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Fly spray
INGREDIENTS
■ 300ml citronella
■ 25ml lavender oil
■ 4tbsp vinegar
■ 6tbsp Dettol
METHOD
■ Pour into a 2ltr plastic bottle, top up with water and then decant into a spray bottle to use when required.
Equine poultice
While horse owners should always consult a vet, farrier or other relevant professional for advice in the case of a hoof injury or abscess, home-made poultices after that initial consultation can often see the horse on the road to recovery.
INGREDIENTS
■ 2 heaped tbsp Epsom salts
■ 1-2ltr hot water
■ A handful of bran
■ Nappy
■ Duct tape
METHOD
■ Mix the ingredients together until you have a moist, firm consistency like thick porridge and then apply this to the foot/sole when warm. Place a nappy over the whole foot and use duct tape to wrap it around the foot.
Mane and tail detangler
INGREDIENTS
■ 1 part conditioner (I like to use a coconut-scented ■
