October 2023 Issue

EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN October 2023 Page 17 Dr. Dan, The Natural Vet ® , Talks Montmorillonite Clay By Kim Stoltzfus Equi-lete® Product Specialist As horse owners we often joke about bubble wrapping our horses to keep them healthy and injury free, and with the rising costs associated with horse own- ership, it becomes even more pru- dent to take steps to prevent injury and illness. Our goal at Equi-lete® is to offer nutritional products that promote healthy horses, reducing the risk of illness and injury. For the past 20 years, Equi- lete® has provided quality equine nutrition to support your horse from the inside out. Equi-lete® products are designed with the highest quality ingredients, based on the latest research and tech- nology available. These products are developed and distributed by Homestead Nutrition in New Holland, PA, where we strive to provide these elite products at a reasonable price, making them more than worth the investment! Research indicates the impor- tance of equine gastric health for optimum performance, immune function, and comfort. Equi-lete® knows that healthy gastric tissues are crucial to prevention of dis- ease: therefore, our products are designed to support gastric health and promote optimum nutrient ab- sorption for overall healthy horses. They are available in different formats including supplements, a ration balancer, and a controlled starch feed. The Equi-lete® lineup also includes specialty products such as natural vitamin E, probiot- ics, electrolytes, and more. Equi-lete® understands that health and performance develop Equi-lete®: Nurturing your Equine Athlete from the Inside Out! from the inside out. Your horse needs the best feed ingredients to reach its full potential to be the Equine Athlete they were bred to become. Equi-lete® products promote healthy horses that are not only able to withstand the rigors of training, breeding and performance, but thrive! No matter what your discipline, Equi-lete® delivers nutrition to Nurture your Equine Athlete! To purchase Equi-lete® products or find your nearest dealer, visit www.equi-lete.com or call the Homestead Nutrition office at 888-336-7878. Today, I want to take this opportunity to focus on Montmo- rillonite Clay. Montmorillonite Clay is an ingredient that I consider not only prized but also my favorite to include in my formulas when it synergistically makes sense. This chosen clay serves as a major base component in our widely popular and free-choice- fed product, "RED CAL" that provides ancient, pristine, and rich sources of healthy salt, min- erals, and other trace elements to benefit horses and various other species. I also include it in the "field formula" version of our award-winning BUG CHECK product. Montmorillonite Clay has been a longstanding base component in my formulas for dogs, cats, and even humans too! This includes products like Joint Check for pets and REDOXX for your own personal use. The benefits of calcium montmorillonite minerals have been thoroughly documented by scientists and leading univer- sities. Dr. Simon Cohen, N.D., published 'Clay The Miracle Of Life,' presenting his findings on the benefits, and encourages readers to consult their respective practitioners when considering its use as part of their daily health regimen. My friend, T.W. Swerezek, DVM Ph.D. from the University of Kentucky, once commented on our RED CAL by saying, 'The natural, unprocessed, and pristine sea salts are superior as they con- tain calcium and small amounts of other macro minerals, along with all essential trace elements in naturally balanced and readily available forms.' Dr. Swerezek also presented related findings on the effect of weather/seasonal changes on grass imbalances. You can find the research and his personal note to me at WhyRedCalWorks.com. I trust this information provides helpful insights to understand the value of Montmo- rillonite Clay and in considering Montmorillonite Clay for your companions and you. —Dan Moore, DVM The NaturalVet.com AskDrDan.com