The Equine Apothecary

25/11/2024

More specialist herbal formulations available in store!

https://theequineapothecary.com.au/collections/mickie-magan-equine-herbalist

22/11/2024

Love supporting our local horsey customers!
Valtair Park

07/11/2024

Another great product (and post) by Sue Martin - Animal Naturopathics!
We only stock products at The Equine Apothecary that we believe in, and this is another one 🍃✨️

Some feedback from Alana, our founder:
"I'm using Equine Calm by Animal Naturopathics for a horse who needs extra nervous system support - she was constantly tense, and seemed on high alert ALL the time. Despite looking at everything that would generally cause her behaviours, such as pain, nutritional imbalances, trauma, herd dynamics etc, we just couldn't pinpoint the cause. Since adding Equine Calm to her regime, she's far less tense and reactive and can actually enjoy everyday life with a more balanced and supported nervous system!"

Shop Equine Calm now:
https://theequineapothecary.com.au/products/animal-naturopathics-equine-calm

While there are numerous reasons why our herbal extract “Calm” formula relaxes the nervous system, to be more specific I want to talk about “ Gamma - aminobutyric acid” which is more commonly known as GABA.
This neurotransmitter, is created in the body and stimulates relaxation.
Thanks to the bitter resins found in the natural botanicals, these aid in increasing the GABA which in turn, promotes calmness while easing nervous tension.
Because anxious and nervous behaviour can be caused by several contributing factors, I always suggest ticking the boxes in regards to discomfort (musculoskeletal, tack, feet and teeth) diet (including supplementation), environment and lifestyle.
And if you feel that your horses would benefit from something to support the nervous system, our Equine Calm has been formulated from pure herbal liquid extracts, free from fillers which also makes it incredibly low dose at just 4ml per 500kg of body weight.

04/11/2024

‼️SALE ALERT‼️

20% off all 🌟BOSTON PARK EQUINE🌟 products!

🌿All natural
🌿Handcrafted
🌿Balms are great for ITCH and other skin related issues
🌿Hoof products that work!

Sale ends midnight this Sunday 10th November (or when stock runs out...)
Discount automatically applied at checkout.
Shop today!
https://theequineapothecary.com.au/collections/boston-park-equine

31/10/2024

A few of this morning's orders, ready to go ✨️
We love wrapping orders (where possible) to make delivery day for our customers special 💕🎁

Shop today!
https://theequineapothecary.com.au/

30/10/2024

We ADORE the Animal Naturopathics range 😍 (so much so that we stock it)!

Sue's Equine Hormonal blend is a brilliant product with brilliant results. 👏 🙌

Available at The Equine Apothecary.

https://theequineapothecary.com.au/collections/animal-naturopathics

Sunshine, warmer temperatures and longer daylight hours, all contribute to changes in the circadian rhythm due to the longer days of sunshine being filtered through the eyes, via the optic nerve.
From the time that Spring arrives, the changes experienced by the pineal gland stimulate the activation of the ovaries and this is when we start to see changes in the behaviour of our mares.
Diet, and exercise are great ways to support hormonal changes, however when more action needs to be taken, a natural approach using herbal extracts offers your horses an easily absorbed, low dose supplement free from fillers and additives, to naturally bring the body back into balance.
We recommend offering the hormonal formula for a minimum of 12 weeks which is a full blood cycle.

25/10/2024

🌟🐴 Pssst.... we might be having a 20% OFF SALE on the EQUIDAE BOTANICALS range of amazing products!!! 100% natural shampoos, skincare, sprays, and pastes, all designed for ultimate equine wellness, available for great prices.
🌿 Explore the SALE* now and give your horse the care they deserve... before stock runs out!
https://theequineapothecary.com.au/collections/equidae

*20% Discount automatically applied at checkout 😊
Sale ends midnight Sunday 27th October 2024

24/10/2024

🌿 Support Local, Shop Local! 💪 Introducing the ✨Giddy Up & Go Supplement✨ by The Hoof & Woof Cookie Co.

Proudly made in Murwillumbah and packed with whole-food goodness, this supplement boosts your horse's mobility, hoof health & skin health (for those horses with ITCH, give this a go!) 🐴✨

Give your horse the natural boost they deserve... Shop now!

https://theequineapothecary.com.au/products/hoof-and-woof-cookie-co

22/10/2024

🌟 SAVE 20% on Equine Communication Sessions! 🌟
Unlock what your horse is feeling with Claire, our amazing Equine Communicator!

Sessions are remote and available *now* until the end of November. Don’t wait – connect with your horse on a deeper level today. 🐴💬

Limited spots – find out more and book a session using link below.

https://theequineapothecary.com.au/products/claire-swinney-equine-communicator-consultation

(Discount automatically applied online.)

