| Our Product Line
Consists of liquid extracts, tonics, supplements, and natural speciality feeds.
Contact us for information on the natural feed program.
Sometimes simple changes to your horses diet may correct
a condition without having to use herbal preparations.
This is often the case with nervous horses and those
suffering from degenerative conditions.
If you wish to place an order, just
contact us on
info@hiralabs.co.nz or phone us on 063450737 Postage
and packing extra. Check our 'Contact Us' page for the
list of stockists
Liquid extracts
These consist of concentrated extracts
of herbs that have been specially manufactured using
pressure as well as a cold extraction method. We don't
compromise quality for speed of manufacture hence a
lengthy lead in time between batches. Only small amounts are to be orally administered.
These are rapidly absorbed into the blood stream. May
be added to the feed or syringed directly onto the tongue.
Doses indicated are a guide only. Contact us for correct
doses for your horse. Our extracts will remain stable
and effective indefinitely. Products like Devil's Claw,
valerian, yarrow and valerian may be kept in your first
aid kit as a standby for the first line treatment while
you organise a vet if required.
PLEASE NOTE:
Our prices have remained the same for
over 5 years and the small increase on this page
is due to GST increase only. We are doing everything
possible to maintain those prices to provide you with
our quality controlled products at a cost effective
rate. We also will help you find low cost solutions to
horse care which include things like pasture management
and getting back to basics using the 'old tried and true
methods of horse care. The current trend to make horse
care increasingly scientific therefore dependent on
processed premixed feeds and supplements which has a
very narrow margin of error and you almost have to have
a PhD in animal nutrition and very deep pockets. We aim
to bring some common sense into horse care.
We send out a general newsletter
on horse management with specials and free samples
through our distribution email. If you are interested in
being included in our newsletter mail list contact us at
info@hiralabs.co.nz
| PRODUCT
NAM E |
DESCRIPTION AND
DIRECTIONS |
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| Hira
Chamomile Calm |
From organically grown
Matricaria
recutita flowers Mildly sedating particularly
suitable for the digestive system.10-15ml an hour before the event. Ideal for horses that
stress when travelling. Suitable for use with Hira Omega Oil Complex for
minor skin conditions.
Prices :
200ml $48.30
500ml $110.40 contact us at info@hiralabs.co.nz
for 500ml specials. Dose: 3-5ml daily. |
| Hira
Equi-Tox Bitters |
A concentrated
blend of organically grown bitter herbs formulated
to address intestinal health and as a general detox
agent. Will act to stimulate the body's normal
elimination process. May be suitable during spring and
autumn when sugar levels are high. Effectiveness will be
enhanced when given in conjunction with Hira Omega
Oil Complex. Prices :
200ml $55.20
500ml $123.25 contact us at info@hiralabs.co.nz
for 500ml specials.
Dose: 3-5ml daily. |
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Hira
Devil's Claw |
Harpogophytum procumbens.
This highly
concentrated herbal extract
may be used to manage a range of conditions.
Helps address blood pressure.Bitter
principles act to stimulate liver, gall bladder
and lower blood sugar. Devil’s
Claw stimulates uterine muscles and should not be
given to mares in foal.
An ideal herb to improve mobility. For mild
conditions between 3-5ml daily. Acute conditions up
to 20ml.
Prices :
200ml $48.30
500ml $110.40 contact us at
info@hiralabs.co.nz for our 500ml and litre specials
SPECIAL TILL
December 20th
NEW 1 litre bottle
of this concentrated extract normally $198.72 now
$168.91 .
Contact Miriam or Chris at
Horsesports Unit 2/84 Spartan Road Takanini Auckland
09 2696518 or
info@horsepsorts.co.nz for the 500ml specials
and our full range of horse products
Ken Wilson Rangiora Saddlery
rangiorasaddlery@vodafone.co.nz
Dose: 3-5ml daily.
