Respiration
Here you will find a comprehensive selection of respiration products. From world-renowned Equine America to Global Herbs, NAF and many more. We have first-hand experience of using these products so do get in touch with one of our product experts or look out for a product buying guide. Like with all our products we want to hear from you, so if you have the experience to share, please do get in touch with us and you and your horse may be starring in one of our product review videos!
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Omega Equine Electrolytes 1.5kg
It is important to replenish lost electrolytes to maintain general health, performance and healthy hydration.
Physical work or hot weather causes all of us to sweat and when we do, we lose vital electrolytes from the body. The same goes for our horses. Electrolytes are a collection of common minerals, including sodium, chloride, potassium, magnesium and calcium, which work together to support efficiency in the body.
Replenishing and maintaining the balance of essential electrolytes benefits horses by:
Helping ensure your horse remains sufficiently hydrated
Preserving a healthy balance of fluids in the body’s cells and also maintaining a healthy acid-base (PH). In-balances can have a significant impact on overall health.
Helps efficiently process waste and maintains muscle function; without a healthy, replenished balance of electrolytes, muscles are more likely to suffer from cramps.
A lack of electrolytes is linked to poor performance, low mood and a dull coat.
Not only lost from sweat, electrolytes are also lost through urine and faeces. Omega Equine’s electrolyte product is gentle on the stomach and, unlike other products, has a unique formula that won’t put horses off their feed. Balancing the loss of electrolytes through a supplement is essential for maintaining the health of various bodily functions. It is also very important for working and competition horses, who need to sustain high levels of stamina, energy and mood.
Ingredients:
Analysis
Crude protein 0.20%
Crude fibre
0.10%
Crude oils and fats 0.20%
Crude ash 97.10%
Sodium 32.10%
Composition:
Sodium Chloride
Potassium
Dextrose
Chloride E508
Calcium Lactate
Silicon Dioxide
Magnesium Animo Acid Chelate
To help the environment all of our pots can be recycled!
£13.75*
Horslyx Respiratory Balancer 5KG
What is it?
All horses require a healthy respiratory system to ensure optimum performance. Horslyx Respiratory Balancer is an effective addition to the diet to help support all equines from the competition horse to the family pony.
Respiratory Balancer is designed to provide a two-pronged approach in supporting a healthy respiratory system. Ingredients such as menthol, eucalyptus and aniseed support the airways, meanwhile the high specification balancer package helps to maintain immunity.
Licking takes time and patience which is perfect for horses that are stabled for long periods of time and can help reduce stress and boredom, plus the specific Respiratory ingredients can help maintain healthy breathing and lessen the chance of ill-health affecting performance levels.
Why should I feed Horslyx Respiratory Balancer?
If your horse is prone to coughing or any respiratory compromise, Respiratory Balancer can support the body’s natural defense mechanism.
For horses that are stabled for long periods of time, Respiratory Balancer can help maintain healthy breathing and lessen the chance of ill-health affecting performance levels.
Competition horses require a healthy respiratory system to ensure optimum performance. Respiratory Balancer is an effective addition to the diet to help support the competition horse.
Licking takes time and patience, which is perfect for horses that are stabled for long periods of time and can help reduce stress and boredom.
Licking enhances saliva production, which helps support the digestive system.
KEY INGREDIENTS
Menthol, Eucalyptus and Aniseed: Menthol, eucalyptus and aniseed can help keep airways clear of mucus, which can help the horse to breathe more easily and dramatically reduce stress.
Antioxidants: A combination of powerful antioxidants such as Vitamin C and E, Selenium, chelated Copper and Zinc are included to support and maintain a healthy immune system, which maximises the ability to support and aid healthy lung function.
Vitamin C: Healthy horses fed adequate amounts of fibre will have the ability to synthesise their own Vitamin C requirement. However, research suggests that supplementation may be beneficial in times of “stress” or where disease is present when the body’s ability to synthesise Vitamin C may be compromised (Marlin et al, 2005). Recent research work has also identified that this vitamin, as well as being an antioxidant, plays a crucial role in the horse’s respiratory health. Being water soluble, Vitamin C is found in very high concentrations in the fluid lining the airways (Deaton et al, 2002). Vitamin C is also actively involved in the recycling or “re-activation” of Vitamin E. It is also involved in general metabolism, iron absorption and anti-stress hormones.
