#1 SPRAY IT ON Oils like Lavender, Peppermint, Lemon, Geranium and Eucalyptus along with Vinegars and citrus that work really well together… you and your horse will smell so nice and goodbye flys! What home remedy keeps flies off horses? Use vinegar as a natural fly spray for your horse. Read more…
It is super important that your horse isn’t caked in dust or shavings. Even some of those loose hairs that haven’t shed out from the winter can keep the spray from working effectively. Curry and brush your horse to get them as clean as possible. The spray needs a clean Read more…
Farnam Tri-Tec 14 This spray is the leading fly product in the US. It kills horse flies, mosquitoes, Scottish midges, mites, stable flies, crab flies, deer flies and ticks. The water-based formula has a nice scent and can stay in place for up to 14 days. What is the top Read more…
High in vitamins and antioxidants, Rosehips have long been used for all-round health and to support healthy joints in horses. An excellent source of vitamin C, they are a great way to boost immunity and, with high levels of iron, are particularly useful for equines recovering from injury or illness. Read more…
Rosehips are powerful antioxidants that neutralise free radicals and which have natural tonic properties and are often fed to horses for their beneficial effects in supporting joint health and suppleness. This popular herb encourages healthy hoof growth, and the high levels of Vitamin C aid the immune system. What does Read more…
An ice pack should be applied for 10-15 minutes to any swelling that develops under the skin after a ride. This should be repeated 2 or 3 times daily to help prevent further fluid build-up and to reduce inflammation and relieve soreness. What is the best anti-inflammatory for horses? Phenylbutazone Read more…
Turmeric and Devil’s Claw Safe and Palatable for Horses. Can you give horses Devils claw? Devil’s claw is generally a safe medicine and is well tolerated when administered orally. The plant is an effective herb, especially for acute or chronic pain, and should therefore not be ignored when deciding on Read more…
Common herbal analgesics such as Devil’s Claw, Yucca and Boswellia can be found in various supplements for horses. Devil’s Claw- Taken from the root of the Harpagophytum procumbens shrub, Devil’s Claw has both pain relieving and anti-inflammatory properties that are useful against joint pain. What can you give a horse Read more…
The official recommended dose of phenylbutazone is two to four grams per day for a 1,000-pound horse, by either the injectable or oral route. Should you give Bute to a horse with laminitis? Laminitis is a medical emergency and horses should be seen by a vet so that they can Read more…
There are several NSAID options for horses needing pain relief or anti-inflammatory properties that cannot be given Bute, including Banamine, Ketofen, and Equioxx. Each of these medications has benefits and risks. As always, consult your veterinarian for help determining the best pain management path for your horse. What is the Read more…