16/01/2024
Soft soil driving you a bit crazy.. …
Interesting article to make you feel better.
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Juncus Effusus
Horses start to nibble at the seed heads in autumn and happily eat the plant to the ground through Jan/ Feb, the nibbling started late this year as the grass has continued to grow through the early winter months.
Juncus Effusus is described as a tall soft rush grass, growing in large clumps about 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in) tall in moist soil. It is commonly found growing in humus-rich areas like marshes, ditches and fens.
Full of important antioxidants (triterpenes) that are anti-depressants, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial, important for horses with cushings, abscesses, lethargy, muscle wastage and late coat shedding.
Has a high triterpene content all year round and high sugar content in Autumn and Winter this may not be suitable for some horses but for ours are out 24/7 in a challenging environment.
Great for oxidative stress damage in skin and hoof.
Contains high levels of vitamin e and magnesium.
Horses gather amongst the clumps to breathe in the volatile organic compounds released into the air. Juncus Effusus has a sour and pungent smell, stimulating relaxation through the release of hexanal and acetic acid.
