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Equimins Ltd Blog | Natural Horse Supplements, Supplies & Products 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.

Archive | 2014

25 February 2014 ~ 0 Comments

Wet weather worries

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If you’re worried about your horse’s skin and hooves during this wet weather, this blog is just for you. We know that the winter can be a tough time. If your horse has got mud fever, it can be a tricky condition to treat and, if he hasn’t, you’re constantly checking to make sure that […]

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25 February 2014 ~ 0 Comments

A quick guide to our respiratory range

Respiratory Formula

If your horse is coughing, wheezing, sneezing or suffers with an allergy or condition like COPD, the chances are that you’ll be looking at ways to help support his respiratory system. It’s important to note that while coughs and sneezes can be attributed to dusty hay, bedding or allergies, they can be symptoms of more […]

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25 February 2014 ~ 0 Comments

10 top tips for healthy stables…

Stable Fresh

As promised in our latest newsletter, here’s out top 10 tips for healthy stables! Choose your bedding wisely. There are lots of beddings out there, and it might take you a little time to find the best one for your horse. If he has respiratory issues, look at low dust or dust free- if he’s […]

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27 January 2014 ~ 0 Comments

What are probiotics?

Inner Balance probiotics

We hear about them on the television, we include them in our supplements…but what are probiotics and what do they do? Probiotics is a general term for ‘friendly’ bacteria. These bacteria can help to support healthy digestion through balancing the microflora, promote immunity, aid the absorption of nutrients and support general health. The body comes […]

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27 January 2014 ~ 0 Comments

Broad spectrum that supports digestion!

Veteran Vits & Mins

Selecting the right supplement for your horse can be a bit of a nightmare, especially if you’re hoping to support general health and well being. We’ve made it easier to select the right supplements and have an impressive range of broad spectrum supplements to suit all budgets and circumstances. A number of our ‘general purpose’ […]

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27 January 2014 ~ 0 Comments

What’s a gastric ulcer and how are they caused?

Gastric ulcers are caused by the horse’s sensitive stomach lining being exposed to digestive acid for too long. If you think about the way the horse was ‘designed’, it all becomes clear. In the wild, horses grazed for many, many hours a day, hence horses are referred to as trickle feeders. Some people try and […]

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27 January 2014 ~ 0 Comments

What is Cider Apple Vinegar…and why should I use it?

Cider Apple Vinegar

Who doesn’t love vinegar? It’s great on chips with a little salt, makes a super salad dressing and can even be used to make glass shine…but none of these properties mean it’s good for us! However, Cider Apple Vinegar is one of those products that keeps appearing in health food shops, and it’s a popular […]

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