Cinnamon Powder

Cassia cinnamon is much higher in coumarin, a compound that can put strain on the liver if fed daily over long periods. Ceylon cinnamon is naturally much lower in coumarin, making it the preferred choice for ongoing daily feeding in horses.

No. Cinnamon is a supportive ingredient, not a replacement for diagnosis-led veterinary medication. It can complement a low-sugar diet, careful exercise and prescribed treatment, but should never be used alone for a serious metabolic condition.

At measured feeding rates, Ceylon cinnamon is usually well-tolerated. If your horse has an active or recently treated ulcer history, introduce slowly and watch for any change in appetite or feed acceptance, and review with your vet.

Metabolic and weight changes take time. Most owners look for a 6 to 8 week window of consistent feeding alongside diet and exercise changes before judging the contribution of cinnamon.

Cinnamon is highly pigmented and can leave brown residues on feed bowls and around the muzzle, particularly on greys and palominos. Wiping the muzzle after feeding and rinsing buckets straight away will keep things tidy.

Yes. Cinnamon is often layered with milk thistle for liver and metabolic support and with nettle for circulation and detox routines. Introduce one new ingredient at a time so you can judge what is doing what.