PSYLLIUM HUSKS

100% pure Psyllium Husks is widely reported to aid in removal of accumulated sand from a horse's intestines, by forming a gel inside the gut which soaks up any excess liquid and eases the passage of stubborn matter. Particularly helpful if sand has been ingested or the gut needs clearing quickly.

MASON JAR TEST

The Mason jar test is another method of assessing if your horse is passing sand. Put six faecal balls or their equivalent into a glass jar. Fill half full with water and shake well. Let settle for fifteen minutes and then check if there is any sand lining the bottom of the jar.

If there is much sand at the bottom of the jar, it means that your horse is moving a lot of sand through (or you used manure that had touched dirt). This is good in that at least it is coming out. Prevention of ingestion must be increased.

If there is no sand at the bottom, it means either your horse is not eating any sand or that your horse is not passing the sand it has eaten. In either case, repeat the test several times. If it is negative every time, use psyllium every day for a week, testing daily. If still no sand, then your horse probably is not eating sand.