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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 | Hoof

26 June 2014 ~ 0 Comments

Eco and easy!

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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 […]

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27 May 2014 ~ 0 Comments

How-to to help!

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 […]

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28 April 2014 ~ 0 Comments

Introducing new Hoof Moisturising Gel!

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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 […]

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26 March 2014 ~ 0 Comments

What is laminitis?

Laminitis is a horrible, potentially life threatening condition that causes huge amounts of pain and discomfort to horses and ponies. It’s often associated with fat ponies, but any horse can suffer with laminitis, and there’s a lot more to it than you might think. First of all, let’s answer the question- what is laminitis? Laminitis […]

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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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20 December 2013 ~ 0 Comments

Give hooves a helping hand

Hoof Mender 75

Sometimes hooves can need a little extra help and, when it comes to supporting hoof growth, we believe in helping from the inside. If you look at our Hoof section, you’ll see a number of supplements designed to help, but for hooves in need of maximum support, we have Hoof Mender 75. This supplement is […]

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25 September 2013 ~ 0 Comments

Preventing winter ailments

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We don’t like to be the bringers of bad news, but winter is coming, whatever we try and do to ignore it! The weather is nice at the moment and we should be taking advantage of this as it’s giving us all a great opportunity to get prepared for winter, especially when it comes to […]

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22 August 2013 ~ 0 Comments

Milk thistle joins Laminator’s impressive formulation

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When we create a product, we don’t just say ‘that’s it- it’s perfect’…we’re always looking at ways to enhance it as different ingredients become available and new research comes to light. Take Serenity Ultra Calm + for example. It was good before…actually, it was very good, and many of our customers experienced excellent results. However, […]

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21 August 2013 ~ 0 Comments

What do you use?

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August can be a tricky time when it comes to feed with the growing grass often leading to reduced hard feed rations or, in some cases, no concentrated feed at all! Even though feed might be abundant thanks to the green stuff, supplements and topical products are still used to help promote health and more. […]

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21 August 2013 ~ 0 Comments

Hoof help for hot days

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Keeping hooves crack free during the summer months can be a tricky task. The hot weather dries out the ground and also dries out hooves…but have you ever wondered why? Hooves, in some ways, are like sponges and it’s often said that they are a product of the environment that the horse lives in. During […]

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12 April 2013 ~ 0 Comments

How much supplement do you give your horse?

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Seems like a silly question, doesn’t it? The answer will more than likely be ‘as much as the tub suggests’, but we find the amount of supplement really interesting, because you might be surprised at how much this varies across different manufacturers…and why this matters. If you decide you’re going to look for, say, a […]

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14 March 2013 ~ 0 Comments

Do you want to know more about Laminator?

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        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 […]

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14 March 2013 ~ 0 Comments

Product focus: Laminator

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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 […]

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13 March 2013 ~ 0 Comments

Hoof care heroes!

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  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? […]

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07 March 2013 ~ 0 Comments

What do you use? Kerry tells us about Katy and Biotin Plus 25

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 […]

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25 May 2011 ~ 0 Comments

Hoofmender, the only horse hoof supplement with a money back warranty

‘No hoof, no horse’ is a common equestrian saying but it is as true today as it has ever been. Equimins Hoof Mender, the only horse hoof supplement with a money back warranty helps to improve poor quality hooves and comes with a full money back guarantee. Hoof Mender is available in powder and pellet […]

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25 May 2011 ~ 0 Comments

Laminator for horses, when laminitis is suspected

Laminitus is the inflammation of the sensitive laminae which lie between the hoof and the bone of the horses foot. To help combat this common problem we have developed  a product called Laminator for horses when laminitis is suspected. Laminator is an equine supplement for the nutritional support of the laminae and hoof integrity. Laminator […]

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