Battles
The yard runs on Battles.
Grooming, feed supplements and stable essentials from a name British yards have trusted for generations.
Battles
Battles is the traditional yard-and-stable range for everyday jobs: skin and udder creams, iodine solutions and sprays, pig oil and Stockholm tar, poultry grit and supplements, and lambing essentials. This collection holds 116 products at Just Horse Riders, with in-stock lines starting from £2.86 for Battles Ewe Drink 90Ml. Most items come in several pack sizes, so you can buy a small bottle to try or a bulk drum for a busy yard.
In a hurry?
- Chapped, rubbed or sore skin: Battles Udder Cream, 400gm from £7.78 (also 1.1Kg and 5KG).
- Routine hoof and skin cleaning: Battles Iodine Spray 500ml from £8.07.
- Manes, tails, feathers and mud: Battles Pig Oil 1 Litre from £8.52.
- Hens and poultry: Battles Poultry Oyster Shell 1.5Kg from £3.08.
- Lambing time: Battles Lamb Reviver & Tonic 30Ml from £3.06.
- Not sure? Get in touch and our team will help you pick the right product and size.
Which Battles product do I need?
| What you need | Battles pick | Size in stock | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapped, rubbed or dry skin | Battles Udder Cream | 400gm | £7.78 |
| Everyday hoof and skin cleaning | Battles Iodine Spray | 500ml | £8.07 |
| Stronger iodine for tougher jobs | Battles 7% Strong Iodine Spray | 500ml | £13.09 |
| Iodine you dilute and apply yourself | Battles Iodine Solution | 1 Litre | £13.52 |
| Manes, tails, feathers and mud | Battles Pig Oil | 1 Litre | £8.52 |
| Traditional hoof and horn dressing | Battles Stockholm Tar | 1KG | £19.01 |
| Fly cover in hot weather | Battles Summer Fly Cream | 400gm | £12.78 |
| Coat condition from the inside | Battles Cod Liver Oil | 500ml | £9.19 |
| Bathing horses and dogs | Battles Animal Shampoo | 500ml | £7.70 |
| Grit and shell for hens | Battles Poultry Oyster Shell | 1.5Kg | £3.08 |
| Lice and mites in the hen house | Battles Poultry Louse Powder | 750gm | £15.68 |
| Weak newborn lambs | Battles Lamb Reviver & Tonic | 30Ml | £3.06 |
Prices shown are the lowest in-stock size at the time of writing. Larger drums and refills are listed on each product page.
What is the Battles range?
The Battles range covers traditional animal husbandry products — the sort of tins, bottles and tubs that sit on the shelf of a working tack room or farm store. The emphasis is on simple, single-purpose products in honest pack sizes: sulphur powder, epsom salts, glycerine, surgical spirit, copper sulphate, caustic soda and white petroleum jelly, alongside ready-mixed creams, sprays and drenches.
Because the products are straightforward, they tend to be used across horses, cattle, sheep and poultry. Always check the label for the species and use it is intended for before you open it.
Which Battles product should I start with?
If you keep one Battles item on the yard, most people choose Battles Udder Cream (400gm from £7.78). It is a soft, greasy barrier cream that suits rubbed girth areas, chapped heels and dry patches, and it goes a long way. From there, Battles Pig Oil (1 Litre from £8.52) is the classic feather and mane conditioner, and Battles Iodine Spray (500ml from £8.07) covers routine cleaning of hooves and minor grazes.
For bigger yards, several lines step up in size: Udder Cream runs to 1.1Kg (£17.53) and 5KG (£60.43), Battles Animal Shampoo to 2 Litre (£15.90), and Battles Dairy Fly Spray comes in a 4.5 Litre pack (£30.33) with a matching Battles Trigger Sprayer at £4.90.
What is pig oil actually used for?
Despite the name, pig oil is a stable staple for horses. It is a light mineral oil used to condition feather, manes and tails, help mud slide off rather than cake on, and make grooming easier. Many people mix it with Battles Sulphur Powder (1.5Kg from £11.53) to make the traditional pig oil and sulphur blend applied to feathered legs. Battles Pig Oil starts at £8.52 for 1 Litre.
Do I need iodine solution or iodine spray?
