Bonela Equine

02/09/2025

✨ Just 7 days of care makes all the difference ✨

This lovely mare was suffering with itchy, irritated skin. She had open sores, scabs, and hair loss from constant rubbing. After a week of using our Fly Away Healing Balm, the change is amazing:

✅️The itchiness has eased, so the rubbing has stopped

✅️Sores are healed and the scabs have cleared

✅️New hair is already growing back

✅️Most importantly… a much more comfortable, happier horse 🐴💛

Our gentle, natural balm works with the skin to soothe, heal, and protect—while keeping pesky flies away so your horse can focus on feeling good again.

🌿 Because happy skin means a happy horse.

HEAL. REPEL. PROTECT.

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02/09/2025

🌐✨ Our Website Is Now LIVE! ✨🌐

We’re so excited to share that you can now explore Bonela Equine and our incredible products directly through our brand-new website! 🐴💛

👉 At the moment, online purchases are available only in Spain.
👉 But don’t worry — if you’re elsewhere in Europe, you can still message us here for prices and shipping details.
👉 And good news for our UK friends — we’ll be available there very soon! 🇬🇧✨

Thank you all for your incredible support as we grow — we can’t wait to make our products even more accessible to horse lovers across Europe. 🌿🐎

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Bonela Equine offers natural, chemical-free grooming products for horses and dogs—safe, effective care that repels, protects, heals, and nourishes skin.

18/08/2025

🌿 Summer Balm or Healing Balm – Which One Does My Horse Need?

With summer in full swing, biting insects can make life miserable for our horses. From swarms of flies to mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus, and the dreaded culicoides midges that cause sweet itch, protecting equine skin is more important than ever.

At Bonela Equine, we’re often asked: “Should I use the Summer Balm or the Healing Balm?” The answer depends on your horse’s individual needs—so let’s break it down.

☀️ Fly Free Summer Balm – Everyday Protection

Our Summer Balm is designed for daily defense against the insects that bother horses most. It’s a lightweight, easy-to-apply balm powered by effective natural repellents.

Best for:

✅️ Horses turned out daily in buggy paddocks

✅️ Riders who want a quick, effective alternative to sprays

✅️ General protection against flies, gnats, midges and mosquitoes

Why you’ll love it:

✅️ Long-lasting barrier against biting insects

✅️ Fresh natural scent, made with all natural ingredients- no harsh chemicals

✅️ Gentle enough for sensitive areas like ears, bellies, sheaths and muzzles

Think of it as your horse’s daily protection against bugs.

🌱 Fly Free Healing Balm – Protection + Repair

While the Healing Balm repels insects just like the Summer Balm, it goes further by soothing, restoring, and protecting damaged skin. Alongside neem and our unique blend of essential oils, it contains powerful ingredients such as aloe vera, calendula oil and vitamin E — all our ingredients are chosen to calm inflammation and support healing.

It’s more than a repellent—it’s also:

✅️ Antibacterial – helps protect wounds from infection

✅️ Anti-inflammatory – reduces swelling, redness, and irritation

✅️ Antifungal – supports skin health in humid, summer conditions

Best for:

✅️ Horses with sweet itch or mane/tail or midline rubbing

✅️ Bug bites that lead to welts, sores, or scabs

✅️ Minor cuts, scrapes, and open wounds (safe to apply directly)

✅️ Dry, irritated, or inflamed skin

Why you’ll love it:

✅️ Dual action: insect protection + skin healing

✅️ Safe for open wounds and minor injuries

✅️ Soothes, hydrates, and restores damaged skin

✅️ Creates a protective, breathable layer that keeps bugs out while skin recovers

✅️ Gentle enough for sensitive areas like ears, bellies, sheaths and muzzles

It’s the perfect choice if your horse needs extra comfort, care, and healing support, not just bug defense.

🐴 So, Which Balm Should You Choose?

✔️ Choose Summer Balm for everyday turnout and general insect protection.

✔️ Choose Healing Balm if your horse struggles with sweet itch, sores, minor wounds, or irritated skin that need soothing and repair.

