Skin, Coat and Longhair

As the largest organ, the skin has often been referred to as the mirror of a body’s overall health. Keeping the skin healthy is paramount, as it is the organism’s shield against the climate, bacteria, fungi, parasites, water and dehydration.
Skin and coat also play an important role in maintaining an adequate body temperature. In the wild, horses naturally groom themselves and each other by rolling or nibbling on each other. In the case of our domesticated equines, humans have often taken over the daily grooming of the coat. Brushing and cleaning removes sweat, dirt and dead skin cells. It also stimulates circulation and the production of sebum by the sebaceous glands. For riding horses, the areas of the saddle, legs and pastern should receive special attention.

The use of a coat shine product, for example leovet Coat Sheen + Tangle Free, or Silkcare Conditioner gives the coat a silky shine. The long hair becomes much easier to comb. Coat and hair are nourished and covered with a protective shield against dirt.

Power Detangler Walnut and Power Detangler Chamomile are tailor-made for particular coat colours and enhance the natural colour of the horse’s coat.
At the same time  a UV-Filter protects the coat against sun damage of the hair, and an added fly repellent stops insects. Both skin and coat are protected from drying out, and their natural protective power is maintained.