NPC Health

Hydraflex Active joint supplement for horses protects and maintains joint health with high potency ingredients; Glucosamine, Chondroitin, Green lipped mussel, Hyaluronic acid (HA).

This high strength formula helps to support, repair and maintain active equine joints.

The perfect choice for performance horses, horses in training, to the leisure horse.

Supports joint health in all active horses.

Hydraflex Active is manufactured in a quality assured facility, so can be used in confidence and does not contain any prohibited substances for the competition horse.

Hydra-flex Active – joint supplement for horses’ effectively supports the joints of performance horse or horses in training.

This tried and tested joint supplement for horses is competition safe for horses competing under FEI and racing regulations.

Hydra-flex Active is also popular amongst equestrians for all horse sports from barrel racing to horseracing.

Hydra-flex Active Joint Supplement for horses supports joint health, mobility and overall healthy function in all active horses.

Nutritional breakdown of Hydra-flex ACTIVE:

Ingredients per 30-gram dose.

Glucosamine Sulphate 12,000 mg, Hyaluronic acid (sodium) 180 mg, Chondroitin Sulphate 250mg, Green lipped mussel (New Zealand waters) 2,000 mg, Vitamin C 200 mg, apple flavouring

Green lipped mussel is a natural source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin.  The extract form is highly concentrated.

Benefits of Hydra-flex Active:

Potent science backed ingredients:

Hydra-flex Active joint supplement for horses provides essential ingredients proven to assist joint health in horses: Glucosamine Sulphate, Chondroitin Sulphate, Green lipped mussel and Hyaluronic acid (HA).

This combination of ingredients is scientifically proven to nourish cartilage and provide hydration. Glucosamine and Chondroitin known as Glycosaminoglycans, the substances made naturally by the body to maintain healthy joints.

Providing GLA’s helps for ongoing joint repair and maintenance in healthy joints.

Science shows the body requires more after trauma, which includes the vigour of joint stress, wear and tear, and also as the horse begins to age.

Glucosamine Sulphate and Chondroitin Sulphate also work synergistically together to promote a more viscous synovial fluid, the lubricant that provides the frictionless surface between cartilage and bone.

Encouraging healthy cartilage and synovial fluid, in turn ensures healthy joint support.

Understanding joint care and why it is necessary:

Equine joints suffer wear and tear from movement. However, un- natural mechanical forces such as galloping and jumping carrying a rider impact joints much more.

The stresses and strains from poor conformation or working on uneven or hard surfaces together with the extra exertion required on the joints to perform and carry a rider, gradually wears away cartilage, narrowing the joint space to eventually bone on bone results, also known as osteoarthritis.

This is a natural process with aging and often seen in older or stiff horses, but now crucial to maintain athletic performance and a sound competition horse. 

The cartilage between joints is therefore very important as this is what cushions the bone ends and prevents these from touching. It is these structures that must be kept healthy to maintain healthy joints.

The ingredients in this potent formula for horses consists of Green lipped mussel of the highest grade and purity to support joint health and reduce inflammatory reaction within the joint capsule.

The added Green lipped mussel together with the additional Chondroitin in this formula gives extra joint nutrition by raising natural Chondroitin and Glucosamine levels and also offering omega 3, a natural anti-inflammatory.

Why use Hydra-flex Active Joint supplement for horses?

In this joint supplement for horses we include ingredients with anti-inflammatory support as this is beneficial to the equine joint by preventing damage by the body’s own enzymes which attack cartilage when the area experiences trauma, inflammation, pain or discomfort. It is always important to control inflammation in the equine joint and to also provide more comfort to the horse. The performance horse is an athlete so maintaining joint health is priority in caring for your horse, as a prevention and also to support and provide comfort to joints.

This unique fortified formula, in addition contains Vitamin C in its stabilized ascorbate form, to provide antioxidant properties that help to support joint as well as muscle health. Vitamin C neutralizes free radicals (that cause oxidative damage) and has a role in supporting healthy cartilage and the manufacture of collagen cells. This is further enriched with Chondroitin Sulphate, Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic acid or HA) and Glucosamine Sulphate supplying your equine all the ingredients for healthy cartilage and synovial fluid. Perfect for the performance horse.

**Hydraflex Active joint supplement for horses uses an exceptionally high grade of green lipped mussel powder to preserve the unique anti-inflammatory properties.

These are often lost in lower grade green lipped mussel powders.

We insist only on the highest grade to ensure these valuable properties remain to serve in protecting your horse’s joints.

Hydraflex Active joint supplement for horses is a popular equine joint supplement for joint nutrition of the sport horse.

Oral Nutritional Supplement

Natural Aid to reduce tense muscles and nerves

Support for excitable, stressed or anxious horses

Mag-Eze Regular provides daily support making up shortfalls in the diet, thereby promoting a relaxing effect on muscles and nerves.

Chaste berry for horses can help alleviate mare moods, regulate hormones and supports Cushings and metabolic health in horses.

This top-quality natural remedy derived from the Chaste tree berry.