Anyway 24hrs after the first 10ml
dose of Devils Claw he was much freer in his action
so I cut it back to 5ml (as he was a bit suspicious
of his first feed and wouldn't eat it-cunning old
git) Easter Sunday I went on a quiet trek for a
couple of hours on gentle rolling terrain and he was
so much better again! This was only 2 days after his
first dose.....I can't tell how pleased I am at the
result so far, it's just blown me away totally. Thankyou
so much for producing a wonderful product - I will
be telling all my friends about it thats for sure.
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| Hira
Impulsion Concentrate |
This
concentrated herbal blend has been formulated in
response to horses requiring a natural approach to
addressing mobility issues that put
that extra edge on performance. This blend has adaptogenic and circulatory
herbs that also act on the endocrine system. We have found that it enhances
movement lightening and softening the dressage horse and making it amenable
to training and less reactive to stimuli.
Consists of procumbine,
Quercitins, flavonoids, stachyose,Sitoindosides
Prices :
200ml $51.75
500ml $126.50 contact us at
info@hiralabs.co.nz for our 500ml specials Dose: 3-5ml daily.
Feed back 09-12-09 on Impulsion Concentrate
Hey there,
Just a quick email to keep you
posted on the progress of my stallion who has
been rehabilitating from a torn medial meniscus.
He has been on your Impulsion Concentrate for a
wee while now. Well today was his penultimate
scan, his 4th since he injured himself back in
March.
Vets were gobsmacked at
the results, cartilage looks perfect, and I
mean perfect. Not a single sign that it was
ever injured / torn. They couldn't believe
there was no sign of damage at all.
The reason I am sending
this to you is just to tell you that the
only 'supplement' he has been on during his
rehabilitation was your Impulsion
Concentrate. I think it made the difference.
Thankyou.
As I am getting low could
I please have another 1L bottle of the magic
stuff.Linda
Hi E
Just
a quick not to say that Red has been on the
Impulsion Conc. for 3-4 days now, and I have
a different horse. He is soft, he feels
looser for want of a better word. I had no
tension issues on a schooling hack today and
he appears to feel 'happier'. I can't wait
to get on him tomorrow!
Rachael
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| Hira
Gingko |
Herbal blood
and bronchial tonic. Improves hoof quality.
Helps protect the body from the effects of stress.
May be used in conjunction with other products to
improve the overall effect of each. May help improve
blood flow to the brain. Assists with elasticity of
blood vessels and muscle fibre
Prices : 200ml
$48.30
500ml $110.40 contact us at
info@hiralabs.co.nz for our 500ml specials
Dose: 3-5ml daily.
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| Hira
Equi-Ech |
Stimulates the immune
system. Increases the body's ability to fight infection.
Increases white and red cell production. Echinacea
purpurea. May be used during the show season
to protect the horse from cross-infection. Suitable
for use on horses with hoof problems.
Prices :
200ml $48.30
500ml $110.40 contact us at
info@hiralabs.co.nz for our 500ml and litre specials
NEW 1 litre bottle
of this concentrated extract normally $198.72 now
$168.91 .
Dose 3-5ml daily |
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Hira Energy Boost |
Is a blend of plant
substances designed to improve the metabolism of
carbohydrates, recovery rates and oxygen levels to
muscle fibre. Contains plant substances to assist in
increasing muscle bulk. Will improve oxygen levels
to muscle fibre.
Prices :
200ml $51,75
500ml $123.75 contact us at
Dose: 3-5ml daily |
| Hira
Equi-So
Happy St
John's Wort
 |
Natures comfort herb.
This extract consists mainly of St John's Wort
which increases levels of seratonin which
is responsible for feelings of contentment. Long
term treatment Will generally settle the horse making
it receptive to training.
This concentrated extract consists of hypericin.
hyperforin, kaempferol stachyose, bilabolides
Quercitins
Prices :
200ml $48.30
500ml $110.40 contact us at
info@hiralabs.co.nz for our 500ml specials
Dose: 3-5ml daily. |
| Hira
Equi-So Calm |
Concentrated
Valerian tincture. Fast acting short
term sedative and muscle relaxant. Contains Valeriana officinalis.
