Frequently asked Questions

Why Should I Feed HealthyCoat® Every Day?
Good feed should provide most of the vitamins, minerals and protein your horse needs. However, essential fatty acids are very fragile. Most dry feed is exposed to air, light and heat, which destroys EFA's. Therefore, most horses are deficient in Omega 3 & Omega 6 fatty acids. HealthyCoat® provides a rich source of Omega 3 & 6 essential fatty acids that the horse can't produce. Plus, HealthyCoat® is a rich, natural source of Vitamin E and Lecithin, and is fortified with Niacin, Biotin and Vitamin B12. These features will alleviate deficiency while promoting healthy skin, a shiny hair coat, optimum health and top performance for you horse. Hay provides carbohydrates, protein, bulk and fiber to round out the diet.

How do I know if my horse's diet is deficient of essential fatty acids?
Symptoms of fatty acid deficiency include:

• Dry Skin Allergies
• Laminitis
• Brittle or cracked hooves
• Inflammation
• Brain and nervous disorders
• Dull hair
• Arthritis
• Below normal performance
• Skin Conditions
• Reproductive problems

Why are they called "Essential Fatty Acids" and what do they do?
EFA's are essential to the health of your horse. Most of all, the horse can't produce these two fatty acids: they must be provided by an outside source, such as HealthyCoat®. Cells are comprised of water, proteins, and fats. Without essential fatty acids (EFAs), the cells will substitute another type of fat, thereby creating a cell that doesn't have maximum vitality, strength or health. EFAs must be provided from an outside source, the horse can't manufacture them in its body.

Can Healthy Coat with Omega 3 fatty acids work as an anti-inflammatory?
"Linoleic Acid (Omega 6) is important for horses with skin problems and Linolenic Acid (Omega 3) calms inflammatory and allergic conditions such as arthritis." -John Lyons, March 2000

What is the difference between HealthyCoat® and feeding corn oil, wheat germ oil, generic soybean oil?
"Processed & stabilized vegetable oils have had the EFAs and Vitamin E content, as well as other natural antioxidants, largely if not entirely-removed, destroyed or transformed in processing." -John Lyons, March 2000

What destroys Essential Fatty Acids?
Due to the exposure to heat, sunlight and air, it is difficult to preserve EFAs in a dry feed. This is the reason top dressing daily with a source of EFAs, such as HealthyCoat® is so important. HealthyCoat® contains high levels of Vitamin E, a natural preservative. This feature offers the benefit of a long shelf life. Shelf stability allows you to save money by purchasing 2.5 gallon jugs, without the worry of spoilage. HealthyCoat® is available in two convenient sizes, gallon bottles, and 2 1/2 gallon jugs.

How much HealthyCoat® do I need to feed?
HealthyCoat® contains 2 1/2 times the digestible energy of grain and hay. An obvious improvement may be seen in coat shine and manageability within one week of feeding HealthyCoat® at a 2 oz level per horse per day. If undesirable weight-gain results, we suggest cutting back on the grain ration.