Aktiv Equine Biotin and Gelatine is a water soluble B-Vitamin fed in the horse's feed, to deter brittle hooves. Biotin promotes and maintains hoof health and hoof strength. Gelatine adds nutritional support for cartilage regeneration, and improves connective tissues, hooves, hair, tendons and ligaments. Biotin and Gelatine is added to the horse’s diet as long term support, as the horse’s toe takes 12 months to grow out completely, and the heel takes 6 months to grow out completely.
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Bit Butter is a mouth softening complex that is applied to the corners of the horse’s mouth to promote healthier and softer skin. Bit Butter adds 'slip' so the bit can move over the skin with less friction, whilst healing damaged skin cells at the same time. The rich, moisturising and healing complex includes Coconut Oil, Grapeseed Oil, Vitamin E, Vitamin A and D3 Oil, Antioxidants and Beeswax. -
Black Powder, also known as Proud Flesh Powder, aids in the treatment of granulation tissue (proud flesh) on wounds. It reduces proud flesh by retarding excessive granulation tissue. Black Powder should not be used on deep or puncture wounds. What is Proud Flesh? Proud flesh, caused by production of excessive granulation tissue, is protruding flesh that rises above the skin level and prevents new skin growth (which grows from all sides surrounding the wound). It occurs mostly on leg wounds, as wounds heal at 0.9mm a day, versus body wounds, which heal at 0.2mm per day. If left unattended or if handled incorrectly, the horse will be left with permanent exterior damage. -
Brewers Yeast (saccharomyces cerevisiae), a naturally occurring yeast, is an excellent source of trace minerals, rich in protein, selenium and complex B vitamins.When added to the horse’s feed, it extends a variety of health benefits for horses such as supporting a healthy nervous and digestive system as well as maintaining hoof, coat, skin and eye condition. -
Aktiv Equine Elite Hoof Builder Plus MSM is a rich source of Biotin, amino acids and MSM that aids hoof growth and strength. With the inclusion of MSM in Elite Hoof Builder, other benefits include overall health improvement, anti-inflammatory properties, and improvement in overall health of connective tissues. Biotin, a water soluble B-Vitamin and a necessity in any hoof supplement, promotes and maintains hoof health and hoof strength.
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Epsom Salt is a pure mineral compound of Magnesium and Sulfate. It has multiple uses in the equine industry. Some horse owners use it as an osmotic laxative, to relieve constipation in horses. As a source of Magnesium and because it is easily absorbed by the skin, Epsom Salt can be used to reduce inflammation, by applying under bandages on the horse’s legs. Magnesium also aids nerve and muscle function, hence its calming effect.
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EquiSHIELD is an immune boosting supplement for horses, formulated to assist the horse’s immune system in preventing and combatting poor health. It is added to the horse’s diet in times of stress (travel, intense exercise, recovery from illness) where the immune system may be compromised and more susceptible to poor health, in vaccination periods where vaccines contain live viruses, or to better equip the horse’s physical response to viruses and diseases. EquiSHIELD contains key components Vitamin E, Lysine, Methionine, Beta Glucan, Fulvic Acid and Selenium. -
A Wheat Bran based supplement that aids weight gain and body conditioning in horses, providing protein, amino acids and essential fatty acids. Feed Booster contains Beet which is a great source of fibre for hind-gut health, extra calories for weight gain, and provides sustainable energy for the working horse. -
Flaxseed Oil is a rich source of Omega 3 and 6 essential fatty acids. It improves the horse’s overall health. It has shown to maintain strong hooves and healthy coats, whilst aiding digestion. It also reduces lactic acid build-up in muscles and supports healthy tissues.
This is a cold pressed product and has been stabilised.
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Garlic is a natural repellent against flies, ticks, mosquitoes/midges and worms.
Aktiv Equine Garlic Powder is beneficial to the horse's overall health. It acts as a natural repellant against flies, ticks, mosquitoes/midges, and worms. It also has anti-biotic, anti-oxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects, as it is a natural source of MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane). It improves respiratory functioning and reduces blood pressure.
