OPTIMACARE for Horses | Organic Gut, Liver, & Metabolic Support Programme
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OPTIMACARE for Horses | Organic Gut, Liver, & Metabolic Support Programme

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Part of our C.A.R.E Immunity Protocol

Cleanse | Activate | Regenerate | Energise

OptimaCARE is our structured gut, liver and metabolic support programme, designed to work alongside the body's own natural "housekeeping" systems.

" You have given me my horse back - bright eyes, glossy coat, and a spring back in her step!" Angela H.

Rather than forcing a "detox", OptimaCARE follows the body's natural internal housekeeping sequence to lift the metabolic load - supporting the gut first, then the liver and kidneys, before encouraging healthy circulation and lymphatic flow.

Whether your horse feels flat after a busy season, is slow to change coats, is recovering from medication or illness, or simply seems like they could do with a good tune-up, OptimaCARE provides a structured way to help the whole system breathe again.

*Please note this is a nutritional, functional food supplement and not veterinary medicine. For more information, see Dr Kellon's Horse Sense - Nutrition is not "Alternative" Therapy.



Important Note:

If your horse is sore, inflamed, or coming out of something more complex, we’d normally look at OptimaPLUS instead, w hich addresses discomfort, reset, and nutritional balance in one structured plan.

Overview - why the body's natural housekeeping systems matter

One of the questions we're often asked is: "Why does OptimaCARE work in three separate stages?"

Because that's exactly how the body already works.

Every minute of every day, your horse's body is carrying out an extraordinary amount of internal housekeeping, relying on four closely connected systems working together:

  • The gut is the gatekeeper - it decides what stays and what goes.
  • The liver is the customs office crossed with a sorting and distribution warehouse, receiving nutrient-rich blood from the gut, deciding what can be used, stored or transformed, and preparing compounds that are no longer needed for natural removal.
  • The kidneys continually filter the bloodstream, removing water-soluble waste into the urine for excretion.
  • Meanwhile, the lymphatic system acts as the body's drainage network, collecting excess tissue fluid and cellular debris before returning it to the bloodstream, where it can once again pass through the liver and kidneys.
  • The blood is the body's motorway, delivering good stuff - oxygen, nutrients and hormones to every tissue, while carrying unwanted carbon dioxide and metabolic waste onwards for processing or natural elimination.

These systems don't work independently - they work as one beautifully connected housekeeping network. When one part begins to struggle, the others quietly compensate.

Most of the time they do an incredible job, but after prolonged stress, illness, medication, poor forage, seasonal change, or simply the wear and tear of everyday life, that internal housekeeping can become less efficient.

That's when owners start noticing subtle changes, such as their horse seeming flatter than usual, possibly stressed, and often the coat has lost its shine, droppings have become inconsistent, and recovery seems slower.

That's exactly where OptimaCARE fits, by simply following the body's own natural sequence.

  • First, we help stabilise the gut - because everything downstream depends upon it.
  • Next, we support the liver and kidneys as they process and filter the body's everyday metabolic by-products.
  • Finally, we encourage healthy circulation and lymphatic flow, helping those natural housekeeping systems continue moving everything in the right direction.

In short?

OptimaCARE isn't about forcing a "detox" - it's about helping the body's own housekeeping systems regain the rhythm they've evolved to follow all along.

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


How OptimaCARE fits into your horse's support plan

OptimaCARE is your “clear the decks and let the body breathe again” programme - the once-or-twice-yearly inner reset that helps your horse feel lighter, brighter, cleaner, and back to themselves again.

✔ Your horse feels dull, flat, or isn't quite thriving

✔ Their coat lacks its usual shine or they're slow to change coats

✔ Recovery after illness, medication, or a demanding season feels slower than expected

✔ Digestive niggles, gassiness, or inconsistent droppings never seem to fully settle

✔ They're coming out of winter feeling heavy, puffy, or sluggish

✔ You're looking for a once- or twice-yearly whole-body reset rather than another product aimed at one symptom

In short: if your horse feels like they need an internal reset rather than another targeted supplement, OptimaCARE provides a structured way to help the body find its rhythm again.

For many horses, OptimaCARE becomes a seasonal reset that's repeated once or twice a year. Rather than asking every organ to do everything at once, the programme works in sequence – first supporting the gut, then the filtration organs, before finally encouraging healthy circulation and flow.

From there, support can be adapted depending on what you're seeing.

