Spring Preparation for Summer Show Coat Shine Success

When the seasons transition from winter into spring so too does your horse’s coat. As the daylight hours lengthen your horse will shed its winter coat and a finer, lighter coat will grow through. Supporting this transition with key supplementation can help to ensure your horse has healthy skin and a gleaming coat for the months ahead. KENTUCKY KARRON OIL & COPPER-MAX are the ultimate combination for aiding your horse’s coat condition, digestion & immune system coming into spring.

Supporting Seasonal Coat Changes in Horses

A unique emulsion of flaxseed (linseed) oil, KENTUCKY KARRON OIL is rich in omega-3 fatty acids which are typically deficient in a stabled horse’s diet. Supplementing with oil will support supple skin, reduce flakiness and dander, and help to bring out the best in a horse’s coat.

Omega-3 fatty acids, not only will this oil support skin and coat health, it will also have potential beneficial effects on digestive, joint, and immune health. Along with all these benefits, KENTUCKY KARRON OIL is a non-heating source of calories so can be beneficial for horses needing to gain weight.

How KENTUCKY KARRON OIL Supports Skin, Coat and Digestive Health?

The innovative emulsification process sets KENTUCKY KARRON OIL apart from standard linseed oils, and aids absorption to make this supplement one of the most effective on the market. What does “emulsified” mean? KENTUCKY KARRON OIL is a high-quality linseed emulsion; emulsification improves the bioavailability of the Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. This increase in bioavailability allows for better absorption and utilisation within the body, helping to support a nourished and radiant coat, sustain good digestive health, and elevate overall well-being.

Supporting Coat Health & Shine with COPPER-MAX

COPPER-MAX is a chelated copper & zinc paste for optimal absorption. Paired perfectly with KENTUCKY KARRON OIL, COPPER-MAX is the secret weapon for promoting coat health during the changing seasons. Copper, a vital trace element, plays a pivotal role in supporting coat colour and quality. With COPPER-MAX, you’re not just providing your horse with a supplement, you’re delivering a formula that unlocks the maximum benefits of copper and zinc, contributing to coat shine that’s bound to turn heads.

Why Copper and Zinc Matter For Coat Health?

Copper and zinc play their part in several key body functions, including coat pigmentation. A horse low in copper or zinc will show it in their coats with dark colour horses appearing ‘rusty’ and lighter coloured horses appearing yellow or brassy. Grassland and hay are typically low in both zinc and copper therefore supplementation is often necessary. COPPER-MAX is a convenient, easy to use syringe which contains chelated bioavailable sources of copper and zinc. Supplement one syringe monthly for adult horses or bi-monthly if no other significant zinc or copper sources are present in the diet. A healthy zinc and copper intake will not only ensure your horses coat shines, but it will also support hoof strength, your horse’s immune function, and support sound growth and development of young horses.

Achieving a healthy, shining summer coat with the right nutritional support in spring. By combining essential trace minerals with highly bioavailable omega-3 fatty acids, you can support coat change, skin health and overall condition. Using targeted solutions such as KENTUCKY KARRON OIL & COPPER-MAX together as part of your feeding programme helps deliver visible results, ensuring your horse is ready to stand out in the show ring.

Want to know more about supplements that support coat change, skin health and overall condition? Speak with one of our Equine Nutrition Experts.