FAQ on CBD Oil

I am not an expert, scientist, doctor or any type of specialist. I also do not claim to be any of the latter. I didn't even go to college, YET. However, I am a super happy customer that just wants to help out a 100% woman owned and ran company. She is also local! I am always supporting the small business owners, I know how hard it can be to put yourself out there and grow your business.

This post is about what I have learned, researched, "geeked out" over and the results I have personally seen in the use of CBD oil and my pets. The most jnpkrtenat thing to remember is that there is little to no THC which means your animal is not getting high !!

First off the company I stand by and trust is healthyhorsecbd.com 
The owner is a strong, passionate individual that believes in the quality of her products. She is also a life long horse lover so she knows the importance of having only the finest ingredients. All of her ingredients are quality tested by an independent third party lab to ensure you get the best CBD products possible. ** You can also get 15% off your order and free shipping when you use promo code :   Clydesdale2019  

The "Healing Ingredients" in her products: 

MCT Oil is all natural, organic and non-GMO.  It promotes brain & heart health for your horse.

Coconut Oil deeply nourishes & restores skin health.  It has anti-oxidant, anti-microbial, anti-fungal, and anti-viral properties.

CBD from Hemp. CBD has many medicinal benefits per the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.  It is an anti-inflammatory and treats chronic neuro and muscle pain.  CBD treats stress, anxiety, depression, mood, and sleep disorders.  It is even currently prescribed by doctors for certain seizure disorders.

Beeswax provides protection for the skin against irritants while allowing the skin to breathe.  It offers anti-inflammatory, antibacterial & antiviral benefits.

Grape Seed Oil is rich in antioxidants & has anti-inflammatory properties.  It helps vitamin E & C be more effective at preserving skin health, speeds up the healing process, and moisturizes.

Lets start with the basics: CBD stands for Cannabidiol.  CBD is a naturally occurring constituent of the hemp plants. It is the most abundant non-psychoactive cannabinoid found in cannabis. There is little to no THC in CBD oil. Cannabinoid is also naturally occurring in your body, and like melatonin, sometimes you just need a little boost! Recent studies into cannabis have uncovered the endocannabinoid system. This system helps regulate the nervous system, immune system and different organs through out the body including pain and inflammation. CBD has also been shown to interact with the serotonin receptors and that may be why is has beneficial effects on anxiety. CBD supplementation further helps the ECS by specifically blocking the fatty acid known as FAAH : this compound is responsible for breaking down one of the body's primary endocannabinoids called anandamide. Anandamide regulates many of the body's basic functions, including pain sensation, inflammation, immunity, body, temperature, sleep , mood and more. There are so many different articles that describe how CBD effects different receptors in our body and how that can potentially benefit you and your pet's quality of life. 

IS IT LEGAL? Yes but....  The CBD oil I use is derived from hemp. Hemp is used is many different things like; string, paper, lotion etc. Although CBD is legal in numerous states, it is however not legal on a federal level. So the answer to that question is difficult to answer. You can find CBD oil in any of your local pet stores. I personally trust a local business that has worked hard to get where they are and I like supporting her. Again there is more information on line if you want to dig deeper into the legalization of CBD. There are rumors of removing hemp from the controlled substance act, making it an agricultural commodity. Again just rumors and you can do your own research into that subject.

Speaking of being legal, this one is for my horse friends. 

IS IT USEF LEGAL : I went to the USEF guidelines & Rules for drugs and medications:

CAUTION AGAINST THE USE OF HERBAL/ NATURAL PRODUCTS TRAINERS, OWNERS, EXHIBITORS, AND THEIR VETERINARIANS ARE CAUTIONED AGAINST THE USE OF MEDICINAL PREPARATIONS, TONICS, PASTES, POWDERS AND PRODUCTS OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING THOSE USED TOPICALLY. Persons administering an herbal or natural product to a horse or pony to affect its performance, having been comforted by claims that the plant origin of its ingredients cause it to be permitted by the rules as well as undetectable by drug tests, might have been misled. The use of herbal and natural products in a horse or pony might result in a positive drug test, i.e., a finding of a prohibited substance, contrary to claims by those who manufacture and/or market such products for profit. The plant origin of any ingredient does not preclude its containing a pharmacologically potent and readily detectable prohibited substance, e. g., cocaine, heroin and marijuana all come from plants. Although the use of some of these products may not have resulted in positive drug tests in the past, this may change as the USEF Equine Drug Testing and Research Laboratory incorporates new methods into its battery of screening tests, a deliberate and ongoing process. Please see the link provided for more info www.usef.org

For the above reasons, the Federation cautions against the use of herbal and natural products. The ingredients and properties of products to be classified as prohibited are valerian, kava kava, passionflower, skullcap, chamomile, vervain, leopard’s bane, night shade, capsaicin, comfrey, devil’s claw, hops, laurel, lavender, red poppy and rauwolfia.

In short … They caution against it during competitions. They also caution against any herb or natural remedy product where the ingredients are unknown. Any substances which affects the performance of a horse in a calming or an energizing or stimulant manner. This is also at an FEI level. 

I also emailed medequestrian through the USEF website. Diana emailed me back stating "CBD oil should not be administered during the seven days prior to competing under us equestrian rules."

That does not mean that your horse cant benefit from it!! That also doesn't mean you cant compete on it! You run the risk of precautions if your horses is tested, or you can use it up to 7 days before the competition. I am currently not competing Charlotte at the level we use to. We are starting from the ground up due to her losing the eye from cancer. The CBD oil is perfect for pets that are uncomfortable, have arthritis, or need help with anxiety. There are many older horses, hot horses, and over worked horses that could GREATLY benefit from this product! 

Along with horses, other animals can greatly benefit as well. According to Dr. Klein, with the American kennel club, CBD is also used because of its anti-inflammatory properties, cardiac benefits, anti-nausea effects, appetite stimulation, anti-anxiety impact, and for possible anti-cancer benefits, although there’s no conclusive data on this use. AKC has even sponsored a study through the Colorado State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, that will evaluate the use of CBD in treatment-resistant epileptic dogs. The CHF hopes that this will be the first study to gain scientific data on the use of CBD in dogs with this condition.

My point to all of this is ….. CBD has many benefits for all animals and people! I believe it was said perfectly by Healthy horse CBD:   "Cannabidiol (CBD) has many healthy benefits.  It helps improve wellness by supporting the internal recovery and healing process.  It promotes a healthy state of mind and stress reduction naturally.  It is beneficial for treating inflammation, muscle and joint aches, autoimmune, and neuro-degenerative diseases.  According to the US Department of Health & Human Services "CBD is a neuroprotectant & antioxidant." 

I urge anyone thinking of using CBD for themselves or there pets, please contact your vet and do your research! I love to "geek out" on this stuff and from what I have read and the difference I have noticed in my pets, makes me a believer. I love this product and I love the support of people behind me during this time. 

Also make sure to check out the Healthyhorsecbd.com website and feel free to reach out to her with any questions you may have !