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Frequently asked questions
Which supplement will help my horse during a coat change?
Which supplement can I feed my horse with skin problems?
Which supplement helps with itching in horses?

Horse Coat Supplements

Q: Which supplement will help my horse during a coat change?

The coat change occurs twice a year in horses, once at the winter solstice and once at the summer solstice. However, it begins up to two months before the visible coat change. Therefore, start supporting your horse during its coat change with the right feed early on. The increased need for certain nutrients required for hair growth may not always be adequately met by the base feed and vitamin and mineral supplement during this time, depending on the horse. Horses with dense and long coats (as is the case with robust breeds) especially require higher amounts of nutrients to form their hair. Zinc and biotin, which work synergistically and are both involved in hair growth, should be mentioned first. Biotin, in particular, supports the formation of keratin, the building block of hair, and is therefore needed in increased amounts during the coat change. Depending on the need, a biotin treatment may therefore be sensible. At Kramer Equestrian, you can purchase high-dose biotin and zinc boosters to close any nutrient gaps in your horse during the coat change. Copper is responsible for the pigmentation of the hair and is therefore also necessary during the coat change. But be cautious with copper, as too much can inhibit the absorption of zinc and potentially provoke a zinc deficiency. Therefore, only supplement copper during the coat change if its not adequately covered by the rest of the feed plan. In our range, you can purchase supplements for during the coat change in various forms: from trace elements in pellets or as a liquid for higher acceptance, in treat form for group-kept horses, as well as seeds and herbs that can enhance the feed during the coat change season. More valuable tips on how to better manage a horses coat change can be found in our guide.

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Frequently asked questions
Which supplement will help my horse during a coat change?
Which supplement can I feed my horse with skin problems?
Which supplement helps with itching in horses?

Which supplement will help my horse during a coat change?

The coat change occurs twice a year in horses, once at the winter solstice and once at the summer solstice. However, it begins up to two months before the visible coat change. Therefore, start supporting your horse during its coat change with the right feed early on. The increased need for certain nutrients required for hair growth may not always be adequately met by the base feed and vitamin and mineral supplement during this time, depending on the horse. Horses with dense and long coats (as is the case with robust breeds) especially require higher amounts of nutrients to form their hair.
Zinc and biotin, which work synergistically and are both involved in hair growth, should be mentioned first. Biotin, in particular, supports the formation of keratin, the building block of hair, and is therefore needed in increased amounts during the coat change. Depending on the need, a biotin treatment may therefore be sensible. At Kramer Equestrian, you can purchase high-dose biotin and zinc boosters to close any nutrient gaps in your horse during the coat change.
Copper is responsible for the pigmentation of the hair and is therefore also necessary during the coat change. But be cautious with copper, as too much can inhibit the absorption of zinc and potentially provoke a zinc deficiency. Therefore, only supplement copper during the coat change if it's not adequately covered by the rest of the feed plan.
In our range, you can purchase supplements for during the coat change in various forms: from trace elements in pellets or as a liquid for higher acceptance, in treat form for group-kept horses, as well as seeds and herbs that can enhance the feed during the coat change season.
More valuable tips on how to better manage a horses coat change can be found in our guide.

Which supplement can I feed my horse with skin problems?

The skin is the body's largest organ and a clear indicator of a horse's internal metabolic processes. If your horse has skin problems, it therefore makes no sense to treat the symptoms with skincare products alone. These can be supportive, but the actual problems often lie deeper, which is why sufficient mineral intake must first be examined and corrected.
A variety of skin problems are related to the coat condition. Here you can recognise the following symptoms:

Itching and sweet itch
Dandruff
Excess sebum production
Coarse, dull coat
Parasite infestation (Lice, ticks, mites, botflies and their larvae)
Ringworm and hair loss
Growths and other skin changes

In general, a basic supply of all minerals should be ensured to prevent skin problems in horses. You can purchase vitamin and mineral supplements for horses with different needs at Kramer Equestrian. Otherwise, further investigation into the underlying causes is required. Often, horses with skin problems lack biotin and zinc, which are significantly involved in a variety of processes related to hair, skin, and mucous membranes. In our extensive range of supplements for horses' skin and coats, you can purchase zinc and biotin treatments that compensate for acute deficiencies during periods of increased demand.
To improve nutritional efficiency and ensure an optimal supply of B vitamins, the use of brewer's yeast for horses is recommended. B vitamins are found in high quantities in brewer's yeast and play an important role in maintaining healthy skin.
The horse feed brand Original Landmühle also offers various herbs and seeds that help to stimulate the metabolism, allowing the skin to regenerate.

Which supplement helps with itching in horses?

If your horse is excessively scratching its mane and the base of its tail, this is a clear indication of metabolic imbalance. A weakened immune system causes an overreaction to various triggers, which is often observed in native breeds such as Icelandic horses. You can read more about the causes of itching in horses in our guide "What is sweet itch?" here.
Instead of treating just the external symptoms, i.e. the obvious itching, it's important to look deeper and examine the horse's immune system and metabolism. Strengthen the immune system with vitamin-rich supplements, such as rosehips, stinging nettle, black cumin, or ribwort plantain. These and other herbs for skin and coat are also part of the Original Landmühle range and are available in our online shop.
For a well-cared-for coat and healthy skin, linseed oil or milk thistle oil can help, with the latter being very beneficial for liver- and kidney health - another important factor in combating itching in horses.
In addition to strengthening from within, you can purchase care products against itching at Kramer Equestrian to alleviate acute symptoms in your horse. More care products and feed supplements for sweet itch-affected horses can be found in the corresponding sweet itch category.