Since 2002 ginger is used in horses for the treatment of a wide range of
ailments, mainly in cases of injury or age-related arthrosis and
inflammation. Since 2010, its efficacy has also been "officially
recognized" and put on the doping list. As a healthy spice, it will
probably be the only harmless drug that can be used for the entire life!
The successful treatment of the famous German dressage mare and former
great Olympic hope Renaissance Fleur in 2003 led to a rapid spread of
ginger feeding among the horse owners in Germany. ("The greatest
progress in horse feeding since the introduction of hay and oats!" Quote
from a user) In 2004, horseradish was added to the anti-inflammatory
ginger as an effective broadband antibiotic. In 2009, licorice was added
as a treatment against headshaking. The book reflects the current state
of feeding ginger, horseradish and licorice and provides practical
guidance on how to use it. The book also includes the effective
treatment of fungal skin diseases with broadband antifungal mosses.
Furthermore, the ambulant treatment of keratomas is described, the
treatment of sandcracks by gluing over with glass fiber tissue and a
gastric-juice-resistant encapsulation of ginger for use in humans. In
addition, a gentle treatment of equine sarcoids with liverwort extract
and cod liver oil is described. And finally, it is described a very
simple method of affixing bandages over wounds by gluing, which (because
too cheap!) unfortunately is only very rarely used by veterinarians. As
a prophylaxis to orthopedic problems, the quite new hoof-caring method
F-Balance, tested and found superior by the University of Leipzig, is
also emphasized.
