"Our 22-year-old gelding has been on this for the better part of a year. He's still got plenty of opinions, but he's moving more comfortably and traveling better than he has in a long time."
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Veterinarian-Formulated · Trusted Since 2015
CBD for Horses, formulated by a real veterinarian.
Broad-spectrum hemp extract for show horses, senior horses, trail and ranch horses, and rescues. No detectable THC. Triple lab-tested. Made by Dr. Tim Shu, DVM — the same vet a million pet parents already trust.
Veterinarian Formulated
Triple Lab-Tested
NASC Quality Seal
No Detectable THC
Why CBD for Horses
Gentle, science-backed support for the world's most demanding athletes — and the most loyal companions.
Horses are athletes, partners, and family. They carry us through long days on the trail, perform under pressure in the show ring, and ask for very little in return. But the modern horse's life — long hauls in trailers, busy show schedules, age-related stiffness, and the simple reality of being a 1,000-pound prey animal in a world of new sounds and faces — places real demand on their bodies and their nervous systems.
CBD (cannabidiol) is a naturally occurring compound found in the hemp plant. Like dogs and cats, horses have an endocannabinoid system — a network of receptors that helps regulate calm, comfort, recovery, and balance. CBD interacts with this system to support normal function, gently and without sedation.
At VetCBD, our equine tincture has been formulated by a licensed veterinarian — Dr. Tim Shu, DVM — with more than a decade of clinical use behind it. It's broad-spectrum (no detectable THC), triple-tested by independent labs, and built on an organic extra virgin olive oil base for better cannabinoid absorption. Whether you're caring for a senior horse, supporting a working ranch partner, or preparing a show horse for the stress of a competition weekend, this is calm, comfort, and recovery support designed by someone who has spent his career caring for animals.
How It Helps
Four areas of support — designed for how horses actually live.
Joint Comfort & Mobility
Helps maintain joint comfort and supports normal flexibility — especially in senior, working, and large-frame horses.
Calm & Emotional Balance
Promotes a sense of calm during travel, transport, new environments, and high-stimulation moments.
GI & Daily Wellness
Helps maintain normal GI function and supports overall everyday wellbeing.
Recovery After Exertion
Supports healthy recovery after work, training sessions, or long days under saddle.
Who It's For
Made for the horse — whichever one is yours.
Different horses, different demands. Same gentle, vet-formulated support.
Show Horses
Broad-spectrum with no detectable THC — formulated for owners who want supporting cannabinoids without detectable THC. Always confirm current rules with your governing body and your veterinarian before competition.
Senior Horses
Helps maintain joint comfort, supports daily wellness, and promotes calm — for the older horse who has earned every easy day.
Trail & Ranch Horses
Long days, real terrain, real work. Daily support that fits a working horse's routine without slowing them down.
Rescue Horses
Helps maintain calm during re-acclimation, transport, and the early days of a new life. Gentle support for horses learning to trust again.
How It Works
The science behind the support — in plain language.
Like all mammals, horses have an endocannabinoid system (ECS) — a network of receptors distributed throughout the brain, gut, joints, and immune system. The ECS plays a regulatory role in how the body maintains balance: how it manages comfort signals, how it returns to calm after stress, how it supports recovery after exertion.
Cannabinoids in hemp interact with this system. CBD doesn't override the body's signals — it gently supports the regulatory work the ECS is already doing. That's why owners often describe the result as "she's just more herself" rather than "she's calmer because of a drug."
VetCBD's equine tincture is broad-spectrum, which means it retains the supporting cannabinoids and terpenes naturally present in hemp — but with THC removed to non-detectable levels. (Our dog and cat tinctures are full-spectrum, with less than 0.3% THC per federal law. The equine line is specifically broad-spectrum to support owners who don't want any detectable THC in their horse's system.)
We carry our cannabinoids in organic extra virgin olive oil, not MCT oil. Olive oil contains long-chain triglycerides (LCTs), and research suggests these support better cannabinoid absorption than the medium-chain triglycerides found in coconut-derived MCT. Olive oil also has a long, well-tolerated history across species — it's a base we trust for animals as much as for ourselves.
Why It Matters
Modern horses experience more stress than most owners realize.
60%+
of performance horses display stress-related stable behaviors over their working life.*
30%+
of horses 15+ show signs of stiffness or reduced flexibility during work.*
*Estimates anchored to peer-reviewed equine welfare and behavioral research.
The Product
One bottle. Built for horses.
Veterinarian-formulated, triple-tested, ready to ship.