May be useful when clipping nervous horses or
introducing to new experiences.
Prices :
200ml $48.30
500ml $110.40 contact us at
info@hiralabs.co.nz for our 500ml and 1
litre specials Dose: 10-20ml
an hour before required. Tests positive |
| Hira
Saw Palmetto
 |
May assist in
improving urinary and kidney systems. Contains Serenoa serrulata.
Animals fed on these berries were known for
their health, vigour and increased strength and
weight. It has sedative and tonic properties. Helps
bulk up muscle mass.
Prices : 200ml
$48.30
info@hiralabs.co.nz for our 500ml specials
Dose 3-10ml as required. |
| Hira
Seda-Horse
|
This concentrated
blend of plant substances act as nerve tonics for
the brain, muscular, digestive and skin systems.
A concentrated calming blend containing some of
the following: chamomile, vervain, hops, scullcap
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May
be used
over a period
of a few months for behavioural
problems.
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A fast acting
sedative suitable
for shows
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Used
for horses that experience difficulties when
there is a change to their training regime
-
May be used for horses
that tense muscles during a training
session.
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Low
daily doses may be used over the show season to
keep the horse settled.
- May
help improve the efficiency of neuro-transmittors
- Seda Horse
will not make it
excessively drowsy or negatively affect
performance.
Prices :
200ml $52.90
500ml $126.30 Contact us at
info@hiralabs.co.nz to check our specials on the
500ml range Dose 10-20ml and
hour before required. For top competition double
dose the night before and use Hira Submission on the
day. 3ml may be given daily to act
on the nervous system to settle the horse |
| Hira
Hyperdula Spray
 |
Back by Popular Demand
The First Aid Spray
Hira Labs have formulated a 100%
plant based
first aid spray now in a convenient 200ml plastic
amber pharm bottle.
1- Contains Hypericum known to act on nerve
endings and is recognised for its healing
properties.
2- Calendula officinalis to increase oxygen to
the site and is mildly anti-septic
3 - Plant astringents to tighten tissue.
4- First aid treatment for minor injuries
5- May help prevent proud flesh formation.
6- Suitable for conditions where the horse will'
not allow any one to touch the site.
7- May help with hair loss due to minor skin
irritations
8- Non-greasy mist application for minor skin
irritations
May be used as a sterile first aid flush initially
to clean out the area and then sprayed onto affected
area 3 times daily. To be kept in the first aid kit
and taken when travelling as a first line treatment
when mishaps occur. Note: As with any injury or skin
condition always consult a vet.
Prices :
200ml $48.30 |
| Hira
Steady Head Concentrate |
This product has been formulated
after extensive research on some of the contributing
factors that cause headshaking syndrome. We believe
that this condition requires a multi faceted
approach to include modifying the diet, pasture,
training and the use of herbs and supplements. This
product consists of a range of anti-seratonic herbs,
those that address heart rate, blood flow near the
nasal passages and levels of stress hormones.
Prices :
200ml $65.55
500ml $140.88
Contact us at
info@hiralabs.co.nz for further detailed
information on headshaking syndrome. Dose 3ml
-5 may be given daily to act
on the elements responsible for headshaking
syndrome. Effectiveness of this product is enhanced
when given in conjunction with Equi-Anti-Al MAG.
and Omega oil Complex. |
| Hira
Submission
|
Due to the ever increasing list of
banned herbal products, we have formulated a calming
product out of a range of little known or talked
about herbs that act on slowing the reactivity and
adrenal response in the horse. between 10-20ml may
be given on the day of a competition. contact us for
further information on this product.
Prices :
200ml $65.55
500ml $140.88
NOTE
Due to increased
requests for this product and our need to increase
plant stock to keep up with demand, along with the
seasonal nature of the species used, stocks are
running low and will do so until late November. |
| Hira
Hormone Balancer Vitex Agnes
 |
Acts on the
endocrine system in particular the luteinising
hormone. It is a relaxant herb that regulates
hormonal functions and promotes lactation. Used in
conjunction with St John's Wort may reduce marish
behaviour. Suitable for use on stallions and
geldings exhibiting stallion-like behaviour.
