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Tag Archives: Calendula
Spring Skin Health
There are many wonderful things about Spring – but trying to keep your horse clean and his skin healthy isn’t one of them. The list of seasonal challenges includes: plenty of rain mud everywhere remnants of the winter coat trapping … Continue reading
Posted in Equine Nutrition
Tagged Aloe, Calendula, Eucalyptus, herbals, Lavender, mud, Oregon Grape, rain, shampoo, spring, Tea Tree, Zephyr's
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Wound Care in Winter
If there’s one good thing about winter, it’s that you don’t have to deal with insects bothering wounds. This does eliminate one source of wound infections. However, the benefits stop there. The cold, dry air in winter leads to a … Continue reading
Posted in Equine Nutrition
Tagged arnica, bandage, beeswax, blood supply, Burdock, Calendula, Chamomile, Chaparral, Chlorophyllin, Comfrey, dehydration, dogs, Echinacea, Gentian, Golden Seal, oil, Oregon Grape, petrolatum, Plantain, tea tree oil, White Willow, winter, wounds
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Summer Allergies
Nothing ruins enjoying the warm weather with your horse quite like the scourge of allergies. Manifestations run the gamut from sneezing and snorting to wheezing, runny eyes and agonizing itching. from Towcester Vets, UK Allergies are basically a misdirected and … Continue reading
Posted in Equine Nutrition
Tagged allergy, Aloe, antihisamines, antioxidants, Astragalus, Calendula, Chamomile, Chickweed, corticosteroids, Echinacea, Eleutherococcus, MSM, Omega-3, Pau D'Arco, Quercetin, Spirulina, trace minerals, Vitamin E
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Mud Woes
It’s really hard to come up with anything good to say about mud – except that it’s not ice! I want to focus on two challenging skin issues which are made worse by mud. Scratches/Mud Fever and Thrush. Scratches/mud fever … Continue reading
Posted in Equine Nutrition
Tagged Aloe, Calendula, clip, Comfrey, essential oils, Eucalyptus, Golden Seal, Lavender, mud, mud fever, Oregano, Oregon Grape, Plantain, rain rot, Rosemary, Scratches, Tea Tree, thrush, Thyme, trim
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Blanket Rubs
Blanket rubs aren’t exactly a medical emergency but they are more than just cosmetic. Wither rubs may cause pain when a saddle is on, as can rubs high along the shoulder. It may resemble a shaved area but the skin … Continue reading
Posted in Equine Nutrition
Tagged Aloe, blanket fit, blanket rubs, Calendula, Comfrey, grooming, herbal salve, Lavender, Plantain, shoulder guard, tea tree oil, winter
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Herbs for Topical Use
If you haven’t tried herbal products for skin and coat use, you really should. Not because they’re herbal or natural – because they are effective! Chemicals are chemicals whether they are inside a plant or in purified form. Many effective … Continue reading
Posted in Equine Nutrition
Tagged allantoin, Calendula, Comfrey, Herbal, horse, itch, Lavender, Plantain, Rosemary, tea tree oil, Thyme, topical, wounfd
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