11/23/2021
Winter time tea for horses!
Did you know that horses enjoy drinking tea too?!
One of our favorite things to do around here (especially when it's very cold) is to brew up a batch of warming tea. Please see below for one of our favorite winter time tea recipes.
Warming Herbal Horse Tea
• 1 qt (4 cups) water
• 1 finger of fresh ginger sliced thinly or grated thickly (warming and immune enhancer)
• 1 small piece of licorice root, 1”-2” inches sliced (also helps fight depression in stalled horses)
• 1 tablespoon dried lemon balm herb, cut and sifted type (relaxing aid)
• 1 tablespoon parsley flakes (digestive aid)
• 1-2 cinnamon sticks (warming and digestive aid)
• 1 tablespoon dried orange peel and rind (to add some sweetness to the blend and aroma)
Directions: In a pot, bring the water to a boil, add the herbs, turn off the heat and let steep for 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool to just warm, strain the herbs, and use the remaining liquid to pour over feed in cold weather. You can add a teaspoon of salt to the warm liquid so you encourage your horse to drink more! Serves one horse.
Give it a try and let us know what you think!
