If your horse is sensitive to the sun, don’t miss this selection of horse-friendly suncream to help keep your equine companion protected over the summer months:
Equimins Sunscreen Lotion
This sunscreen lotion has a SPF30+ and a unique UV filter that doesn’t come into contact with the skin, but remains on the surface. It’s ideal for sensitive and allergic horses.
RRP: £10.55 (250ml)
Visit: www.equimins.com
Gold Label Sunguard
This suncream only contains the natural ingredients Shea Butter, Calamine and sunscreen to soothe and protect areas that are susceptible to sun rays.
RRP: £6 (100g)
Visit: www.olddairysaddlery.co.uk
Barrier Sunburn Soother
Sunburn Soother gives factor 25 protection and is a must-have for horses with sensitive skin. It is kind and gentle and can be applied to soothe existing sunburn and help protect against further sunburn.
RRP: £6.85 (250ml)
Visit: www.hyperdrug.co.uk
OzVet Sun Off
This is a powerful, effective and complete sun block that acts as a barrier and sunburn soother. It is ideal for use on horses and ponies with light skin pigmentation and can also be used on broken skin as it acts as a healing agent.
RRP: £17.20
Visit: www.totally-tack.co.uk
Solarsport Equine Sunscreen
Unlike sunscreen for people, the Solarsport Equine Sunscreen SPF30 is specifically designed to provide maximum UVA and UVB protection for your horse, while greatly reducing the chance of skin irritations and photosensitivity.
RRP: £9.76
Visit: www.equestriansupplements.co.uk
Next week: don’t miss our pick of summer breeches.
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