Benefits of flax seed- high in omega-3 fatty acids:Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are both essential components of your horse’s diet. A proper balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids is important for overall health. Omega-3 fatty acids have general anti-inflammatory, anti-thrombotic, anti-hypertensive, and anti-arrhythmic effects in the body. Omega-6 fatty acids have the opposite effects on the body. Western diets are typically higher in omega-6 fatty acids. Therefore, feed your horse with our flaxen products, made from flaxseed, to provide your horse with omega-3 fatty acid supplementation. Omega-3 fatty acids had been shown to:- Help mitigate arthritis, skin conditions, and allergies- aid in glucose metabolism and reduce blood sugar spikes in metabolic horses- boost immunity to help achieve optimal immune health.