💡 Pro Tip: Many horse owners use both! Apply Summer Balm across larger exposed areas for all-day protection, and use Healing Balm on specific problem spots, wounds, or irritated skin.

Both balms are DEET-free, chemical-free, and packed with natural ingredients that are safe for horses, humans, and the environment. Whether you’re fighting off flies, midges, or mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus, Fly Free from Bonela Equine gives your horse the comfort, healing, and protection they deserve.

Because a happy horse is a healthy horse. 💚

17/08/2025

We can make you a believer!

Incredible results achieved within just 1 week of application!

FLY AWAY HEALING BALM effectively soothes irritation, nourishes and repairs the skin, and supports natural hair regrowth. Its dual-action formula also provides a protective barrier against flies and biting insects, creating optimal conditions for accelerated healing

It really is a one stop miracle product!

Currently available for only €20 for 250g
(RRP €25)

Handmade in Málaga Province.
Can be shipped throughout Europe.

21/07/2025

Yet more positive feedback! We are very proud to actually produce 100% natural products that do what they are supposed to 👍👍

17/07/2025

🌸 Volunteers Needed! - Try Our New Lavender Calming Balm

Would you like to help test a brand-new, all-natural Calming Balm for Horses—and get a FREE sample?

We’re looking for a small group of local volunteers to trial our product and provide honest feedback. Crafted with love, care, and a deep respect for nature, this balm is packed with 100% natural ingredients—including the star of the show, lavender oil—to help soothe, relax, and support your horse through stressful situations. Our totally natural balm—nothing synthetic, just pure, calming goodness is inspired by recent research from the University of Arizona showing lavender’s stress-reducing effects in horses.

💜 Ideal for:
✔️ Horses who get anxious during travel, farrier visits, vet checks, or storms
✔️ Riders looking for a gentle, natural way to support relaxation
✔️ Anyone who loves being part of something new and horse-friendly!

🧴 You’ll receive a FREE sample tin in exchange for:

Using it over a 1–2 week period

Providing thorough and honest feedback.

Optional: Sharing photos, videos or your experience (we’d love to feature a few!)

📍Local only (we’ll arrange drop-off or meet-ups to save postage)

Interested? Drop a comment below or message us directly and we’ll be in touch!

We're more than happy to provide additional information about the extensive research into lavender’s calming effects on horses to anyone who successfully applies for the trial.

Let’s help our horses feel their best—naturally 🌿💜

Based in Alhaurin el Grande, Málaga Province

17/07/2025

🌿 TRANSFORM YOUR HORSE’S MANE & TAIL – NATURALLY

Our 100% Natural Mane and Tail Growth Serum is designed to deliver visible results in as little as three weeks.

Formulated with a potent blend of botanical and essential oils, this powerful serum works to:

✔️ Nourish and fortify hair strands
✔️ Remove buildup and dry flakes
✔️ Soothe irritated, itchy skin
✔️ Promote healthy, accelerated regrowth

Free from synthetic additives and harsh chemicals, our serum supports optimal mane and tail health using only the finest natural ingredients.

🛒 Now available – because your horse deserves exceptional care.

Hand made in Malaga Province. Can post anywhere in the EU.

Available for only €16 for a limited time so get yours now!
RRP €20

Contact us now.

BONELA EQUINE - NATURAL CARE. PROVEN RESULTS.

17/07/2025

🐴 Natural Over Nasty: Why DEET Doesn’t Belong on Your Horse

When the flies, mosquitoes, and midges start swarming in summer, horse owners naturally want to protect their animals. It’s tempting to reach for strong chemical repellents like DEET, especially when the bugs are relentless. But while DEET is widely used on humans, it’s not a safe or ideal choice for horses.

Here’s why DEET-based products can do more harm than good—and what safer, more effective alternatives look like.

🚫 What Is DEET?
DEET (short for N,N-Diethyl-meta-toluamide) is a synthetic chemical developed by the U.S. Army in the 1940s for use in jungle warfare. It's designed to block insect sensory receptors, making it harder for them to detect skin and sweat.

While DEET works reasonably well for humans, it was never designed for animals, especially large animals with delicate skin like horses.

