Horse Care Products Formulated by Ultrasonic Homogenization
Horse owners demand the highest quality when it comes to care products for their equine companions. This is especially true for sport horses, which often require meticulously crafted formulations to meet their unique needs. Organic, eco-friendly solutions that deliver ultimate soothing and protective benefits are highly sought after.
With ultrasonic homogenization, premium ingredients such as nourishing oils, botanical extracts, and essential oils are seamlessly blended into sprays, balms, and tinctures tailored for mane, tail, coat, hooves, and soles. Discover how ultrasonic mixing and homogenization elevate the standard of equine care products, ensuring exceptional results for your horse’s health and well-being!
Improving Equine Care Formulations with Ultrasonic Technology
When designing premium equine care products, today’s formulators face a dual challenge: delivering superior efficacy while staying committed to eco-friendly and sustainable practices. From sourcing natural, sustainable ingredients to avoiding harsh chemicals, every step must prioritize the health of both horses and the environment.

Sonicator UIP1000hdT with glass flow reactor for the production of horse care products such as sprays, lotions and ointments.
Ultrasonic Nanoemulsions and Dispersions for Stable Products
Hielscher ultrasonic homogenizers enables the creation of stable nanoemulsions and ultra-fine dispersions, unlocking new possibilities for high-performance horse care formulations. By reducing the droplet size of oils and active ingredients to the nanoscale, ultrasonics significantly enhances the absorption and bioavailability of nutrients and therapeutic agents. This ensures that horse care products, such as hoof balms, insect repellents, and cooling gels, deliver maximum efficacy with minimal waste. Additionally, ultrasonic emulsification stabilizes blends without or significantly reduced need for synthetic stabilizers or emulsifiers, aligning perfectly with the demand for organic, eco-friendly equine care solutions. The result is superior product performance that caters to the well-being of horses while maintaining environmentally conscious standards.
The Ultrasonic Advantage
Ultrasonic homogenizers are transforming the way equine care products are developed. This innovative mixing technology uses high-intensity ultrasound waves to blend ingredients with exceptional precision, offering formulators unparalleled benefits:
- Gentle Yet Effective: Ultrasonic mixing applies controlled shear forces, preventing the degradation of sensitive active ingredients like botanical extracts and essential oils.
- Superior Homogeneity: Ensures uniform distribution of ingredients for consistent product performance.
- Eco-Friendly Formulations: Reduces reliance on harsh solvents and high temperatures, preserving the integrity of organic and natural components.
- Enhanced Stability: Produces long-lasting emulsions, suspensions, and blends that remain stable over time.
Why Choose Ultrasonic Homogenizers for Equine Care Products?
Sonication simplifies the creation of high-performance formulations tailored to the unique needs of horses. Whether you are developing soothing balms, protective sprays, or nourishing hoof treatments, ultrasonic technology ensures your products meet the highest standards of quality and sustainability.
Ultrasonics can be applied across a wide range of equine care products, including:
- Mane & Tail Sprays: Create lightweight, non-greasy detanglers with added shine.
- Hoof Balms & Disinfectants: Blend oils and botanical extracts for protection and recovery.
- Bug Sprays & Insect Repellents: Achieve stable emulsions with natural repellents for lasting effectiveness.
- Cooling Gels & Muscle Rubs: Infuse active ingredients for post-workout recovery.
- Supplements: Develop stable suspensions and emulsions for liquid vitamins, minerals, herbal extracts and nutraceuticals to enhance bioavailability and ensure even distribution of active ingredients.
- Leather Care Products: Enhance cleaning and conditioning formulations for saddles, bridles, and boots.
Ultrasonic Mixing Meets Sustainability
Ultrasonic homogenization empowers formulators and producers to craft eco-friendly, organic equine care solutions without compromising on performance. By optimizing ingredient blending and minimizing environmental impact, this cutting-edge technology is setting a new standard for equine care.
Unlock the potential of ultrasonics in your equine formulations and deliver care products that truly make a difference—for horses, riders, and the environment.
