How to Cook Flax for Horse Feed

Flaxseed is commonly used in horse feed due to the high amount of healthy fatty acids contained within. These fatty acids provide a variety of health benefits to horses. In order to help the horse to easily digest flaxseed, it needs to first be cooked to release the beneficial ingredients found within the flax.

Supply List

• Large Pot


• Flaxseed


• Water


• Grains if desired

1. Determine the amount of flaxseed you will be cooking. It is suggested that you feed each horse approximately 1 cup of flaxseed at a time to provide the maximum amount of health benefits.


2. Place 1 cup of flaxseed per horse into a large pot. So if you were cooking the flaxseed for five horses, you would add 5 cups of flaxseed into the pot.


3. Place 4 cups of water into the pot for every 1 cup of flaxseed you are cooking. For example, if you are cooking 5 cups of flaxseed you will need to add 20 cups of water to the pot.


4. Place the pot into the refrigerator and allow the flaxseed to soak in the water overnight to soften the seed and decrease the amount of cooking time that it will take to soften the flaxseed and release the vital fatty acids within.


5. Place the pot onto the stove and turn the flame on the stove to "High."


6. Allow the water to come to a boil, and then reduce the heat on the stovetop to a medium setting.


7. Cook the flaxseed for approximately 1 hour over a medium heat, stirring occasionally.


8. Remove the pot from the heat source and allow it to cool for 1 hour.


9. Mix in any other grains or ingredients you would like to feed the horses until it is the consistency of oatmeal.


10. Mix this flaxseed mixture in with the horse's regular feed to provide them with the added health benefits that the flaxseed provides.