OPTIMACARE🎄CHRISTMAS SALE! *Organic herbal blend for horses - a comprehensive, regenerative, nutritional 3-stage full-body detox for equine vitality

Fed over 1-month, with each 'stage' fed over 10-days, the synergistic combination of each stage of our OptimaCARE formula is formulated to bring a healthy balance back into the whole inner-engine of the horse, specifically the gut and immune system, filtration detoxification organs (lymph nodes, liver and kidneys), and the two circulatory systems (lymph and blood).

Once the course is finished, allow a week for the system to realign, function and strengthen by itself. This will also give you the chance to assess how your horse is, so that any symptoms they may then present with can be addressed directly instead of having to struggle through an overburdened system.

For the latest detoxification research and insights, see our main A-Z Condition/Detoxification page in the Advice Centre above.

OptimaCARE is your once-or-twice-yearly, structured inner reset - designed to clear the paths so your horse’s systems can function more smoothly, efficiently, and comfortably going forward.

Functional Fit – where OptimaCARE belongs in your horse’s whole-body support

OptimaCARE is designed as a structured full-system reset for horses whose inner systems feel overloaded, sluggish, or out of balance.

It supports the gut → liver & kidneys → circulation sequence over three clearly defined stages, helping the body clear accumulated metabolic burden, re-establish internal flow, and move forward with greater clarity and vitality

It’s the right choice when your horse needs a co-ordinated reset, rather than targeting just one organ or symptom.

→ OptimaCARE is:

• for horses needing a full-body, staged cleanse/detox programme
• for sluggish digestion, dull coat, low vitality, or “stuck” systems
• for post-medication, post-illness, or post-stress rebalancing
• for seasonal metabolic support (spring or autumn transitions)
• for horses recovering well after laminitis
• for owners wanting a structured, start-to-finish reset

→ OptimaCARE is not:

• a daily maintenance supplement
• an acute support formula for pain, colic, or laminitic flare-ups
• suitable during pregnancy, nursing, or febrile illness
• designed to be fed alongside multiple prescription medications
• a substitute for forage, hydration, or mineral balancing

Those roles belong to other blends used before, after, or instead of OptimaCARE.

Which blend – OptimaCARE or OptimaPLUS?

Each supports detoxification, but at very different intensities and stages:

→ OptimaCARE

Structured | Regenerative | 3-stage programme

Best for horses who are stable and ready for a comprehensive gut–organ–circulation reset.

→ OptimaPLUS

Detox + comfort + nutritional balance

Best when detox support is needed alongside discomfort management, with clearer guidance for sensitive or complex horses.

If your horse is coping well but feels overburdened, dull, or metabolically “stuck,” OptimaCARE is the right starting point.

Quick guide – when to choose which?

OptimaCARE is a nutritional, functional food supplement and not veterinary medicine. For more information, refer to Dr Kellon's Horse Sense - Nutrition is not 'Alternative' Therapy .

Composition

🌿OptimaCARE (1) - Gut Stabilise

Focus: Purging waste, restoring microbial balance, and strengthening the GI tract.

1. Andrographis paniculata – Bitter herb traditionally used to support natural cleansing and digestive tone.
2. Astragalus membranaceus – Adaptogen supporting immune balance and metabolic stability during detox.
3. Berberis vulgaris – Source of berberine alkaloids that help maintain microbial harmony and bile flow.
4. Symphytum officinale – Soothes gut mucosa and supports tissue resilience during cleansing.
5. Filipendula ulmaria – Aids gastric comfort and balanced gut pH.
6. Origanum vulgare – Potent antimicrobial supporting intestinal cleanliness and microbial balance.
7. Handroanthus (Tabebuia) impetiginosus – Helps maintain immune harmony and microbial terrain.
8. Plantago ovata – Rich in mucilage and fibre to help bind toxins and support smooth elimination.
9. Smilax ornata – Traditional blood purifier aiding gentle systemic cleansing.