❗ Why DEET Can Be Harmful to Horses

1. 🧪 Toxic if Ingested or Absorbed
Horses groom themselves and each other—licking, nuzzling, and rubbing—which means DEET applied to the coat can end up in their mouths.

DEET is toxic when ingested, and repeated licking of treated areas can lead to drooling, vomiting, colic-like symptoms, and in rare cases, neurological issues.

2. 🐴 Skin Reactions and Burns
Horses have thinner, more absorbent skin than humans—especially around sensitive areas like the face, belly, and groin.

DEET can cause:

Chemical burns

Hair loss

Dry, flaky skin

Itching and inflammation

Horses prone to sweet itch or allergies are particularly vulnerable.

3. 👃 Overwhelming Scent and Sensory Stress
DEET has a sharp, synthetic smell that can be distressing to horses.

Because horses rely heavily on their sense of smell to interpret their environment, strong chemical odors can affect their behavior, especially in the arena or on the trail.

4. 💧 Sweat Strips It Away
DEET is water-soluble and doesn't hold up well against sweat or rain.

Horses sweat much more than humans, meaning the repellent breaks down quickly—requiring frequent reapplication and increasing exposure risk.

5. 🌿 It’s Not Necessary
Many natural alternatives are just as effective at repelling flies, mosquitoes, midges, and ticks—without the risk of toxicity or skin irritation.

✅ Natural Alternatives That Are Safer for Horses
At a time when diseases like West Nile Virus and sweet itch are a growing concern, it’s important to repel insects without compromising your horse’s health. Natural ingredients like the ones in Fly Free Healing Balm offer plant-based protection that’s both gentle and powerful:

Neem Oil: Disrupts insect feeding and reproduction. Also supports skin healing.

Coconut Oil & Beeswax: Creates a breathable, protective seal that locks in moisture and keeps insects out.

Our unique blend of essential oils: Cool, soothe, reduce itching and repel flies, mosquitoes, ticks, culicoides and other biting insects naturally, including one of the few essential oils recognized by the CDC for mosquito control.

Calendula and Aloe Vera: Calm skin, reduce itching, and support natural healing.

Unlike DEET, these ingredients are:

Non-toxic (even if licked)

Soothing to irritated skin

Safe for daily use—even on foals or sensitive horses

Environmentally friendly

DEET may seem like a strong solution, but it’s too strong—and often dangerous—for horses. Between the risks of toxicity, skin damage, and behavioural stress, it simply isn’t worth the risk.

Thankfully, nature provides a better way. With healing balms like Fly Free, you can give your horse safe, lasting relief from summer pests, while also soothing the skin and avoiding harsh chemicals altogether.

Protect your horse the gentle way—because health and comfort should never be compromised.

Our Fly Free balms are

🌿 Gentle on skin.
🛡️ Tough on bugs.
🐴 Safe for daily use.

👉 Try it now and ditch the DEET for good!

Fly Free Summer Balm
Available for only €18 for a limited time

Fly Free Healing Balm
Available for only €20 for a limited time

12/07/2025

🐶 Natural Healing for Your Dog’s Skin: Why Our Lick-Safe Balm is a Must-Have

Dogs love to explore the world — but sometimes their adventures come with itchy skin, bug bites, hot spots, or minor wounds. That’s where our Lick-Safe Healing Balm comes in — a gentle, powerful, and completely natural solution to help your dog heal fast and feel better, without the worry of harmful chemicals.

🌿 Why Natural Healing Matters
Many over-the-counter pet creams and sprays contain harsh chemicals that can irritate sensitive skin or be harmful if licked. Our balm is different. It’s crafted from 100% natural, lick-safe ingredients, each chosen for its powerful anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, and anti-bacterial properties.

🧴 What’s Inside?
Let’s take a closer look at the ingredients that make this balm so effective:

🌱 Neem Oil
A hidden gem in natural pet care, neem oil is renowned for its anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-inflammatory properties. It’s especially effective against fungal infections, itchiness, and insect bites — and it's safe for dogs when used properly.

🥥 Coconut Oil
A natural moisturizer with anti-bacterial and anti-fungal benefits. It helps soothe dry, cracked, or irritated skin while forming a protective barrier.

