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.
Sweet itch is a horrible condition that is the result of an allergic reaction, so it’s not something that every horse and pony will get or could suffer from. For those who do have the condition, spring, summer and even autumn can be a long way away from the pleasant seasons that some of us […]
When you think of summer, what do you think about? Warm sunshine? 24/7 turnout? Growing grass? No mud? Flies? Yes, we know what it’s like, flies can put a real dampener on summer, but with our great range of Extra Strength Fly Repellents, they can be removed from your list! Our ever popular Extra Strength […]
If you’re looking for a calming supplement, we know the minefield you’re experiencing. You want something that makes your horse more manageable, but you don’t want him to be dead to the leg, tired and lethargic. Equally, you want the calming supplement to be effective and you don’t want it to cost an absolute fortune…are […]
Our Total Care Wound Gel combines silver ions with six other active ingredients to help accelerate healthy skin rejuvenation and prevent infection in minor injuries…here’s how… As mentioned above, Total Care Wound Gel contains silver ions. These positively charged particles help to inhibit bacteria, in fact, they are shown to kill 99% of bacteria. […]
We were delighted to receive an email from Ros about how she uses our Detangler with her mare Nikita. Ros wrote to us about Detangler… “One of the products that I have used regularly is your Detangler Lotion. My mare has a huge tail – it draws a lot of compliments but can be […]
As spring marches on, events become more frequent, whatever kind of sport you participate in. With this in mind, we thought we’d do a blog about performance horses, including a few of our top tips. As you’d expect, we have some great products designed for hardworking horses… Be prepared- yes, make sure you put in […]
We have two great washes available at Equimins: Lavender Fresh Wash and Clean Coat Body Wash. Both these products are easy to use and get excellent reports when we send them out for tried and testeds in magazines, but as they aren’t shampoos and can be used in a few different ways, we wanted to […]
We’re very excited to welcome Fly Repellent Gel 3535– a product we see as a valuable ally in the fight against flies this summer. Here are nine reasons why we think you’ll love it: It’s very effective, in fact, it was on trial during 2012 and it proved more effective than the Deet based products […]
There’s no doubt about it, at Equimins, we offer a great range of shampoos to help keep your horse’s coat clean and conditioned…but how do you know which one to pick? Here’s our guide to selecting the shampoo that’s right for your horse. The first question to ask yourself…do I want a shampoo that helps […]
We know you want your horse to look his best, and to add that final flourish to help your horse outshine its rivals, we have some great products that are show season must haves…here’s how they work together… If you want your horse to look his best, a great place to start is with a […]
We believe that making your horse look great for a show starts a long time before you enter the ring. Whilst sheens, lotions and gels can really help to enhance your horse’s best bits, it’s important that he’s being fed a balanced diet with the correct vitamins, minerals and more to help him really shine…from […]
Not all that long ago, joint supplements were only given to older horses, but we’re seeing more people using joint supplements as a way to help prevent conditions as the horse ages, by promoting joint health. Whatever your requirements, we have a superb range of products, meaning that whatever your needs and whatever your budget, […]
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We’re proud to say that we make the products we sell in Devon, in fact, some of our ingredients are grown close to home too, including the linseed used in our supplements…which we grow ourselves! We scour the world for the finest ingredients to ensure that everything in every tub, bottle, liquid, gel, cream and […]
This question often comes up in the course of discussions with customers when talking about overall nutrition. There is sometimes confusion about exactly what Probiotics are. Question Are probiotics and prebiotics important for health? Is it important to include probiotics and prebiotics in a healthy diet? Answer Horses don’t necessarily need probiotics — a type […]
As spring is upon us, we’ve produced a leaflet, a shelf card and more detailed information about Laminator. If you’ve seen this at your local tack shop but didn’t pick one up, or you just want to find out a little bit more, we’ve put everything here, so you can find out […]
With spring upon us, we wanted to tell you a little bit more about a product that sells particularly well at this time of year…and that’s Laminator. Laminator can be found in our Hoof category and has been designed to help nutritionally support the laminae and hoof integrity. It combines some 40 carefully selected […]
If your horse has hooves in poor condition, you might be looking at supplements to help promote hoof quality…but how do you know which one to choose? At Equimins, we have three specific hoof care supplements: Biotin 15, Biotin Plus 25 and Hoof Mender 75…but how do you know when to feed which one? […]
Kerry Weisselberg is an amateur rider who started eventing in 1988. She has always produced her own horses from scratch and so far has managed to get a couple to 2* and one to 3* CCI and placings at Advanced level. The ultimate aim remains 4*, ideally on a homebred, but she realises just how […]
Equimins customer Vanessa Wotton sent us an email about her horse Amy, who was losing condition during the winter, and how adding Advance Concentrate Complete into her horse’s diet changed things. Vanessa lives in Devon and owns Amy, a 16hh Irish Sports Horse. Vanessa has owned Amy for 15 months. “I bought Amy in October 2011 […]
As you may have noticed, we have two Air-Way products in our range, both designed to help the respiratory system. First, we have Air-Way Herbs. This pure herbal compound contains liquorice, marshmallow, aniseed, garlic flakes, ginkgo, nettle, golden rod and peppermint, in one easy to feed product. The herbs used have been carefully selected to […]
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