Rose Hip Shells Dried (Rosa canina) Organic - Wild

Non-VAT item

Our wild-organic rose hips shells are available in a range of sizes from 500g packets to 10kg sacks. With a wonderful rich aroma and dark reddish shades, they are especially selected by horses and sometimes dogs

Animals with the following conditions have selected rose hip shells

Anemia

Collagen damage

Poor hoof condition and dull coat

Sarcoids

Rose hips are a great favourite with horses; they are without a doubt one of the most popular supplements, along with barley grass. Horses generally take more rose hips in the autumn and winter months. This fits in with their natural selection as rose hips would be available during the autumn months to help strengthen the immune system for the coming winter, which would be beneficial to their survival. Rose hips are found in the hedgerows growing on a climbing wild rose species called Rosa canina, otherwise known as Dog rose. The vitamin C in rose hips support enzymes that make collagen; it is therefore often selected by animals that need to increase collagen production after injury

Supplied as broken pieces of shell, not as whole rose hip shells (as show in image)

Rosehips are one of the richest sources of vitamin C available. They also contain vitamins A and K, thiamine, niacin, riboflavin and volatile oil. Beta carotene found in rosehips has been found to be valuable in protecting against the effects of sunburn. The biotin content is responsible for encouraging strong healthy hooves.