Many people have found this a good
tide-over product for competition by giving it in
conjunction with Seda Horse the night before a show
and then giving 5ml of Hormone balancer on the day
of the show.
Dose: 2-5ml daily over spring, and
summer
Prices :
200ml $48.30
500ml $110.40 contact us at
info@hiralabs.co.nz for our 500ml specials Dose: 3-5ml daily. |
| Hira
Yarrow |
Helps starve the wart
etc of its blood supply and nutrients causing it to wither and drop off.Flavonoids
in yarrow flowers encourage circulation, lowers
blood pressure and strengthens vascular walls.
Its main active ingredient
being thujone make it suitable for the treatment
of some skin conditions.
Feel free
to email to get feed back on other people's
experiences with a range of
conditions. Go to our plant profile page or email us
to find out more about this amazing paddock weed.
Prices : 200ml
$48.30
500ml $110.40 Dose:
3-5ml daily. |
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Tonics
These consist of a blend of
plant concentrates in a base of organic cider vinegar.
They are to be regarded more as a long term program.
Quantities indicated in the table are a guide only.
Contact us for correct doses for your horse.
| PRODUCT |
DIRECTIONS |
| Hira
Competition Nerve Tonic
|
This dietary supplement
is a nerve tonic consisting of concentrated nervine and adaptogenic extracts
formulated to generally settle the horse and
strengthen the adrenal glands making it calmer and
more receptive to training.
Price :
500ml $43.50
1litre $66.70 (economic new sizing)
Dose 8-12ml daily over the
show season Will not test positive.
Contact us for bulk 5 litre
specials. This is a low cost option for large
stables
Hi Everdien
My supplies arrived in the weekend; thank you
very much.
I was at the Southland Dressage Champs with
Maxi all weekend and had lots of lovely comments
about how amazing he looks and how calm and
relaxed! All due to your amazing products! thank you
so much.
M.........was very interested in what my
secret was and I have passed on your contact details
& a newsletter to her.
kind regard Julia Latham Flying Horse Ltd
Visit her fascinating site as
www.flyinghorseltd.co.nz
 Photo
of Julia using a Hoof Ball as part of a calming
training program she uses with her pupils |
| Hira Mobility Tonic
 |
Is a concentrated
blend of organically grown herbal extracts the
active ingredients consist of thujone, flavonoids,
serenoa, harpagosides, in
organic cider vinegar formulated to improve mobility
and will generally soften the horse. Suitable for
times when working on hard ground and during
strenuous exercise. Discontinue 8 hours before
competition.
Price :
500ml $43.50
1 litre $66.70 (convenient new sizing)
Dose 8-12ml daily over the
show season
Contact us for bulk 5 litre
specials. This is a low cost option for large
stables
Hi E.
Just wanted to say that my geriatric
old mare is doing well on your mobility products.
There's been a noticeable improvement in her
movement as well as her temperament as she seems
less grumpy and is far more willing to move around
the paddock keeping up with the young ones.. Thanks
a million for your help.
Regards Michelle |
| Hira
Equi-Anti-Al Tonic
 |
The
product will improve the uptake of magnesium and
help counteract the effects of naturally
occurring plant and bio-toxins. The
combination of active plant ingredients and cider
vinegar ( alkalinises the blood) enhances the
absorption magnesium as well as addressing some of
the myco-toxin effect. (We still recommend that
toxin binders be used but you will probably find
that after a while these can be reduced or can be
stopped all together and used only as required from
time to time.) Just one more point be aware that
all green plants (chlorophyll) have magnesium as
their central atom so while your horse may still be
ingesting sufficient magnesium but it may be poorly
utilised.
Brewers
yeast is also an inexpensive ‘toxin binder’ 1-2
tablespoons daily.