- Building long-term support

  • BiomeTonic or WildFed – to help maintain a resilient hindgut microbiome and digestive balance over the longer term.
  • EquiVita or VitaComplete – to provide the forage-based mineral foundation that supports every stage of healthy metabolism.

- When deeper support is needed

For horses that are particularly sensitive, recovering from more complex health challenges, or needing additional comfort support alongside their reset, OptimaPLUS builds on the OptimaCARE programme with extra nutritional buffering and comfort-focused support.

- Foundation support

No reset works in isolation. Good-quality forage, daily movement, plenty of fresh water, and a forage-based mineral blend all help the body's natural housekeeping systems work efficiently throughout the programme.

*If you're not already feeding a mineral balancer, try one of our 1kg trial bags.

In summary

Use OptimaCARE as a once- or twice-yearly whole-body reset when your horse feels overloaded rather than unwell. Let the programme guide the body through its natural sequence – gut first, then filtration, then flow – before moving into simple long-term maintenance that keeps those foundations strong.


Composition & feed guide

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

We start with the gut - supporting the digestive environment, encouraging microbial balance, and helping the body's natural housekeeping start at the point where everything enters.

  1. Andrographis paniculata – A traditional bitter herb that supports digestive function and healthy gut activity.
  2. Astragalus membranaceus – Helps support normal immune function while maintaining resilience during periods of change.
  3. Berberis vulgaris – Traditionally valued for supporting microbial balance and healthy digestive secretions.
  4. Symphytum officinale – Included to help soothe and support the integrity of the digestive lining.
  5. Filipendula ulmaria – Traditionally used to maintain gastric comfort and digestive balance.
  6. Handroanthus (Tabebuia) impetiginosus – Traditionally used to help maintain a balanced internal microbial environment.
  7. Plantago ovata – A natural source of soluble fibre that supports healthy bowel function and regular elimination.
  8. Smilax ornata – Traditionally used to support the body's natural housekeeping processes

🌿OptimaCARE (2) - sorting and filtration organs (liver & kidneys)

Now the focus shifts to the organs responsible for processing, filtering, and preparing toxins for natural elimination.

  1. Astragalus membranaceus – Adaptogen supporting detox enzyme regulation and vitality.
  2. Arctium lappa – Traditionally used to support the body's natural elimination pathways.
  3. Apium graveolens – Traditionally valued for supporting normal kidney function and healthy fluid balance.
  4. Taraxacum officinale – Traditionally used to support everyday kidney and healthy liver function.
  5. Echinacea purpurea – Supports immune surveillance during toxin clearance.
  6. Ginkgo biloba – Traditionally used to support healthy circulation.
  7. Silybum marianum – Well known for supporting normal liver function and helping maintain healthy liver cells.
  8. Urtica dioica – A naturally mineral-rich herb that supports normal kidney function and overall vitality.
  9. Rosa canina – Naturally rich in antioxidants to support healthy tissues throughout the body's housekeeping cycle.
  10. Smilax ornata – Continues to support the body's natural housekeeping processes as the programme progresses.

🌿OptimaCARE (3) - circulatory systems

Finally, the focus turns to the body's drainage (lymph) and transport (blood) network, supporting healthy fluid movement, tissue housekeeping and the circulation that keeps everything connected.

  1. Astragalus membranaceus – Helps maintain normal immune function while supporting recovery and resilience.
  2. Arctium lappa – Supports lymphatic and hepatic drainage through natural alterative actions.
  3. Calendula officinalis – Traditionally used to support healthy connective tissues and lymphatic function.
  4. Galium aparine – Traditionally valued for supporting healthy lymphatic drainage and fluid movement.
  5. Taraxacum officinale radix – Continues to support healthy liver function during the final stage of the programme.
  6. Echinacea purpurea – Promotes balanced immune tone and recovery during metabolic adjustment.
  7. Ginkgo biloba – Included to support healthy microcirculation throughout the body.
  8. Silybum marianum – Supports continued liver resilience and antioxidant defence.
  9. Urtica dioica – Provides valuable natural minerals while supporting normal fluid balance.
  10. Rosa canina – Helps provide antioxidant support as the programme draws to a close.

Feed guide

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.

Fussy eater?

Some horses have wonderfully strong opinions (especially when herbs are involved!), so introduce gradually, building up over several days to allow your horse time to become familiar with the flavour. If you need a little extra help, see our Fussy Eaters Guide is packed with tried-and-tested tips.
♻️ Eco Note: Our packaging is recyclable and refillable.


