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Horse Feather Mites Chorioptes equi: A Guide to Managing Horse Mites Chorioptes equi is a type of mite that affects horses. These pests usually target the lower legs, mane, tail, and underbelly. Unlike other mite species, Chorioptes equi is a surface-dwelling, non-burrowing mite. This means it lives on the outer layer of skin without digging into it. What You Should Know About Chorioptes equi Chorioptes equi commonly causes several issues for horses. The signs of infestatio

FlyMac Horse Fly Spray FlyMac Horse Fly Spray: Natural, Effective & Economical Protection FlyMac Horse Fly Spray is a powerful, plant-based concentrate designed to keep your horse protected from flies and midges. Formulated with highly active ingredients including Neem Oil, Lemon Eucalyptus, Citrepel, and Peppermint, it offers long-lasting and effective insect repellent properties without harsh chemicals. Premium Quality Ingredients We use only the highest grade, triple-filte

Abscesses Abscesses can be as a result of bacteria entering the hoof capsules defenses. This can be caused by a bruised sole, compromised white line, poor frog health, puncture etc and more prevalent in winter as the hooves become softer and easier for bacteria to get trapped and enter. The first thing you probably notice is that your horse is lame. How, why, where?? Sometimes its obvious and erupts quickly. Complicated abscesses take time to find a way out and could take mo

So the fly season is upon us and you want to be able to spray your horse with a repellent but he freaks out at the sight of the bottle and the scary noise.. Here are some tips to have your horse begging to be sprayed!! Things you will need Fill a couple of bottles of water..big bottles and fill a spray bottle. You will need lots of water so have your stock ready for a 20 min training session. If you have a rope halter great if not a head collar will do. Then you will need a g

Seedy Toe or White Line disease, they are the same thing. Sometimes names can be misleading and lead us to think that a horse has a disease when in fact it is a combination of microbes or fungi that have invaded the hoof wall where the tight white line has been compromised to allow these pathogens in. Bacteria in the gut is essential for a healthy gut but these also go on living in the poo delivered out the back door and invariably where our horses stand where they can find t

Ok so you found us and that's great! Good to meet you and thank you for your interest in us and our products for your equine Sole Saver was formulated to treat thrush and maintain healthy frogs but also to provide a product that is quick and easy to apply. We also are a company that have been Horse people since the year dot! With that in mind we know how expensive products are and also the Vet bills! So we wanted to produce a product that gives and big bang for your buck th

I get a lot of questions about which products to use and when Here is a short explanation on each product I would recommend for your horses over the winter. Hoof Clay This product is packed with all-natural ingredients that ensure your horse's feet stay healthy year-round, with the clay being especially effective during winter. If your horse is stabled overnight, apply a layer that fully covers the frog. This not only clears up any ongoing thrush but also maintains a thrush-f

Hoof Growth and Healthy Hooves

Prevention of mud fever

Today I am going to share with you what your trimmer is doing in some detail although this is not meant to be a scientific account or for pathological cases, just a basic understanding of the principles used to ensure that your horses meet their full potential barefoot. If you need to read part 1 here is the link, https://www.horseleads.co.uk/single-post/2017/05/06/Part-13-Barefoot-Trimming-Up-Close-and-Beautiful So here we are with Kali and Twig and owner Beth and Equine Pod