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24/04/2024

Feeling proud today 💙 🙌 🐎

29/12/2023

Give your senior horse the care they deserve with NAF Superflex Senior! 🐴💪 This supplement from NAF contains all the necessary ingredients to support and maintain joint health.👌 Now on sale for £26.99 with FREE SHIPPING! Don't miss out on this amazing offer! 🎉 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/295442463499?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&ssspo=uj7ike4jroo&ssuid=uj7ike4jroo&media=FB&widget_ver=freya&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0&sssrc=4256139&jobId=82759827-19fd-4741-9ed8-4801f9191fbd

15/12/2023

The weekend is peeping around the corner (or over the wall!)

14/12/2023

Happy Thursday from the old lady Blossom ❤️

Bloss was my first pony, and is still going strong at 33 years old!

12/12/2023

Mud getting you down??? How's about a cheeky winter mud deal?? 🐎🐎

HILTON HERBS MUD DEFENDER BUNDLE 

WORTH £70.00

YOU SAVE £11.00 (15%)

Herb power to help bin that sore, muddy skin!

Hilton Herbs Mud Defender – 2kg

Mud Defender for horses, ponies and donkeys is formulated to maintain and support:

a natural resistance to mud-dwelling bacteria (field trialled over the winter of 2013/2014 in the UK, France & the USA with great success)

supply the Essential Fatty Acids Omega 3 & 6 required to support the skin’s epidermal layers integrity, strength and condition

the amino acids required for Keratin production that forms the first line of defence in skin and hair

the Zinc and Vitamin B requirements to help synthesise Keratin production

the body’s overall immune response

cell renewal and regrowth of skin and hair

healthy skin and coat condition

Mud Defender is a dry supplement containing herbs such as echinacea, calendula and garlic to help horses and ponies maintain a natural resistance to mud-dwelling bacteria and support healthy coat and skin.

Hilton Herbs Mud Defender Lotion – 250ml

Mud Defender Lotion is formulated to maintain and support:

sore or abraded skin

healthy skin with anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties

skin cell and hair regeneration

the softening of scabs

Mud Defender Lotion is gentle and soothing in action and containis herbs, oils and tinctures including aloe vera, echinacea and coconut oil.

Hilton Herbs Herballs – 250g

The ultimate horse treat! A handy 250g tub of treats to help your horse feel rewarded. Oregano & Mint flavour

02/12/2023

So I might look like an old granny this morning, but my GastriAid snood is keeping my face and ears super warm! I don't care what anyone says.... working with horses in winter isn't stylish 😂🐎❄️

30/11/2023

This is definitely what I'd rather be doing today.....its a chilly one! ❄️

13/11/2023

Check out our new product from Global Herbs! Foraging feed topper provides an appetising blend of premium quality naturally foraged herbs and berries, containing essential nutrients to support overall health and wellbeing and is designed to support the immune system, healthy digestion, enhance skin and coat condition and joint health. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/296027608143?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&ssspo=uj7ike4jroo&ssuid=uj7ike4jroo&media=FB&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0&widget_ver=freya&sssrc=4256139&jobId=54cf88e6-9caa-46ff-be84-9a9f1e3dd858

01/11/2023

'Tis the time of year for the clippers to appear.....Make sure you have our best-selling clipper oil from Lincoln Horse Care in your box! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/296000726596?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&ssspo=uj7ike4jroo&ssuid=uj7ike4jroo&media=FB&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0&widget_ver=freya&sssrc=4256139&jobId=5d52156f-edfe-4aec-80a9-cd2ff85f5d68

27/10/2023

MUD FEVER BLUES

We are approaching the inevitable season of wet weather, losing your wellies in the gateway and being soaked through to your knickers.

On the top of the list of winter woes is definitely mud fever. So, what is it, what causes it, and what might help it?

Mud fever (greasy heel) and rainscald (dermatophilosis) are both skin infections caused by the bacterium Dermatophilus Congolensis. This bacterium is a normal inhabitant on the horses skin, but when subjected to consistently wet conditions or after damage to the skin, infection occurs. Mud fever affects the lower limbs while rainscald affects the head, neck and body.
Horses with white socks may be more seemingly prone to mud fever early on in the season due to the damaging effect of solar dermatitis.
Luckily the bacterium is generally susceptible to commonly held anti-bacterial solutions such as chlorohexidine (Hibiscrub) and iodine which should be used to clean the area thoroughly, before applying a moisture repellent cream such as Zinc Oxide.

