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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.

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 […]

19 March 2014 ~ 0 Comments

We have a guest blogger- say hello to Sophie Ostler- SOEquine

We’re very excited to introduce our new guest blogger, Sophie Ostler. Sophie is an Equimins fan…but there’s a lot more to her story! She’s kindly agreed to keep us up to date with her news, triumphs and tribulations through a special Equimins/SOequine blog! We’re delighted to have Sophie on our blogging team…   Hi, my […]

25 February 2014 ~ 0 Comments

Cost per day vs. cost per pack

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If you’re looking for a way to keep your supplement costs down, then we have the solution…so get your calculators out and we’ll talk you through it! We know what it’s like. You go into a tack shop and there’s a lot of supplements on offer. Say you want a joint supplement. There’s a tiny […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

27 January 2014 ~ 0 Comments

What are probiotics?

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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 […]

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’ […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

20 December 2013 ~ 0 Comments

Condition in the cold

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If your horse could do with a little more condition this winter, don’t worry, we’re here to help! Horses can lose condition in the winter for many reasons. One can be if they become cold and use their ‘food’ to keep them warm rather than for weight. Another can be a reduction in food- as […]

20 December 2013 ~ 0 Comments

Herbs and herbal blends

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At Equimins, we’re big fans of herbs. A look at our website and product range will show just how much we like them through the dried herbs, herbal liquid tinctures and other supplements containing herbs that we produce. In this blog, we’re highlighting a few herbal products that we do, and also a number of […]

20 December 2013 ~ 0 Comments

Activated Charcoal is now available from Equimins

Activated Charcoal

We’ve added a new product to our Digestion range– Activated Charcoal. Activated Charcoal can be used to help promote a calm digestive system in horses, as and when needed. It’s created from a vegetable form of carbon, made using ground coconut shells. ‘Activated Charcoal is a new addition to our range, but charcoal has been […]

20 December 2013 ~ 0 Comments

Powders, pellets or liquids? How do you choose?

Have you ever wondered why some supplements are available as a powder or a liquid and others as pellets? On the whole, this caters for the preferences of the horse and/or his owner, but there are some supplements that are available in different presentations for other reasons. Here’s a few examples from our range… Advance […]

27 November 2013 ~ 0 Comments

Herbal help for joints

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At Equimins, we’re herb fans. We use them in our herbal tinctures, in our herbal blends, and in a number of other products too as we feel that they can help to support health. In this feature, we’re looking at our joint supplements…and the herbs that they contain. Flexijoint, our popular joint supplement, is available […]

27 November 2013 ~ 0 Comments

What goes into a joint supplement?

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We’re very keen on education at Equimins as we know our customers and want to provide them with all the information that they need to make an informed choice. We also know how confusing supplements can be. In this blog, we’re looking at what actually goes into a joint supplement – so, what kind of […]

27 November 2013 ~ 0 Comments

Lice, mites and ringworm

Lice & Mite Lotion

Lice, mites, ringworm- all of these strike fear into the heart of any horse owner…and it’s easy to see why. In this blog, we’re exploring what lice, mites and ringworm are and what we can do about them. Let’s start with lice. These little devils might be small (from 2mm), but they can cause itching […]

27 November 2013 ~ 0 Comments

Fabulous Flexijoint

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We’re really proud of our Flexijoint range of supplements, all of which use high specification ingredients at high levels to help support healthy cartilage, strong joint structure and the quality of the synovial fluid. Why we do we make three? Well, they’re all a bit different… Flexijoint Cartilage Supplement contains chondroitin sulphate, glucosamine, MSM, ascorbic […]

27 November 2013 ~ 0 Comments

Introducing our new Respiratory Formula

Respiratory Formula

Equimins’ new Respiratory Formula is available now and is ideal for those who suffer with dust and pollen allergies. This powerful herbal extract helps to support the respiratory system and lung function, and has been formulated particularly for those with dust or pollen allergies. It contains liquorice, echinacea, marshmallow, coltsfoot, garlic, plantain, clivers, milk thistle, […]