About the Author

Edward Macaulay is the founder of Gold Tree Organics, a UK-based organic CBD company established in 2018. Every article on the Gold Tree Organics CBD blog — covering CBD legality, dosing, equine use, products, and the science of cannabinoids — is written or reviewed by Edward.

Experience & Credentials

• 6+ years operating in the UK CBD industry (founded Gold Tree Organics 2018)
• 1,200+ UK horse owners trust Gold Tree Organics equine CBD
• FSA Novel Foods registered supplier since 2019
• All products third-party lab tested with published Certificates of Analysis
• Co-developed CBD formulations with UK veterinarians and equine practitioners

Editorial Standards

Every CBD article published on this site follows strict editorial guidelines:

1. UK-specific — all guidance reflects current UK law and FSA Novel Food regulations
2. Evidence-led — claims supported by peer-reviewed research where available
3. No medical claims — CBD is a food supplement, not a medicine (per UK Trading Standards)
4. Regularly updated — articles reviewed every 6 months for accuracy
5. Honest about limits — acknowledges where evidence is weak or conflicting

Contact & Corrections

Suggestions, corrections, or feedback? Email hello@goldtreeorganics.com.

Gold Tree Organics

Gold Tree Organics is a UK-based CBD company specialising in premium organic CBD for humans, dogs, cats, and horses. Every product is lab-tested, FSA compliant, and made in the UK from EU-certified organic hemp.

Founded in 2018 by Edward Macaulay after his own horses showed remarkable improvement on CBD supplementation, the company now serves over 8,000 UK customers with a 4.28/5 average rating on Judge.me.

Shop the full range at our collections, or read our CBD blog for detailed guides.