18/10/2024

Excellent post by Karly at Stable-Ised Equine. Know your hay 🧐 And don't be afraid to ask your supplier questions if needed!

🌾 𝙉𝙤 𝙎𝙪𝙘𝙝 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘼𝙨 𝙈𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙤𝙬, 𝙋𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚, 𝙤𝙧 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙨𝙨 𝙃𝙖𝙮

🐴 Sure, we have all heard the terms meadow hay, pasture hay, and native grass hay, but outside of being very broad descriptors, these terms tell us absolutely nothing about the hay we are feeding our horses. "Meadow" hay is not a species!

❓ I cannot pinpoint why it has become a trend to label hay in this manner. Is it to be deceptive about what species are actually present, is it to make the hay sound lower in sugar and starch than it actually is, is it because people genuinely don't know what species they are growing, harvesting, and selling, or is it just trend setting? I don't know.

📊 While forage testing is the only surefire way to get a grasp on what nutritive value the hay in question offers, being informed of the species that make up the hay can tell us a lot about a) what we should be testing for, b) whether it is a likely risk for metabolic or overweight horses, c) if it is likely to be contributing to any health or behavioural concerns, or d) if further supplementation is required to address factors such as oxalates.

🌱 An example of being species-aware would be rhodes grass and ryegrass hay both being sold as "pasture" hay. I know straight off the bat that the rhodes grass is likely to not provide excessive sugar and starch levels in comparison to ryegrass species which can vary from low to very high, not to mention the endophyte risk in some ryegrass strains that can be detrimental to horses. Not all ryegrass is 'bad,' however I do feel that a lot of the time it is sold as "native grass" hay to avoid questions and potential loss of sales.

🌿 Another example of being species-aware is pangola hay sold as "native grass" hay in coastal and tropical regions where yes, technically the pangola is native and grows well, but have the customers been made aware that pangola is a high oxalate species that would warrant careful balancing of calcium, phosphorous, and magnesium to prevent Nutritional Secondary Hyperparathyroidism or Big Head Disease?

🐎 The sad reality is, is that when asked for clarification on species, a majority of my Nutrition Consultation clients who are feeding meadow, pasture, or native grass hay have no idea what they are feeding and need to resort back to the grower, supplier, or produce store who sold them the hay. What is even sadder, is the amount of resistance or refusal many of these clients receive from their hay supplier when they ask questions. I completely understand there are many regions who cannot afford to be selective when it comes to hay for their horses, however knowing what species are being grown, harvested, and sold should be information absolutely everybody is entitled to know.

✅ Meadow, pasture, or native grass is not a species and could be anything from ryegrass, to fescue, to cocksfoot, to pangola, to rhodes, to clover, to weeds, and everything in between. You are entitled to know for the health of your horse.

17/10/2024

Thanks to the wonderful Sue from Animal Naturopathics, this amazing herbal blend is available at The Equine Apothecary! 🙌🐴

https://theequineapothecary.com.au/products/animal-naturopathics-equine-laminitis

We are currently experiencing longer daylight hours, sunshine and warmer temperatures which when combined, results in richer pasture and high sugar/digestible energy intake.
Whether your horse or pony was heavier last year, or hasn’t suffered from laminitis in the past, it is vital that you monitor weight, range of motion and take on the guidance of your farrier.
In many cases, the distress and pain caused by laminitis CAN be avoided.
Our laminitis formula is a low dose herbal liquid extract which can be administered directly into the mouth daily.
Naturopathically formulated, we have included botanicals which contain naturally occurring inulin compounds which have traditionally been used for their blood glucose lowering actions.
It’s recommended that this formula is offered for a minimum of 12 weeks (1 full blood cycle) for the best results, along with reassessing the diet and lifestyle.

15/10/2024

Relaaaaa###xx.... we have your horse's health & nutrition in hand! 😀

Stocking the Relax Nutrition range of horse feeds and Cold Pressed Flaxseed oil for ultimate horse health.

🌿🐴 Shop now at The Equine Apothecary -
https://theequineapothecary.com.au/collections/relax-nutrition

10/10/2024

⭐️ A note from our Founder 🙂

To our wonderful customers and followers -

I wanted to write a quick note to say a big THANK YOU to you all! 🙏🐴

The support we've received since launch has been amazing, with countless local & online orders (thank you!), interest in our Natural Health Consultations (thank you) and enquiries about our Equine Wellness Program (thank you)!