£19.50*
Equine America Airways Xtra Powder 500ml
Size:
454gm
Equine America Airways Xtra Powder is a dietary supplement designed for horses and ponies. This product supports respiratory health and encourages maximum airflow.
With its potent aroma Airways Xtra Strength Powder is designed to open the airways and eases breathing. Airways Xtra Strength Powder is recommended to be used daily with the feed when horses are stabled and the dust from bedding and hay causes irritation and may cause the horse to cough at the beginning of exercise.
Airways Xtra Strength Powder is fitting for any horse or pony experiencing low-level respiratory discomfort or discharge - a 'snotty' nose.
This product can be fed during the summer to horses and ponies sensitive to pollen and dust in the air or arenas. Also during the winter to horses and ponies being stabled for long periods of time, exposing them to dust and spores.
Airways Xtra Strength Powder is formulated with essences of oils incorporated with clearing and opening the airways. The menthol and vapours will not only expand the airways but soothe low-level irritation and promote deep breathing. Airways Xtra Strength Powder will encourage a break down of nasal mucus and leave airways clear and your horse or pony more willing to work.
Feeding Directions:
For an average 500kg horse, feed 14gm daily with the horse's regular feed.
Feed others according to body weight, less for smaller horse's and ponies, more for larger breeds.
Features
Excellent for horses or ponies with low-level respiratory problems
Can be fed throughout the summer to fight against pollen sensitivity
Can also be fed during the winter when horses and ponies are stabled for long periods of time
Size: 500g (1 Month supply)
£23.50*
Omega Equine Garlic Granules
Size:
1 kg
A great natural supplement which can play a large part in all round equine health of all horses
In the right quantities, garlic is well-recognised as a positive addition to any horse’s diet. Rich in Vitamin B, selenium and organic sulphur compounds, it has been used for hundreds of years to support health. The plant contains properties known to aid the body’s natural defences and generally plays a large role in all-round equine health.
The benefits of this pungent plant are listed below:
Garlic has been shown to produce an odour through sweat which acts as a natural insect repellent, deterring biting insects such as flies, mosquitoes, ticks and midges.
Vitamin B and sulphur combined supports the immune system, in turn sustaining healthy airways and circulation
Finally, garlic contains properties which maintain the natural balance of bacteria associated with healthy respiratory and digestive systems.
Garlic has some bad press, however when used in the right quantities it is a valuable natural supplement, particularly when trying to lessen the effects of biting insects. Omega Equine, source high quality garlic from local UK suppliers to guarantee product quality and consistency. Try garlic as part of your daily feed routine and give your horse the natural support it needs.
Directions:
Horses 20-30g per day
Ponies 10-20g per day
£6.40*
Science Supplements RespirAid Express 510g
RespirAid Express 510g - Horse Respiratory Supplement
For horses needing fast and effective respiratory support
Aids the management of respiratory problems such as cough, nasal discharge and breathing problems
Aids the capillary blood vessels surrounding the lungs
Results in as little as 7 days
RespirAid Express 510g - Horse Respiratory Supplement
What?
Research shows that supplementing the horses diet with anti-oxidants aids the respiratory system and provides valuable support. In a recent study of 37 horses with compromised respiratory function, feeding RespirAid showed positive benefits in just 7 days. RespirAid also includes Vitamin C as Ascorbyl Monophosphate. This is the form of Vitamin C that is highly absorbed in horses, unlike Ascorbic Acid whi is commonly used in supplements but very poorlly absorbed by horses.
Why?
Respiratory stress is common for today's horses. Environmental factors such as stabling conditions, bedding, quality of ventilation, stress, travelling, mixing with other horses and many other contributing elements can all harbour dust and fungal spores which accumulate in and irritate the sensitive lining of the lungs and respiratory tract.
When?
