Sampler Mix — All 11 Herbs

Description

All 11 Apothecary single-ingredient herbs and spices. No buckets, no infusers, no kit extras. Just the pure botanicals, for the horse person who already has their own setup and just wants the ingredients.

The Sampler Mix is the complete Apothecary line in one purchase — eleven human-grade, organically sourced single-ingredient pouches delivered together at a better per-pouch price than buying them individually. If you already have buckets, infusers, and a system, this is the clean, low-friction way to get the full botanical library and start running a proper water buffet, herbal feed-toppings program, or whole-herd daily rotation.

What is the Sampler Mix used for?

The Sampler Mix is for horse owners who want to run the full Apothecary approach — single-ingredient, herb-by-herb, owner-controlled supplementation — without buying eleven products one at a time. It’s popular with owners new to the European water buffet method (who already have their own buckets), owners of multi-horse barns needing variety across the herd, and owners who want to experiment with individual botanicals before committing to specific Packs.

How is this different from the Water Buffet Kit?

The Water Buffet Kit ($149) is the turnkey purist starter — all 11 herbs PLUS four flatback buckets, two stainless steel tea infusers, and waterproof bucket tags. It’s the “unbox and go” version for owners setting up a water buffet from scratch. The Sampler Mix ($60) is just the herbs — the clean, essentials-only version for owners who already have their own buckets and tools, or who want the Apothecary library without the kit components.

What’s in the Sampler Mix?

One pouch each of all 11 Apothecary single-ingredient herbs and spices:

• Turmeric — anti-inflammatory, joint, metabolic support
• Beetroot Powder — circulation, oxygenation, performance support
• Rosehip Powder — natural Vitamin C, joint and tissue support
• Nettle Leaf — natural antihistamine, skin, circulation
• Meadowsweet — joint and muscle comfort, digestive soothing
• Fenugreek — appetite, hormonal balance, glucose metabolism
• Organic Raspberry Leaf — uterine tone, cycle comfort for mares
• Sea Salt — clean electrolyte source, trace minerals
• Garlic Powder — immune, respiratory, natural insect deterrent
• Cassia Cinnamon — insulin sensitivity, digestive support
• Licorice Root — gastric mucosal support, respiratory comfort

Is the Sampler Mix safe for metabolic horses?

Yes. Every herb is single-source, human-grade, and contains no added sugar, no copper, no fillers. The Sampler Mix is safe for horses with insulin resistance (IR), Cushing’s disease (PPID), equine metabolic syndrome (EMS), and laminitis. Notes: Meadowsweet contains natural salicylates and may affect competition swabs. Licorice Root is prohibited in some competition jurisdictions. See individual herb pages for full use cautions.

About salt and electrolytes in this mix

Our Flavors line contains no added salt and no added electrolytes — by design. The Apothecary approach is different: each pouch is one pure ingredient. The Sea Salt pouch in this Sampler Mix is our clean, minimally-processed electrolyte source — natural sodium, chloride, and trace minerals. Salt and electrolytes have a legitimate place in a horse’s diet; we just think you should add them deliberately, at a dose you control. Use the Sea Salt pouch when it makes sense — heavy work, heat, hauling — and skip it when it doesn’t.

What’s NOT in it

• No blends, no pre-mixed combinations — eleven separate pouches, one ingredient each
• No added sugar, no copper, no fillers, no gums, no “natural flavors”
• No buckets, infusers, or tags (for the turnkey version, see the Water Buffet Kit)
• No proprietary formulas, no mystery ratios

Who it’s safe for

Horses with insulin resistance (IR), Cushing’s disease (PPID), equine metabolic syndrome (EMS), and laminitis. Performance horses. Seniors. Easy keepers and hard keepers. Observe competition and individual herb cautions (see each herb’s detail page or the disclaimer below). Part of the Farmily philosophy — safe across species at species-appropriate doses.

How do I use the Sampler Mix?

The most common approaches: (1) Water buffet — infuse individual herbs in separate water buckets alongside plain water and let your horse self-select; (2) Daily rotation — top-dress one herb at a time on feed, cycling through the library to see what your horse responds to; (3) Build your own Packs — combine herbs for specific health goals (joint, metabolic, digestive, etc.). Your vet or equine nutritionist can advise on specific daily dosages for your horse’s weight and condition.

Pairs well with

If you want the full kit with buckets and infusers, see the Water Buffet Kit. If you want to focus on a specific health goal with four synergistic herbs rather than all eleven, see our curated Packs (Metabolic, Digestive, Immune, Mare, Joint & Circulation, Respiratory & Muscle Recovery, Skin & Coat, Stress).

Improve Equine is made in Land O’ Lakes, Florida. The complete Apothecary in one purchase. The herbs speak for themselves — we just deliver them cleanly.

Important: This product is a collection of health-supportive food-grade botanicals. It is not a medicine, is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, and is not a substitute for veterinary care. Individual herb cautions apply — see each herb’s detail page for specific warnings around competition use, pregnancy, medication interactions, and other considerations. Always consult your veterinarian before starting any new supplement, especially for horses with diagnosed conditions or on medication.