Energetic architecture - the synergy behind the blend

Energetic Architecture explains how a programme is structured to work with the body's natural processes rather than trying to override them.

OptimaCARE isn't simply a collection of cleansing herbs. It's a carefully sequenced programme that follows the same order your horse's body already uses every day: gut first, then filtration, then flow.


Think of it as helping the body's own housekeeping team work room by room, rather than asking the whole house to tidy itself all at once.

Functional intent

OptimaCARE is designed to support:
  • Digestive stability and microbial balance
  • Healthy liver and kidney function
  • Natural circulation and lymphatic flow
  • Whole-body metabolic resilience
  • Restoration and vitality
Each stage prepares the way for the next, creating a smoother and more coordinated reset.

Functional categories – support in action

Stage 1 – gut stability

  1. Microbial balance & digestive terrain – Andrographis, Berberis, Pau d'Arco
     - Helping restore balance within the hindgut before asking the rest of the body to process additional metabolic load.
  2. Gut lining & digestive comfort – Psyllium, Meadowsweet, Comfrey
     - Supporting the intestinal environment while encouraging comfortable, well-regulated digestion.
  3. Immune & systemic resilience – Astragalus, Smilax
     - Helping maintain steady immune function while the gut ecosystem settles.

Stage 2 – filtration support

  1. Liver processing & metabolic housekeeping – Milk Thistle, Dandelion Root, Burdock
     - Supporting the liver's normal processing of everyday metabolic by-products.
  2. Kidney & fluid balance – Nettle, Dandelion Leaf
     - Helping maintain healthy filtration, hydration, and elimination.
  3. Antioxidant & cellular protection – R osehips, Astragalus
     - Providing nutritional support while the body's filtration systems are working harder.

Stage 3 – circulation & flow

  1. Lymphatic movement & tissue drainage – Cleavers, Calendula
     - Encouraging healthy movement of fluids through the tissues as the final stage of the programme.
  2. Circulatory vitality – Hawthorn, Nettle
     - Supporting healthy circulation and helping nutrients and metabolic by-products continue moving in the right direction.
  3. Whole-body restoration – Astragalus
     - Helping the body transition from reset into renewed balance and resilience.

Big picture

One of the reasons OptimaCARE feels different is that instead of asking every system to do every job at once, it follows the body's own order.
  1. First create stability.
  2. Then support processing.
  3. Then encourage flow.

Gut → filtration → flow. The body's own sequence, simply supported.


Clinical considerations / veterinary reference

Advisories

  • Feed as a minimum 1-month course.
  • Ensure quality stemmy hay is available 24/7 to provide sufficient cellulose fibre, to help restore the hindgut microbiome.
  • Caution with steroid, immune-suppressant, or anticoagulant medications - seek veterinary guidance for compatibility.
  • Some horses may show temporary adjustment signs as the body's natural housekeeping systems become more active - reduce dose or pause briefly if symptoms appear.

Contraindications

  • Not suitable for pregnant or nursing mares due to strong detoxifying botanicals.
  • Do not feed during acute conditions - always stabilise first (e.g. laminitis recovery, post-medication, or seasonal transition).
  • Use caution with horses prone to dehydration or electrolyte imbalance; ensure constant access to water and salt.

Vet reference

A concise, vet-friendly reference is available for sharing with your vet.


FAQs for OptimaCARE

What is OptimaCARE designed to support?

OptimaCARE is a structured, three-stage programme designed to support your horse's natural housekeeping systems.

Rather than focusing on one organ or one symptom, it works through the same sequence the body already uses every day - supporting the gut first, then the liver and kidneys, before finally encouraging healthy circulation and lymphatic flow.


Why does OptimaCARE work in three stages?

Because that's how the body works.

The gut decides what enters the body.

The liver and kidneys process and filter what has been absorbed.

The circulatory and lymphatic systems then transport nutrients where they're needed while carrying everyday metabolic by-products away.

OptimaCARE simply follows that natural sequence rather than asking every system to do everything at once.


Is OptimaCARE a detox?

Not in the way the word is often used.

We don't believe in forcing the body to "detox".

Instead, OptimaCARE is designed to support the body's own natural housekeeping systems, helping them work as efficiently and smoothly as possible.

