Equimins Horse First Aid & Stable Care
Which Equimins first aid and stable care product do you need?
For a knock, scrape or girth rub, start with Equimins Wound Powder (125gm puffer bottle, £7.47) to help dry and dress a minor wound. For sore, mud-splashed or chapped skin, use a barrier cream such as Equimins Udder Cream (from £8.16) or Equimins Udder Ointment (500gm, £11.23). For itching, rubbing and bitten-up bedding, reach for Equimins Lice & Mite Spray (500ml, £15.68) or the Lice & Mite Lotion (500ml, £19.02), and treat the stable itself with Stable Fresh Dry Bed Disinfectant Powder (5kg tub, £36.16). Anything deep, dirty, near a joint or bleeding heavily is a vet call, not a first aid kit job.
In a hurry?
- Minor cuts and scrapes: Equimins Wound Powder, £7.47
- Mud, rubs and chapped skin: Equimins Udder Cream, from £8.16
- Sore skin you want to sit on longer: Equimins Udder Ointment, £11.23
- Itching, lice and mites: Equimins Lice & Mite Spray, £15.68
- Feathered legs and thick coats: Equimins Lice & Mite Lotion, £19.02
- Smelly beds and ammonia: Equimins Stable Fresh Powder, 5kg, £36.16
- Joint and mobility support: Equimins MSM, 1kg, £19.95
- Cheapest way in: Wound Powder at £7.47
Not sure which one suits your horse? Get in touch and our team will help.
Equimins first aid and stable care compared
| Product | Best for | In-stock size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equimins Wound Powder | Minor wounds, saddle sores and girth rubs | 125gm puffer bottle | £7.47 |
| Equimins Udder Cream | Non-greasy barrier for mud-exposed and irritated skin | 500gm, 1kg, 2.5kg | from £8.16 |
| Equimins MSM Cream | Soothing everyday cream for minor skin blemishes | 250gm tub | £8.47 |
| Equimins Udder Ointment | Thicker, longer-lasting cover on sore or chapped areas | 500gm tub | £11.23 |
| Equimins Lice & Mite Spray | Fast, wide coverage on coats and rugs | 500ml | £15.68 |
| Equimins Lice & Mite Lotion | Targeted work into feathers, mane and tail | 500ml | £19.02 |
| Equimins MSM (Methyl Sulphonyl Methane) | Daily feed supplement supporting joints and mobility | 1kg tub | £19.95 |
| Equimins Aloe Vera Juice | Daily liquid supplement for general wellbeing | 4 Litre | £32.03 |
| Equimins Stable Fresh Dry Bed Disinfectant Powder | Beds, stables, trailers and horseboxes | 5kg tub | £36.16 |
Sizes and prices shown are the in-stock options at the time of writing. Where a product comes in several sizes, the "from" price is the cheapest size we currently have available.
What should be in a horse first aid kit?
A workable yard kit covers three jobs: cleaning and dressing a small wound, protecting skin that is being rubbed or exposed to mud, and dealing with the itching that comes with lice and mites. Equimins Wound Powder handles the first, the udder creams and ointment the second, and the Lice & Mite Spray or Lotion the third. Add your vet's number somewhere obvious on the lid, because knowing when not to treat something yourself is the most useful part of any kit.
Wound powder or barrier cream — which do I use?
Powder is for a fresh, minor, clean graze where you want the area to dry and stay covered. Cream or ointment is for skin that is intact but sore, chapped or constantly wet with mud, where the aim is a soft barrier rather than a dry dressing. Plenty of yards keep both: powder in the grab bag, cream in the tack room for daily use through a wet winter.
Cream or ointment for muddy legs?
Equimins Udder Cream is water-based and non-greasy, so it spreads easily and is simpler to wash off — handy if you are applying it daily or on a horse that objects to being fiddled with. Equimins Udder Ointment sits heavier and stays put longer, which suits legs that are in and out of wet ground. Both are aimed at protecting and soothing skin, not at treating an established infection; if the skin is broken, hot, weeping or swollen, speak to your vet first.
How do I stop a bed smelling of ammonia?
Ammonia builds up where wet bedding sits, so the first fix is mucking out properly and letting the floor dry. Equimins Stable Fresh Dry Bed Disinfectant Powder is then sprinkled onto the cleared area to help keep the bed dry and fresh underneath fresh shavings or straw. The same powder is used in trailers and horseboxes, which tend to get overlooked until they smell.
What does MSM do for horses?
MSM is a source of sulphur fed daily as part of the ration, and it is widely used by owners as part of a routine that supports joint comfort and general mobility in working and older horses. It is a feed supplement, not a medicine: it does not treat lameness or replace veterinary diagnosis. If your horse is stiff, sore or short in front, get the cause investigated before you start feeding anything. Equimins also offer MSM Cream as a topical option for minor skin blemishes.
Getting the best out of these products
Patch test any new cream, lotion or spray on a small area first, especially on sensitive-skinned and pale horses. Always read and follow the label directions on dosage, contact time and repeat applications, and keep dedicated brushes and cloths for skin products so you are not moving problems around the yard. Store tubs sealed and out of direct sun, and check whether a supplement is suitable for competition horses before you feed it.
Equimins first aid and stable care FAQs
Which Equimins product is best for minor cuts and scrapes?
Equimins Wound Powder (125gm puffer bottle, £7.47) is the usual choice for small, clean grazes, saddle sores and girth rubs, where you want the area dressed and kept dry. Clean the area first and follow the label. Deep, dirty or heavily bleeding wounds, anything near a joint, and anything that is not improving all need your vet rather than a yard remedy.
What is the difference between Equimins Udder Cream and Udder Ointment?
Udder Cream (from £8.16 for the 500gm tub) is water-based and non-greasy, so it goes on easily and washes off readily — good for daily use on mud-exposed or irritated skin. Udder Ointment (500gm, £11.23) is thicker and stays on the skin longer, which suits legs that are repeatedly wet. Both aim to soothe and protect intact skin rather than treat an infection.
Should I use the Lice & Mite Spray or the Lice & Mite Lotion?
The 500ml Spray (£15.68) is quicker for covering a large area of coat, while the 500ml Lotion (£19.02) is easier to work into feathers, the mane and the tail where irritation tends to concentrate. Whichever you pick, follow the label for repeat applications and treat rugs and bedding at the same time, or you simply re-introduce the problem.
How is Equimins Stable Fresh Dry Bed Disinfectant Powder used?
Muck out and let the floor dry, then apply the powder to the cleared area before putting fresh bedding down, following the coverage guidance on the pack. It is used in stables, trailers and horseboxes to help keep beds dry and reduce ammonia smell. We currently have the 5kg tub in stock at £36.16.
Does Equimins MSM help with stiff joints?
Equimins MSM (1kg tub, £19.95) is a sulphur-based daily feed supplement that owners use as part of a routine supporting joint comfort and general mobility. It is not a medicine and will not diagnose or resolve lameness. If your horse is stiff, sore or uneven, have the cause investigated by your vet first, and check suitability before feeding to competition horses.
What is the cheapest Equimins first aid product here?
Equimins Wound Powder at £7.47 for the 125gm puffer bottle is the lowest-priced item in stock, followed by Equimins Udder Cream from £8.16 for the 500gm tub and Equimins MSM Cream at £8.47 for the 250gm tub. All three are sensible starting points for a yard first aid kit.
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Last reviewed 2026-07-24 by the Just Horse Riders team.