Moody mares and those with hormone issues over the cycling season may benefit.

It is useful for Cushing disease where it may also offer support in body regulation.

Chaste berry is highly palatable and is 100 % natural.

Our Chaste berry is of exceptional quality, kept fresh in airtight packaging and is finely milled and ready to add directly into feed.

We offer premium quality Chaste berry and in the correct fine powder form that is most bioavailable for absorption.

Chaste berry for horses offers the highest quality, pure fine milled powder for maximum bioavailability to alleviate mare moods and support hormonal health, behaviour to Cushing’s disease and metabolic conditions in horses.

Chaste berry for horses; this herbal remedy also known as Vitex angus-cactus offers a natural and more holistic approach and care of your horse.

Benefits of Chaste berry for Horses
Hormonal issues- may support the pituitary gland and therefore assist with hormonal balance
may reduce the production of prolactin, a hormone involved in lactation and other reproductive functions
may be useful for mares with irregular season cycles, stallions with overly aggressive behaviour, or geldings exhibiting hormonal imbalances
may also mares in season, moody mares and other hormone fluctuations
 

Behavioural Support:
by offering hormonal support it may reduce aggressive behaviour, irritability or frustration
may help mares who experience difficulties during cycling
 

Supports the Pituitary Gland
may have an effect on dopamine receptors that regulate the function of the pituitary gland and play a central role in regulating hormones throughout the body
may offer support to horses with PPID (Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction, also known as Cushing’s disease)
may reduce minor symptoms associated with cushing’s disease such as long coats, difficulty shedding coats or minor hoof lameness
How does pure chaste berry work?

Chasteberry has an effect on the dopamine production in the brain.

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that inhibits the release of prolactin and other hormones that may be out of balance.

By increasing dopamine levels, chasteberry helps restore normal hormonal function, particularly in horses suffering from hormone-related issues.

What is the dose of pure chase berry?

Dosage can vary depending on the horse’s weight, age, and the issue being treated.

Generally, 10–30 grams per day of chasteberry powder is the recommended dose for most horses, 

The dosage may be given over a period of weeks to months, and the response will often be gradual.

Some horses may show improvement within a few weeks, while for others, it might take longer.

Chasteberry is a natural herb that can help manage hormonal imbalances in horses, particularly those related to reproductive health, mood swings, and behavioural issues.

It is a useful option for mares, geldings, and stallions experiencing hormonal fluctuations or conditions like PPID.

However, if your horse or pony exhibits more serious issues with cushings such as regular laminitis a blood test is recommended, and a veterinary medication may be required. 

NPC Health Electrolytes

Electrolytes for horses is a horse supplement especially formulated to replenish lost salts in sweating horses and those working in hot conditions.

Electrolytes work by replacing lost salts in sweat, which also drives the thirst response, the horse will feel thirsty and drink. Therefore, will also rehydrate.

The combination of electrolytes and water therefore restores body balance and quickly aids recovery in your horse.

Electrolytes are recommended in hot weather conditions and after sweating has taken place.

Always ensure access to water after administering and never provide electrolytes then ride or travel without ensuring your horse drinks.

Electrolytes without water will cause dehydration. The horse must drink some time after electrolytes are given.

Electrolytes for horses consist of Sodium, Chloride, Potassium, Calcium and Magnesium. which are lost in sweat and should be replaced after sweating has taken place.

By replenishing salts after sweating homeostasis (body balance) can be restored.

The sequence:  RESTORE, replace lost salts. This drives the thirst response encourages drinking for HYDRATION.

The rebalance of electrolytes will RECHARGE your horse!

Electrolytes therefore help to; RESTORE, RE-HYDRATE, RECHARGE!

Horses lose more than salt (sodium and chloride) in sweat and in particular heavy sweating horses in hot conditions.

Ordinary salt can be fed daily (1 tablespoon per 500 Kg horse) but as sweating increases Electrolytes should be added in addition to your daily salt regime.

We recommend splitting feeds, so it does not become too salty into AM and PM feed where Electrolytes are administered after working the horse.

Always ensure water is available after feeding any salt product as Electrolytes will (also) make your horse extremely thirsty.

Hydra-flex ALL HORSES equine joint supplement ensures premium, high quality, palatable joint care for all horses with a great profile of science backed ingredients at effective levels.

Economical to use.

This equine joint supplement will not swab for performance horses.

Hydra-flex ALL HORSES is the perfect natural equine supplement for all horses whether leisure, paddock friends or performance horses.

Hydra-flex ALL HORSES equine joint supplement is formulated for maximum all-round healthy equine joints, whether spelling, leisure, retired, in regular work to your high-performance horse.

NEW joint formula to boost care with the addition of omega 3 fatty acids, vitamin E and a higher level of Boswellia to protect joints!

