Apple cider vinegar?

Fancy's Joe · 06-23-2008, 09:22 AM

So I've heard of feeding/spraying apple cider vinegar to repel flies?

How much would you have to feed?
Is it dangerous? (I'm guessing its not, just want to make sure)

=]

BonnieM · 06-23-2008, 09:24 AM

We tried feeding it last summer, and our boys absolutely would not eat their feed with the ACV on it. I spray it on mixed with water and Blue Dawn. Works pretty well for flyspray.

BonnieM

Fancy's Joe · 06-23-2008, 09:29 AM

Okay thanks =]
Do you know how much you would have to feed though? My boy eats pretty much anything... lol

imjustjoking22 · 06-23-2008, 09:44 AM

I think I fed about 3/4 of a cup to my old horse and it worked well- I believe it also helps dissolve minerals and prevent some type of colic but not 100% sure... new guy won't eat it either though.

Fancy's Joe · 06-23-2008, 10:37 AM

Okay thanks!
My guy is 14.2hh... so do I have to feed the same ? Or less/more?

Aurical · 06-23-2008, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BonnieM

I spray it on mixed with water and Blue Dawn. Works pretty well for flyspray.

Blue dawn as in the dish detergent? That doesn't irritate their skin to have that sitting on them? I'm just curious - sounds like a really cheap flyspray and a good way to keep them a bit cleaner

What are the proportions of vinegar/water/dawn that you use?

4hooves4me2 · 06-23-2008, 10:57 AM

I put it in my water troughs. It keeps them cleaner, and they drink it that way. I dump between 2 and 4 cups into each trough.

I love it-great stuffs.

MissCriss · 06-23-2008, 11:22 AM

I usually feed about 1/4 of a cup to the average horse.

Do a search for more info. There are TONS of threads about vinegar, as it has been widely discussed on this forum.

naughtygirl · 06-23-2008, 11:38 AM

I have made a big post on what Apple cider vinegar can be used for. If i can find the link, il post it up for you

naughtygirl · 06-23-2008, 11:43 AM

Found it

Apple Cider Vinegar for Horses - MUST READ!

06-23-2008, 09:22 AM	#1
Fancy's Joe Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Somewhere in Canada ;) Posts: 714 Images: 62 Blog Entries: 2	Apple cider vinegar? So I've heard of feeding/spraying apple cider vinegar to repel flies? How much would you have to feed? Is it dangerous? (I'm guessing its not, just want to make sure) =] __________________ *Zoey...* A horse gallops with his lungs, perseveres with his heart and wins with his character...

06-23-2008, 09:24 AM	#2
BonnieM Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Washington, Iowa Posts: 1,462 Images: 338 Blog Entries: 9	We tried feeding it last summer, and our boys absolutely would not eat their feed with the ACV on it. I spray it on mixed with water and Blue Dawn. Works pretty well for flyspray. BonnieM __________________ I always tell people their dream horse is standing in their own back yard if they will learn enough horsemanship to appreciate and understand them. -- Ann Bennett *THE BOYS!* -- Bud -- JR aka "Just Right" -- Dusty

06-23-2008, 09:29 AM	#3
Fancy's Joe Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Somewhere in Canada ;) Posts: 714 Images: 62 Blog Entries: 2	Okay thanks =] Do you know how much you would have to feed though? My boy eats pretty much anything... lol __________________ *Zoey...* A horse gallops with his lungs, perseveres with his heart and wins with his character...

06-23-2008, 09:44 AM	#4
imjustjoking22 Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Coastal California Posts: 2,733 Images: 65	I think I fed about 3/4 of a cup to my old horse and it worked well- I believe it also helps dissolve minerals and prevent some type of colic but not 100% sure... new guy won't eat it either though. __________________ Ikelos - 5 year Oldenburg by Ideal ~my last and greatest gift from my mother~ "A mind is like a parachute- it only functions when open."

06-23-2008, 10:37 AM	#5
Fancy's Joe Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Somewhere in Canada ;) Posts: 714 Images: 62 Blog Entries: 2	Okay thanks! My guy is 14.2hh... so do I have to feed the same ? Or less/more? __________________ *Zoey...* A horse gallops with his lungs, perseveres with his heart and wins with his character...

06-23-2008, 10:57 AM	#7
4hooves4me2 Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: INDIANA, about 1 hour W. of Indianapolis. Posts: 2,369 Images: 101	I put it in my water troughs. It keeps them cleaner, and they drink it that way. I dump between 2 and 4 cups into each trough. I love it-great stuffs. __________________ DAILY THOUGHT: SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES - NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS...

06-23-2008, 11:22 AM	#8
MissCriss Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 531 Images: 43	I usually feed about 1/4 of a cup to the average horse. Do a search for more info. There are TONS of threads about vinegar, as it has been widely discussed on this forum. __________________ Please, if you can: stop feeding corn, sweet feed, veggie oil, & grain. Healthier alternatives: BOSS, MoorGlo, RBs, flax, aloe, rice bran, cocosoya, alfalfa pellets, & honey.

06-23-2008, 11:38 AM	#9
naughtygirl Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Taranaki, New Zealand Posts: 4,705 Images: 719 Blog Entries: 18	I have made a big post on what Apple cider vinegar can be used for. If i can find the link, il post it up for you __________________ -Sly Preferido- "Love me, love my horse"

06-23-2008, 11:43 AM	#10
naughtygirl Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Taranaki, New Zealand Posts: 4,705 Images: 719 Blog Entries: 18	Found it Apple Cider Vinegar for Horses - MUST READ! __________________ -Sly Preferido- "Love me, love my horse"

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