A spray is ready to use and quicker for hooves and small areas — Battles Iodine Spray (500ml, £8.07) or the stronger Battles 7% Strong Iodine Spray (500ml, £13.09). A solution gives you more control and is more economical if you use a lot: Battles Iodine Solution 1 Litre is £13.52 and Battles Strong Iodine Solution 500ml is £13.26. Follow the label for dilution and take care with fabrics — iodine stains.
What does Battles offer poultry keepers?
There is a full poultry sub-range. Battles Poultry Oyster Shell (1.5Kg £3.08, 3Kg £4.36) and Battles Poultry Mixed Grit (1.5Kg £3.19) cover the basics of grit and shell. Battles Poultry Garlic Granules start at £5.82 for 500gm, Battles Poultry Cider Vinegar & Garlic is £6.15 for 1 Litre, and Battles Poultry Drink is £6.15 for 500ml. For housekeeping there is Battles Poultry House Disinfectant & Cleaner (1 Litre, £7.58), Battles Poultry Louse Powder (750gm, £15.68), Battles Poultry Scaly Leg Formula (250ml, £6.30) and Battles Poultry Easyverm (250gm, £9.01).
What should I keep in a lambing or calving box?
Battles Lamb Reviver & Tonic (30Ml, £3.06) and Battles Twin Lamb Drench (150ml £4.72, 500ml £9.90) are the usual starting points, with Battles Obstetrical Lubricant (500ml with dispensing tube, £6.45; 5 Litre, £19.51) and Battles Ovaloid Capsules (pack of 100, £32.00) alongside. These are husbandry aids that support routine care — they are not a substitute for veterinary treatment, and anything you are unsure about should go to your vet first.
Frequently asked questions
Which size of Battles Udder Cream should I buy?
For one or two horses the 400gm tub (£7.78) usually lasts a season. Yards using it daily, or on cattle as well, tend to move to the 1.1Kg tub (£17.53) or the 5KG tub (£60.43), which works out cheaper per kilo. All three sizes are currently in stock.
Is pig oil used on its own or mixed with sulphur?
Both. Battles Pig Oil (1 Litre, £8.52) can be brushed on neat to condition feather and help shed mud. The traditional mix adds Battles Sulphur Powder (1.5Kg from £11.53) stirred into the oil before application. Shake or stir well, apply sparingly, and keep it off tack and rugs.
Which Battles iodine strength do I need?
For routine hoof and skin cleaning, the standard Battles Iodine Spray (500ml, £8.07) is the easiest option. Where a stronger preparation is wanted, Battles 7% Strong Iodine Spray is £13.09 for 500ml and Battles Strong Iodine Solution is £13.26 for 500ml. Battles Iodine Solution 1 Litre (£13.52) suits anyone who prefers to dilute and apply their own. Always follow the label and ask your vet if you are unsure which is appropriate.
Can I use these products on a wound?
Battles topical products such as Battles Gentian Violet Spray (240Ml, £6.14) and Battles Black Anti-Bacterial Powder (125G, £9.89) are husbandry aids for minor, superficial marks and general skin hygiene. They do not treat or cure infection. Any deep, dirty, bleeding or non-healing wound, or any animal that is lame or unwell, should be seen by your vet first.
Do you stock the Battles poultry range?
Yes. In-stock poultry lines include Battles Poultry Oyster Shell from £3.08 (1.5Kg), Battles Poultry Mixed Grit £3.19 (1.5Kg), Battles Poultry Garlic Granules from £5.82 (500gm), Battles Poultry Cider Vinegar & Garlic £6.15 (1 Litre), Battles Poultry Scaly Leg Formula £6.30 (250ml), Battles Poultry House Disinfectant & Cleaner £7.58 (1 Litre), Battles Poultry Easyverm £9.01 (250gm) and Battles Poultry Louse Powder £15.68 (750gm).
What are delivery and returns like on Battles orders?
UK delivery is free on orders over £50, and you have 90 days to return unused items in their original packaging. That applies to bulk sizes too, such as Battles Purl Dip 4.5 Litre (£45.52) or Battles Vitamin D3 Drench 5 Litre (£118.78). If you want a hand choosing a size, get in touch and our team will help.
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Last reviewed 2026-07-26 by the Just Horse Riders team.