Pro-Equine Ltd

16/12/2024

'Tis the season to be jolly, and the Pro-Equine team is here to sleigh... I mean, spread some Christmas cheer! We're making your online shopping experience merrier by surprising you with a free secret Santa gift with every order placed this week. It's our little way of saying thank you for being a fabulous customer. Hurry, this merry offer ends on Thursday 19th December!
No minimum spend, head over to our website
www.pro-equine.com and place your order.

09/12/2024

Don’t miss the Jolly Holly Shopping Bash at Norvite, Bogenraith Equestrian and also a great opportunity to stock up on pro-Equine essentials before the holidays! 🎄

🎁🎄Very excited to be part of a special late night shopping event on Friday evening at Bogenraith Equestrian. We will be open until 7.30pm with lots of special offers and everyone who comes through our door can enter the draw to win a £50 Festive Voucher (no purchase required)!🎉
Next to our shop there are gorgeous stalls including Carnie Bees, Continental Cream, Mulder And Willow, Panda Bear Bijoux, Wendy's Heavenly Guidance. 😍
AND a fabulous raffle in aid of Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) to win amazing prizes including Younique goodies!
PLUS the wonderful The Fern Restaurant 🌿has mulled wine and festive treats🍷!
We can't wait - see you there! 🎄🎁

07/12/2024

06/12/2024

So, so chuffed with myself today! My brain managed to work out how to mount, together with more strength, Henry and I were on fire! 💪 I even asked if we could brave a trot next week. Jumps were up, tempting but will have to settle for some gear changes on the flat first! 😁

02/12/2024

Anthelmintics

The scale of anthelmintic (wormer) use in horses and why we need to tackle this.

There are an estimated 847,000 horses in the UK (British Equestrian Trade Association’s 2019 National Equestrian Survey) and it is estimated that 1.1 million horse wormer doses were sold in 2018 (Rendle, 2021).

Why do we need to worry about anthelmintic resistance :

🪱 No new anthelmintics are being discovered or developed. We have a limited number of anthelmintics available and worms display resistance to many of the major anthelmintic groups.

🪱 Moxidectin and Praziquantel previously were 2 of the only anthelmintics for which resistance had not been reported. This is no longer the case. Worm resistance is now arising against these too.

🪱 Moxidectin (in Equest and Equest Pramox) is the only effective drug against encysted small redworm.

🪱 Praziquantel (in Equest Pramox) is one of only two effective drugs against tapeworm.

🪱 If widespread resistance develops to moxidectin and praziquantel, we won’t be able to treat severe worm burdens in horses in the future. Continued unnecessary use of these drugs will give rise to resistance.

Further reasons to avoid unnecessary anthelmintic usage :

💧Environmental contamination when excreted in faeces, affecting water sources, reducing biodiversity and insect populations (Wentworth & Robertson, 2020), particularly dung beetles.

🐴 Impact on horses gut health.

How to avoid unnecessary anthelmintic usage :

👍 Risk based approach to worming. In the UK, only 1 in 4 horses have a tapeworm burden high enough to require treating. Most horses do not have a large encysted small redworm burden. Therefore most do not require moxidectin and praziquantel.

👍 TEST for tapeworm and encysted small redworm with a blood sample or tapeworm saliva test.

👍 Regularly poo pick fields (at least 2x per week) to remove worm burden. This is far more effective than regularly administering anthelmintics (Herd, 1986).

👍 Quarantine and test new arrivals. Do NOT worm and immediately turn out.

👍 Rest pastures, co-graze with other species and avoid over-stocking.

🔊 And importantly SPREAD THE MESSAGE amongst horse owners about the value of diagnostic tests and the risk of unnecessary anthelmintic usage.

For more information, to speak to a vet for advice or to request a copy of our strategic worm control program please contact the office on 0345 095 9995 or [email protected].

02/12/2024

It's been such a crazy busy Monday with Colikare orders! I certainly wouldn't want to run out, especially at this time of year. have you stocked up yet?
Torbeag Equestrian have a 15% OFF deal on, if your quick you can grab a bottle of Colikare or any other Pro-Equine essential but you need to be super quick before it ends tonight!

www.torbeagequestrian.com

24/11/2024

Changes of weather, routine and feeding at this time of year means stocking up on the right seasonal products to help your horse be winter ready. From clipping care to Colikare, find out what made our top 5 product essentials.

#1 AIRWAY: Dusty environments caused by spores from bedding or dusty, mouldy hay can cause havoc on your horse's respiratory system. We recommend Pro-Equine Airway. A Garlic and Echinacea liquid supplement to help keep the airways clean and clear.

#2 COLIKARE: Upset digestive systems from changes in feed, stress and water temperatures can lead to uncomfortable bloat and painful cramps that can lead to serious colic symptoms.. We recommend either feeding Colikare daily or when needed, it's fast working formula reduces gassy build ups and relieves cramping.

#3 MUD BUG BUSTER: This super waterproof mud repelling paste will keep your horse's legs healthy and protected from the wet and mud, no need for washing or boots.

