It's World Animal Day!
What would we do without animals in our lives?
Share a pic of your heart animal, and let's take a moment to appreciate these wonderful creatures.
Big and small, Equitack feeds them all!
The rainy season is upon us. While we cheer for the growing grass and lush paddocks after the dryness of the winter, with it comes mud and wet conditions which can be detrimental to our horse's hooves and skin.
1. Create a moisture barrier by using a good hoof oil on the soles and hoof walls. Be sure to apply this to dry hooves.
2. Watch for mud fever. Treat promptly if you see any sign of this, as once it takes hold it can be difficult to control.
3. Wet conditions lead to an increased likelihood of hoof abscesses, white line disease and thrush. Make sure you have the supplies you need to treat these conditions should they arise.
4. Rain scald can be a bigger problem in the KZN summer due to wet and humid conditions.
5. If your horse is stabled or has access to a shelter, ensure the bedding is good quality and dry. Shaving are more absorbent than straw.
Pop in today to stock up on your wet weather essentials.
Happy International Dog Day!
If you haven't got your pupper a celebratory treat yet, it's not too late!
Drop a pic of your doggo in the comments, and the two pictures that Shelley likes most will win a packet of doggy iced biscuits!
Winners will be announced on Wednesday.
Don't forget that we deliver daily for FREE to Shongweni Club for the duration of the Westown South African Youth Champs.
Place your orders NOW!
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The Westown SA Youth Champs are almost upon us!
Orders are open now for all your show needs.
Beautiful teff and lucerne in stock, as well as coat products, plaiting bands... whatever you need!
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Winter is upon us, and while many enjoy the cooler temperatures, this can mean an increased risk of the dreaded colic for our equine friends.
Water is a cornerstone of impaction colic prevention. Many horses don't drink as much in winter because they don't like the cold water, and this can lead to an impaction colic episode.
Feeding palatable Speedibeet and Fibrebeet helps maintain condition but also, fed soaked, sneaks in some extra water.
Providing salt or adding it to your horse's feed can help maintain the amount of water intake your horse needs. Most horses love a Himalayan salt block.
Good quality hay such as eragrostis and teff helps maintain digestion and proper hindgut fermentation, and can be fed soaked to increase water intake.
A good probiotic also goes a long way to maintaining the natural balance of healthy gut bacteria.
Pop in to Equitack and pick up some winter colic prevention products today.
With the winter chill now firmly established, your horse's immune system will be working extra hard to fight off any underlying lurgies.
Vector-borne viral outbreaks are still possible too, so it's wise to give your horse's immune system a bit of extra help.
Young, old and immune -compromised horses will especially benefit.
-Rosehips are a potent source of vitamin C, which aids in boosting the immune system.
-The antibacterial and antiviral effects of honey are well-documented. Honey is also a great post-work glycogen replacement.
-Equistrath is a palatable hydrolyzed yeast elixir, rich in B vitamins, which helps immunity.
All available right here at Equitack.
Pop in and ask our lovely ladies' advice on which is best for your horse's needs.
It’s a stay in bed kind of day according to Lily🥶
Keep warm everyone 🔥
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