Omega-3

Hemp seed oil

Cannabis sativa (seed oil)

Mechanism

Cold-pressed hemp seed oil contains omega-3 (ALA) and omega-6 fatty acids (linoleic acid) in a ratio of about 1:3, discussed as nutritionally favourable, as well as gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). Contributions to skin/coat and inflammatory balance are discussed. Compliance: only the seed oil is used; cannabinoid residues are relevant — THC is FEI-prohibited and CBD is classed as a Controlled Substance. Use only products with a certificate of analysis and, before competitions, run a targeted competition/withdrawal check.

Cautions

· Only seed oil with a certificate of analysis (cannabinoid content)
· THC FEI-prohibited, CBD Controlled Substance — check status/withdrawal before competition start
· Light-/oxidation-sensitive — store cool and dark

Sources

EFSA Journal 2011;9(6):2105EFSA — THC in Lebens-/Futtermitteln aus Hanf (Risikobewertung)

NRC 2007Nutrient Requirements of Horses — pflanzliche Fettquellen/Fettsäuren

FEI Equine Prohibited Substances ListFEI — Cannabinoide (THC verboten, CBD controlled)

Equiterna Score

57/100

solid

Science4.5/10

Practical experience6/10

Safety7/10

Overall score scale

high overall75–100solid55–74limited0–54

How the Equiterna Score is built

The Equiterna Score combines three dimensions into a value of 0-100: science (40%), practical experience (30%) and safety (30%). It is transparently derived from evidence level, attributed sources (PubMed/journals), legal classification and cautions. The FEI doping status is shown separately as a competition-law note and does not enter the score. Commissions and vendor relationships have no influence on the score. In addition, the editorial safety rating caps the result: it limits the safety dimension and the overall tier (orange: at most solid). For entries rated red, no score is calculated at all. The rating never raises anything — a green rating does not lift a calculated value.

An editorial assessment of the evidence and safety situation — not a healing claim and not an individual recommendation. It does not replace veterinary advice.

Dosageapprox. 30–60 ml/animal/day (large horse), introduce gradually

AMG statusComplementary feed

FEI statusNot listed

SafetyWith caution

Evidenceemerging

Frequently asked questions

Is Hemp seed oil a feed or a veterinary medicine for horses?

Equiterna classes Hemp seed oil as “Complementary feed”. Legal framework: Regulation (EU) 2019/6 / TAMG (DE/AT), Feed Regulation (EC) 767/2009.

Is Hemp seed oil allowed at FEI competitions?

In the profile, Hemp seed oil is listed with the FEI status “Not listed”. The current FEI list is authoritative, so please check its latest version.

Which dosage do the sources give for Hemp seed oil?

Stated in the profile: approx. 30–60 ml/animal/day (large horse), introduce gradually. This is information from the literature, not an instruction for an individual horse.

Which sources are there for Hemp seed oil?

The profile cites: EFSA Journal 2011;9(6):2105, NRC 2007, and FEI Equine Prohibited Substances List.

Usage note

This content is for information and education. It does not replace veterinary diagnosis or treatment. If your horse shows signs of illness, consult a veterinarian.

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Xenophon · On Horsemanship (c. 365 BC)

Equiterna is an intermediary platform for equine knowledge, marketplace and tools — not a veterinary-medicines dealer, veterinary practice or pharmacy. Compound information is source-attributed (PubMed, specialist journals, NRC/GfE, EU regulations) and free of healing claims. Legal framework: Regulation (EU) 2019/6 / TAMG (DE/AT), Feed Regulation (EC) 767/2009, FEI Prohibited Substances List, HWG.

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