Nutritional breakdown of Hydra-flex ALL HORSES:

Ingredients per 40-gram dose:

Glucosamine Sulphate 10,000 mg, Chondroitin Sulphate 1,200 mg, Methyl Sulphonyl Methane 4,400 mg, Hyaluronic acid (sodium) 150 mg, Boswellia extract (65% boswellic acids) 3,300mg equivalent to 16,500 mg, Curcumin (99.5 %) 500mg, Fenugreek 1,500 mg, Crushed linseed (omega 3 source) 17,950 mg, Vitamin E 250 IU

NEW Crushed linseed provides valuable omega 3 for joint flexibility.

What is the dose of Hydra-flex ALL HORSES?

General dose for a 500 Kg horse: 40 grams (equivalent to 1 heap scoop as enclosed)

High dose: 60 grams (equivalent to level 2 scoops as enclosed)

Benefits of Hydra-flex ALL HORSES:

Powerful blend of ingredients:

This comprehensive formula contains high levels of active ingredient; glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM, Boswellia (standardized 65% Boswellic acids), curcumin (standardized 95%), hyaluronic acid (high molecular weight HA), pure fenugreek and crushed linseed (a source of omega 3 fatty acids). No fillers or other additives, just real goodness for joints! The bioavailability of curcumin is enhanced with omega 3 fatty acids and fenugreek which is proven to boost absorption.

Science backed ingredient levels:

This natural blend of ingredients backed with science supplies essential nutritional ingredients at levels proven to help repair and alleviate inflammation mediators in joints.

Palatable for horses:

Contains all-natural flavours of pure fenugreek and crushed linseed. Horses find these ingredients palatable. In addition, these ingredients offer powerful anti-inflammatory properties.

Gentle on the gut:

Fenugreek and omega 3 fatty acids are gentle on the gut and proven in clinical trials to aid the uptake of curcumin and Boswellia!  no need for pepper; that is often used to enhance bioavailability and may irritate the gut.

Hydra-flex ALL HORSES is therefore gentle on the gut, whilst being highly palatable with ingredients proven to support joint health.

NPC Opti-HOOF

High strength biotin for horse hooves boosting hoof growth for harder, stronger hoof less prone to snapping, brittleness and damage.

Biotin is a proven key nutrient for better hoof and hair quality.

Horses naturally manufacture B group vitamins in the hindgut, biotin being one of these.

However, horses that do not receive enough fibre or for other reasons don’t digest well simply do not make enough naturally to maintain the optimum level to support hoof integrity.

Many horses with poor quality hooves benefit from being fed high strength biotin as a supplement into feed.

This super strength biotin for horse hooves is a concentrate powder requiring just 1 gram daily, providing the daily requirement of 15 mg.

This can also be used at 2 grams delivering 30 mg.

Opti-HOOF biotin for hooves is the best hoof supplement for horses that have a good diet but poor hoof quality.  

It is a vitamin that the horse requires for healthy hooves and hoof growth, so yes it really does work!

Opti-hoof biotin is recommended by veterinarians and farriers as part of a healthy hoof care regime for encouraging better hoof quality.

Opti-hoof is also a proven nutrient to encourage hard hooves and more durable sole.

It promotes healthy new hoof growth from the coronet down and a hoof more resilient to wear, brittleness and chipping whilst helping to build a stronger, thicker sole.

Research shows some horses don’t digest well and as a result don’t produce enough biotin naturally (despite adequate fibre).

Research also shows that adding biotin back to the diet can drastically improve hoof health.

Research shows results begin to show in 6 weeks of feeding and should be continued for horses with a history of poor hoof quality.

Biotin is recommended where the diet is generally good (contains adequate protein, fibre and other vitamins and minerals).

By adding biotin, you are putting back what the horse is not making naturally.

Some breeds are also noted for poor hoof quality and may need ongoing supplementation to maintain hoof integrity.

Also see Opti-Min if your diet is lacking in other minerals due to low feed rations, poor grass quality or restricted pasture access.

Opti-HOOF is an effective low dose biotin hoof concentrate providing nutritional support to hooves.

MSM supplement for horses and dogs to help reduce inflammation in muscles and joints.

Supports joint health, cartilage, connective tissue, skin, coat and hoof quality.

MSM provides a natural antioxidant for healthy movement and maintaining health in both horses and dogs.

This MSM supplement for horses and dogs offers an ultra-pure source of bioavailable, organic sulphur. MSM in a highly pure form offers a naturally occurring source of sulphur to support healthy muscles, joints and connective tissues of all horses and dogs.

Why sulphur is important

In nature, soil microorganisms convert sulphur compounds into sulphates which plants absorb to manufacture sulphur essential amino acids such as methionine, cystine and cysteine.

These sulphur bonds are found in connective tissues which provide structure and strength and are essential for healthy hooves, hair, as well as tendons and ligaments.

How dose MSM work in the body and what are the benefits?

MSM benefits the body by lending sulphur to complete numerous (some 300) internal chemical reactions in order to naturally support health where it has been proven to help with inflammatory conditions.

Therefore, is useful to reduce joint inflammation associated with trauma, injury or degeneration (osteoarthritis).

Animals such as dogs and horses where joints have become stiff also benefit from daily supplementation.

