Honeyvale Herbs | Case Studies and Testimonials

Fenu’shine and Vitality Mix:

All our horses are on Vitality Mix and all look great. Fenu’shine is also such an amazing product, since my horse has been on it I can see my face on his bottom he is so shiny! Many thanx – Helene @ Nova Zonnestraal Estate- September 2007, WP

Calming Herbs, Serenity Karma and Vitality Mix:

I have tried just about every “calming” remedy available without much success. However, the Chamomile and Brewer’s Yeast together are wonderfully calming and all natural. I have used many other products Honeyvale Herbs produces and have always been impressed. – Julie de Nicola, September 2007, WP

I am very impressed with Honeyvale Herbs’ products especially Serenity Karma and Vitality Mix. My horses look amazing. Well done on a wonderful range! – Charmaine Frew, September 2007

Rebound:

I have a large 42kg, 10-year-old Rhodesian Ridgeback called Freddy who suffers from arthritis. Three years ago my vet recommended an operation, but I wasn’t keen to go that route, so decided to try the herbs instead. It certainly has made a noticeable difference, as if I do stop using them Freddy’s limp returns. For most of the year he only needs a reduced dosage, but during the colder winter months I increase it again slightly in order to maintain his comfort level. I am very happy with the results I’ve seen from Rebound, and will certainly continue to use it! Diana Cattell – Aug 2007, KZN

Just thought you would like some feedback with regard to the Rebound which I started feeding to my 14 year old Staffie “Bullitt” about a month ago. He is now able to jump into my bakkie when he goes for a walk with his other three girls where he walks the full perimeter of a large park each evening. He runs from one end of our property to the other to chase the refuse collection truck on their weekly route, as well as the postman each day. Had I not seen the difference that these herbs have made to this aged gentleman, I would not have believed it possible. I can only say thank-you on his behalf, and that I will definitely be coming back for a refill when that bucket is finished.
Another interesting fact is that he has never had any trouble with eating the herbs with his supper. I can only presume that they taste as good as they smell!
Thanks once again – Karen Nisbet, May 2006, WP

Hoof Grow and Reflex:

Hi Jennie - I just wanted to let you know how fantastically well Tristan is doing on the Reflex. I rode him for the first time in ages last weekend, and he is better than he has been for the last two years. I cannot believe the difference in his stride and soundness – even on the really hard roads we have because we still have no rain. For the last two years he has been pretty much unrideable in winter because he has just felt the ground too much. He has also put on heaps of weight, I can only assume it is because he is no longer in as much ‘pain’ as I have not changed his diet at all. In fact, I have had to cut down his concentrate! (And we still have no grass to speak of because of the veld fire and lack of rain!) Thanks for a fantastic product! – Sasha Mason, Oct 2005, Gauteng

Hi Jennie – Firstly, the Hoof Grow is still working tops and even my Farrier is very happy. Now to the Reflex, it has also worked tops - whatever is in that product it has also helped with my mare which is now letting my daughter work her without fighting. Please can I get another bucket. – Alan Munro, Aug 2007, Gauteng

Liver and Blood Tonic and Skin Itch Relief:

I have been using Honeyvale Herbs Skin Itch Relief and the Liver and Blood Tonic for my young dressage horse, and have been absolutely delighted with the results! He has sweet itch, and I tried cortisone injections and everything else on the market for it, but nothing worked. Now, after only 4 weeks, for the first time ever since I've had him, my horse has stopped rubbing and has already grown a mane! I have already told all my friends about how well he’s doing on your products. Thank-you very much! - Lesley Ann Lea, Aug 2007, WP

Just wanted to say thank-you for recommending and sending down the Liver and Blood Tonic. It certainly seems to be doing its job. Nella is looking fantastic, the yellowish colour is already disappearing and her coat has has got a wonderful shine to it. She just generally seems perkier, so I am very happy to see her looking healthier. – Bianca Said, March 2007, WP

After being away for 2 weeks I returned home to find my mare was off her food and had a temp of 41,4 C. When the vet came she treated her for Billiary and
pronounced her colour "awful. A blood sample was taken and sent for analysis the following Monday -- the results were very sobering -- a red blood count of only 15 when it should be in the 35 to 38 range. The vet cautioned me to treat her with great care to avoid any stress – as the mare could literally be in danger of fainting! I immediately put her on to your Liver and Blood Tonic, and she also received the standard Vit B12 treatment from the vet. This morning the vet again took blood in order to monitor her progress. She rang me a few minutes ago and was absolutely incredulous (her own words) at the change in the blood count -- already 27! As the mare has been treated no differently to any other horse with Billiary, apart from the herbs, I can only think that they must have played a large part in her remarkable turnaround ,in spite of her history of liver problems!!
Thank you very much indeed! - Ann Smith, Oct 2007, WP

Customised Blends:

Aviso is looking superb. He's made it through a tough winter still covered in dapples and everyone comments on his condition. I certainly have and will continue to recommend Honeyvale up here in Jhb as so far the results have been fantastic! – Shayne Treisman – Oct 2007, Gauteng

When I started riding my horse “Don’t Knock Nick” for my junior years, he came into our yard as a very uptight and nervous horse. It seemed almost impossible to work with him, as he was too anxious and stressed, and his constant anxiety prevented him from putting on weight. We kept increasing his food, but it did not seem to help. Schooling was a nightmare as he struggled to concentrate. I started using Honeyvale Herbs, and within 8 weeks we could see a change in him. His coat became lustrous, his weight picked up and he became more content with his surrounds. We believe it is because of Honeyvale Herbs that Nick is now a pleasure to work with. – Tiffaine Bryant - WP

