EA Supreme Omega Oil
EA Supreme Omega Oil - premium oil for shiny coat, healthy skin and optimal condition
Key advantages:
High-quality, cold-pressed linseed oil (made in the UK)
Ideal ratio of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids (3.7:1)
Omega-3 fatty acids support:
Normal inflammatory response (crucial for joints, immunity, nervous and reproductive systems)
Healthy skin and shiny coat
Additional source of calories for horses on a low-starch diet or with weight maintenance problems (e.g. older horses with bad teeth)
BETA NOPS and UFAS certificates - safe for competition horses (FEI and Racing Rules)
Quality obligation:
Produced in licensed facilities with strictly controlled conditions, in accordance with legal standards for animal feed. Regular testing for the presence of prohibited substances (NOPS).
Key ingredients per 30 ml portion (maintenance):
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Linseed oil | 30 ml |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 15.7 grams |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 4.2 grams |
| Omega-3:omega-6 ratio | 3.7 : 1.0 |
Product description
Oiling horses is now fairly universally accepted as a good way to provide additional non-starch calories for those horses and ponies that need extra calories for work or weight gain, but who require a diet low in starch and sugar. Most users also recognize that oiling helps to create a shiny coat and healthy skin.
However, in recent years more attention has been paid to the type of oil and its fatty acid composition, with research focusing on polyunsaturated fatty acids (or PUFAs) and in particular two groups thought to have particular health implications for horses and ponies:
Omega 3 fatty acids, which are derived from ALA (alpha-linolenic acid) – including EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). The horse is able to convert ALA to EPA and DHA when ALA is available in the diet.
Omega 6 fatty acids, which come from LA (linoleic acid).
Both omega 3 and omega 6 play many important roles in the body, including:
Joint health
Hoof health
Reproduction
Function of the immune system
Endocrine (hormonal) function
Respiratory function
Neurological function
Skin and hair condition
Omega 6's are metabolized to produce important chemicals involved in the pain and inflammation response, which are critical to supporting the horse's initial immune response after injury or illness, and are therefore mostly known as pro-inflammatory. Corn oil, soybean oil and sunflower oil are all rich in omega 6 fatty acids.Omega 3 – in addition to playing a key role in many metabolic processes, their primary role is to support the horse’s own anti-inflammatory processes. Oils rich in omega 3 fatty acids include fish oils and flaxseed oils. Fish oils contain EPA and DHA, and flaxseed oil contains ALA, which can be converted into EPA and DHA in the horse’s body.
Therefore, a balance is needed between the mostly pro-inflammatory omega 6 fatty acids, which are important for supporting the horse's initial immune response after injury or illness, and omega 3 fatty acids, which help support the horse's own anti-inflammatory processes.
The natural diet of horses in the wild consists mainly of fresh forage, which contains more omega-3 than omega-6 fatty acids – especially when grass is growing. Research has not fully established the ideal ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 in the diet, but it is estimated that fresh grass has an omega-3 to omega-6 ratio of between 3 and 4:1.
In contrast, the modern competition horse is typically fed a mixture of grains and dry fodder, and this diet contains much more omega 6 than omega 3 fatty acids, as grains are naturally higher in omega 6 fatty acids and the drying process of hay results in the loss of most of the omega 3 fatty acids. Therefore, this diet will typically have much higher levels of pro-inflammatory omega 6 fatty acids and low levels of omega 3 fatty acids to support the horse's own anti-inflammatory processes.
It is now recognised that providing additional sources of omega 3 fatty acids in the diet of most horses and ponies, and particularly those in heavy work, young and breeding horses, older horses or those with very limited access to grazing, is essential to support the horse's own anti-inflammatory processes and ensure the correct ratio of omega 3 to omega 6 fatty acids is maintained in the diet to promote optimal health and performance.
In practical feeding situations, although fish oils contain higher levels of EPA and DHA than plant sources, they can be very unpalatable, and questions are raised about the sustainability and environmental impact of using fish oils.
Therefore, EA Supreme Omega Oil contains linseed oil to provide ALA for the horse to convert to EPA and DHA, and although the rate of conversion is not fully understood, there are significant and noticeable benefits for most horses from providing 30-60ml per day of this additional source of omega 3 fatty acids.
Ingredients and nutritional values
EA Supreme Omega Oil - key information
Nutritional profile (per 30 ml):
Ingredient Amount Linseed oil 30 ml Omega-3 fatty acids 15.7 grams Omega-6 fatty acids 4.2 grams Omega-3:omega-6 ratio 3.7:1 Analytical composition:
Fat: 99.0%
Protein: <1.0%
Fiber: <1.0%
Ash: <1.0%
Sodium: <1.0%
Instructions for use
Dosage for a 500 kg horse:
Standard dose: 30-60 ml per day
If necessary: possible to increase up to 100 ml per day
Important note:
When using higher doses, ensure adequate levels of vitamin E in your diet. Contact our team for advice.Purchased with
Turmeric Xtra - natural support for general horse health
Emune - helps strengthen the immune system in stressful situations