What is the dose of pure Methyl Sulphonyl Methane (MSM)?

Daily dose for horses of 500 Kg bodyweight:

6-12 grams for ease of movement or for other minor inflammatory conditions
20 grams may be used for inflammation, but as a short-term measure before the dose is decreased
Daily dose for dogs of 25 Kg bodyweight:

 1 – 3 pinches mixed with food, high dose 6 pinches.
What is the MSM dose for horses with arthritis?

Clinical studies show a higher dose of up to 20 grams (per 500 Kg) administered to horses improved lameness scores and also showed no change in blood chemistry.

However, this later dose would be recommended as a short-term measure only, due to MSM being a nutrient and where no nutrient should be used excessively in the diet.

But at the recommended dose MSM can improve healthy function and support muscle and joint health by helping to also reduce inflammation.

Should I use MSM and Glucosamine together?

MSM and Glucosamine provide further benefits when combined to provide the nutritional blocks for healthy joint cartilage and synovial fluids, together having a synergistic effect for maintaining healthy function and reduce inflammation.

Digest-Easi+ - Digestive aid & mycotoxin binder for horses 

MORE than a DIGESTIVE aid! MORE than a BINDER! Digest-Easi PLUS is a combination that works in numerous ways to support your horse.

Supports a healthy stomach, healthy digestive and hind gut function, with the protection of a proven and registered mycotoxin binder to enhance the overall health for your horse.

HORSES feel GOOD on DIGEST-EASI PLUS!!! using as little as 50 grams daily!

DIGESTIVE AID calming a grumpy gut and digestive system. Contains soothing and restorative natural ingredients.

Supports healthy hindgut and digestive function.

PLUS a MYCO-TOXIN binder to lessen the impact of mycotoxins. Contains a proven and registered mycotoxin binder.

Helps control SPOOKY behaviour with an effective mycotoxin binder profile whilst assisting gut health and digestion.

Highly palatable natural (100 %) liquorice taste, even fussy horses love Digest-Easi PLUS!

HORSES feel GOOD on DIGEST-EASI PLUS!!!

All in a 50 gram scoop! Fortified! Offering also excellent value!

B Calmer is a calming supplement for horses quickly working to relax anxious, nervous or stressed horses.

High potency ingredients proven to work relaxing muscle and nerve tension. A fortified blend of nutrients that work to settle and relax your horse.

B Calmer contains magnesium in chelate form, the most bioavailable for fast uptake, this of which is depleted along with B group vitamins from horses under stress.

In particular, we offer a high level of Thiamine HCL (vitamin B1). Vitamin E helps to relax braced and tight muscle as well as calms the nervous system.

In addition, Tryptophan the essential amino acid which is used by brain chemicals to promote normal brain function.

This combination works together synergistically to promote a calmer mind and body.

An equine calmer that works for those times when fast calming is required.

B-Calmer calming supplement for horses quickly gets to work calming stressed, worried, anxious or over-reactive horses.

B Calmer effectively calms with its high potency formula of vitamin B-complex including thiamine (Vitamin B1), magnesium chelate, Tryptophan, Vitamin C and natural vitamin E.

This calming supplement for horses is a unique blend that works synergistically to calm both muscles and nerves.

The higher level of vitamin E provides powerful antioxidant properties protecting both muscle and helps to alleviate muscle soreness.

B Calmer promotes a strong calming effect for both muscles and nervous tension helping to settle a busy mind and worked up horse.

This effective horse calmer is recommended prior to riding (1-2 hours) or can be used daily for horses that require calming in order to re-balance and focus better.

B Calmer is perfect for stressed horses, anxiety, fractious or tense horses or when the horse is unsettled and lacks focus.

For grass affected horses we recommend Mag-Eze.  B Calmer can be used in between or prior to outings or competition. It will not swab for racing or sport horses under FEI rules.

Nutritional breakdown of B Calmer:

Ingredients per 30-gram dose:

Magnesium (organic chelate) 13,500 g equivalent to 2,700 mg pure magnesium, Vitamin B1 1,000 mg, Vitamin B6 28.12 mg, Vitamin B12 0.47 mg, Vitamin C 1,000 mg, Vitamin E (natural) 1500 IU, L-Tryptophan 2,500 mg, Passionflower extract 3,000 mg equivalent to 30,000 mg, Ginger extract 200 mg, Inositol 1,000 mg, Calcium 1,790 mg

TIP to calculate in grams, divide mg amount by 1000. Ingredients expressed as IU remain as this value.

Respire a potent horse airways supplement and natural herbal remedy.

Supports the upper respiratory to reduce symptoms of allergy, dusts, molds, runny noses, cough and colds.

Respire is an equine respiratory supplement to help hasten your horse’s recovery by supporting immune system health and reduce the symptoms that cause discomfort.

Discover Respire the horse airways supplement that assists the respiratory of your horse with potent natural herbs

What are the ingredients of Respire?

Echinacea leaf and root
Thyme extract
Liquorice root extract
 Jiao Gulan 
Why choose Respire?