🌿OptimaCARE (2) - Detoxification Organs

Focus: Liver and kidney restoration, toxin filtration, and enzymatic balance.

1. Astragalus membranaceus – Adaptogen supporting detox enzyme regulation and vitality.
2. Arctium lappa – Classic alterative promoting natural waste elimination through liver and skin.
3. Apium graveolens – Diuretic tonic supporting kidney excretion and systemic hydration.
4. Taraxacum officinale radix – Dandelion root aiding bile flow and hepatic detoxification.
5. Echinacea purpurea – Supports immune surveillance during toxin clearance.
6. Ginkgo biloba – Enhances microcirculation and oxygenation of hepatic and renal tissues.
7. Silybum marianum – Antioxidant-rich seed supporting liver cell protection and regeneration.
8. Urtica dioica – Mineral-rich tonic assisting natural diuresis and blood purification.
9. Rosa canina – Source of vitamin C and antioxidants supporting liver resilience.
10. Smilax ornata – Continues to assist gentle systemic detoxification and skin clarity.

🌿OptimaCARE (3) - Circulatory Systems

Focus: Lymphatic flow, blood purification, and post-detox rejuvenation.

1. Astragalus membranaceus – Tonic adaptogen sustaining energy and immune resilience.
2. Arctium lappa – Supports lymphatic and hepatic drainage through natural alterative actions.
3. Calendula officinalis – Gently stimulates lymph flow and tissue repair during cleansing.
4. Galium aparine – Lymphatic cleanser aiding waste removal and fluid balance.
5. Taraxacum officinale radix – Maintains bile and kidney excretion as the final detox phase.
6. Echinacea purpurea – Promotes balanced immune tone and recovery during metabolic adjustment.
7. Ginkgo biloba – Circulatory enhancer supporting oxygen delivery and detox end-phase recovery.
8. Silybum marianum – Supports continued hepatic resilience and antioxidant defence.
9. Urtica dioica – Revitalises blood and tissue mineral balance.
10. Rosa canina – Vitamin C-rich tonic restoring vitality, venous, and connective tissue strength.

Feed Guide

🌿Dried Ground Herb Blend

Human grade, produced to ecological standards and free from agro-chemicals. See our Quality page for Organic Certification Documents.

• Feed each stage in sequence: 33g (horse) / 17g (pony), daily for 10-days.
• 1 level 75ml scoop = 33-grams.
• Take a day off between each stage, until all three stages are finished.

• 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.

Advisory

• Feed as a minimum 1-month course.
• New to OptimaCARE? Start slow, a pinch at a time, slowly building up to the RDA.

• Ensure quality stemmy hay is available 24/7 to provide sufficient cellulose fibre, to help restore the hindgut microbiome.
• Nutritionally supports natural detoxification, enzyme activity, and systemic balance.
• Caution with steroid, immune-suppressant, or anticoagulant medications - seek veterinary guidance for compatibility.
• May have a mild loosening or cleansing effect in sensitive horses.
• A short-term “Herxheimer Reaction” (temporary re-toxification) may occur as toxins are eliminated - reduce dose or pause briefly if symptoms appear.
• Best used once acute conditions have stabilised (e.g. laminitis recovery, post-medication, or seasonal transition).

Contraindications

• Not suitable for pregnant or nursing mares due to strong detoxifying botanicals.
• Avoid feeding during acute laminitis or febrile illness.
• Not recommended alongside steroid or anticoagulant medications unless under veterinary guidance.
• Use caution with horses prone to dehydration or electrolyte imbalance; ensure constant access to water and salt.

If you’re discussing this with your vet, please share our OptimaCARE Vet Reference extract with them, a dedicated resource designed to give veterinary professionals clear, clinically structured information on our botanical nutritional supplements.

Each extract provides concise, practical details to support informed discussions between owners and their vets, ensuring every horse receives safe, well-considered care.