Pro-Equine Ltd

30/01/2025

Woof, woof from Joey and Ellie. We are sponsored by Pro-Canine and feel great thanks to Activgait. We are keeping busy with our agility training, which involves lots of physio and conditioning which we do along with training and taking Activgait. We have Team GB try outs in the coming weeks! Owner, Fiona say’s “I’m thrilled to have made it this far and will use it as experience.” Watch this space!
Activgait is available online at www.pro-equine.com in the Canine section.

29/01/2025

Has your horse suffered from painful bloat?

Colikare gives horses fast relief from uncomfortable bloat symptoms. Prices start from £19.95.

Common gas colic in horses can be caused by the following factors:

Dietary Changes: Sudden changes in feed, such as switching to a different type of hay or introducing new feeds too quickly, can disrupt the horse's digestive system.

Stable Confinement: Limited movement and confinement can reduce intestinal motility, leading to gas accumulation.

Dehydration: Inadequate water intake can slow down digestion and gas expulsion.

Stress: Stressful conditions can affect the horse's digestive system and lead to gas colic.

Inadequate Forage: Not providing enough forage can disrupt the horse's natural grazing behaviour and lead to gas build-up.

It's important to monitor your horse's diet and environment to help prevent gas colic. We suggest always having a bottle of our number one selling product, Colikare at hand. It can be fed regularly or only when required, for example before travelling, changes to diet or routine and especially during spring grass flushes.

28/01/2025

15/01/2025

Does your horse have the "freshies"?
The temperatures have fairly risen and I'm sure now that the ice and white stuff has gone, some of you will be tentatively climbing aboard your dragon snorting steeds.
Ulsa-Soothe is great for horses that have the "freshies"! 🤪 After restricted exercise, grazing and times of pent up energy, why not get a little help with Pro-Equine's Ulsa-Soothe. Each bottle is packed with several potent ingredients and NO fillers to help your horse feel happier in body and mind.
Available in 3 sizes - 500ml, 1000ml and 5000ml

07/01/2025

If your horse is showing an increased level of stiffness during this cold spell, then why not have a look at Pro-Equine's Activgait. It's natural omega rich formula includes ingredients such as circulatory boosting Ginger and anti-inflammatory Yucca. Fast acting with no loading dosage required.
Activgait is also available for dogs which you can find in our canine section.

18/12/2024

Please note that we will be closing for Christmas from 20th December and will re-open on the 6th January 2025.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our customers, in warm appreciation for your loyalty and support who make our success possible. From everyone at Pro-Equine, we wish you a Merry Christmas! Put your feet up and have a well-deserved rest this season. We’ll see you again next year!

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! 🎄🎁

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.