Equine Tincture
CBD Tincture for Equines
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- 3000mg total CBD · 50mg per mL for precise dosing
- 2 fl oz · approximately 60 mL per bottle
- Broad-spectrum hemp extract — no detectable THC
- Organic extra virgin olive oil base (LCT)
- Triple-tested: potency, purity, microbial safety
- NASC quality seal · Vet-formulated since 2015
Vet-Formulated
30-Day Guarantee
NASC · Triple-Tested
Free Vet Consult
Suggested Daily Amount
How much CBD for your horse?
A starting framework, not a prescription. Always consult your veterinarian for guidance specific to your horse.
Most horse owners begin with around 50 mg of CBD per dose, given once daily. Because every horse is different — body weight, sensitivity, age, working schedule, and the situation being supported all matter — a starting amount is just that: a starting point. Watch your horse over the first two weeks. If you'd like to adjust up or down, our team can talk you through it on a free consult.
Our 3000mg equine tincture is dosed at 50 mg of CBD per mL, so a 1 mL dose is 50 mg. The included plastic syringe makes precise daily dosing easy and won't shatter if a horse mouths it. Most horses accept the tincture directly or mixed into a small amount of grain or feed.
| Horse Size | Suggested Starting Amount | Volume (50mg/mL) |
|---|---|---|
| Pony / small horse (<800 lb) | ~25 mg / day | 0.5 mL |
| Average horse (800–1,200 lb) | ~50 mg / day | 1.0 mL |
| Large horse (1,200–1,600 lb) | ~75 mg / day | 1.5 mL |
| Draft / very large (1,600+ lb) | ~100 mg / day | 2.0 mL |
Suggested starting amounts only. Consult your veterinarian for guidance specific to your horse.
Quality & Testing
What "triple-tested" actually means.
Every batch of VetCBD's equine tincture is tested by independent third-party labs across three categories: cannabinoid potency (so the milligrams on the label match what's in the bottle), purity (no heavy metals, no residual solvents, no pesticides), and microbial safety (no harmful microbial contamination). Certificates of Analysis (COAs) are publicly available — every batch, every product. We've been doing this since 2015, when most pet CBD brands didn't.
The NASC quality seal on our products means VetCBD is audited by the National Animal Supplement Council against industry quality standards. NASC compliance isn't a marketing claim — it's a working operating standard you can verify.
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Built For The Show Ring
For show horses and their owners.
Owners of show horses live with a different kind of pressure. The wrong supplement, the wrong base, the wrong batch — and a season's work is at risk. Our equine tincture is broad-spectrum with no detectable THC, formulated specifically to support owners who want the entourage benefits of supporting cannabinoids without detectable THC in their horse's system.
That said: every governing body publishes its own prohibited-substance rules, and those rules can change. Always confirm current rules with USEF, FEI, or your relevant federation, and consult your veterinarian before introducing any supplement during a competition cycle. We're happy to help you coordinate that conversation through our free consultation.
Real Owners. Real Horses.
From the people who use it daily.
"We tried for several months the Hemp Oil for equines in 20 of our elderly horses and it made such a difference in their health, mobility. We saw a drastic improvement in their health. Excellent product. HIghly reccomended."
Monika K.✓ Verified buyer
"It’s unbelievable how much this works I rescued a old pro Rodeo Abused Quarter horse Limping Terrible condition he’s made a great recovery and he’s happy always this is not a quick fix we’ve had great results with this Medication"
Richard Z.✓ Verified buyer
"Picked it up for my mare who gets nervous on long hauls. We've done two big shows this season and she's been noticeably more settled in the trailer and on the grounds. Bottle lasts longer than I expected."
Trent B.✓ Verified buyer
"We started using this with a rescue we took in last fall. He came to us anxious and shut down. Months in, he's a different horse. The free consult with their vet was honestly the most helpful part."
Cameron L.✓ Verified buyer
A Note From Our Founder
Real questions deserve a real veterinarian.
"My passion has always been to give our customers the best quality of life possible. With VetCBD, we've helped over a million households find comfort, calm, and wellness — and we'd be honored to be part of your horse's journey too."
Dr. Tim Shu is a licensed veterinarian and the founder of VetCBD Hemp. He has more than a decade of expertise in medical cannabis for animals and personally formulates every VetCBD product. Every order includes a free consultation with his team — not a chatbot, a real veterinary professional with the experience to answer your specific questions.
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How We Compare
Equine CBD, side-by-side.
