Equimins specialises in producing natural horse supplies, products and supplements for the major areas associated with caring for a horse. All products are proudly made in the UK and excellent specification quality products are of paramount importance. Using this blog we want to share some of the knowledge we have gained through nearly 30 years of experience.
Probiotics are everywhere at the moment, in human nutrition as well as equine. Often referred to as friendly bacteria, probiotics are live bacteria or yeast that can be used to help rebalance the bacteria in the gut, if it becomes unbalanced for any reason. Sometimes, there’s an obvious reason for an imbalance, such as a […]
Does your horse live out during the winter? Does he receive a bucket feed? Some horses live out all year round with additional quality forage in the winter and they do more than just survive…they thrive! There are lots of benefits associated with horses living out, but there are some drawbacks too. One of these […]
Love it or loathe it, clipping is often necessary in the winter, and transforms hairy horses and ponies to streamlined versions of themselves. Of course, people don’t clip their horses just because it makes them look better. Most people clip for health and hygiene reasons, to help prevent/reduce sweating during hard work and keep the […]
With winter (and the mud it brings) just around the corner, we know that many of you are getting prepared by stocking up on ‘mud’ products. We know that the array of products available can, sometimes, make it difficult to choose the right one for your horse. We’re here to help, so we thought we’d […]
Equimins customer, Kate Davey, has two horses who use our products. In this blog, she tells us what Jiosco and Geo use… For Jiosco (16hh selle francais, 17yo) I use: Flexijoint – he has navicular and since his diagnosis which was about 2 year ago he has been on this. I also use it to […]
We know it can be really hard to pick the right supplement for your horse- you want a calmer…but how do you know it’ll help support your horse? You want a balancer to support great condition…but how do you know it’ll do what it says? You want a hoof supplement that supports quality hoof growth…but […]
Unless you wrap your horse in bubble wrap or cotton wool, the chances are that he’s going to incur a minor injury at least once in his life. The main thing with any kind of wound is to assess it quickly and keep it clean. Some wounds do need veterinary attention, and getting this promptly […]
Joint supplements are popular with owners of different types of horses and can be fed for a variety of different reasons. To cater for everyone, we have an impressive range of joint supplements and, to help you find the best one for your horse, we’ve put together a quick ‘cheat’s guide’ to help you navigate […]
Do you add oil to your horse’s feed? Or do you wonder why people do? There are many reasons why people add oil to their horse’s diet – it could be to help support their horse’s joints, to improve coat shine and condition, or to increase the calorie content of the horse’s bucket feed using […]
The last two months have flown by; so much has happened I don’t know where to begin… We have a new 4×4 to pull our horse trailer. We had been towing the trailer with our large estate car but it gets a little embarrassing when you’re stuck in the mud at the showground and you […]
Paula Hill and her 22 year ‘young’ piebald mare Holly enjoy hacking and schooling together. Paula got in touch and told us what she uses for Holly and why… “Holly loves hacking out and I do some schooling with her, but due to lack of confidence, I don’t do as much as I should! Others […]
If you’re looking for electrolytes for your horse, you’ve come to the right place! It can be difficult to choose which electrolyte will best suit your needs and your horse’s needs…but at Equimins, we have two great options: Revitalyte Electro Salts and Electrolyte Paste…so you’re covered! Not sure which one to choose? Here are three […]
Great hoof health comes from the inside, but we know that the environment- things like hot summers, wet winter ground and bedding that dries the hoof, can have a big impact on the way a hoof looks and its condition. To nourish the hoof from the inside, we have a great range of hoof supplements. […]
Do you feed biotin to your horse? Why do you do it? Is it because it’s something you’ve always done or for a specific reason? In this blog, we ‘lift the lid’ on biotin- what is biotin? Why feed biotin? How to feed biotin? Biotin, also known as vitamin H, is a water soluble vitamin […]
We’re proud of all the products we make at Equimins, and Hoof Mender 75 is no exception. We’ve seen great results from this product over the years and received lots of testimonials from happy customers to support it. We think Hoof Mender 75 is a cut above the rest. Why? Well, here’s just five reasons […]
This month’s ‘what do you use?’ comes from Vanessa Robertson. Vanessa lives in Perthshire and works full time for her local council as an e-Procurement Officer. When she’s not at work, she enjoys spending time with her horse, Excellaya (Shabana Excellaya), a horse she bought as a weanling and produced, backed and schooled herself. Excellaya […]
Our Serenity calming range contains five products: three for horses and two for their riders…here’s a quick guide to our Serenity range… 1. Serenity Ultra Calm + This great calming supplement has a money back guarantee and has been created to help induce calmness and tranquility. It combines magnesium from six different sources for a […]
At Equimins, we’re big fans of washes, both Lavender Fresh Wash and Clean Coat Bodywash. Here are five facts about each of our washes that explains why we’re big fans… Lavender Fresh Wash… It’s naturally antibacterial It helps to soothe and relax and can be used for minor cuts and bruising too It contains coconut […]
We use ecopack packaging on a number of our lines- some completely and some as refills- because they have 95% less packaging than standard supplements tubs, can be resealed to maintain freshness and they’ll save you a few pounds too as we pass the packaging saving costs onto you! Here’s a list of our ecopack […]
If you have a horse that gets a little bit over excited at competitions or doesn’t cope too well with stressful situations, Serenity Calm Down Paste could be the product for you. The oral paste is fast acting and should be dispensed into the mouth two hours before competition or stressful event. It’s easy to […]
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