If you
want more to enhance the calming effect add a
further capful (20ml) to the feed in doing so you will be
giving more ‘calming’ herbs. Contact us
directly at
info@hiralabs.co.nz for information of the role
of magnesium and how stress and a high cortisol
set-point will cause the horse to excrete this
essential mineral. Also be aware that poor soil
biology will affect its bio-availability
Price :
1 litre $77.05
Dose 15-20ml daily when
horse is on 'hot' pasture.
November 2011 Comments Just a
few:
I can’t keep up with people
wanting Anti Al Mag. It counteracts our
Southland grass like no other product.
One of my clients is having huge
success; we altered the feed, the way of
schooling (more relaxation and Hoofball!) and
put the horse on
Nerve Tonic and Anti Al Mag. She
was getting 58% dressage score on a really good
day (usually more like 48%). Now their best
score is 70%!
A
few weeks ago
I have two clients with warmbloods who are having amazing results on the
Anti Al mag,
I
do think your products are fantastic though! I
have a 6yr old tb off the track who is up to his
feltocks in green grass and two big hard feeds a
day and is as chilled as a cucumber on your
products! Until I started feeding them he had
suddenly gotten really agitated to the point
where he wouldn't even eat. Plus his itchy skin
has improved also.
M
Thanks Hira
Labs!
You are saving me
a fortune! Since starting my horse on the Equi-Anti-Al,
I have noticed changes which I can only
attribute to the product. No more itchy skin,
raw rubbed belly and horse dragging himself
along the ground in ecstasy. No more need for
'toxin-binders' and extra 'calming'
supplements. I am looking forward to my first
Spring without the need for 15 different
products or the need for a diet pen,
and competing this gelding this season, with a
bright healthy coat and sensible attitude.
PS When we
started the EquiAntiAl, Red had a wicked case of
mud-fever which we had had no luck in beating.
It hasn't returned, despite being in constant
wet and mud for the last 8 weeks. ...?!
Rachael
I am about to ring Everdien tonight. I have had
absolutely astounding results on her products this
last month. I have stopped buying and feeding
------------, which up until now has been imperative
on this property, for every horse. I have a sane,
calm, spunky looking horse, and I'm not spending
collossal amounts on toxin binders and extras. To be
honest I'm blown away.. My ginga is quiet, not at
all spooky, and not nearly as girthy or sensitive
any more. And I'm feeding him salt, too.
Visit our Blog
www.hiralabs.blogspot.com
to get more news on
magnesium and the effects of sugars on your horse
and some practical pasture management steps you can
take to make your horse less reactive to grass.
Contact us directly for pasture mix blends. |
| Hira
Immune Tonic. The Cider Vinegar Dietary
Supplement (New Product)
 |
We have
formulated a general, cost effective winter tonic.
This tonic combines the health giving attributes of
naturally fermented cider vinegar with garlic,
echinacae, gingko, and plant based vitamin C to
improve the horse's ability to fight infection and
maintain optimum health through winter. Benefits of
cider vinegar and added herbs are:
- Enhances skin and coat
health.
- Helps prevent muscle fatigue
after exercise.
- Cider vinegar combined with
gingko increases stamina and circulation of
blood.
- Pectins in apple provide a
protective coating over the lining of the colon.
- Cider vinegar improves
digestion and feed conversion.
- It helps dissolve uric acid
and calcium deposits that form around joints
helping improve mobility.
- Carbolic acid improves
urinary tract health
- May help with insulin
resistance.
- Will help address body pH.
Price :
1 litre $30.00
Dose 20ml to 35ml daily. Will not test positive.
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Feeds, Oils and Supplements
These consist of dietary supplements and feed boosts
that may be added to the daily feed regime. Hira Labs
also offers a natural feed program to address particular
conditions, prevention of degenerative diseases and
how to improve your horse's general performance.
| PRODUCT |
DIRECTIONS |
| Hira
Omega Oil Complex
 |
Consists of a
balanced blend
of Omega 3, 9 and 6 oils, plant based anti oxidants, tocopherol
oil and oil-soluble vitamin C.