RespirAid should be fed on a daily basis to help support a healthy respiratory system. It is also ideal for horses and ponies that are stabled for long periods of time with restricted turnout, or exposed to stressful situations i.e travelling, competition, change of yard or a change in hay and feed.
£14.99*
Equine America Apple Lytes Powder
Size:
2.5 kg
Equine America Apple Lytes Powder
Carefully formulated to begin to replace the key electrolytes and encourage drinking to help prevent dehydration and maintain peak performance with your horse for everyday use or after competitions.
Provides a carefully balanced ratio of key electrolytes: sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium and magnesium.
Promotes drinking and rehydration and restores lost electrolytes, to help maintain optimum performance.
Low sugar and suitable for all horses and ponies
Highly palatable apple and cherry flavour, easily mixed in feed.
Equine America is BETA NOPS and UFAS assured which means that full product traceability is in place, along with a quality assurance program which minimises the risk of contamination of the feed with prohibited substances and NOPS. Products are formulated to be suitable for horses competing under FEI regulations and the Rules of Racing.
Also available as a convenient paste.
Ingredients Per 14g Serving
Sodium 6800mg. Potassium 2000mg. Chloride 12200mg. Calcium150mg. Magnesium 500mg. Dextrose 2200mg.
Product Description
An increase in body temperature, either as a result of exercise, travelling or high environmental temperature will cause the horse to sweat. The evaporation of this sweat helps the horse to cool down and regulate his body temperature.
Sweating causes fluid loss, together with the loss of body salts or electrolytes, which are contained in the sweat.
The important electrolytes are Sodium and Chloride, Potassium, Calcium and Magnesium and they play many key roles in the body, but especially muscle contraction, the nervous system, and maintaining the fluid balance around cells.
Potassium is usually supplied in abundance in the horse’s diet, as most forages such as pasture, hay and haylage are high in potassium.
Sodium and Chloride are found at much lower levels in forages, and even for horses in light work, sodium and chloride need to be provided on a daily basis.
Most compound feeds such as cubes and mixes, will provide some sodium and chloride in the form of salt, but if intakes are low, this may not provide enough, and supplemental electrolytes will be required. Similarly, hard working horses, especially in hot or humid conditions, will lose larger quantities of electrolytes and water in sweat. There will often not be enough in normal daily feed to replace these losses, and additional electrolytes will be needed to replenish these losses, encouraging the horse to drink and promote rehydration, to maintain health and performance.
A horse in moderate work, trotting and cantering, can lose as much as 5-7 litres of fluid, and 50-70g electrolytes in an hour, and this will increase as the work intensity or duration increases, and even more if the weather is hot and humid!
So maintaining hydration, and replacing lost electrolytes is important not only for elite competition horses, but for all horses and ponies who are sweating after work – from Pony Club rallies or long hacks in the summer, right through to international eventers, show jumpers and dressage horses!
Because horse sweat contains a higher concentration of sodium and chloride than his other body fluids, it is important that supplemental electrolytes are provided at the correct concentrations to ensure that the desire to drink is maintained, so fluid balance AND electrolyte losses can be restored, to promote recovery, and ensure continued optimum performance.
This is especially important during long distance travel, or longer show and events, when fatigue will increase, and performance will decline if electrolyte and fluid balance are not restored.
Apple Lytes have been carefully formulated to replace the key electrolytes and encourage drinking to help prevent dehydration and maintain peak performance all season.
Apple Lytes are highly palatable, and should be mixed in feed. Clean, fresh water should always be available.
What are the benefits of Apple Lytes?
Sodium, Potassium and Chloride levels are carefully balanced to provide optimum levels to promote drinking and restore electrolytes losses to maintain performance
Calcium and Magnesium are also provided from bio-available sources.
Low sugar and suitable for all horses and ponies
Highly palatable, with an attractive apple/cherry flavour, and readily accepted even by fussy feeders.
Directions for use
For 400-600kg horses; Light work: 30g per day. Strenuous exercise or sweating heavily: 60g per day. Maximum; 60g per day. For 300-450kg ponies; Light work: 15g per day. Strenuous exercise or sweating heavily: 30g per day. Maximum; 30g per day.
