HORSE HEALTH
OPTIMAL PLUS NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT - for horses and dogs, known to assist
with cancer related problems and other general health problems. Great nutrition in the form of a liquid supplement of
vitamins and minerals. Increases vigour and improves health.
OPTIMAL PLUS SHAMPOO - Mild shampoo with a neutralising effect on odours, leaving
coats in top condition, natural, with no toxins thus no irritation.
OPTIMAL PLUS DETANGLER - A spray in, leave on moisturiser to assist in those tangles,
great for coats and tails. Made from neem seed oil and pro-viatmin B5. It is effective even for the most problematic
coats.
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FLIES
Equal quantities of baby oil and dettol mixed together and applied over body assist
in deterring the fly problem.
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ITCH
Dried Salt Bush leaves are perfect for this, available from Quirindi in NSW or
good health retailers.
Skin Irritation Oil, made with Chickweed, plantain and pure olive oil - available
from www.equilution.net
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COLIC
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GREASY HEEL
I have had a few horses with this over the year's and you don't seem to be able
to buy anything that works and doesn't cost a futune, this is what I found that works and is easy on the pocket plus most
people carry this anyway.
It is a good idea to clean the mud and greasy scabs from the affected
pastern or fetlock. After it has dried cover the entire area with a mix of lard and sulphur.
3 tablespoons of Lard to one of Sulphur and mix well, and you will need to
do this every day until it has gone. There is no need to cover this
with any bandages as the heel is sensitive and this will only aggravate it futher.
Remember that Greasy Heel is caused by bacteria and fungal-like organisms so it is
very important to cover the whole affected area.
Removing the fetlock hair is not in the best interest of the horse.
During wet weather thethe hair provides a channel for the water to drip off
the leg behind the fetlock and away from the heels.
Horses that have these small tuff of hair removed for cosmetic purposes are more
prone to greasy heel, particularly if they have white socks or non pigmented skin.
With thanks to Amy Innes, Torrens Creek, Q
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WOUNDS
Apply Honey to a wound as often as possible.
It will speed up the healing process, and flies aren't stupid, they know they
will stick to it, so it keeps them off.
With Thanks to Heather Foxfire Creations, NSW.
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Any other subtitles are most welcome.