Independent, fact-based comparison of the four largest equine CBD brands. Information confirmed at time of publication; brands may update their offerings.
| VetCBD | HolistaPet | Bailey's CBD | ElleVet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Founded & formulated by a licensed veterinarian | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| NASC quality seal | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Broad-spectrum (no detectable THC) | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Triple lab-tested by independent labs | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Olive-oil base (LCT) for absorption | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Free consultation with founding veterinarian | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Trusted across all species since 2015 | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
Common Questions
Everything horse owners ask before starting.
Is CBD safe for horses?
CBD derived from hemp is widely considered well-tolerated in horses when sourced from a reputable, third-party-tested supplier. VetCBD's equine tincture is broad-spectrum (no detectable THC), triple-tested for potency, purity, and microbial safety, and formulated by a licensed veterinarian. Always consult your vet before introducing any new supplement, especially if your horse is on medication or has a medical condition.
How much CBD should I give my horse?
As a starting point, many horse owners begin around 50 mg of CBD per dose, adjusting based on body weight, sensitivity, and the situation being supported. Our 3000mg equine tincture delivers 50 mg of CBD per mL for easy measurement. See our full equine dosage guide and consult your veterinarian for guidance specific to your horse.
Will CBD make my horse drowsy or affect performance?
VetCBD's equine tincture is formulated for calm support, not sedation. Most horses remain alert, responsive, and themselves. If you have performance, training, or competition concerns, talk to your vet before starting.
Will CBD show up on a USEF or FEI drug test?
Our equine tincture is broad-spectrum with no detectable THC. However, individual sport-governing bodies maintain their own prohibited-substance lists, and rules can change. Always confirm current rules with your governing body and consult your veterinarian before competition.
What's the difference between full-spectrum and broad-spectrum CBD for horses?
Full-spectrum hemp extract retains all naturally occurring cannabinoids, including up to 0.3% THC per federal law. Broad-spectrum has THC removed to non-detectable levels while retaining the supporting cannabinoids and terpenes (the "entourage effect"). VetCBD's equine line is broad-spectrum to support owners who want the entourage benefits without detectable THC.
How long does it take CBD to work in horses?
Onset varies by horse, dosage, and whether the dose is given on an empty stomach. Many owners observe a shift within 30 to 90 minutes, with daily-use benefits building over two to three weeks of consistent dosing.
Can I give CBD to a senior horse, a foal, or a pregnant mare?
Senior horses are one of the most common uses for our equine tincture. Foals and pregnant or nursing mares should only receive supplements under direct veterinary guidance — please consult your vet first, and we're happy to coordinate with them through our free consultation.
What does VetCBD's "triple-tested" actually mean?
Every batch of VetCBD product is tested by independent third-party laboratories for cannabinoid potency, residual solvents and pesticides, and microbial contaminants. Certificates of Analysis are publicly available on our Lab Tests page.
Why olive oil base instead of MCT?
Olive oil contains long-chain triglycerides (LCTs), which research suggests support better cannabinoid absorption than MCT (medium-chain triglycerides). It also has a long, well-tolerated history of use across species — it's a base we trust for animals as much as for ourselves.
How is VetCBD's equine tincture different from horse hemp pellets or CBD treats?
A liquid tincture allows precise dosing per mL — important for a 1,000-pound animal where a few mL can make a meaningful difference. It also lets you titrate up or down without changing product. Pellets and treats have value for palatability but trade precision for convenience.
Can I give my horse CBD every day?
Yes — daily use is the most common pattern for owners using CBD as part of an ongoing wellness routine for senior, working, or rescue horses. Consistency tends to produce more noticeable benefits than situational dosing alone.
What if it doesn't work for my horse?
We back every order with a 30-day Happiness Guarantee. If your horse doesn't respond well, email us and we'll process a full refund. We'd rather earn your trust than ask for it.
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FDA Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Consult your veterinarian before starting any new supplement, especially if your horse is on medication,
is a foal, is pregnant or nursing, or has a medical condition. VetCBD products are dietary supplements, not drugs.
Show / Competition Notice: Sport-governing bodies (including USEF and FEI) maintain their own prohibited-substance lists, and those lists may change. Always verify current rules with your governing body and consult your veterinarian before introducing any supplement during a competition cycle.
Show / Competition Notice: Sport-governing bodies (including USEF and FEI) maintain their own prohibited-substance lists, and those lists may change. Always verify current rules with your governing body and consult your veterinarian before introducing any supplement during a competition cycle.
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