Here are some potential benefits of feeding garlic to horses:
- Aids the respiratory system
- Helps treat and prevent lung diseases and infections
- May assist with pain relief
- May lower blood pressure
- Improves gut health and good flora
- Acts as an antibacterial and antimicrobial
- Boosts immune system function
- Delivers antioxidant defense
- Garlic may be beneficial for horses with ulcers
- Acts as a natural fly repellent for horses
A common way of feeding horses garlic is granules or flakes. These supplements are usually processed through freeze-dried, air-dried, or cold-pressed dehydration. Less allicin is destroyed through these processing methods than in conventional heat-dried powdered garlic, so they may be more beneficial for your horse.
Garlic still loses potency as it sits on the shelf, so if you buy granules or flakes, ensure the product comes in a container with a tight-fitting lid to help retain potency.