Prevention is better than cure, and while we are not likely to eradicate the risk entirely, a solution of 50:50 baby oil to white vinegar may help prevent cracking of the skin and raises the pH of the skin, making the bacteria unable to grow.

The immune system of the horse is also of utmost importance to aid in the body's natural defence mechanism to work. Feeding a specially designed nutritional blend can aid in strengthening the skin and boosting the immune system to fight infection.

Echinacea purpurea, and nettle help support natural immunity. Clivers (sticky w**d), marigold and burdock root promote healthy skin growth alongside MSM which is a bio-available source of sulphur, vital for the formation of collagen and keratin, the building blocks of skin and hair. A supplement rich in anti-oxidants is beneficial to aid the horse in recovery from fighting any infection that may present.

25/10/2023

Product Focus 👇

Ｇｌｏｂａｌ Ｈｅｒｂｓ Ｓａｒｃ－Ｅｘ

https://www.1stforsupplements.co.uk/shop/skin-care/global-herbs-sarc-ex-powder/

Tried & Tested For Over 15 Years

Available as a powder, liquid and also in a lotion.

Sarc-Ex is an advanced and unique formula which provides nutritional support for the immune system of horses. The strong antioxidant herbs help the body cope while maintaining normal structure and function. Sarc-Ex helps the body defend itself and aids normal repair. Sarc-Ex can be fed all year for ongoing support. Suitable for all horses and ponies.

THE NATURAL SOLUTION

Powerful herbal formula for skin lumps
Supports the immune system to aid self-repair
The trusted painless alternative
KEY INGREDIENTS

Holy Basil
Winter Cherry
Amla
Holy Basil, Winter Cherry, Amla, Makoi, Creat, Gale of the Wind, Mango, Guduchi, Boerhaavia Diffusa, Herbal Extracts

23/10/2023

Mondays got me like....😴

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20/10/2023

Have you ever heard of...? 👇

Equine Locomotor Respiratory Coupling 🐎

One breath = One stride.
At rest, a horse expands and contracts the chest cavity in order to move air in and out of the body. When a horse canters or gallops, often you may hear a rhythmic 'snort' like sound that accompanies that stride pattern. During a fast canter and gallop, all air movement comes from movement of the legs and diaphragm. The air moves in and out along the lines of a syringe, with the stiff wall of the syringe representing the chest, and the plunger being the diaphragm that pushes the air out. This is known as Locomotor Respiratory Coupling. Therefore, because of this intricate link, anything that affects the horses breathing will also directly impact the stride.

18/10/2023

R O A D 🐎 T R I P

Can you guess where we might be going and what we are going to collect?

Chance to 🌟WIN🌟 a free 1kg bag of herby treats for your horse if you guess correctly!
Clues will be posted on our stories throughout the day so keep those eyes peeled 👀

Clue number ONE: Its got four legs...!

15/10/2023

Happy Sunday Folks! ☀🌿

Hainton Stuart Little (left) & Cotebrook Ben More (right) 😍
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12/10/2023

Product Focus 👉

https://www.1stforsupplements.co.uk/shop/respiratory/lincoln-herbal-koff-syrup/

𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐊𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐒𝐲𝐫𝐮𝐩

Available in 500ml, 1ltr or 4ltr, Lincoln Herbal Koff Syrup is a best-seller this time of year when our treasured horses start to come in for winter.

A change from grass to hay and other dust in their stabled environment means they occasionally need a helping hand.

•Fast, natural relief.
•The soothing solution.
•A powerful syrup to calm & soothe the airways.
•Fortified with Liquorice, Glycerine & Aniseed.
•Effective in summer to soothe dry, tickly airways.
•Ideal to use in winter when horses are stabled for longer periods.
•Supports horses who are sensitive to dust, pollen & mould spores.
•Highly palatable.
Composition •Water
•Sugar
•Glycerine
•Liquorice
•Aniseed Oil

09/10/2023

🌿 All about Hawthorn - (𝙘𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙚𝙜𝙪𝙨 𝙤𝙭𝙮𝙖𝙘𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙝𝙖) 🌿

Common in Britain Europe and USA, the Hawthorn, also known as Whitethorn or Hagthorn is often used in horse supplements to aid with increase of blood flow. Steeped in folklore, it was said that a mare's afterbirth should be draped over a hawthorn or holly bush to ensure good luck

🐎 Actions: Cardiac tonic, vasodilatory, hyptensive, antisclerotic

🐎 Use: Hawthorn leaves, flowers and berries have a beneficial action on blood flow, pressure and heart rate. Containing flavonoids, they have a distinct action of dilating the peripheral blood vessels (often induced by drugs for horses with navicular syndrome) which will improve blood supply to affected areas. It is often used in human herbal medicine for angina and irregular heartbeat as it can aid in blood pressure reduction.