High strength natural herbal health
Soothes inflamed airways
Immune boosting
Natural expectorant properties
Supports healthy circulation
Eases symptoms
Supports recovery
What is the dose of Respire?

For a 500 Kg horse; to support healthy airways, we recommend 20-40 grams as maintenance or 40 grams if unwell.

 Tips for Managing Horse Airways:

Environmental management: ensure your horse’s stable is well-ventilated and minimize exposure to dust.

Consider dust-free bedding.

If at pasture try and also minimize dust, moulds and pollen exposure.

Regular exercise: exercise can help improve lung function and reduce symptoms of RAO or IAD.

Be mindful of pollen or dust levels when exercising horses with respiratory sensitivity

Hydration: encourage your horse to drink plenty of water to help keep the airways hydrated and clear mucus.

Natural ingredients such as found in Respire and omega 3 help to ease inflammation and support overall lung function.

These supplements can be beneficial for horses with respiratory issues, especially when used alongside environmental management and veterinary care.

Always consult with a veterinarian to find the most suitable treatment for your horse’s specific condition

Willow powder for horses is a pure, natural herbal remedy derived from the salicin bark of the white willow tree.

It naturally supports joints, ease of movement and well-being in horses.

Willow powder for horses is a pure natural supplement that can be easily administered into feed.

The most concentrated part of the tree is the bark of the white willow.

The use of willow dates back as far as 5th Century BC where it was used to bring relief to a range of ailments!

The benefits of pure natural willow for horses:

• Horses find it highly palatable and often seek it naturally
• Supports joints and ease of movement
• May support other aches and pains and improve general well-being
• May reduce inflammation
• It’s completely natural

Why is the bark of Willow used?

The most potent part of the willow tree is the bark. 

This contains the highest levels of salicin, a substance which is also found in the leaves, but the bark is the most potent source.

Salicin is what provides inflammation and pain relief.

This remarkable finding from nature was also the basis of “Aspirin” in modern day medicine.

Why willow should be a fine powder:

Willow should be ground fine and not resemble chunky or gritty pieces.

The fineness of the powder ensures the largest surface for absorption by the body.

When finely ground it should be kept fresh in an airtight pack.

Once opened it is then ready to administer into feed.

What dose of Willow should i give my horse ?

A daily suggested dose for a 500 Kg horse is 30 grams.

If the horse is experiencing some inflammatory issues a higher dose may be more effective such as 60 grams or up to 120 grams daily.

Being a natural remedy for horses the dose can be variable. Ideally start with the lower dose and increase if need.

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Opti-Mize assists grass affected horses by helping to control poor behaviour with boosted magnesium, key minerals, digestive and mycotoxin support.

We have combined in this natural supplement a unique high-profile list of ingredients all available in just one scoop.

Great value and great economy with so many quality ingredients in one scoop.

Opti-Mize is the answer for busy horse owners wanting an all-in-one product and a simple diet regime for maintaining health and behaviour.

Opti-Mize – Grass affected horses are aided with this unique all-in-one quality supplement designed to calm and keep your horse happy and healthy.

Opti-Mize is carefully formulated to perfectly assist diet and behaviour for New Zealand horses at grass.

Grass affected horses usually require management with a balance of diet, exercise and supplements.

Opti-Mize can help by providing magnesium, a digestive aid, a toxin binder and key nutrients to balance pasture shortfall all in one handy supplement.

Opti-Mize for behaviour control:

Quality ingredients- magnesium chelate (the most bioavailable) to make up shortfall during grass flush or stressed horses, a proven digestive aid, proven mycotoxin binder to adsorb fungal toxins so your horse doesn’t, also flaxseed meal and organic key minerals.

Economy – adding 1 scoop to your horses feed without the need of feeding multiple supplements.

Benefits:

Key minerals: organic copper, zinc, calcium, selenium yeast with extra magnesium to maintain and support optimum health and behaviour

A digestive aid for healthy digestion and gut health.

A registered (and proven) mycotoxin binder to lessen the effect of mycotoxins in pasture.

Flaxseed meal- this plant-based ingredient is a healthy source of omega 3.

Liquorice – helps soothe and restore the gut.

Dose rate:

Feed 90 grams daily into feed and do away with multiple supplements.

Manage both diet and behaviour with this high quality and economical supplement!!

Glucosamine for horses and dogs in a quality ultra-pure form is a great starting point for healthy joints! provides the nutritional building blocks for healthy joint cartilage.

Our premium high quality, bio-available, Glucosamine is manufactured under ISO 9001 systems (accredited quality system) and is sold in an air-tight foil pack to keep it fresh and ready to administer directly.

Glucosamine for horses and dogs offering premium high quality and purity powder.

Certified ultra-pure, 99.9% Glucosamine Sulphate tested to USP, the highest pharmaceutical grade with no fillers or other additives.

Glucosamine Sulphate or Glucosamine Hydrochloride? which is best to use?

Glucosamine Sulphate is the preferred form of Glucosamine over Hydrochloride as most clinical studies have used the sulphate version.

