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The Equestrian Gift List 2025

on Nov 22 2025

We've made it easy for your parents/partner/gift giver to nail your Equestrian desires this year, while also showcasing some of our favourite brands and products!

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Easy Everyday Leather Care Tips from a Leatherworker

on Oct 18 2025

Emily from EKP Leatherwork shares her easy tips to keeping your leather tack looking and functioning at its best! She also shares what to do when your tack gets soaked or your horse stands on your reins.

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How to deep clean your leather saddle and tack like a leather worker

on Sep 26 2025

Who better than a leather worker to teach you exactly how to do a deep clean your leather tack! Emily from EKP Leathework educates us on how to deep clean your leather to ensure it lasts and is safe to use.

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How to Dry a Wet Hoof

on Aug 16 2025

Being oil based it's important to apply Hoof Beehave to dry hooves. Though chances are if you're in need of the hoof paste conditions are already soggy. In lieu of a dry stable, follow our quick pro tip to quickly and easily drying out hooves before applying your trusty Hoof Beehave!

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Easy Equine Swaps This Plastic Free July

on Jul 15 2025

For those a little stuck on how to ditch the plastic this Plastic Free July we've listed a few easy swaps you can try and hopefully continue beeing the change you want to see 🐝

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Ask a Bit Fitter with Sharon Furlong

on Apr 03 2025

Ask a Bit Fitter all your Bit Fitting questions! Sharon answers the Buzz Balms Community's Bit Fitting Questions, including what is a bit fit? Can your horse have different bit sizes? And how do I know if my horse is just nice even if the bit doesn't fit?

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Horse Hooves with Dr Karla

on Sep 08 2024

Veterinarian, Dr Karla, explains all things hooves from what are hooves, why are horse hooves so important, common hoof problems and how modern hoof treatments can keep them, and in turn your horse, in top condition.

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Top 3 Equestrian Summer Essentials

on Dec 10 2023

While we love the longer days, summer is often hot and dry. To keep your horse comfortable and healthy this summer we've picked our Top 3 Summer Essential products.

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Applying a Hoof Balm

on Sep 25 2023

Getting the most out of your favourite hoof balm - The Hoof Hydrator - is as easy as 1, 2 and 3!

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Our top 3 tips to make your leather last

on Apr 07 2023

As equestrians we spend a small fortune on quality leather gear, so how do we make it last the wear and tear we put it through? Follow our Top 3 Tips to ensure you get the most out of your leather.

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Bit Butters - what, when & why?

on Feb 12 2023

Does it go on the bit? What about the corners of the mouth? Is it for bits only? If you're new to bit butters it can be a little confusing how to use it! Find out more about what a bit butter does, when to use it and why it can be a great tool to have in the tack box.

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What's a circular economy and how are we contributing?

on Nov 20 2022

While there is a lot of nuance and complexity behind the concept of environmental sustainability it can be largely simplified by something called the circular economy model. We delve into what a circular economy is, why it's important to consider and work towards. We also share how Buzz Balms is contributing to a circular economy and you can too when you shop with us!

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Beekeeper Cal's Top Tips for beekeeping

on Nov 01 2022

Beekeeper Cal shares his top four tips for beekeepers. Some of them might surprise you!

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Ella's Hoof Health Journey - Nutrition is Key

on Mar 08 2022

Full disclosure… a year ago I knew nothing about hoof health. I nodded politely while my farrier rattled off words like flares, walls, cracks, etc, pretending I understood. I now trim my own horses, and am somewhat educated as to what makes a healthy hoof.