Feeding Rice Bran Oil to a Horse

Rice bran oil can make a horse's coat shinier.

Rice brain oil is extracted from rice during its processing, when the outer hull and then multiple layers are removed. Both rice bran and rice bran oil are commonly used as supplements for horses. Rice bran oil adds sheen to a horse's coat and provides antioxidants and Vitamin E. Feed your horse rice bran oil by combining it with other yummy treats.

Things You'll Need

• Bucket
• Horse feed
• Scoop
• Water
• Rice bran oil

Instructions

1. Prepare your horse's daily feed as normal. If your horse doesn't get daily feed, start with something gentle and appropriate to his lifestyle. Wheat bran will not cause any weight or energy gain and has no adverse effects, so it's a good place to start. Put two to three scoops of bran into a bucket and add water until all of the bran is wet. Stir. You should have a fairly soupy mixture rather than stiff bran.

2. Shake the bottle of rice bran oil to mix it. Add 2 to 8 ounces of the oil to your horse's feed. Decide on the quantity based on her needs: 2 ounces for a shinier coat, 4 ounces for weight gain, or 8 ounces for a maximum combination of the two.

3. Stir the oil into the feed and set it out for your horse. Repeat the process daily. Decrease or increase the amount of rice brain oil according to your horse's needs and results.

Tips & Warnings

• Add other treats like molasses and carrots to the bran mash for flavor.

• Rice and wheat brans help your horse's digestion, while oat/mo and senior feed aid in weight gain. Grain gives horses energy.

• Vitamin E helps maintain cell function, membranes, and overall health. It also maintains red blood cell stability, supports capillary vessels, and maximizes your horse's immunity.

• Overfeeding rice bran oil can make your horse obese. Check with your veterinarian if you're not sure how much to feed your horse.

References

• Mac Equine Products: Rice Bran Oil
• EquiSearch: How to Make a Wheat Bran Mash