However, the body uses both the same way, where the stomach acid splits Glucosamine from the (Hydrochloride or Sulphate) molecule to free glucosamine that can be used by the body.

What does Glucosamine do for joints?

Glucosamine benefits joints for horses and dogs by providing nutritional building blocks and nutrition for healthy joint cartilage and synovial fluids.

Therefore, maintains healthy joint cartilage in horses and canines alike.

The ends of equine and canine joints are coated in articular cartilage which cushions joint surfaces and prevents the friction of the two bones coming into contact, this cartilage must therefore stay healthy, hydrated and nourished to remain durable and resilient.

Cartilage gets its nourishment from the synovial fluid by way of glycosaminoglycans, these of which are best known as glucosamine sulphate and chondroitin sulphate.

By supplying these in your horses or dogs feed the body can therefore utilize in order to maintain healthy joints.

Do I need MSM with Glucosamine?

Glucosamine is beneficial and recommended in conjunction with MSM to further protect joints by providing a counter effect to inflammation where it helps to reduce inflammatory markers.

What is the dose of Glucosamine for horses and dogs?

Horse dose per 500 Kg bodyweight:  10,000 mg – 12,000 mg     High dose: 15,000 mg

Dog dose per 25 Kg bodyweight: 0.5 g – 0.6g

Natural ulcer supplement for horses – Gastro-S pure natural gut relief instantly soothes and supports gut ulcers.

Benefits horses that stress or are prone to stomach ulcers or gut irritation.

Why natural is important – as ulcers hurt!

Natural ulcer supplement for horses- Gastro-S instantly comforts your horse’s stomach whilst being extremely gentle to the gut, as ulcers hurt!

Gastric ulcers in horses can vary from mild ulcers to quite severe requiring veterinary treatment.

However, most horses have varying degrees of minor stomach ulceration requiring daily maintenance and good feeding practices.

It is important to use products such as Gastro-S that are incredibly kind to the sensitive stomach lining and are proven to provide comfort and help restore a healthy gut and even more importantly don’t cause irritation!

What are stomach ulcers in horses?

Stomach ulcers are essentially an acid burn to the stomach lining and common place with horses. Hydrochloric acid is constantly produced in the lower portion of the horses’ stomach. However, if this acid splashes to the upper portion it is not protected and is therefore prone to ulceration.

How does Gastro-S work?

Healing the gut requires a coating to allow the stomach to repair. Gastro-S instantly soothes and comforts the stomach (gut) providing a natural jelly mucilage material that coats and aids to restore gut health.

The benefits of Gastro-S

Gastro-S benefits horses that stress leading to ulcers, those prone to ulcers, following surgery, illness and or those with minor stomach complaints.

The natural mucilage jelly substance brings instant relief to the stomach whilst helping to restore the gut. Nil swab for competition (FEI 2025).

Contains 100 % natural ingredients of Slippery Elm and Psyllium boosting a super gentle and natural way to improving gut health. The unique mucilage forming gel will also bring relief to your horse fast!

Best natural remedy for horse insect bites and skin itch.

All natural ingredients perfect for itchy sensitive skin & minor swelling from tick, fly and midge bites.

Discover itch-less the natural remedy creme for horse insect bites and itch.

What causes itch in horses?

Hypersensitivity from insect bites often cause an allergic reaction such as itch, hives or swelling.

This can lead to injury from skin irritation, scratching or rubbing. Insect bites and itchy skin is also very uncomfortable for your horse.

Itch-less is a natural creme perfect for itch and insect bites such as ticks, flies, mosquito and midge. 

Itch-less creme is soothing on skin and may be used in areas where ticks or other insects bite such as the sheath or udder region and between the chest, dock and legs where sprays may not be able to reach.

How to apply:

It is recommended to apply liberally, massage well into skin, then leave on. Itch-less creme brings relief to itch and helps repel insect bites.

When to apply:

Insect bites are common in warmer months and change of seasons when flies, mosquitoes, and midge are most active.

What are the symptoms of insect bites or skin reactions:

• Itching: horses will often rub or scratch the affected area to alleviate the itch caused by insect bites. This can lead to hair loss and skin damage.
• Swelling: the bite site may swell, particularly around the legs, belly, or face.
• Hives or welts: raised bumps or hives may appear at the site of the bite, especially if the horse is allergic to the insect’s saliva or venom.
• Redness and inflammation: horses may become agitated, nervous, or uncomfortable due to the persistent itching or pain from insect bites.
• Licking or chewing: horses may lick or chew at the area of the bite, leading to further irritation.

TIPS for management of insect bites and seasonal itch:

1. Fly masks and sheets: fly masks and full-body fly sheets can help protect your horse from insect bites, particularly on the face, ears, and legs. These are especially useful for horses that are highly sensitive to insect bites or that suffer from sweet itch.
2. Environmental management: keep the stable clean and well-ventilated. Avoid turnout during peak insect activity times, especially at dawn or dusk when mosquitoes are most active.
3. Insect repellents: regularly apply an insect repellent to your horse, especially during peak fly and mosquito seasons. Make sure to apply it to the body, legs, ears, and face.
4. Regular checks: Check your horse over daily for ticks and bites

Insect bites on horses can cause a range of symptoms from mild irritation to severe allergic reactions.

