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.
If there is a strong, foul smelling odour coming from your horse’s feet, particularly from the sole and frog area, your horse may have thrush. Thrush is a degenerative infection of the grooves within the frog. It is usually caused by standing in wet, dirty bedding or for lengths of time in a wet field. […]
Hooves can crack for many reasons, in both the summer and winter. If you notice your horse does have cracked hooves, trying to prevent these splits and cracks from getting bigger is a good idea. With hooves growing between 7mm and 10mm a month, it can take a while to get ‘rid’ of cracked hooves, […]
Liz emailed us about her lovely horse Matrix, what he eats and why he’s definitely an Equimins fan! Meet Matrix, he’s a Pure Bred Spanish (PRE) Gelding who came over to the UK as a 5 year old and who I’ve owned for the last 8 years. He’s truly my horse of a lifetime; very […]
Horses involved in strenuous exercise are more susceptible to injury, and the way we care for our horses after exertion can help to prevent issues. Cooling legs after exercise is one part of this. Here, we look at why we cool legs and how to do it. When horses are working (and, by which we […]
Maria got it touch with us to tell us all about her lovely horse TB… “I use your Hoof Mender 75 pellets and Serenity Liquid calmer on my TB. The farrier said, when I took his shoes off, he would never go barefoot and he is a rock cruncher now! I put this down to […]
If you have a competition horse or a horse that’s suffered with muscle issues, such as azoturia, you’re probably very aware of the array of supplements available to help support this important area. We have a number of carefully formulated muscle supplements that contain high levels of important ingredients to really deliver. Here’s a quick […]
If you’re looking for ways to make your horse shine in the show ring, you’ve come to the right place. In this blog, we look at different ways to help your horse look his very best in the show ring using tips, tricks and terrific products designed for the job… Enhance – considering using […]
If you’re looking for a general purpose or vitamin and mineral supplement for your horse, you have to read this blog! In this blog, we talk about Pro-Bio Supplement, a broad spectrum vitamin and mineral supplement that also includes high levels of probiotics that support a healthy gut. Wondering why you should buy Pro-Bio? Here […]
Coughs and sneezes are far from uncommon, especially in the winter time when horses tend to spend more time inside. In this blog, we’re looking at ways to help prevent coughs and sneezes and also how to support a horse that’s recovering from respiratory illness. Prevention is better than cure You can’t always prevent your […]
Keeping condition over the winter months does have something to do with feed, but there are a lot of other factors that influence your horse and how he ‘winters’… Fibre. Fibre in an essential part of the diet – not just from a nutrition point of view, but fibre also helps to keep the […]
The winter can be challenging for all equines, but veteran horses seem to have the most to overcome. If they’re struggling to maintain condition, the colder weather makes them use their fat deposits to keep warm; if they struggle to chew due to lack of teeth, hay can be difficult to eat; if they suffer […]
Our Flexijoint range of joint supplements for horses has lots of benefits. Not only do all three products come with a full money back warranty if you don’t notice a difference in your horse after feeding it (yes, we’re that confident), but they’re also very well priced. The range is made up of three products: […]
We were really thrilled to receive this great tried and tested report from Nikki Goldup from Black and White Eventing. Nikki tested our Winter Leg Scrub Concentrate and Mud Block Lotion on her horses. Nikki is a working mum with three children and owns five horses ranging from her children’s ponies to her event horse, […]
Equimins customer Jax Hopkinson got in touch with us about her horse, Willow, and why she uses Advance Concentrate Complete… Willow is 9, Welsh X Irish Sports Horse. I bought her August 1st last year knowing she had some health issues. She had been coughing and lethargic, and had the odd bout of colic. Her […]
Bridles and saddles can cost a lot of money and, if not cared for correctly, can quickly deteriorate and become dangerous. It’s important to maintain your leather all year round, but the winter months do make it a little more challenging with the rain, mud and cold conditions it’ll be exposed to. Here are our […]
If you hate everything about winter including the havoc it causes around the yard, then this blog with winter yard tips is a must read…enjoy! Super salt – salt isn’t just a feed supplement! Putting salt down on concrete areas to prevent freezing can really pay dividends and prevent a lot of accidents. Breaking the […]
Echinacea, whether it’s fed as a liquid or dried herb, can be added to the horse’s diet to help support the immune system. It can be fed when the immune system has been compromised, during times of stress, after veterinary treatment or to help maintain wellbeing and health. Research has also shown that echinacea can […]
SOEquine is back! In this latest update, Sophie tells us what she’s been up to over the last few months… In my last blog we were full of the joys of spring, and now we are knee deep in winter mud! This year I planned to concentrate on training, and building the foundation for success. […]
Keeping condition on your horse during the colder months can be challenging but, at Equimins, we’re not interested in merely surviving winter, we want your horse to THRIVE! In this blog, we’ve put together some top tips to help your horse this winter… Forage – forage is an essential part of the horse’s diet. […]
A number of our products contain probiotics, and it’s easy to see why. These friendly bacteria help to support gut health, which not only helps to maintain digestive health, but can also support the immune system, general health and well being. The good news is that you can integrate probiotics into your horse’s diet each […]
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