Spring prep starts now - support from the inside out

Thankfully, that’s January’s heavy rain and snow wrapped up - now here’s February ready to bring its usual mix of longer days (at last!), tree pollen allergies, and that all-too-familiar sight… horse hair everywhere!

Spring Pollens | Spring Coat Change | Puffy Legs | Gut Support (Ulcers) | Mineral Balancing

Here's to a horse-healthy February!

Any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with our expert team - we're always here to help!

Tree Pollen Season is Coming!

If your horse struggles with spring allergies or seasonal headshaking, now’s the time to build their histamine resilience. A little proactive support now can help manage seasonal challenges before they take hold.

Seasonal allergiesstem from an overactive immune response  to environmental triggers, where autoimmunity (KPU) drives mast cells into overdrive, releasing excessive histamine when spring pollen levels spike.

Common Allergy Symptoms

• Itchy, watery eyes and nostrils
• Breathing difficulties
• General irritation and discomfort

Steroid inhalers and conventional allergy medications may suppress symptoms temporarily, but they often come at a cost - weakening the immune system.

How Nature Helps 🌿

Instead of masking symptoms, nature’s phytonutrients work in harmony with the body to:

• Naturally open the airways
• Provide gentle antihistamine and anti-allergenic support
• Soothe irritated sinuses and airways with mucilage-rich herbs
• Support the respiratory, immune, and adrenal systems - without side effects

Recommended Support

🌿 PollenTonic – For natural antihistamine and immune support.
🌿 KoffTonic – To soothe the airways and ease respiratory irritation.

Coat Changes wait for no-one!

Your horse’s metabolism is already kicking into gear, triggering hormonal changes to start shedding that winter fluff and make way for a sleek summer coat - time to get those shedders ready!

Detox support for a smooth transition

The coat change is protein metabolism in overdrive, making this a taxing time for the liver and kidneys. Old proteins are broken down and eliminated, while new ones are synthesized to form fresh hair - which means keeping detox pathways clear is a top priority.

This is especially important for older horses, who often hold onto their winter coats longer as spring approaches. They’ll also benefit from extra sulphur, a key building block for keratin formation, which is essential for strong, healthy hair.

Need more info?

We’ve got you covered! Head to our Coat & Skin page for in-depth guidance, plus more info on coat change season over on the Blog. Just type ‘coat change’ into the Blog search bar to find all the relevant posts.

Recommended support

🌿 LKLCARE – Liver & kidney support for efficient protein metabolism.
🌿 MSM – Pure methyl-sulfonyl methane sulphur for keratin production.

Puffy Legs & Lymph Flow

With winter stabling still in full swing (and more snow on the way! ❄), stagnant lymph build-up can lead to puffy legs and sluggish circulation. Keeping lymph moving is key to keeping those legs comfortable and free-flowing.

Why lymph flow matters

A whopping 70% of your horse’s body is water, meaning fluid balance directly impacts overall health. When movement is limited—or if illness strikes—toxins build up, blockages appear (hello, puffy legs!), and if left unchecked, a compromised immune system can make infections harder to fight.



The lymphatic system is the body’s built-in waste disposal, collecting cellular debris, environmental toxins, and metabolic waste before shunting them to the exit door. But when movement is reduced—like during winter stabling—this process slows down, leading to fluid retention and lymph congestion.

Recommended support

🌿 LymphTone - formulated with the well-known Calendula & Cleavers, and enriched with Chickweed, a powerful kidney supporter and renowned for clearing lymphatic congestion. It's such a brilliant little herb that we really should do a Herb Nerd blog on it!

Gut Support & Winter Stress

Winter stressors mean gastric ulcers remain a concern, so keep plenty of meadow hay flowing to prevent acid splash, with enrichment high to keep stress levels down, and gut resilience high to keep everything balanced.

The real cause of ulcers

When the stomach is empty, acid splashes onto exposed tissue, creating ulcerated sores. But acid isn’t the enemy - it’s merely a symptom of running out of forage or stressors.

Far from being the bad guy, stomach acid plays a critical role in gut health:

• First line of defence – It kills off harmful contaminants from forage
• Vital for digestion – Suppressing acid can impair protein metabolism and gut biome balance

This is why proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) such as the ‘-zole’ ulcer meds, can do more harm than good long term - they suppress acid production, allowing harmful bacteria to pass straight through to the intestines, disrupting digestion and microbiome health.

Need more info?

See our Ulcers page for a deep dive into equine gastric ulcers.

Recommended Support

🌿 UlsaTonic – Targeted herbal support for gastric comfort & resilience

Omega-3 Support

With little to no grass growth yet, UK forage remains low in Omega-3, which is why VitaComplete is still our go-to balancer -  compensating for this seasonal gap while we wait for spring to arrive.

Why Omega-3 Matters

Fresh, growing grass naturally provides an ideal 4:1 Omega-3 to Omega-6 ratio, with around 75% Omega-3 content (ALA – alpha-linolenic acid). But once grass is cut, dried, and baled, those fragile Omega-3 fatty acids are lost—which means horses on hay-based diets need supplementation.

The good news? Micronised linseed mirrors fresh grass’s Omega-3 profile, making it an essential addition to winter diets. A study in Equine Science found that 100g/day of micronised linseed provides the same Omega-3 intake as pasture for a 500kg horse—or 20g per 100kg bodyweight.

Choosing the right balancer

• VitaComplete – Ideal for winter or full hay diets, delivering the exact RDA of Omega-3 from micronised linseed, plus certified organic, unrefined salt for a 3-in-1 balanced solution.
• EquiVita – A great choice for all-round maintenance when fresh grazing is available. If your horse is part-hay, part-grass, simply adjust linseed intake to match hay volume vs. turnout time (see our Linseed product page for details).

Need more info?

See our Mineral Solutions page .

Recommended Support

🌿 VitaComplete