Promptly addressing bites with proper cleaning, soothing treatments, and insect repellents can help manage the discomfort. 

Usually, it is seasonal, prepare in advance for horses with recurrent or severe reactions.

Always consult with a veterinarian to explore potential treatments or preventive strategies if the reaction is severe or your horse is very irritated.

Pollen-Ex herbal allergy supplement for horses supports the upper respiratory to lessen symptoms and promote a healthy immune response.

Ideal for seasonal allergy dust, moulds, pollens and other airborne particulates.

Pollen-Ex is packed full of natural goodness! this potent natural supplement uses ingredients known to support immune health and a healthy inflammatory response.

Pollen allergy in horses, also known as seasonal allergic rhinitis, is a common condition where a horse’s immune system reacts to pollen from trees, grasses, or weeds.

These allergens can cause respiratory issues, especially during certain seasons when pollen levels are high, such as spring and early summer.

Pollen-Ex allergy supplement for horses uses all natural ingredients to support and calm an overactive immune response.

How Pollen-Ex supports health:

Helps to calm the symptoms of allergy 
Helps to reduce inflammation
Helps to support immune function
What are the ingredients and Benefits of Pollen-Ex?

Garlic: 
Benefit- a source of the flavonoid quercetin, a natural antihistamine that helps to stabilize mast cells (which release histamine) during allergic reactions.
Curcumin:
Benefit- a natural anti-inflammatory proven by research to help reduce inflammation in the body. Curcumin is useful to help reduce seasonal allergies or sensitivities and support the upper respiratory.
Spirulina:
Benefit- a natural antihistamine proven by research helping to calm the histamine response
Jiao Gulan:
Benefit- natural anti-inflammatory properties proven to help increase circulation. Increasing circulation helps to boost healing. 
What are the symptoms allergy?

Coughing: usually triggered by inhaled dust, mold or pollen
Nasal discharge: usually an abundance of clear or white mucus discharge from the nostrils. There may also be sneezing.
Difficulty breathing or noisy breathing: especially during exertion or when the horse is exposed to high levels of mold, pollen or dust
Exercise intolerance: horses will tire quickly or show signs of discomfort when working.
Itchy skin:  skin irritation, itchiness leading to scratching and rubbing on objects
Hives: raised, swollen areas or welts on skin
Treatment and Management:

Managing allergies in horses usually involves a combination of treatments and environmental management.

Hydra-flex Care; the best supplement for stiff horses or older horses to nourish joints, increase flexibility and joint comfort in your horse.

Hydra-flex Care helps stiff joints, older horses or those that require special joint care.

Make Hydra-flex CARE your equine joint supplement of choice for optimal health of your horse or ponies’ joints.

Hydra-flex CARE; best supplement for stiff horses, older horses, arthritis or degenerative joints requiring extra support. This fortified joint formula supports stiff horses who are in rehab and also supports the healing of tendon and ligament injury.

Hydra-flex CARE is the best supplement for stiff horses offering a comprehensive, high quality, high potency joint supplement consisting of Glucosamine (Sulphate), MSM, Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic acid or HA), Collagen (Peptides) and natural Devils claw (extract) to support your stiff equine friend.

Nutritional breakdown of Hydra-flex CARE:

Ingredients per 45-gram dose.

Collagen peptides 18,000 mg, Glucosamine Sulphate 15,000 mg, Methyl Sulphonyl Methane 8,850 mg, Hyaluronic acid (sodium) 150 mg, Devils claw root standardized extract 3,000 mg

How Hydra-flex CARE offers the best supplement for stiff horses:

A lack of joint lubricant combined with general wear and tear results in poor cartilage health. This causes remodelling, bone spurs and degenerative joint disease in horses.

When cartilage begins to deteriorate, movement becomes stiff with joints become inflamed and sore. Eventually, this friction results in the joint ends eroding away to the point where cartilage disappears and the joint ends touch. This bone on bone is also known as osteoarthritis causing the animal pain, inflammation and reduced quality of life.

Hydra-flex CARE the best supplement for stiff horses is a premium specialised supplement for aging joints and joint stiffness. It can also be used as a preventative to maintain great joint health. Hydra-flex Care contains high strength ingredients to encourage healthy cartilage and synovial fluid as well as providing comfort and ease to movement. Hydra-flex contains 100 % active ingredients and is free of fillers.

Benefits of Hydra-flex CARE:

Scientifically proven ingredients and levels:

Glucosamine benefits at oral administration of 10,000 or more is demonstrated to be an integral part of helping to strengthen, maintain and protect cartilage (ref: American Journal of Veterinary Research Medicine, 2008). It also demonstrated in a study to reduce inflammation inside the joint capsule on young horses after joint trauma.  (ref: Journal of Animal Health 2016, 94: 3294-3302).

