What’s Hot this July

Summer Horse Products Feature

Is this where we use the pun and say—not the weather? It’s true, though! However, none the less, there are still lots to consider in the warmer weather, including hydration, hoof care, and a little foot TLC. Here’s a quick round-up of top products this July.

Speedi-Beet – Offering Rapid Rehydration for Horses

Speedi-Beet from British Horse Feeds is a non-heating beet pulp feed that can provide rapid rehydration for horses whilst providing slow-release energy without the ‘fizz’. The soluble fibre in Speedi-Beet has a high water holding capacity increasing the amount of fluid in the horse’s hindgut. This reservoir can then be drawn upon during periods of exercise and warm weather to help replace the water lost through sweating.

Speedi-Beet can be soaked and ready to use in under ten minutes and is extremely palatable. It is low in sugar and starch making it an ideal fibre source for horses and ponies prone to laminitis as part of a balanced diet. Adding small amounts of Speedi-Beet to water may also help encourage horses to drink at events. Speedi-Beet is available in easy to handle 20kg bags and retails at around £12.50 – £13.50.

Innovative holders from Horslyx

The versatile Horslyx Holders are perfect for keeping the range of Balancers clean and accessible. Available in two sizes, both holders (pictured here) are designed to ensure that the Balancer blocks stay clean and free from mud, debris and hay so that they are easy for horses to access in both the field and the stable. Each holder is robust and designed to be used time and time again without breaking.

The 5kg Horslyx Holder (£38.00) is designed to contain one 5kg Horslyx Balancer in an easy-to-install robust plastic mount you can attach to a fence or internal wall of the stable. The holder includes a detachable restrictor grill which can be put in place for horses and ponies who might otherwise over consume their Horslyx Balancer.

The 15kg Horslyx Holder (£19.99) is a reusable and robust plastic holder designed to hold one 15kg Balancer block. It can be used for floor feeding on the stable or field, where it is simply placed on the ground in a flat area.

Equine Products UK Add Yard Essentials to Existing Collection

The new Yard Essentials Collection, from Equine Products UK (EPUK), includes lots of really handy summer horse products; hay nets, hoof picks, headcollars and lead ropes – all those items that never seem to be on hand when you need them, particularly in a busy commercial yard. Replacement plungers for 5 litre containers ensure supplements, shampoos and other products can be measured out and prevent wastage. There’s even a useful 335m roll of plastic girth sleeve to help prevent transmission of skin diseases or infections from horse to horse.

In the Yard Essentials Collection, you’ll also find the incredible Epona Products Tiger’s Tongue groomer, a unique tool to easily remove dried on sweat, mud and dead hair in moments that’s only available in the United Kingdom from EPUK. Finally, the Himalayan salt lick provides a balanced intake of sodium, iron, potassium and magnesium for stabled horses.

SUPAlyx Garlic from Nettex

This garlic based molasses lick, from SUPAlyx is made with natural garlic oil and is designed to be fed all year round, especially in the summer months to help discourage flies and other biting insects. It may also help to stimulate the horse’s appetite and aid digestive function, making SUPAlyx Garlic a tasty yet practical treat!

Nettex SUPAlyx Garlic has numerous benefits, such as:

• Vitamins, minerals and trace elements – Full of all the essentials required for skeletal growth, strong hooves, energy metabolism and a healthy immune system.
• Diamond V XPC is a unique fermentation product that has been shown to positively affect nutrient digestibility and hind gut function.
• Naturally sourced protein – the primary nutrient needed for the formation and repair of muscle tissue and is particularly important for growing young stock and lactating mares to help produce quality colostrum.

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