As The Equine Apothecary continues to grow, we are working hard behind the scenes to tweak and improve things, including working with Australia Post to try to get postage prices as LOW as possible for our customers Australia-wide (bear with us!) and we continue to expand the brands and ranges we offer... shhh... we'll also be releasing some of our own Naturopath-formulated equine natural health products soon! 🤫

Stay tuned for updates, share, like and follow on Facebook & Instagram, and please keep spreading the word as we continue supporting horses far and wide in returning to full and natural health 🙂🐎

With gratitude,
Alana Robins
Founder & Managing Director
https://theequineapothecary.com.au/

The Equine Apothecary is your one-stop natural health hub for horses. We offer a unique & naturally holistic approach to horse care & health, providing a range of natural health products & specialist services to the equine community Australia-wide.

08/10/2024

The local Agricultural Shows have begun! 🐴 🏆

Do you want your horse stand out with a glossy shine in the show ring?

Bee Kind & Co products come from New Zealand and contain natural ingredients specifically for stain removing, whitening, darkening and brightening, depending on the colour of your horse (added bonus - the shampoo bars give a nice massage too!)

✨ Naturally Dark - for dark horses
✨ Naturally White - for greys
✨ Naturally Shine - for all other colours
✨ Showhite - for that dazzling white show ring gleam

We also have touch up tins to fix those last minute messes, and stain removers to freshen up heavily stained light and grey tails 🙌

Let the showing begin!

Shop Bee Kind & Co products now at The Equine Apothecary 🌱🐎
https://theequineapothecary.com.au/collections/bee-kind-co

06/10/2024

🌱 The Equine Apothecary is your one-stop natural health and nutrition hub for horses.

We offer a unique & naturally holistic approach to horse care & health, providing a range of natural health, nutrition & feed products along with specialist services to the equine community Australia-wide.

Shop online, book a consultation with one of our Equine Natural Health Specialists, or enquire about our Equine Wellness Program today! 🐴✨

The Equine Apothecary is your one-stop natural health hub for horses. We offer a unique & naturally holistic approach to horse care & health, providing a range of natural health products & specialist services to the equine community Australia-wide.

05/10/2024

🌿 H**p for Horses - Hooray!!
Provex is known for their premium quality AUSTRALIAN GROWN h**p products for horses and we're thrilled to have both the Premium Cold Pressed H**p Seed Oil and The Equine H**p Hulls & Hearts available in a range of sizes.

~100% natural, chemical free, non GMO
~Superior levels of fibre
~Cool energy source
~High levels of protein

Contact us for more information about using h**p products for horse nutrition 🌿🐴

Shop today!

The Equine Apothecary is your one-stop natural health hub for horses. We offer a unique & naturally holistic approach to horse care & health, providing a range of natural health products & specialist services to the equine community Australia-wide.

01/10/2024

✨ RARE Opportunity - not one, but TWO openings in our Equine Wellness Program! ✨

Two gorgeous geldings have made tremendous strides towards their return to full health with us and will soon be ready to move back home, opening up TWO SOUGHT-AFTER spots in our transformative Equine Wellness Program.

Are you facing any of these challenges with your horse?
🌿 Unexplained Health Issues - Your horse isn’t thriving, and you’re not sure why.
🌿 Recurring Injuries/Issues – Frequent physical setbacks or slow healing.
🌿 Digestive or Gut Problems – Ongoing issues like poor digestion, assimilation or ulcers.
🌿 Behavioural Changes – changes in behaviour that could be linked to health concerns.
🌿 Emotional Concerns - trauma, grief, and other unresolved emotional issues impacting your horse's general demeanour and wellbeing.
🌿 Hoof or Coat Issues – Struggling with poor hoof or coat condition or Queensland Itch.
🌿Breathing/Respiratory Difficulties – Recurring respiratory issues or sensitivity to the environment.
🌿Weight Problems – Difficulty managing your horse’s weight, whether underweight or overweight.
🌿Slow Recovery – Your horse isn’t bouncing back as quickly as expected after illness or injury.
🌿Sensitivity to Feeds, Environment or Nutritional Imbalances – Issues with nutritional deficiencies, allergies or environmental factors impacting your horse's wellbeing.

Or are you simply...
🌿 Pressed for time and can't provide the care needed for an acute or chronic condition?
🌿 Curious about transitioning to a natural equine care approach, but don't know where to start?
🌿 Ready to go-all-in to restore your horse’s health, but need expert guidance and support?

We can help! 🙌

Our Equine Wellness Program is a comprehensive, all-inclusive Natural Health Retreat designed to support your horse’s journey back to vitality and happiness.

Due to the personalised and exclusive nature of our program, spaces are EXTREMELY LIMITED, so act fast before the spaces fill!

💬 Contact us for more information and to apply - let’s work together to restore your horse to true, natural health! 🌱

https://theequineapothecary.com.au/pages/equine-wellness-program