That's why we often describe it as a whole-body reset rather than a detox.


Which horses benefit most from OptimaCARE?

OptimaCARE is often chosen for horses that feel overloaded rather than unwell.

Typical situations include:

✔ After illness or medication

✔ Following a demanding competition season

✔ During seasonal coat change

✔ Horses that seem flat or lacking sparkle

✔ Digestive niggles that never quite settle

✔ Horses coming out of winter feeling sluggish

✔ Once- or twice-yearly seasonal resets


How often should I feed OptimaCARE?

For many horses, once or twice a year is ideal.

Spring and autumn are particularly popular times, although it can also be useful following periods of illness, medication, or increased metabolic demand.


Can I repeat the programme?

Yes. Many owners use OptimaCARE as part of their horse's annual management programme, repeating it once or twice each year depending on individual circumstances.


Why do you start with the gut?

Because everything else depends on it.

Before asking the liver, kidneys, and circulation to deal with everyday metabolic by-products, we first want the digestive system functioning as comfortably and efficiently as possible.

Supporting the gut first creates stronger foundations for the stages that follow.


Why not just feed liver herbs on their own?

The liver doesn't work in isolation.

Healthy metabolism depends on the gut, liver, kidneys, circulation, and lymphatic system all working together.

OptimaCARE was designed around that simple observation, recognising that supporting one system often means supporting the others too.


Can OptimaCARE help after antibiotics?

Many owners choose OptimaCARE following a course of antibiotics, particularly when they feel their horse has lost a little sparkle or their digestion hasn't quite returned to normal.

Antibiotics can place additional demands on the gut microbiome, and because the gut, liver, kidneys, and wider metabolic systems work so closely together, a structured reset can be a helpful next step once treatment has finished.

Our usual approach is to allow the prescribed medication to do its job first, then use OptimaCARE to help support the body's natural recovery afterwards.


Is OptimaCARE suitable after worming?

Yes. Many owners use OptimaCARE after worming as part of a broader programme supporting digestive balance and the body's natural housekeeping systems.

Rather than focusing on the wormer itself, the programme supports the gut first, followed by the liver, kidneys, circulation, and lymphatic system as your horse settles back into their normal rhythm.


Can OptimaCARE support horses after medication?

Yes. Whether your horse has completed a course of antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, ulcer medication, or other veterinary treatment, it's not unusual for them to need a little time to feel fully themselves again.

Once treatment has finished and your vet is happy with their progress, OptimaCARE provides a structured way of supporting the body's natural housekeeping systems as they return to their everyday rhythm.

Many owners tell us their horse simply looks brighter, feels lighter, and regains that familiar sparkle after completing the programme.


What's the difference between OptimaCARE and OptimaPLUS?

OptimaCARE is our structured three-stage reset programme for horses that feel overloaded rather than unwell.

OptimaPLUS builds on this foundation by adding extra nutritional and comfort support, making it better suited to horses coming out of more complex situations where discomfort or inflammation are also part of the picture.


My horse seems fine. Would they still benefit from OptimaCARE?

Possibly. Many owners use OptimaCARE proactively as part of their horse's seasonal management rather than waiting until obvious signs appear.

Just as we service a car before it breaks down, many owners like to give the body's natural housekeeping systems a little extra support once or twice a year.


What should I feed after finishing OptimaCARE?

Once the programme is complete, the focus shifts from resetting to maintaining.

Many owners continue with products such as BiomeTonic or WildFed to support long-term gut ecology, alongside a forage-based mineral balancer such as VitaComplete or EquiVita to provide strong nutritional foundations.


Can OptimaCARE be fed alongside other EquiNatural products?

Yes. Many owners feed OptimaCARE alongside products that support their horse's individual needs.

If you're unsure which products combine well, we're always happy to help build a support plan that's right for your horse.


What if my horse seems a little different during the programme?

As the body's natural housekeeping systems become more active, some horses may temporarily appear a little quieter or show subtle changes while they adjust.

This is usually short-lived.

If you have any concerns, simply reduce the amount being fed or pause for a few days before gradually building back up again.


Do I still need a mineral balancer if I'm feeding OptimaCARE?

Absolutely. OptimaCARE supports the body's natural housekeeping systems, but those systems still depend on good everyday nutrition.

A forage-based mineral balancer such as VitaComplete or EquiVita provides the nutritional foundations that allow every stage of the programme to work as effectively as possible.



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