HERDD soothe & protect
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Rug Fill / Weight Guide
The thermoneutral zone is the temperature range where the body can maintain its core temperature with little to no extra energy expenditure. For humans, this range is quite narrow at 21–28 °C, but for horses it’s much broader at 5–25 °C.
This difference means we should avoid rugging horses based on how cold we feel. Over-rugging can lead to serious health issues, including metabolic problems and thermoregulatory dysfunction.
Tips for Choosing a Winter Rug Weight
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Clipped horses may need a heavier gram fill to stay comfortable.
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Remember: horses warm themselves more easily than they cool down under a rug. If unsure, choose a lighter rug.
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Check your horse regularly to make sure they are neither too hot nor too cold.
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Consider your horse’s age and natural ability to stay warm.
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As a general guide, rugging is usually appropriate when temperatures drop below 5–10 °C, but always adjust for your horse’s individual needs.
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Always ensure rugs are waterproof. A wet rug is worse than no rug at all.
This is an indicative guide only. Always take into account factors such as wind chill, your horse’s age, weight, and condition.

Protect your HERDD & maintain healthy skin with our naturally effective formula that nourishes, heals & soothes skin.
Once you have HERDD soothe & protect in your cabinet, you won’t look back…
An ‘everything’ balm made in NZ with the highest quality Essential Oils & ingredients, using a unique trade secret formulation 💌
🩹 Actives Neem & Vitamin E
🩹 Trade secret formulation, in an animal friendly smear-on balm: You won’t find anything quite like this
🩹 NZ made with highest quality Essential Oils & ALL natural ingredients
🩹 Naturally fragranced with lemon myrtle
🩹 For animals sensitive to sprays or aerosols {ideal for faces}
🩹 Soothe, cleanse & moisturise itchy, bitten, dry or irritated skin with Vitamin E & healing oils
🩹 Help deter insects, flies, fleas & ticks with nature’s Neem seed
🩹 Purposefully chosen ingredients to provide anti-inflammatory, anti-itch, antifungal, antiseptic & antihistamine properties
🩹 All in a home compostable package & a big 125g stick!
How to use:
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Smear over the coat, skin or paws {you can even use it on your dry skin}
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Apply generously or target specific areas as often as required
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Reapply every few hours for best insect protection results
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For horses, also use as a plaiting wax to tame manes & tails
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Keep out of eyes & discontinue if irritation occurs {external use only}
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Oily residue is expected - you can wipe it off but we recommend leaving it to provide a soothing barrier
Effective for:
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Minor bites, cuts, chafing or bruising
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Itchy skin & rashes
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Mild dermatitis or atopy
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Dry & flaky skin or paw-pads
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Sun burnt skin
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Bee stings (Neem, a natural antihistamine)
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Healing balm for insect, tick or flea bites
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Deterring annoying insects
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Managing fungal skin infections {heal & then protect skin from reoccurrence}
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Managing ‘mud fever’ in horses {apply at the earliest sign & use long term as a barrier}
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Plaiting wax
Shipping Info
Shipping & Pickup Information
Flat Rate Shipping via Post Haste (Excludes Feed):
- North Island: $10 (1-2 working days)
- South Island: $20 (2-3 working days)
- Rural Surcharge: +$6 (extra time may apply)
Feed Shipping per bag via Post Haste:
- Central North Island: $14 Per Bag
- Upper North Island: $18 Per Bag
- Lower North Island: $28 Per Bag
- South Island: $55 Per Bag
- Rural Surcharge: +$6 (extra time may apply)
Orders placed before 1 PM are usually shipped the same day.
Click & Collect:
- Free 24/7 pickup via our after-hours collection box.
- Instructions will be emailed when your order is ready.
Returns & Exchanges
No problem! We offer 30-day returns and exchanges on all items in new, resalable condition with the original packaging. See our full policy.
FAQ
All your questions, answered.

The thermoneutral zone is the temperature range where the body can maintain its core temperature with little to no extra energy expenditure. For humans, this range is quite narrow at 21–28 °C, but for horses it’s much broader at 5–25 °C.
This difference means we should avoid rugging horses based on how cold we feel. Over-rugging can lead to serious health issues, including metabolic problems and thermoregulatory dysfunction.
Tips for Choosing a Winter Rug Weight
-
Clipped horses may need a heavier gram fill to stay comfortable.
-
Remember: horses warm themselves more easily than they cool down under a rug. If unsure, choose a lighter rug.
-
Check your horse regularly to make sure they are neither too hot nor too cold.
-
Consider your horse’s age and natural ability to stay warm.
-
As a general guide, rugging is usually appropriate when temperatures drop below 5–10 °C, but always adjust for your horse’s individual needs.
-
Always ensure rugs are waterproof. A wet rug is worse than no rug at all.
This is an indicative guide only. Always take into account factors such as wind chill, your horse’s age, weight, and condition.
