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Learn more about horse clay

Horse clay is a care for external use, in the form of paste, balm or powder. Clay for horses has many benefits and virtues, such as its covering power, the absorption and elimination of toxins, and its healing power. In addition, clay is a natural product, which has no side effects that are harmful to the horse. The clay also helps soothe the horse after intense effort.

Thanks to its strong absorption power, clay helps to drain and absorb secretions produced by wounds and even inflammatory fluids from the muscles and tendons of the horse. It also effectively tightens the tissues.

What type of clay for my horse?

We will be able to find many kinds of clays, all with specific properties allowing to meet many needs:

- Green clay: is one of the most frequently used clays by riders and owners because it relaxes muscles and joints, eliminates toxins and unclogs the horse's limbs. Green clay is very rich in minerals and trace elements (magnesium, calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium ...). In addition to having a strong absorbing power, it is also revitalizing.

- Antiflogistin clay: this is a green clay in which components such as arnica or essential oils have been added. This clay will therefore have anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-ecchymotic effects, and healing, balancing, remineralizing and stimulating properties. (not to be used on wounds or irritations.)

- Marine clay: Clay enriched with trace elements and marine active principles, this clay promotes the recovery of the limbs and tendons of the horse.

- Powdered clay: There is also clay in powder form. Clay in powder form has the same virtues as clay in paste form, but allows you to give the plaster the consistency you want, either thick and pasty, or, on the contrary, more liquid.

When should I apply clay to my horse?

Horse clay has many benefits, and it can be used to relieve tendonitis, to tighten limb tissue, or to relieve tendons.

It is recommended to apply clay to the horse:

- Following an intense effort to promote the recovery of tendons and joints

- To limit / soothe inflammation due to suros

- When soft tare appears

- When the limbs appear engorged

- To soothe and relieve the horse after a stroke / hematoma

How do I apply clay to my horse?

Start by applying a thick layer of clay against the grain to penetrate the treatment to the skin of the horse.

Then apply a second coat of the paste in the direction of the hair from top to bottom to obtain a smooth surface.

You can thus leave your poultice in the open air on the horse's limbs, or wrap it in cellophane to retain the humidity of the clay by covering it with plastic film, and thus have a longer action (once dry, the clay has no more effects).

Clay can also be used on the horse's back or on the rump.

Leave the clay on the horse (no more than 8 hours).

When the clay is dry, it becomes clearer and crumbles: this is when you can remove the clay with a small burst of water (use lukewarm water in winter, and dry the horse's limbs after showering). Rinse the limb with up and down movements to restart the blood circulation of the limb and massage the tendons.