HOT WEATHER CARE

ABSORBINE COOLDOWN is an all-natural body wash with 12 herbs and essential oils, including rosemary, lavender, peppermint, aloe vera, and arnica extract. The aromatherapy fragrance is relaxing, gently cooling, and soothes tired muscles - perfect for after exercise or competition. It conditions the skin and coat, and is soap-free with no rinsing required so great for everyday use too.

RRP: £27.01 | absorbine.co.uk

COOLWASH is a peppermint no-rinse wash which removes sweat and grease and refreshes and cools your horse while helping reduce recovery time. Coolwash contains no alcohol or chemicals and nourishes and conditions the skin and coat. It can also be used as a leg brace and for bandage soaking. 100% natural and biodegradable, a little Coolwash goes a long way, making it economical too.

RRP: £14.95 | pro-equine.com

REVIVE is a great-tasting powder supplement for horses. Use in hot weather, pre and post exercise. Revive helps to maintain essential minerals and salt lost through sweating. Mix 15g with every one litre of water. Available in a 500g recyclable pouch or a 3kg bucket.

RRP: from £10 | animal-health.co.uk

NAF LOVE THE SKIN HE’S IN D-ITCH

LOTION works in two ways. Firstly, it sinks deep into the skin to soothe and lessen the itch, supporting damaged or irritated skin back to its normal healthy condition. Secondly, it works as an effective barrier to protect the skin from environmental and seasonal challenges. The ingredients have been specially chosen for their ability to comfort and restore the skin while fortifying it against further irritations. Applied two to three times a day, Love The Skin He’s In D-Itch Lotion will help keep your horse’s skin healthy all year round.

RRP: £18.99 for 500ml | naf-equine.eu/uk

THE BOETT BLANKET was designed in Sweden over 30 years ago and has been continuously improved since. It is still at the forefront of the market. Used worldwide, it is made from a unique light, but strong water-repellent breathable fabric impervious to midges, the ‘parasol’ effect keeps the horse cool and stops bleaching. The genuine Boett blanket protects horses and ponies from biting insects, It is also used by many as an effective fly rug and for the protection of horses with sarcoids.

RRP: From £170 | itchyhorse.co.uk

COOLING SPRAY is a multiple use intensive cooling spray ideal for use at competitions to cool your horse down in hot weather. Cools and revitalises the whole body when out and about with no need for water. Soft, quiet trigger spray. Also used to help soothe muscle strain, reduce swelling, soothe bruising and reduce itching from insect bites. A must-have product for the summer months.

RRP: £14.95 | strathheavenequine.co.uk

SPILLERS PERFORM & RESTORE MASH supports optimum condition and recovery in performance horses. It’s a low starch, molassesfree blend of highly digestible fibre and oil to support digestive health and reduce the risk of excitability. Formulated to assist hydration and complement the replacement of electrolytes post-exercise. It supplies powerful antioxidants including vitamin C to support respiratory health and natural, bioavailable vitamin E to support immunity, muscle health and athletic performance.

RRP: £17.75 for 20kg | spillers-feeds.com

No rinse, no worries. Prepare to be cool and wash the build-up of sweat and dust right out of your horse’s hair with this cooling no rinse body wash. Designed to cool down, relax and refresh tired muscles, just add a couple of capfuls to five litres of water to wash down your horse.

RRP: from £9.99 for 500ml | naf-equine.eu/uk

BAILEYS AQUA-AIDE helps to rehydrate and recover from sweaty work, when water (or mash) alone is unlikely to be sufficient. Baileys Aqua-Aide electrolyte is formulated to mirror salts lost in sweat and is one of the most palatable of its kind on the market. Add to water - with chaff, beet or mash, if desired – and offer whenever your horse has sweated, both at home and in competition, to encourage salt replenishment, rehydration and recovery and support ongoing performance.