Garlic powder should be included in every horse owner’s preventative routine in African Horse Sickness season. Midges are attracted by the CO2 emitted through the horses skin. By feeding garlic, CO2 is tainted meaning midges are not as attracted and are less likely to bite.
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Aktiv Equine Hoof and Sole Hardener, is sprayed onto the horse's hoof to prevent bruising, and to harden soft and sensitive soles. It is also ideal as a thrush treatment. When sprayed, a foam develops on the hoof, preventing the handler from inhaling the formula and also minimises the chances of the formula making contact with the skin.
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Aktiv Equine Hoof Dressing with Heating Effect, encourages hoof growth by heating up the coronary band/coronet band which improves blood circulation to the hoof. Heat created comes from the Ginger oil and circular motions used when massaging the coronary band. Penetrates the hoof wall leaving it moisturised and protected.
Contains Ginger and Tea Tree Oil.
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Aktiv Equine Hoof Oil Gel is an essential part of the horse’s hoof care routine. The Hoof Oil Gel ensures healthy hooves by giving all round protection, promoting elasticity of the hoof horn and strengthening even soft hooves.
The gel acts as a waterproof barrier and has antiseptic properties, making it ideal to help protect and maintain the integrity of the horse's hooves in wet conditions. In dry months the Hoof Oil Gel acts as a moisturiser, offering protection against brittleness and hoof breakage.
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Aktiv Equine Joint Supplement is a combination of key ingredients essential to promote and maintain optimal joint health and functioning in the active horse.
- Glucosomine Hydrochloride promotes lubrication of the joint through stimulating the cartilage cells that produce Hyaluronic Acid.
- MSM or Methylsulphonylmethane, acts as a natural anti-inflammatory and increases blood circulation.
- Copper aids creation and maintenance of elastic structures e.g. connective tissues. It also aids development of bone collagen and has anti-inflammatory effects.
- Calcium prevents “bone loss” and also aids muscle contraction.
- Vitamin C prevents oxidative damage to horse’s tissue and organs, and also plays a role in formation and maturation of collagen (which improves connective tissues, cartilage, tendons and ligaments).
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Aktiv Equine MSM, otherwise known as Methylsulphonylmethane, is important in promoting and maintaining joint health, as well as overall health in horses.
MSM is a natural sulphur ingredient found in living organisms. It is shown to:
- Supplement the growth of bone, tendons and ligaments.
- Normalizes inflammatory disorders such as arthritis, muscle cramps and infections.
- Act as immune system booster.
- Stimulates the horse's metabolism.
- Improve hormone balance and enzyme activity.
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Aktiv Equine Power Horse is full of essential vitamins, minerals and trace elements, required to boost the horse's health. It aids horses in poor conditions, and provides competitive horses with the support they need for daily exercise and performance.
Horses naturally get most of their nutrition from grasses, but these can be unbalanced in terms of vitamins and minerals due to soils not being checked regularly. Power Horse is “insurance” that your horse is getting essential vitamins and minerals, avoiding deficiencies that are often fatal and only identified when it’s too late to correct.
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Aktiv Equine Remedial shampoo is ideal for sensitive and delicate skins. The two core ingredients, Phyletene Complex and Dandrilys (derived from the bark of the plant ZizyphusJoazeiro), have high cleansing, soothing, anti-itch and skin strengthening properties. The shampoo is suitable for everyday use, leaving the horse's coat with a clean and healthy shine.
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Sole-Stuff is an easy-use Stockholm Tar and Methylated Spirits solution used to treat and manage hoof soles and frogs. Most horses require additional support through the wet season to manage hoof health and structure, whilst others may have mild to critical issues that require treatment throughout the year. Sole-Stuff is applied to the sole and frog to manage moisture, harden the area and combat bacterial infections such as Thrush. Brush included. -
Stead-E Calming Supplement is a sophisticated calming complex containing L- Tryptophan, Magnesium, B-Vitamins, Probiotic, and Seaweed. Stead-E (“Steady”) is formulated to reduce anxiety and promote relaxation. The calming complex can be added to the horse's diet in preparation for an event that may induce stress (show, travelling, breeding etc.), or use it as a longer term aid for horse's who have an ongoing anxious disposition.