Horses suffering or prone to navicular, arthritis or laminitis will often be found seeking out hawthorn to eat sprouting leaf tops!

05/10/2023

What a fabulous few days at HOYS 🥳

GREY LIFE, bred and owned by Louise Todd, and ridden by Kirstin Mellor was campaigned for the SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse Horse of the Year Championship on Wednesday morning to place 9th of 14 after giving a foot perfect round in a tough class.
'Grey' was a very successful NH racehorse with a career of around 10 years before heading to the hunt field for 4 years. This is now his second season in the show ring with Kirstin after retirement from hunting and he is thriving!!

Delighted to have been asked along to support for a few days. Grey is fed on NAF Superflex Senior to help keep him nimble, and all products used for his fabulous turnout are from SUPREME PRODUCTS , all of which are supplied by us at 1stforsupplements 🎉

02/10/2023

Thoroughly looking forward to supporting Kirstin Mellor and Grey Life this week at HOYS 🌟 🐴 a huge achievement to qualify! 😍

💙💜Congratulations to all 14 horses and riders qualified for the SEIB Insurance Brokers Racehorse to Riding Horse Horse of the Year Show championship💜💙

Good Luck🍀

26/09/2023

The body's metabolism naturally changes with the time of year and the amount of fat deposits present, especially during the Autumn and Winter months.

The state of the body's metabolism in such conditions affects energy levels, insulin resistance levels, blood glucose stability, fat levels in the crest and belly, sensitive laminae, and normal drinking and urination.

Metabolic Tonic is designed to help all the above remain in normal harmony so that your horses can live comfortable, fit and happy lives.

15/09/2023

We proudly sponsored White House Farm Shows In Hand Championship class at their Championship Show last week. I think we can all agree that the winners look absolutely fantastic- absolutely my stamp of horse too! Very deserving, congratulations to all 🎉

Someone is running out of space for rosettes! Well done for having such a successful day at White House Farm Equestrian last Sunday 🥇😎

Photographs are available on my website ...
https://www.pgkphotography.co.uk/zg/white-house-farm

08/09/2023

All hail the super Shetland 🙌
This is Blossom. She is 34 years old and has been a part of our family for 25 years ❤️ (she was my birthday present when I was 4 years old!!)
The warm weather recently means that she has been able to have a well deserved bath this week in the sunshine!
She has Cushings as well and has been kept on her feet by Cushinaze and her for the last couple of years.

07/09/2023

Incredible result!!

𝗚𝗢𝗟𝗗 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧 𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗡!

Charlotte Dujardin, Charlotte Fry, Carl Hester and Gareth Hughes Dressage bring home Britain's first team gold medal since London 2012 🏅

🥇Great Britain - 242.220
🥈Germany - 239.674
🥉Denmark - 228.727

Tokyo 2020 Olympic Champions Jessica von Bredow-Werndl and Dalera BB top the individual standings on 84.612%, flanked by Britain's golden girls Charlotte Dujardin in second and Lottie Fry in third 🤩

What a special day for our team! Congratulations to the riders, grooms, owners and the invaluable British Equestrian support network...now it's time to celebrate 🏆🥂

07/09/2023

With the hot weather making a return this week, what is your favourite way to keep your horses cool & comfortable? ☀️🥵

02/09/2023

🌞 ☀️ Sunny spell incoming!!! Pick up a bottle of NAF Cooling Wash this weekend for your ponies at just £9.50 for 500ml.

😍 Gorgeous Spearmint and Peppermint aroma🐎

https://www.1stforsupplements.co.uk/shop/shampoos-grooming/naf-cooling-wash/

02/09/2023

🌞 ☀️ Sunny spell incoming!!! Pick up a bottle of NAF Cooling Wash this weekend for your ponies at just £9.50 for 500ml.

😍 Gorgeous Spearmint and Peppermint aroma🐎

https://www.1stforsupplements.co.uk/shop/shampoos-grooming/naf-cooling-wash/