🌿 Olive Oil
Rich in antioxidants and vitamins, olive oil deeply nourishes the skin and supports healing.

🍃 Aloe Vera
A well-known natural healer, aloe vera is incredibly soothing and anti-inflammatory, making it perfect for hot spots, rashes, or itchy patches.

🌼 Calendula
This flower extract is packed with skin-loving compounds. It promotes faster wound healing, reduces inflammation, and helps fight infections.

💧 Vitamin E
A powerful antioxidant that helps repair skin and prevent further damage.

✅ Safe. Effective. Lick-Approved.
Dogs can’t help but lick — and that’s okay! Our balm is completely lick-safe, meaning your pup can’t undo all the healing you’ve applied. It absorbs quickly, smells mild, and won’t leave a greasy residue on fur or paws.

🐾 Perfect For:

⭐️Hot spots & rashes

⭐️Minor cuts and scrapes

⭐️Dry, cracked noses or paw pads

⭐️Bug bites or allergic flare-ups

⭐️Fungal or bacterial skin issues

💚 Peace of Mind for Pet Parents
We created this balm with your dog’s health in mind — and yours, too. You’ll never find artificial fragrances, parabens, or petroleum products in our formula. Just honest, plant-based ingredients designed to soothe and heal.

Ready to give your pup the relief they deserve?

Grab your tin of our Lick-Safe Healing Balm today and treat your furry friend to the natural care they need.

📦 Available for only €14 for 100g tin for a short time.
RRP €18
Message us to order yours.
Handmade in Málaga


🐶 Reparaciones naturales para la piel de tu perro: Por qué nuestro bálsamo Lick-Safe es imprescindible

A los perros les encanta explorar el mundo, pero a veces sus aventuras traen consigo picazón, picaduras de insectos, puntos calientes o heridas leves. Ahí es donde entra en juego nuestro bálsamo reparador Lick-Safe: una solución suave, potente y completamente natural para ayudar a tu perro a sanar rápidamente y sentirse mejor, sin la preocupación de los químicos dañinos.

🌿 Por qué es importante la reparación natural
Muchas cremas y aerosoles para mascotas de venta libre contienen químicos agresivos que pueden irritar la piel sensible o ser dañinos si se lamen. Nuestro bálsamo es diferente. Está elaborado con ingredientes 100 % naturales y seguros para lamer, cada uno seleccionado por sus potentes propiedades antifúngicas, antiinflamatorias y antibacterianas.

🧴 ¿Qué contiene? Analicemos con más detalle los ingredientes que hacen que este bálsamo sea tan efectivo:

🌱 Aceite de Neem
Una joya escondida en el cuidado natural de las mascotas, el aceite de neem es reconocido por sus propiedades antibacterianas, antifúngicas y antiinflamatorias. Es especialmente eficaz contra infecciones fúngicas, picazón y picaduras de insectos, y es seguro para perros si se usa correctamente.

🥥 Aceite de Coco
Un humectante natural con beneficios antibacterianos y antifúngicos. Ayuda a calmar la piel seca, agrietada o irritada, a la vez que forma una barrera protectora.

🌿 Aceite de Oliva
Rico en antioxidantes y vitaminas, el aceite de oliva nutre profundamente la piel y favorece la cicatrización.

🍃 Aloe Vera
Un reconocido sanador natural, el aloe vera es increíblemente calmante y antiinflamatorio, lo que lo hace perfecto para zonas irritadas, erupciones o picazón.

🌼 Caléndula
Este extracto de flor está repleto de compuestos beneficiosos para la piel. Promueve una cicatrización más rápida de las heridas, reduce la inflamación y ayuda a combatir infecciones.

💧 Vitamina E
Un potente antioxidante que ayuda a reparar la piel y a prevenir daños mayores.

✅ Seguro. Eficaz. Apto para lamer.
¡Los perros no pueden evitar lamer, y eso está bien! Nuestro bálsamo es totalmente seguro para lamer, lo que significa que tu cachorro no podrá deshacer todo el tratamiento que le has aplicado. Se absorbe rápidamente, tiene un aroma suave y no deja residuos grasos en el pelaje ni en las patas.