Fats
(Lipids ) are vital for all growth processes, renewal of
cells, brain and nerve function, sensory organs and
metabolism of food. Energy sources are based on lipid
metabolism. Formulated to
balance the lipid levels in the body to help with the exchange of nutrients and wastes
through the cell wall. May be used to improve coat condition. Ideal when getting horse ready for sales or showing.
Price :
500ml $38.52 Discount on 5
litre orders Dosage: 12-15ml daily |
| Hira
Kelp
 |
So often we are
asked about supplementing with minerals. Specially
selected kelp from 'clean' waters is able to supply
your horse with the full spectrum of biologically
balanced elements. The 'safety' of kelp is
determined by where it is harvested to ensure that
there are no excessive amounts of any one element
which would upset the mineral balance. Ideally kelp
should be given as part of a natural feed program.
Caution needs to be exercised when giving kelp in
conjunction with other supplements to ensure you
don't 'double dose' of any one trace element. Go to
our blog
www.hiralabs.blogspot.com to read more about kelp
and its health benefits and how it acts as a blood
purifier and toxin binder.
Price :
$10.50 per kg.
Discount on bulk orders
Dose:
Between 5
and 10gm
daily
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| Hira
Meadow Muesli |
'Prairie in a Bucket'. Hira Meadow Muesli is a nutrient dense feed consisting
of a blend
of more than ten herbs,
mix that resembles the range of herbs
horses would have browsed in their natural state
which can be used
during times
of convalescence Or may be used in conjunction
with the horse’s normal feed . Due to the
presence of a range of herbs, seeds and spices a
handful this product daily will help increase
condition without heating the horse and darken the
coat to a glossy finish. To further improve the coat
20ml daily of Omega oil Complex is recommended
Price :
$17.27 per kg.
Discount on bulk orders
Dose:
Between 30
and 50gm
daily |
| Hira
Digestive Feed Boost |
A herbal and natural
mineral supplement boost formulated to
stimulate appetite, the liver and digestive
processes. Consists of
plant based methionine, biotin, chromium, cholin, cyanose,
bio-minerals,
Phtyo nutrients
Withaferin A, Withanolides, curcurmin, alkamides,
sesquiterpenes, inulin. azulene, borneol, camphor,
cineole, terpinole, euginole, thujone, lactones,
flavonoids, tannins, coumarins, saponins, achilleine.
Suitable for picky eaters and poor doers.
Half a cup daily. This blend will darken the coat
and improve hoof and skin condition.
Price :
$25.50 per kg. Discount on
bulk orders
Dose:
Between 30
and 50gm
daily |
We are sponsoring Shiwon Green with a number of
our products in particular Hira Impulsion Concentrate
and Hira Seda Horse. Her comments are below
Special thanks to Katie at
www.geegee.co.nz
for this photo of Shiwon and Gosh
Special thanks to Annie at
www.anniestudholme.com for this photo of Shiwon and
Des
Hi Everdien,
The order arrived
today – thanks so much for being so prompt with
your delivery! I have been meaning to write for
some time to thank you for your on going
assistance. When I called you in desperation
last autumn looking for some help, it would be
hard to imagine the change we have now. Gosh is
truly stepping out of the box with a smile on
his face. Before his inner tension would get the
better of him – whenever faced with something
difficult or new he would virtually switch off
and ‘shut down’ , in his case using minimal
outside influences as an excuse to spook or
hollow and run away. With the Seda-Horse I have
noticed a marked change in his concentration and
focus without being sedating or lethargy
producing in any way – after all we need that
spark to piaffe!! However I really needed to get
him to slow down and listen in order to teach
him the one time changes – we struggled some
time for these. Who would have thought that one
day he could make them look as easy as this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9Ce66J0y7M
In addition I’m
sure the Impulsion Concentrate has helped him
feel more relaxed and supple in his muscles, I
know that that and a low dose Devils Claw from
you has helped Da Vinci in a year that his work
has increased from Level 2 to Level 5 – all on a
6yo’s developing body!
So thanks again
for your help and if I ever anything to help my
horses maintain their physical and emotional
health I’ll be coming to you first!
Kind Regards,
Shiwon Green
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