Weight Gain & Muscle Mass

How to Build Muscle in Your Horse ?

Helping a horse gain muscle requires focusing on three key areas: nutrition, supplementation, and training.

Nutrition is the foundation. A balanced diet with high-quality proteins, essential amino acids, and minerals is crucial for building and repairing muscle fibers. Forages should be varied and digestible, while concentrates must match the horse’s activity level. Insufficient energy or protein intake limits muscle growth.

Regular and progressive training is equally essential. Exercise should include:

• Lunging work to strengthen the topline
• Transitions and dressage exercises to improve balance
• Hill work to build hindquarters
• Jumping (optional) for overall muscular engagement

Consistency and gradual progression are key. Each session should be complemented by recovery care, including:

• Osteopathy
• Massages with Arbalou Herbal Arnica Gel
• Clay poultices, such as Arbalou Clay with Marine Trace Elements

These treatments promote muscle relaxation, stimulate blood circulation, and reduce micro-inflammations. Regularly monitor your horse’s overall condition—dental health, parasites, back or joint pain—because discomfort can hinder muscle development.

Supplements to Support Muscle Growth

Arbalou Shop offers targeted supplements to support muscle development in horses:

• Arbalou Muscle Mass Gain: a complete formula combining antioxidants (selenium and vitamin E) to protect muscle cells from oxidative stress, iron to improve oxygen transport, and protein-rich algae and plants (Fucus, Spirulina, Alfalfa). Additional ingredients like nettle, barley, horsetail, carob, and licorice provide remineralizing, digestive, and toning benefits. Non-doping and tested by the horse racing laboratory, it’s ideal for sport horses.
• Arbalou Herbal Muscle: a 100% natural powdered supplement including fenugreek and tribulus, rich in proteins, vitamins E and C, and antioxidants for optimal muscle health.
• Other complementary products:
  • Arbalou Spirulina – protein and vitality
  • Arbalou Fenugreek – appetite and condition
  • Myositis range – supports muscle metabolism during intense exercise

How to Increase Muscle Mass ?

For effective muscle mass gain, the Arbalou Weight Gain Pack provides a complete, natural approach. It is designed for thin horses, those in recovery, or horses requiring muscle strengthening.

The pack includes:

1. Arbalou Herbal Detox – supports liver and kidney function to improve nutrient assimilation
2. Arbalou Fenugreek – digestible plant protein and appetite stimulation
3. Choice of:
   • Arbalou Omega – rich in omega-3, omega-6, and vitamins A, E, D for muscle gain and cell protection
   • Arbalou Linseed Oil – cold-pressed, rich in essential fatty acids for healthy weight gain, stable energy, and shiny coat

Combined with a balanced diet, progressive training, and regular care, this pack provides a natural, effective, and complete solution to support healthy muscle growth.

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Always consult your veterinarian for personalized advice.