{"product_id":"battles-anti-chew-deterrent-for-horses-ponies","title":"Battles Anti-Chew Deterrent for Horses \u0026 Ponies","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBattles Anti-Chew Deterrent - Stop Stable Chewing Before It Starts\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eBattles Anti-Chew is a bitter-tasting deterrent applied to stable woodwork, doors, rugs, bandages and bedding to discourage horses and ponies from chewing and licking. It is designed for owners of stabled horses that chew their surroundings, protecting horses against the ingestion of foreign particles such as shavings, fibres or other foreign matter and helping to prevent serious injuries or illnesses such as colic.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBest for horses on box rest, bored stabled horses, youngsters, and any horse that nibbles rug straps or pulls at leg and tail bandages. You will find more stable and yard care essentials in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/horse-care\"\u003ehorse care collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChewing deterrent:\u003c\/strong\u003e discourages horses and ponies from chewing and licking treated surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtects the horse:\u003c\/strong\u003e helps prevent ingestion of shavings, fibres and other foreign particles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReduces colic risk from bedding ingestion:\u003c\/strong\u003e by targeting the chewing habit itself\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile application:\u003c\/strong\u003e suitable for stable timber, doors, rugs, bandages and bedding\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal on box rest:\u003c\/strong\u003e helps manage boredom-related chewing during confinement\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtects kit and property:\u003c\/strong\u003e helps stop damage to rugs, bandages, fencing and stable fittings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnti-chew deterrent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrimary Purpose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiscourages chewing and licking; helps prevent ingestion of foreign particles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication Areas\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStable woodwork, doors, rugs, bandages, bedding, timber fencing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHorses and ponies of all sizes, including cobs and warmbloods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse Setting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStable, yard and field\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReapplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAs required, after washing, rain or bedding changes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentify the surfaces your horse is chewing, such as the stable door, timber, rug straps or bandages.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake sure the area is clean and dry before application.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTest on a small, hidden patch of rugs, painted timber or coloured surfaces to check for staining.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApply Battles Anti-Chew evenly to the affected surfaces, following the instructions on the pack.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAllow to dry before returning the horse to the stable.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReapply as needed, particularly after washing rugs or bandages, rainfall on outdoor timber, or a bedding change.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Battles Anti-Chew do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a bitter-tasting deterrent applied to surfaces a horse chews or licks, such as stable woodwork, rugs, bandages and bedding. By discouraging chewing it helps protect horses against the ingestion of shavings, fibres and other foreign particles, which can cause serious injuries or illnesses such as colic.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it on rugs and bandages?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it is intended for use on rugs, bandages and bedding as well as stable timber. Always test a small hidden area first to check for staining, and follow the instructions on the pack.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for ponies as well as horses?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is applied to surfaces rather than given to the horse, so it can be used around horses and ponies of any size, including cobs, warmbloods and youngsters.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should I reapply it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReapply as required. Most owners reapply after washing rugs or bandages, after rain has fallen on outdoor timber, or when bedding is replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it help a horse on box rest?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt can help. Chewing often increases during confinement, and treating the surfaces a horse targets reduces the habit alongside measures such as forage provision and stable enrichment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre there any precautions?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep the product away from the horse's eyes, nose and mouth, do not apply to broken skin or wounds, store the container closed and out of reach of children and animals, and always read the pack instructions before use.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAbout Battles\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eBattles is a long-established British equestrian and animal health name, known for practical, no-nonsense stable and yard care products. 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