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.
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 […]
Sophie Ostler from SOEquine tells us all about her May, including pleasure riders, showers, colic and another birthday! This month Minnie our loveable Connemara made her first public appearance in the two years we have owned her; we went along to the BHS Equine Grass Sickness Fund pleasure ride. We did the shorter route […]
Equimins’ new Gut Health is a concentrated herbal extract containing 14 different herbs to help support gut health in a natural way. The liquid contains quassia, cinnamon, peppermint, cayenne, garlic, chamomile, fenugreek, ginger, mint, fennel, thyme, liquorice, wormwood and clivers. For best results, the company suggest that Gut Health is added to the horse’s feed […]
Have you seen our Youtube channel? It’s definitely worth a visit. We’ve put together a series of how-to videos to help you use and get maximum benefit from our products. The current videos (and their links) are listed below… How to use Equimins’ Stain Remover How to use Equimins’ Stable Fresh and Microlat Stable Disinfectant […]
A number of our products contain tea tree oil, a fresh and fragrant essential oil that delivers more than just a nice smell! In this blog, we have a closer look at tea tree oil, and also explore which products in our range contain it. What is tea tree oil? Tea tree oil comes from […]
This month’s ‘what do you use?’ comes from Nina Perkins who’s been using Fly Repellent Gel 3535 on her three horses… I have three horses, one of whom is terrified of spray bottles, and one a mini Shetland who has skin conditions and is clipped all year and therefore gets eaten alive without her coat […]
We love hearing from Sophie from SOEquine, and this month’s blog is a great read. We’d like to wish Ferdy a very Happy Birthday…and we’re keeping everything crossed for a drier May…over to Sophie… After our successful first show of the year in March when Jason qualified for the Equestrian Life Championships… April has turned […]
We’re delighted to welcome a new product to our hoof range- Hoof Moisturising Gel…ideal for competition season and day to day use. “This is the first gel product to join our hoof range,” says David Willey, MD at Equimins. “It’s a real two in one product as it helps hooves to retain moisture, making it […]
Our high specification forage balancer, Advance Concentrate Complete, is a great product to feed all year round, including in the summer months when your horse needs his vitamins and minerals…but you don’t want to add it to a feed as he’s getting enough from the grass. Advance Concentrate Complete is the perfect product for this…here […]
Flies can be a real problem during the summer months- they can irritate, upset, annoy and drive horses (and their owners) to distraction! The good news is that there are products that can really help to keep flies away, ideal for when your horse is in the field and when you’re riding, to help you […]
If you want perfect plaits, follow our top tips below…and check out our video, all about Plaiting Liquid… Don’t wash the horse’s mane or tail before you plait it. Shampoos and conditioners can make the hair smooth and silky, which is great for day to day and easy to brush…but it’s much more difficult to […]
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