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horse oil with sweet orange and peppermint, 500ml
horse oil with sweet orange and peppermint, 500ml
horse oil with sweet orange and peppermint, 500ml
horse oil with sweet orange and peppermint, 500ml
horse oil with sweet orange and peppermint, 500ml

horse oil with sweet orange and peppermint, 500ml

£17.00
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Our horse oils are plant-based, sustainable alternatives to pig oil, made specifically to meet the needs of horses. All are suitable for protecting legs and feather from mud and wet conditions, as grooming aids, and as a long-lasting mane and tail conditioner/detangler.

Horse Oil with sweet orange & peppermint essential oils helps to discourage biting insects, such as feather mites and midges.

Used 2-3 times a week during winter, Hedgewitch horse oil has natural antioxidant and antibacterial properties to help support the health and resilience of your horse’s skin through the wet months.

Multiple uses:

  • protects from mud and wet conditions
  • helps protect from mites
  • alleviates itching
  • shines & conditions
  • detangles with a longer-lasting effect than silicone sprays
  • aids grooming
  • aids effortless clipping, eliminating 'lines'

This essential oil combination is a proven Hedgewitch pairing that provides relief from itching and inflammation. A daily application to the coat of horses known to suffer from sweet itch or seasonal itching can help manage the symptoms. Read our blog post for more information. For horses with sweet itch, always use with an insect repellent with proven efficacy against midges.

Horse oil can be used on feather and legs to protect them from the effects of mud and wet, help prevent ‘bog burn’ and mud fever, and help discourage mites. 

Horse oil can also be applied sparingly to the coat, mane, and tail to leave the hair silky, shiny, and tangle-free—we advise spritzing using our trigger spray or adding it sparingly to a bucket of warm water as a 'hot oil' application.

Sustainably sourced—made from the oil found in coconuts sourced from sustainable plantations. The coconut oil is heated to separate out the long-chain fatty acids and produce a very light, food-grade oil—using no chemicals in the extraction process. The resulting non-greasy oil is easily absorbed by the skin and moisturises without blocking pores.

Hedgewitch horse oil is 100% plant-based and can be used in exactly the same way as pig oil but without the carbon footprint (pig oil is white oil from petrochemicals).


 

Pairs well with

Summary information

For manes & tails: mist on using a trigger spray for soft, tangle-free tails that will brush out easily for weeks
For wet, muddy conditions: apply to hair and feathers, there is no need to rub in
For grooming: apply sparingly to a bucket of warm water where required as a hot oil or mist onto hair using a trigger spray.

caprylic/capric triglycerides from coconut oil; Mentha piperita essential oil; Citrus sinensis essential oil.

Avoid application in strong UV conditions if there is risk of burning (particularly light-coloured horses).
Always patch test any new topical prior to first use.
Avoid direct inhalation and contact with eyes.

Customer Reviews

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Anonymous
Great product

Great product,smells lovely

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Maia Jones
Love!!

My favourite mane & tail product.

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Mel McAteer
Lovely delicate scent

Lovely delicate scent. We use it to detangle manes and tails while repelling a few midgesat the same time.

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Nagmad
Definitely on my 'What works' list.

I am sure that many horse owners will agree that summer can be the worst time to deal with problems like sweet itch and biting insects. Having tried a wide variety of lotions and potions for our pony's tail rub, I settled on this oil. I have noticed a great difference in the condition and growth of the manes and tails, with a reduction in rubbing and tail flicking. The oil has penetrated to the skin and is bringing out all the debris from successive years, leaving them in a healthy condition. I will continue to use throughout the autumn and winter to prevent mud damage.

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Wendy
My second bottle

My second bottle, used on feathers as my fell pony had mites.
No more mites fabulous product would highly recommend.