🐾 Perfecto para:

⭐️Puntos calientes y sarpullidos

⭐️Cortes y rasguños menores

⭐️Nariz o almohadillas de las patas secas y agrietadas

⭐️Picaduras de insectos o brotes alérgicos

⭐️Problemas cutáneos causados por hongos o bacterias

💚 Tranquilidad para dueños de mascotas
Creamos este bálsamo pensando en la salud de tu perro y la tuya también. No encontrarás fragancias artificiales, parabenos ni derivados del petróleo en nuestra fórmula. Solo ingredientes vegetales de calidad, diseñados para calmar y sanar.

¿Listo para darle a tu cachorro el alivio que se merece?

Consigue hoy mismo tu lata de nuestro Bálsamo Curativo Lick-Safe y consiente a tu amigo peludo con el cuidado natural que necesita.

📦 Disponible por solo 14 € la lata de 100 g por tiempo limitado.
PVP 18 €
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Bálsamo curativo seguro para lamer y feliz

09/07/2025

🦟 Culicoides: Tiny Midges, Massive Problems 🐴

They may be small, but Culicoides midges pack a serious punch when it comes to your horse’s comfort.

These tiny, barely visible biting insects are the main culprits behind sweet itch — a painful allergic reaction that leads to relentless itching, hair loss, inflammation, and even open wounds.

They’re most active at dawn and dusk, and they thrive in warm, damp conditions — meaning your horse is vulnerable just when they want to be out enjoying summer.

❗Why Culicoides Are a Nightmare:
• Their saliva triggers an intense allergic reaction in many horses
• They bite around the mane, tail, belly & face — prime rubbing zones
• Itching leads to broken skin, infection & long-term discomfort
• They’re hard to see but nearly impossible to ignore

🌿 The Natural Solution?
Our Fly Away Healing Balm is made with neem oil and a powerful blend of essential oils to repel Culicoides, while calendula, aloe vera, and beeswax soothe, protect, and heal the skin.

✅ Long-lasting protection
✅ No harsh chemicals
✅ Handmade and 100% natural

Don’t let invisible pests steal your horse’s comfort this season.
Repel · Protect · Heal — with Bonela Equine.

09/07/2025

🦟 Flies + Wounds = Trouble for Your Horse 🐴

Flies aren’t just annoying—they irritate wounds, cause your horse to rub or bite at the injury, and can even spread bacteria or lay eggs (yes, maggots 😱).

That’s why Fly Away Healing Balm is essential:

✅ Soothes and protects wounds
✅ Repels flies naturally (no harsh chemicals)
✅ Helps prevent rubbing, infections & delays in healing

Whether it’s a scratch, sore, or post-surgical spot, Fly Away keeps your horse comfortable, clean, and healing fast. 💪

Heal. Protect. Repel.

Rrp €25 for 250g
Available for a short time for ✨️€20✨️

Made in Malaga. Contact us for delivery information

05/03/2024

FLY AWAY HEALING BALM

A handmade intensive healing balm crafted with all-natural ingredients to soothe and facilitate the healing of minor wounds and skin irritations while effectively repelling insects. This potent balm features a blend of antioxidant-rich oils meticulously chosen for their diverse benefits. Not only do they foster wound healing and skin soothing properties, but they also possess anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antifungal properties.

Combined with a carefully selected blend of oils known for their ability to repel biting insects and provide relief from itching, our balm is fortified with beeswax and vitamin E. These additional ingredients not only safeguard and hydrate the skin but also enhance the skin's natural defenses.

Witness the transformation with our product, as demonstrated in the photos showcasing the remarkable improvement on a horse suffering from itching due to fly bites. With regular application, our balm not only heals wounds but also keeps flies at bay, reduces itching, and promotes new hair growth.

Priced at €20 for approximately 250g, this balm is a true one-stop wonder for your horse's skin care needs.

Precautions:

Avoid contact with eyes
Always perform a patch test before use
This product contains oil, so caution is advised when skin may be exposed to the sun. We recommend the use of sunscreen on exposed areas.

Get ahead of fly season and provide your horse with the care it deserves with our Fly Away Healing Balm.