If you’ve ever watched your horse pick at their feed or cough a little on a dusty day, you’ll know how easy it is for small things to throw them off balance.
We’re always chasing the big fixes whether it be better feed, turnout, or training, but sometimes it’s the quiet, natural ingredients that make the biggest difference. For us, one of those little wonders has been Marshmallow Root.
We started using it years ago with our own horses, and it’s since become one of the most reached for supplements in our yard.
So what exactly is Marshmallow Root?
Marshmallow Root (Althaea officinalis) is a soft, earthy-smelling herb that grows across Europe and Western Asia. When it’s mixed into feed, it creates a light, soothing layer along the gut and airways, almost like a natural buffer.
It’s not sugary, not sticky, and definitely not the marshmallow you’d roast over a fire! Just pure dried root that helps keep things calm inside. Owners love it because it’s non-heating and gentle enough for long-term use, especially for horses with sensitive stomachs or irritation with breathing during dusty weather or time in their stable.
Marshmallow Root for Digestion
If your horse tends to bloat, lose appetite, or get a bit girthy after feed changes or travel, Marshmallow Root can help settle things down. The natural mucilage in Marshmallow Root creates a soft, soothing layer along the digestive tract, helping to calm irritation and support easy digestion.
We’ve found it brings comfort quietly. No fireworks, just steadier digestion and a happier horse.
Marshmallow Root for Breathing
Marshmallow Root’s soothing quality doesn’t stop at the stomach. It can also help support the airways, especially for horses exposed to dust, pollen, or cold air. A few owners describe it as their “calm breathing” herb, something that helps keep the chest clear and comfortable when conditions change.
We’ve received incredible stories from our customers of their horses who went from chronic coughing to feeling freer, happier, and even back out competing again.
Marshmallow Root for Skin Irritations
It’s not just the gut and airways that benefit, Marshmallow Root can also help horses prone to skin irritation or minor rubs and cuts. Its soothing properties support healthy tissue and skin recovery, helping to calm areas that feel dry, scurfy, or rubbed from rugs and tack. It’s a gentle way to help your horse look as good as they feel.
A Real Story: Healing My Connies
One of our customers, Thomasina, shared a beautiful story about her Connemara ponies who’d been struggling with digestive upset and skin irritations. After adding Marshmallow Root to their routine, she noticed a calmer belly, less irritation, and a happier expression overall.
👉 Read her full story here — Healing My Connie’s
It’s stories like this that remind us why we started Glas Equine. Real horses, real care, simple ingredients that actually help.
The Glas Equine Difference
We choose our ingredients for their purity and purpose, not trend value. Our Marshmallow Root is clean, finely cut for easy feeding, and packaged with care. It’s a staple for many of our customers and for our own horses too.
If you’d like to try it, you can shop our Marshmallow Root here and see why it’s one of our bestsellers in the Glas Equine range.
👉 You can read our customer reviews to see how Marshmallow Root has transformed horses’ comfort and confidence, one scoop at a time.