Whether you’re heading off to your first Pony Club camp or have a summer of Riding Club fun lined up, one thing’s for sure – it’s going to be full-on fun! Long days in the saddle, training sessions, stable management, and plenty of laughs with your horsey friends.
To help keep your horse cool, comfortable, and ready to perform their best at camp, NAF offers a fantastic range of supportive products. Whether it’s keeping their coat sweat-free or adding a boost to their feed, there’s something to suit every equine—read on to discover our top camp essentials!
Hydration
During a busy week away, hydration is key. With extra riding, heat, and even the excitement of new surroundings, horses can sweat more than usual. Sweat is totally normal – it’s how horses regulate their body temperature – but with it comes the loss of essential salts like sodium, potassium, and chloride. Without replenishing these, horses can feel sluggish, and in extreme cases, it can impact muscle and bone health.
NAF Electro Lytes Liquid is an easy way to top up those lost electrolytes – simply add to a wet feed or water.
For horses in hard work or during a heatwave, you might want to try NAF Electro Salts for a more concentrated boost – but always make sure clean, fresh water is available.
No rinse, no worries
After a sweaty schooling session or a warm hack, treat your horse to a soothing cool down with one of NAF’s popular no-rinse washes:
NAF’s Lavender Wash is infused with calming essential oil. It gently lifts sweat and dirt without any harsh soaps or detergents, leaving the coat clean, refreshed, and smelling amazing. It’s a lovely way to wind down after exercise and helps keep skin in beautiful condition.
Designed to cool down, relax and refresh tired muscles after periods of strenuous exercise or on hot summer days, NAF Cooling Wash is an essential for any horse or pony owner.
Fight the flies
No summer survival kit is complete without fly spray, and NAF has two brilliant options depending on your needs.
For a naturally inspired defence, go for NAF Off Extra Effect. It’s cleverly formulated to confuse insect receptors, helping disguise your horse’s scent and making them less appealing to biting bugs. Perfect for daily use, especially for sensitive souls.
If you need something stronger, choose NAF Off DEET Power Performance. DEET is one of the most effective repellents out there, and NAF’s formula uses the maximum safe levels for horses. It’s award-winning and offers over 70% protection for up to six hours. Available in spray or gel, it’s ideal for camp, summer shows, humid days, or horses that really attract the attention of pesky insects.
Supplements
With all that exercise and excitement, it’s not just hydration and flies you need to think about – your horse’s joints and overall wellbeing matter too.
Superflex Original is a fantastic joint supplement, helping to keep everything moving smoothly thanks to its combination of glucosamine, MSM, chondroitin, HA and powerful antioxidant support.
Metazone is another essential to have on hand; it’s formulated to support the horse’s anti-inflammatory responses throughout the body, helping maintain soundness. It supports joints, feet, tendons, ligaments, muscles, skin and recovery, and is totally competition safe – ideal for camp.
For a boost of stamina and sparkle, try EnerG Syringes, renowned for supporting elite performance. This unique blend delivers fast-release energy, making it ideal for those moments when your horse or pony needs that little bit extra.
Camps are all about fun, learning, and making memories—and having the right essentials can make all the difference for both you and your horse. From keeping your pony cool and comfortable to staying organised and prepared, these NAF essentials are here to help your horses and ponies enjoy summer just as much as you do.
