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sab2
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 Posted - 30 Jan 2012 : 12:22:38 PM
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Can somebody please pm the feed shop that sells direct to the publc via post, i have been using simple systems linseed but i remember somebody saying it was cheaper direct from this place but sadly cannot remember what its called, thanks ever so much 
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Callisto
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Posted - 30 Jan 2012 : 12:36:39 PM
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| Do you mean Charnwood Milling? Rhoni put me on to them in a post a couple of weeks ago - much cheaper, even with postage. (Like a quarter of what I was paying before - from Feedmark, not simple systems). |
  Zahkira (GR Amaretto x Taffetta)
Linda
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sab2
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Posted - 30 Jan 2012 : 1:11:09 PM
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| Thats it , i counldn,t remember the name , knew it was a c to start with , thankyou |
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Liz100
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 30 Jan 2012 : 1:28:03 PM
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Hi
Sorry to jump on this thread but I've seen micronised linseed mentioned several times recently and I've never heard of it before. I just wondered what it is used for and what benefits it has? |
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Callisto
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Posted - 30 Jan 2012 : 3:23:17 PM
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| Micronised linseed is an excellent way of adding omega-3 fatty acids to the daily diet and is a good source of non-heating energy. Linseed is also high in digestible protein that supports muscle function and development in combination with exercise. Micronised linseed also supports the skin promoting a smooth, glossy coat. Since I've been giving it to Lily she has been less itchy. Some people believe it helps joints. |
Zahkira (GR Amaretto x Taffetta)
Linda
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Pasha
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England
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Posted - 30 Jan 2012 : 4:07:47 PM
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| If you google Linseed Oil you will find all of the numerous benefits listed, but for me personally I feed it rather than other oils as Linseed is an anti-inflammatory Oil (so helps joint function) and it has been shown to have a positive effect on hormone related conditions (so meant to be better for Cushings/IR/EMS horses than other oils) |
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MinHe
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England
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Posted - 30 Jan 2012 : 5:01:58 PM
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DON"T buy the sort of linseed oil meant for putting on wood - make sure it's the edible type! 
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MirandaToo
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England
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Posted - 30 Jan 2012 : 5:24:45 PM
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Lol Keren!! Somebody asked me the other day how I got my pony looking so shiny . I said I felt sure it was down to the linseed oil making her coat soft and shiny...... suddenly thought I ought to point out to them that I meant linseed oil IN her feed, not rubbed all over her!!! Visions of poor people sliding straight off their horses!!x |
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sab2
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Tangor64
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Posted - 30 Jan 2012 : 8:21:45 PM
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| Oooo I anm going to get some...my boy is 15 this year and is not too good with a virus at the mo (still eating though!!)Sounds like it's just the thing he will need to give him a boost! |
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Liz100
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Posted - 30 Jan 2012 : 9:18:21 PM
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| Me too. Mine is over a virus, but now we are building his work back up, hopefully in preparation for some pleasure rides this summer. It sounds just what we need. |
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zaminda1
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Posted - 31 Jan 2012 : 03:44:37 AM
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Its also good for mud fever, if you have an agricultural store near you they sell it very cheap, as it is also used for cattle. Equus health are also cheaper
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Arachnid
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England
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Posted - 31 Jan 2012 : 09:36:09 AM
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| Equine Pharmacy sell micronised linseed online. Comes in a plastic tub with a scoop. |
   
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jo78
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Posted - 31 Jan 2012 : 11:34:53 AM
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I have had my pb for 3 months now, he came to me very underweight, muscle wastage, and looked 30 rather than his 9 years. I give him micronised linseed in with his food twice a day, now he just starting to get topline and looks soooo much better, and his little personality is coming through as he was very down and flat. I clipped him last week and he has a glorious shiny and conditioned coat!
http://www.naturalhorsesupplies.co.uk/?p=cart This is where i get mine from |
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debsnboz
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Posted - 31 Jan 2012 : 10:13:56 PM
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| i e had a bag delivered from charnwood today. Ordered over wkd. £20.63 plus £6 postage. feed Boz 200g a day, and pony has 50g just to mix minerals in with. both very very shiny even now! |
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sab2
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Posted - 01 Feb 2012 : 11:51:22 AM
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| I ordered two bags on the 30th hoping its here soon as i have run out of simple systems one. |
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gossy
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England
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Posted - 01 Feb 2012 : 1:00:06 PM
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| what is best though the oil or the seed? im not sure which to buy |
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Callisto
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Posted - 01 Feb 2012 : 1:32:58 PM
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I was told it was better to buy the meal because some of the nutritional content is lost in the process of creating oil.
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Linda
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Callisto
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Posted - 01 Feb 2012 : 2:18:09 PM
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This is how we used to feed it in a warm mash after hunting when I was a kid - used to leave it simmering all day in a water heater (like the WI use for making tea). The horses loved it. This was when you had to soak and boil linseed because otherwise it is poisonous
To prepare linseed for cooking first soak overnight in cold water in an old saucepan. If you have several horses to feed you can use a boiler.
When the linseed has been soaked add more water, if necessary, before bringing to the boil and boiling for 15 minutes to remove the poisons.
After 15 minutes of boiling reduce the heat and simmer the linseed for 2-3 hours- until it forms a jelly. (Some people advise simmering for up to 6 hours).
Keep a careful watch on the jelly as it is cooking, do not allow to dry out and add more water if necessary.
Before feeding cooked linseed jelly to your horse or pony ensure that the linseed has cooled to blood temperature - otherwise it may scald you horse's mouth.
When the mixture has cooled it will turn into a rather messy looking jelly - but most horses and ponies really enjoy it when mixed into their feed!
Remember that linseed is poisonous if it is not boiled thoroughly and it must be used the same day that it is cooked. Linseed jelly will quickly turn rancid.
Any left over linseed jelly should be very carefully disposed of where it cannot be eaten by any other animals, such as dogs or cats, in the stableyard. |
Zahkira (GR Amaretto x Taffetta)
Linda
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RUTHIE
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 01 Feb 2012 : 6:24:45 PM
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Callisto, I use to do that after hunting my pony in the early 70's. She always has a fab shiny coat. My Mum use to get cross as I used her best jam cooking pot to cook it in!
How much do you folks feed of the micronised linseed? |
     
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moatside
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rhoni
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Posted - 01 Feb 2012 : 8:37:20 PM
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| What I love about the micronised version - all the benefits of the full seed rather than the oil. Feed it straight out of the bag. Decent shelf life, no cooking, no smell - and best of all a better preservation of nutrients because you haven't boiled the be-whatsit out of it! |
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sab2
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Posted - 01 Feb 2012 : 9:07:19 PM
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Mine came today to my OH,s garage and he forgot to bring it home  .
I can remember years ago my boss had an old clothes boiler and we used to do the linseed and also barley in it, loved the smell of the boiled barley. |
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Callisto
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Posted - 01 Feb 2012 : 9:14:26 PM
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Actually now you've said that Sab2 I'm sure it was my Grandmother's old clothes boiler that we used, we did the boiled barley too
Hope you get your hands on your linseed asap |
Zahkira (GR Amaretto x Taffetta)
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sab2
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Posted - 01 Feb 2012 : 9:20:47 PM
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| Handy things clothes boilers wonder if they still do them. |
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Cinnypony
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Posted - 01 Feb 2012 : 9:26:10 PM
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Love the charnwood micronised linseed - good value, Cinny has so far done up to 80k endurance on it (plus unmolassed sugarbeet and supplements).
She looks fab on it and perfect barefoot performance feed as she did all her endurance last season without boots, including 80k in Exmoor Experience at GHS. |
    
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