General:

Custom Feeds uses natural unprocessed raw materials to manufacture their animal feeds. As today’s nutritional requirements evolve we aim to supplement our animals diets with a more organic wholesome approach to feeding. We encourage our clients to use Honeyvale Herbs in a bid to move away from genetically modified and chemical products, and rather supplement with Honeyvale’s excellent range of herbs. Clients return time after time to testify to the excellent results they see in their animals. – Claudine Foster, WP

General:

Lucky Bean came to us 3 years ago, bony, saggy and out of work. As a relative newcomer to keeping horses, I liked the idea of giving him natural, safe, herbal supplements and he really did need a boost. I've used Fenushine (that's where he gets his satin look from!) for his coat, linseed for it's oil and omega's, rosehips through winter and around vaccination time, and the hoof mix is great. Lucky Bean was prone to thrush but since going barefoot (he had shoes for most of his life) and getting his 'pizza mix' (that's what we call his herbs) he has not had thrush again, and his hooves are as hard as nails in spite of galloping all over the Tokai forest. For an old pony with a little rider he has had an impressive list of show succeses...just a few of which are:

2006 SA Supreme Champion Part Bred (Performance Award based on competition points awarded annually by the Welsh Pony and Cob Society )
2006 WP Show Hunter Champion
2006 Milnerton Compleat Horse (he won all of his sections)
2006 WP Showing Team
2007 WP Showing Team
2007 WP Showjumping Champs Victor Ludorum in Pony Rider's D
2007 WP Equitation Pony Rider's Intermediate Super League winner

Our Bean is going to be 18 in 2008 and has regularly been in the top 3 at Pony Rider's S.A. Champs, competing with ponies in their prime. In the three years we have had him he has had the vet out once (!) for a spider bite. I really do think the mix of plant ingredients that he gets from Honeyvale has made a huge difference to his health, his capacity for work, and the way he will spend his old age...healthy and fit!

Jenny and Emma Kate Dickerson

BEAN BEFORE

BEAN AFTER

Fenushine: Morning Jennie! I'd thought you'd like to see some pics of my mare Tamarind at the gauteng horse of the year. The beautiful metallic sheen and shine to her coat is thanks to Fenushine! The last week or so I've also noticed her coat is becoming darker and richer looking. It's also helped her pick up weight and she's probably the most 'bloomed' looking I've ever seen her! She's been on Fenushine for 10 weeks now. I just wish the product was more readily available in gauteng, or that we could buy it in bigger/refill quantities. Thanx so much for an awesome product! Anine




Hoof Grow Mix: The farrier has been coming every 2 1/2 weeks since we first noticed and dealt with the seedy toe. After getting your email we put her on the Hoof Grow mix and the farrier was extremely happy with the rate of her growth after his visit last week and the seedy toe has nearly grown out - fortunately I think we caught it early enough. She is barefoot and her hooves have generally been in good condition, but with the extreme's in weather we have been experiencing since this winter, they haven't been in the condition they are usually in, but I am happy to say that I am starting to see a positive change. Thanks again for all the help Kind Regards Bianca

General: Enchantè has turned out a ravishing beauty – we are so lucky as we did not know what we would get, not knowing what sort of nutrition the mare had had we took a chance. She has a bit of both mother and father, but is essentially ‘herself’. Mom is probably a hackney cross originally from the Cape Flats and dad is a registered Vlaamperd. It is also thanks to Honeyvale Herbs and Jennie who has always been prepared to help and advise on the best herbal mix for mom and daughter – she is the picture of health. Janet Burmeister

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Hi Jennie You may remember my rescued pregnant mare I contacted you about, Olga . I have used garlic and apple cider vinegar all the way through and then on a three-week-on/few-days-off basis I have had her on devils claw, fenugreek, kelp and rose-hips. When the vet saw her for the first time baby was about 1 month old and she asked if Olga is a show pony she looked so good – sleek and shiny. Baby is now 6 months and 12hh and growing fast. We are so proud of them and I recommend you and Honeyvale herbs almost daily to horse and dog people. As for the rest- I have a wide range of your products including calendula petals, comfrey, chamomile and yarrow and I use them all regularly for my dogs, horses and humans! Many thanks and keep up the excellent work. Kind regards Janet Burmeister

Olga with newborn	Olga and Enchante 6 months later	Enchante all grown up


Special Mix: Hi Jennie, I have finally taken the “after” pics and have attached both the before and after for you to see. Addi is doing really well and picked up weight, his coat has improved dramatically, his breathing is more normal and best of all is that he has not had any allergic reactions for over 4 months! He is much more relaxed and a pleasure to work with. His feet have also improved and my farrier has noticed as well! My friend started using the Fenushine on her mare after she saw how well Addi is looking and within a few short weeks the mare looks great and her coat has taken on this fantastic metallic sheen (she’s chestnut). We are all VERY impressed! Lorna Findlay P.S. I took Addi too HOY(Horse of the Year) and entered him in the Thb classes. I was not expecting much as he’s not a show horse and this was really more for fun. He exceeded any expectations by miles! He looked great (thanks to you!) and we came 3rd in the show hunter class and 2nd in the working riding class. He behaved like a dream! I was beyond thrilled and so very pleased with him. Anyway, I thought I’d send you some of the pics so that you can see how great he’s looking and just how well your herbs work on himJ

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