Typically insect bite irritation (sweet itch) is a condition in equines caused

by the bites of Culicoides midges. The irritation develops at the sites

where the insects feed. These irritations result in itching, which results in rubbing and considerable self-trauma.

Under normal living conditions horses are engulfed in dust, mould spores

and other foreign substances all day long.

In pastures where horses graze there are many different airborne proteins

that could mean your horse needs extra support to maintain a healthy skin.

Such triggers leading to the need for support are commonly pollens

(often trees), grass, foods (grains and hay).

Completely safe for your horse, for you and for the environment.

Always use an Oral supplement supported by a topical if needed.

All our products are easy to administer and have no known side-effects when used at the recommended dosages.

They are most effective if it is started before the fly season

The topical Lotion helps the skin by providing a localised effect

where applied. It will support your horse’s system’s response

from the outside while the oral feed supplement works from the inside.

Lotion is most suitable for use where the coat is long in areas such as the

mane and tail. It can safely be applied to areas of broken skin.

Herdleader nutritional supplements and topical lotions support your

horse’s natural immune system in response to irritants present in their

environment. They contain high concentrations of the natural vitamin B3 in its Nicotinamide form, which is known to have a specific effect on the immune system within the skin.

Nicotinamide has been known to reduce the production of histamine

and to improve the skin barrier by increasing the amount of natural fats

in the skin’s surface