#4 PRO-NEEM HOOF OIL: Use this neem hoof oil dressing on soles, hoof walls and heels to help combat bacterial and fungal infection.

#5 COOLWASH: Add to hot water for a superb hot cloth treatment, steam cleaning your horse with skin smoothing botanical oils. See the shine and feel the smooth finish, your clippers will thank you!

22/11/2024

Our £25 gift voucher is supplied with a gold envelope to be used in our online store.

Can't think what to get that someone special? Need a last minute horsey gift without the hassle of trekking around the shops? Look no further than a Pro-Equine Gift Voucher! Great for a unique, secret santa, Christmas or birthday treat, or a special thank you for help at the yard, or a special appreciation gift for the dog lover. Whoever you choose we are sure they will love spending online at Pro-Equine.

The Pro-Equine Gift Voucher can be spent online on both the horse and dog sections of the website. Plenty of supplements and skincare products to choose from.

19/11/2024

Rehab well and truly under way, thanks to Jackie Taig for helping me whoop my ass into gear! Had to swap horse to pony as not enough strength to get aboard. The lovely Henry came to my rescue. Balance better than expected but ground still moving too much, bit like riding through waves on the beach. I used to event with JT so she knows what I was capable of but today we had a gentle walk and chat around the arena. Baby steps, looking forward to next week already!

19/11/2024

Managing some more hours in the office at Pro-Equine HQ this week since my stroke on the 9th October. Feels good to be back!

08/10/2024

Creating a “buzz” with Pro-Equine wound care!

In the era of “Superbugs” and bacteria which seem to be outpacing the production of new and effective antibiotics, the efficacy of natural alternatives is being closely examined. This has also included discovering the medical uses of honey, particularly for wound care.

Manuka honey is at the forefront of natural health sciences, few other natural products compare with the complexity of natural components at work in manuka honey to deliver antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory and anti-fungal properties.

Formulated with medical grade Manuka honey, our Aloe Vera and Manuka Gel combo creates an invisible protective barrier. When applied to wounds, it promotes the best environment for healthy skin tissue repair. A particularly good product to use on the challenging lower limb regions to battle common healing problems such as high bacterial counts and excessive wound retraction, due to minimal soft tissue cover and joint movement.

30/09/2024

Changes of routine and feed means now is is the best time to stock up on Pro-Equine Colikare! This fast-acting liquid feed supplement is designed to absorb intestinal gas and quickly help a horse feel more comfortable.

Helps reduce gassy build-ups – and tastes good! Ideal for horses prone to a grassy stomach or who react at times of stress. Colikare can be fed daily or only when needed to help disperse uncomfortable gas and relax stomach cramps.

Many horse owners like to give Colikare at times of lush, spring grass or autumn ‘grass flushes’, or when their horse is stressed or has a change of routine, or may have eaten his bedding, wind-sucking and crib-biting.

Prices from £19.95

27/09/2024

Catching up with Fiona Herd, our Brand Ambassador who uses Pro-Canine Activgait on both her working Cocker Spaniels.

Fiona who is a doctor at the children’s hospital and does agility and canicross with her two working cocker spaniels, Joey and Ellie in her spare time. Keeping active and also enjoying walking in the countryside, Fiona says, "The dogs have been using Activgait for over a year now, I like that it is a natural product that keeps my dogs feeling good and able to run at their best".

We had a flying visit from Fiona on our stand this year at Defender Blair Atholl International Horse trials, just in time to wish her luck as she headed off to the Scottish Agility dog of the year finals at Kelso.

Thirty-eight of Scotland's top agility dogs and handlers took on a fabulous finals course set by judge, Hannah Wade. There wasn't room for a dog to put a paw wrong and speed was critical as each combination fought hard to be in the winning lineup.
Fiona and Ellie (Belle of Cabrach) did a paw perfect speedy round winning the small Scottish agility dog of the year 2024 and claiming the biggest rosette I've ever seen!

25/09/2024

Chorioptic Mange Mites, more commonly known as feather mites live on the surface of the skin and at less than half a millimetre they are not easy to spot! Your horse will show signs of these little critters when they start stamping, chewing and rubbing the lower legs. Although these mites don't bury into the skin they can cause havoc and considerable irritation. No breed is safe but they are much more prevalent in feathered breeds. It's also important to know that mites can live anywhere on the horse, in the stable, grooming equipment and rugs, basically anywhere they can find dead skin debris to feed on!
Symptoms if left untreated include reddening of the skin, crusty scabs - often mistaken for mud fever - hair loss, skin thickening and lower limb swelling, open wounds and secondary fungal or bacterial infections can occur.
Mites absolutely hate Neem Oil! Apply some neem to your finger tips and massage deep into the base of the feather and skin areas. Remember to clean equipment and change bedding.
Pro-Equine Neem Oil range includes sizes starting from 250ml RRP £9.95. The neem spray is also useful for spritzing around the stable and on rugs and equipment.
Finding the right neem product for your horse is easy when you visit our online store. Products include pure cold pressed neem to shampoos, sprays, gels and hoof applications.