Do not exceed recommended intakes unless under veterinary advice.
£22.50*
Omega Equine Spearmint 1KG
Is your horse a fussy eater?? Spearmint is a fresh and natural approach to stimulating horse appetite and supporting digestion.
Spearmint has long been associated with both equine and human health. With its strong, pleasing aroma and palatable taste, it’s much loved by horses who will often seek it out in the field.
A welcome addition to the feed bucket, the benefits of this herb include:
Spearmint is a natural appetite stimulant; it’s the perfect way to temp fussy feeders who otherwise avoid their feed. It can also be useful to disguise other supplements which aren’t to a horse’s taste.
It has well-known benefits for digestion as it cools and soothes the digestive muscles. It supports a relaxed and settled digestive tract, which can help alleviate trapped wind, cramping and flatulence.
The same soothing effect also supports a healthy respiratory system.
Omega Equine’s Spearmint supplement is sourced from a human grade supplier in the UK. This ensures a fresh and delicious product which smells so good, owners will be wanting some for themselves. Feed daily and watch your horse lick their bowl clean.
Ingredients:
Composition: Spearmint Feeding Guidelines:
Directions:
Ponies: Between 10g-20g per day
Horses: Between 20g-30g per day
£10.99*
Equine America Ventilator Powder
Size:
454gm
Equine America Ventilator is a dietary supplement for your horses or pony, designed for a healthy respiratory system.
Manufactured from natural products Ventilator simply opens up your horse's airways fast and naturally prohibiting difficulties breathing during fast intensive exercise.
A natural supplement uniquely expressed using a unique blend of herbs and natural ingredients to support a clear bronchial system and aid all aspects of respiratory health including the airways and lungs.
Features
Naturally opens up airways
Ideal for fast intensive exercise
£28.50*
Omega Equine Respirair Boost
Size:
925 gm
Give your horse optimum respiratory health with this powerful combination of ingredients.
Omega Respirair is a uniquely designed supplement which supports the equine respiratory system. For horses who under-go regular intense physical exercise and competition, maintaining healthy breathing is essential for optimum well-being and performance. This supplement is also beneficial for older horses, who might be experiencing laboured breathing and therefore require some additional support.
Within Respirair, there are a number of key natural ingredients which work together to help in the following ways:
Pungent herbs such as peppermint oil and mint sooth the airways for easy and natural breathing, whether a horse is in hard work or peacefully grazing
Eucalyptus is a well-known decongestant while aloe vera contains over 200 active compounds for exceptional health throughout the body
Methyl sulphonyl methane (MSM) and turmeric help maintain lung integrity by supporting healthy tissue growth and sustaining a healthy response to inflammation
A number of ingredients, including eucalyptus, garlic and turmeric work together to sustain healthy levels of mucus within the respiratory tract
Vitamins C and E support a strong immune system and play a key role in keeping respiratory cells in excellent condition
Ginger is linked to maintaining a healthy circulation around the lungs while garlic helps maintain healthy, minimal levels of bad bacteria.
Full of natural super-food ingredients, it’s no wonder this incredible supplement is loved by horse owners. A healthy airway means high oxygen levels, exceptional endurance and a strong immune system. If that wasn’t enough, Omega Respirair is highly palatable and competition legal.
To help the environment all of the pots can be recycled!
£23.35*
Hestevard Respa Solution 500ml (Signature Range)
Hestevard Respa Solution 500ml (Signature Range)Herbal syrup to assist in a healthy respiratory function. A complementary liquid feed in the form of a herbal syrup, to assist with maintaining a healthy respiratory function in horses. Balsamic properties of Mint, Lavender, Eucalyptus, Niaouli & Scots Pine Essential Oils.
Promotes the removal of bronchial mucus and assists with the maintenance of normal lung capacity. Supports the immune system and the defence function of the respiratory tract whilst being kind to the gut. Competition safe (UK). Example Feed Rate 25/50 days supply (20ml/day)
£33.32*