achillea millefolium – A renowned anti-allergenic and circulatory tonic that helps maintain normal mucous flow and vascular tone within the respiratory tract. Also contributes to systemic balance during seasonal transitions.
Feed Guide
🌿Dried Herb Blend
Human grade, produced to ecological standards and free from agro-chemicals. See our Quality page for Organic Certification Documents.
- Feed 5g/100kg bodyweight per day, i.e. 25g for a 500kg horse.
- 1 x level 75ml scoop = 12-grams.
- Want a scoop? You can add a scoop to your basket during checkout.
- Supplied in a resealable, food-grade foil pouch for freshness.
💧Tincture
- Feed 6ml/100kg bodyweight per day, i.e. 30ml for a 500kg horse.
- Our tinctures come in a heat-sealed, twin-neck, child-resistant HDPE plastic dosing bottle, complete with dosing chamber. ♻️ HDPE is recyclable and low-impact - aligned with our sustainability ethos.
Recommended
- Spirulina is a potent regulator of the immune system, and said to support histamine release. Add 4g/100kg bodyweight daily in feed if your horse is affected.
- Feeding micronised Linseed provides a rich source of the Omega-3 fatty acid, Alpha Linolenic Acid, which benefits lung function.
Fussy Eater?
Horses sometimes have their own opinions (and strong tastebuds!), so now and then a new blend might need a little extra encouragement. This doesn’t reflect the quality or efficacy of the product, but rather their natural instinct towards new flavours.
Check out our Fussy Eaters page, or send us a message - we've many helpful tips to make introducing new supplements easier.
Footnotes
- Feed as a minimum 1-month course.
- New to BreathePlus? Always start slow, a pinch at a time, slowly building up to the RDA.
- Laboratory tested for identification and compliance to the British and European Pharmacopoeia standards.
- Human grade.
- ♻️ Eco Note: Our packaging is recyclable and refillable.
- 🧊 Storage Tip: Keep cool and dry.
Clinical Considerations
🌿 Advisories
- If already using other Liquorice-containing products, review total intake to avoid excessive glycyrrhizin exposure.
- Seek veterinary advice before use alongside prescribed medications affecting the liver, kidneys, or immune system.
- Feed as part of a broader management plan- addressing environmental allergens (dust, bedding, feed quality) will enhance results.
⚠️ Contraindications
- Pregnant or nursing mares – not suitable without veterinary oversight, due to hormonally active and circulatory herbs ( Yarrow, Liquorice ).
- Do not combine with steroid medications(e.g. dexamethasone , prednisolone , inhalers) unless under veterinary supervision — Liquorice Root may prolong steroid activity and alter metabolism.
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