MSM benefits supports muscular, skeletal and connective tissues as well as controls inflammation in the body. High levels of MSM at a rate of 20 grams daily was demonstrated in clinical assessments to effectively reduce inflammation in horses. The pathway is not entirely known but it is thought sulphur lowers inflammation be lending a donor (Sulphur) molecule that is used in the pathways for internal reactions. MSM also has a solvent action enhancing the effect of substances.

Hyaluronic acid benefits also known as HA is a primary component of the synovial fluid providing a slip surface. This “slip” helps to lessen friction on cartilage surfaces and with its very hygroscopic properties, it binds many times its on weight in water also keeping the cartilage hydrated and healthy. Cartilage bathes in the joint capsule and it is here where it absorbs its nutrition from the body.

High molecular weight hyaluronic acid is the only form that should be used for oral consumption in horses. This form is superior to low molecular weight HA as cell receptors recognise this as being similar to native HA (the HA the body naturally manufactures). This is proven by science to be the best absorbed and as a result is the hyaluronic acid of choice in equine joint supplements (ref: Journal of applied Nutrition, volume 54, 1, 2004), Therefore, high molecular weight HA is the only hyaluronic acid that provides proven joint benefits. Beware of low molecular weight hyaluronic acids, as this is inferior and cannot be regarded to provide the same joint benefits.

Collagen Peptides benefits proven by science to be the most absorbable form of collagen encouraging healthy bone, cartilage, skin, tendons and ligaments and repair.

Clinical studies have been impressive showing regeneration of damaged cartilage cells.

As collagen is lost when the body ages this has becomes an important component in maintaining joint as well as connective tissue health.

Devils claw benefits a highly concentrated form offers high potency at a low dose for more protection of joints.

Scientific studies show devils claw extract to be highly effective as an anti-inflammatory and relief ingredient by blocking the pain mediators that cause and initiate sore, inflamed joints.

Inflammation is damaging and therefore it is important this is controlled.

The process of inflammation releases enzymes which weaken tissue and cartilage, accelerating damage to cells and pain and swelling.

Why use Hydra-flex Care the best supplement for stiff horses?

Hydra-flex Care the best supplement for stiff horses! contains a potent blend of ingredients to help nourish joints and increase the comfort and flexion in your horse.

Much like us horses become stiff and arthritic as they age from either a joint trauma or due to wear and tear over time.

It is important for their quality of life to provide comfort to your horse to keep them active and happy.

NPC Health Vitamin C 

Fly N Bug repel; Fly repellent for horses is gentle on skin and it works!

Gets rid of pesky flies and insects fast. This fly repellent for horses can be used as fly repellent for humans.

Fly N Bug repel is available in a 500 mL or large 985 mL bottle with easy spray nozzle!

Fly N Bug Repel is a highly effective fly repellent for horses that will effectively repel flies, so they don’t bother your horse.

This all-natural formula will help deter bot fly too!

The Fly repellent that is long lasting keeping those flies off!!! so you horse can again relax without the annoyance of flies!!!

Especially kind on skin as it naturally deters flies and all other annoying midge/mosquitos/sand flies as well as flying insects.

Vitamin E  (natural source/bio available)

Vitamin E for horses in powerful natural, bioavailable form.

The best supplement for muscle soreness, nerve, fertility and immune function.

Ultra-high strength dose with powerful antioxidant properties perfect for performance horses, tight muscles, ty up and well being for optimal health.

Exceptional quality Vitamin E made in the USA.

Vitamin E for horses is a powerful antioxidant supplement, obtained from a natural source to ensure best bioavailability and the most potent antioxidant properties.

What does Vitamin E do for horses?

Vitamin E protects cellular function in the body and has a special role in supporting muscle, nerve, fertility and immune function.

When would I supplement my horse with Vitamin E?

Performance horses, particularly those who are prone to muscle soreness, ty up, as well as horses with limited access to fresh grass may need extra vitamin E supplemented to their diets.

Horses with Shivers and other nerve disorders or muscle weakness also benefit from supplementation of Vitamin E.

Vitamin E aids the uptake of selenium and in addition aids immune and reproductive function.

It is always advised that electrolyte and selenium status is checked if your horse is becoming frequently sore with work (and despite adequate conditioning).

Nutritional breakdown of ingredients:

Vitamin E as d-alpha-tocopherol acetate. Natural source.

My feeds contain Vitamin E, do i need more?

Most feeds and forages are a good source of vitamin E. However, some horses may require more.

Typically, a horse needs 100o-2000 IU from the diet.

If this is in shortfall or the horse is performing at a high level this can be increased.

It is best to evaluate the amount in your feeds and whether your horse is on reduced fresh, green grass that could be limiting the amount before considering more.

The dose of Vitamin E:

A 3 gram scoop is enclosed in the pack.

Per 500 Kg bodyweight: 1.5 grams is equal to 780 IU

3 grams is equal to 1560 IU