High-Performance Sonicators for Manufacturing Equine Care Products
Hielscher industrial sonicators are the gold standard for manufacturing equine care products, offering unparalleled efficiency and precision through inline homogenization. Designed for continuous processing, Hielscher sonicators deliver consistent high shear forces to create stable emulsions, dispersions, and nanoformulations. Whether blending water and oil, botanical extracts, essential oils, or active ingredients, these robust systems ensure uniform distribution and long-term product stability while preserving sensitive components. Ideal for large-scale production, Hielscher sonicators seamlessly integrate into manufacturing lines, enabling eco-friendly, high-quality formulations without the need for harsh chemicals or excessive energy. With Hielscher, formulators can achieve superior equine care products tailored to the specific needs of mane, coat, hooves, and more.
- high efficiency
- state-of-the-art technology
- reliability & robustness
- adjustable, precise process control
- batch & inline
- for any volume
- intelligent software
- smart features (e.g., programmable, data protocolling, remote control)
- easy and safe to operate
- low maintenance
- CIP (clean-in-place)
The table below gives you an indication of the approximate processing capacity of our ultrasonicators:
Batch Volume | Flow Rate | Recommended Devices |
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1 to 500mL | 10 to 200mL/min | UP100H |
10 to 2000mL | 20 to 400mL/min | UP200Ht, UP400St |
0.1 to 20L | 0.2 to 4L/min | UIP2000hdT |
10 to 100L | 2 to 10L/min | UIP4000hdT |
15 to 150L | 3 to 15L/min | UIP6000hdT |
n.a. | 10 to 100L/min | UIP16000 |
n.a. | larger | cluster of UIP16000 |
Design, Manufacturing and Consulting – Quality Made in Germany
Hielscher ultrasonicators are well-known for their highest quality and design standards. Robustness and easy operation allow the smooth integration of our ultrasonicators into industrial facilities. Rough conditions and demanding environments are easily handled by Hielscher ultrasonicators.
Hielscher Ultrasonics is an ISO certified company and put special emphasis on high-performance ultrasonicators featuring state-of-the-art technology and user-friendliness. Of course, Hielscher ultrasonicators are CE compliant and meet the requirements of UL, CSA and RoHs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Best Way to Moisturize Horse Hooves?
The best way to moisturize horse hooves is to maintain proper hydration internally by ensuring the horse has access to clean water and a balanced diet, while externally applying hoof care products that retain moisture without sealing out natural moisture exchange. Products containing natural oils, lanolin, or glycerin are effective, and regular use of a hoof conditioner after cleaning helps prevent dryness and cracking by locking in moisture.
What makes a Good Care Formulation for Horses Mane and Tail?
A care formulation for a horse’s mane and tail typically includes a blend of nourishing, detangling, and protective ingredients to maintain hydration, strength, and shine. A basic formulation may include:
- Water as the base for hydration.
- Natural oils like argan, coconut, or jojoba oil to moisturize and strengthen hair.
- Botanical extracts such as aloe vera or chamomile for soothing and conditioning effects.
- Hydrolyzed proteins (e.g., keratin or silk proteins) to strengthen hair fibers.
- Humectants like glycerin or panthenol to attract and retain moisture.
- Mild emulsifiers to blend oil and water phases, ensuring a smooth, even application.
- Preservatives (natural or synthetic) to maintain product stability and prevent microbial growth.
This formulation can be tailored for specific needs, such as detangling sprays or deep-conditioning treatments, ensuring a healthy, glossy mane and tail.
What are the Most Common Horse Grooming Products?
The most common horse grooming products applied to horses include coat conditioners, detangler sprays, fly sprays, hoof oils or balms, wound care sprays, liniments, and sunscreen for sensitive areas.
What Oil is Best for Horse Hooves?
The best oil for horse hooves is one that mimics the natural lipid composition of the hoof, providing hydration, protection, and strength. Lanolin, jojoba, bay leaf (laurel) oil are particularly effective due to their ability to penetrate the hoof’s keratin structure, while maintaining moisture balance. Additionally, coconut oil, rich in fatty acids, can offer antimicrobial properties, making it suitable for maintaining healthy hooves and preventing infections.

Hielscher Ultrasonics manufactures high-performance ultrasonic homogenizers from lab to industrial size.