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From nutritional support to muscle and body care, these are the essentials for keeping your four-legged partner feeling happy, healthy and ready to ride. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause a healthy horse makes for a happier ride.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"thermal-mud","title":"Thermal Mud","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_5  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_15 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light et_had_animation\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThermal Mud supports healing externally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from humus-rich material, it contains beneficial microbes and humates along with essential microminerals.\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts benefits include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStimulating blood flow and oxygen delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReducing inflammation and swelling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccelerating tissue repair\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupporting muscle recovery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelping prevent scar tissue formation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed regularly, it can assist both in treatment and in maintaining muscle and soft tissue health after exercise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_6  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_17 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light et_had_animation\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThermal Mud is widely used for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWounds and soft tissue injuries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTired or strained muscles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMelanomas and sarcoids\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMud fever and skin conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMange, sweet itch, and related irritations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTying-up when used alongside Vermate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dakota's Western Tack","offers":[{"title":"2.5 L","offer_id":48561670586586,"sku":null,"price":558.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 L","offer_id":48561670619354,"sku":null,"price":817.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/0979\/5290\/files\/images.jpg?v=1788798638"},{"product_id":"vermate","title":"Vermate","description":"\u003cp\u003eVermate is designed to restore true microbial diversity. 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