RRP: £15 for 2kg or £50 for 9kg baileyshorsefeeds. co.uk

COOLER RUG is an effective cooling rug with 3D mesh top panel which contours the horse’s topline promoting airflow and ensures key muscles along the back are kept at optimum temperature. Lycra-lined shoulders and 45-degree angled front closure make this a must-have performance rug. Sizes: 5’6” to 7’0”, in navy and black.

RRP: £99.95 | lemieuxproducts.com

NAF OFF DEET POWER PERFORMANCE Long-lasting liquid protection against flies, horse flies and insect menace.

RRP: from £19.99 for 750ml | naf-equine.eu/uk

BETTALIFE PHARMATRAC supports your horse’s digestive system during times of stress caused by hot weather, triggered by changing routines, forage intake, exercise regime, or appetite loss. Targeting both the fore and hindgut, PharmaTRAC contains the highest-grade ingredients and prebiotics to maintain an optimum pH level, contribute towards normal stool patterns, and support gastric comfort. It can be fed as part of a year-round maintenance programme or when extra support is required.

RRP: £45 for 1kg | bettalife.co.uk

THE DOMINICK FLY RUG is designed to be extremely comfortable and breathable, featuring a long neck to keep your horse covered at all times. Dominick rugs feature an exclusive ‘Liberty System’ which shapes the rug to the contours of the horse’s body to keep it straight and prevent it slipping backwards. Dominick rugs allow maximum freedom of movement and comfort for the horse.

RRP: £95 | thecentreline.co.uk

LEMIEUX ARMOURSHIELD PRO FLY MASKS are new and improved and now have a more generous fit over the eye darts, around the cheeks and over the headpiece which allows a greater stand-off over the face and increased coverage. The heavier duty silver 75% UV protective mesh provides good protection from irritating flies while giving a clear, unobstructed view. The elasticated head piece and throat strap allows for close firm fit while maintaining comfort with a soft fleece edging.

RRP: From £22.95 (standard), £23.95 (half) and £24.95 (full) lemieuxproducts.com

SARACEN RECOVERY MASH supports optimum hydration and recovery during periods of warm weather, postperformance, travelling or competing. Fed as and when needed, the banana-flavoured mash encourages horses to drink, especially useful when away from home. The advanced formula includes Vitamin E to support normal muscle function and recovery, live yeast to stabilise the gut pH level and linseed, which is an excellent source of omega 3 fatty acids, to help manage inflammation and muscle response. The quick soak mash can be fed without disturbing the horse’s normal feed routine.

RRP: £23.17 for a 20kg bag; £8.50 for 1.5kg travel pouch saracenhorsefeeds.com

MASTA WAFFLE AIR TECH COOLER RUG with moisture wicking properties and a soft knitted waffle weave, the Masta Waffle Air Tech Cooler is the ideal rug for travel or exercise. Sizes: 4ft6” – 7ft6”.

RRP: £49.95 | harryhall.com

EQUI-N-ICE’S RAPID COOLER RUG is an alternative to conventional ‘sweat rugs’ which work by air convection alone. Effective heat loss through sweating requires evaporation as well as convection and this rug achieves the perfect combination of both, dropping the horse’s core body temperature as quickly and safely as possible.

RRP: £89.95 | equinice.co.uk

TRI-TEC 14 is the fly control which people ‘in the know’ use. A water-based formula that protects your horse against six types of biting and nuisance flies, plus gnats, mosquitoes, lice and deer ticks that may transmit Lyme disease. TriTec 14 delivers quick knockdown and long-lasting protection and keeps working for up to 14 days. Available in: 600ml spray, 946ml spray, and 3.8L refill bottles.

RRP: £28.00 – £149.00 | LeslieSutcliffe.com

TOPSPEC ELECTROLYTES are designed to help compensate for electrolyte loss after heavy sweating. This high salt formula is flavoured with wildberry, significantly increasing palatability. TopSpec electrolytes are supplied in 3kg tubs which will last a 500kg horse for 20-60 days, and economical 9kg and 20kg tubs.

RRP: £31.50 for 3kg Topspec.com