Ingredients That Matter in Everything We Do.
Just purposeful, transparent formulations for your horse’s well-being.
Ingredients That Matter in Everything We Do.
Just purposeful, transparent formulations for your horse’s well-being.
We believe real care means full transparency.
This page is long and that’s a good thing. It breaks down every ingredient we use across our core products, with clear explanations of why it’s there and how it benefits your horse’s health and recovery. We don’t hide behind “natural” labels or vague promises. Every material we include serves a purpose and we’re proud to show you exactly what that is.
Scroll through to explore each product’s formula in full. You’ll see how our ingredients work together to clean, condition, protect, and restore the Ironhide way.
What's Inside RinseCore?
Aloe Vera Juice (Inner Leaf) — Skin Soothing + Hydration
Aloe vera is packed with polysaccharides, vitamins, and enzymes that soothe irritated skin, reduce inflammation, and deeply hydrate without clogging pores. Its antimicrobial properties support recovery from minor scrapes or rubbing under tack, while leaving the skin supple and refreshed.
Chamomile Hydrosol — Anti-inflammatory + Calming
Distilled from fresh chamomile flowers, this gentle hydrosol helps reduce redness, itching, and inflammation. It’s ideal for horses with sensitive or reactive skin and delivers a calming effect both topically and aromatically.
Apple Cider Vinegar (Raw, Unfiltered) — pH Balancer + Coat Clarifier
Apple cider vinegar restores natural skin pH and helps dissolve sweat residue, mineral buildup, and grime. It’s mildly antifungal and antibacterial, helping to keep the skin balanced, especially after hard exercise or turnout.
Vegetable Glycerin (Palm-Free) — Natural Humectant
Glycerin draws moisture into the skin and helps retain it, preventing dryness and flaking. It also enhances glide and helps distribute other ingredients evenly across the coat during rinsing.
Vitamin E Oil (Natural Tocopherol) — Antioxidant Defense
Vitamin E helps support skin barrier recovery and defends against oxidative damage from sun, sweat, and environmental stressors. It also promotes coat softness and luster.
Peppermint Essential Oil — Muscle Recovery + Cooling Relief
Known for its invigorating scent and cooling effect, peppermint oil soothes tired muscles after work, promotes circulation, and helps relieve mild swelling or soreness.
Lavender Essential Oil — Skin Regeneration + Calm Focus
Lavender is known to support skin regeneration and reduce signs of irritation, and has a calming aroma that may help horses relax during grooming or bathing sessions.
Phenoxyethanol EHG — Safe, Modern Preservative
This ECOCERT-approved preservative (blended with Ethylhexylglycerin) ensures the formula stays stable, effective, and free of microbial contamination, crucial in natural water-based products. Without it rinsecore wouldn’t last as long
Colloidal Oat Flour — Barrier Support + Itch Relief
Finely ground oats offer skin-conditioning compounds like beta-glucan and avenanthramides, which help calm itching, reduce inflammation, and restore skin resilience especially helpful for horses prone to dry patches or midline irritation.
10. Magnesium Flakes (Magnesium Chloride) — Muscle Relaxation + Recovery
Absorbed through the skin, magnesium supports healthy muscle function and helps relieve tension after exercise. It’s also known to calm nerve activity, which can be useful for horses prone to stress or sensitivity.
11. Sodium Hydroxide (1%) Solution — pH Control Agent (Carefully Formulated)
RinseCore includes a precisely diluted sodium hydroxide solution (1g in 100ml deionized water) to balance the pH of the entire formulation. This ensures the rinse matches the horse’s natural skin pH, reducing the risk of irritation while enhancing absorption of beneficial ingredients. Without it, natural acidity from ingredients like apple cider vinegar could disrupt the skin’s acid mantle.
What's Inside Our Olive Oil Infusion
Herbal Infused Olive Oil
Base: Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Infused with:
Marigold Flowers (Calendula officinalis) – Whole
Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) – Fine Cut
Comfrey Leaf (Symphytum officinale)
Why We Use It
Our infused oil is the foundation of several Ironhide Equine products. By slow-infusing extra virgin olive oil with whole medicinal herbs, we extract their beneficial compounds into a rich, skin-friendly base that supports recovery, hydration, and protection — naturally.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Carrier + Nourisher
A gentle, non-comedogenic oil rich in antioxidants, vitamin E, and oleic acid. It moisturizes, softens, and supports skin repair — all while carrying herbal actives deep into the skin or hoof wall.
Marigold (Calendula) Flowers – Skin Soothing + Repair Support
Calendula is known for its calming properties. It’s often used to support the skin’s natural healing process and reduce visible irritation, dryness, or inflammation. Whole flowers contain more active resins than powdered versions, which makes your infusion more potent.
Chamomile – Anti-inflammatory + Sensitivity Support
Chamomile contains azulene and apigenin — compounds that help reduce signs of irritation and redness. It’s a gentle, calming herb ideal for horses with sensitive or reactive skin.
Comfrey Leaf – Regenerative Support + Conditioning
Comfrey is rich in allantoin, a compound known to help support tissue repair and skin renewal. While not used on open wounds, comfrey is ideal for promoting skin strength and resilience post-wash or during dry, cracked phases.
Each herb was selected based on its known effects on skin barrier function, hydration, and recovery. The infusion process follows a controlled, low-heat protocol to ensure maximum extraction of active plant compounds into the oil base. Every inclusion serves a specific function — no fillers, no shortcuts.
What's Inside Forge Clean?
Babassu Oil – Lightweight Cleanser + Lather Booster
Babassu is similar to coconut oil but gentler on equine skin. It provides excellent cleansing without over-stripping and creates a rich, stable lather that rinses easily.
Olive Oil – Moisture Retention + Skin Softening
A mild, nourishing oil that helps keep skin soft during cleansing. It supports the skin barrier and prevents post-wash dryness.
Castor Oil – Draws Out Impurities + Boosts Lather
Highly viscous and cleansing, castor oil binds to dirt and oils, helping lift them from the skin. It also adds a slick, creamy texture to the lather.
Shea Butter – Nourishing + Protective
Packed with natural fatty acids and vitamins, shea butter helps protect the skin from drying out during use. It also adds a smooth finish to the coat.
Sodium Hydroxide (Reacted with Distilled Water) – Soap Structure
Essential to cold-process soapmaking, sodium hydroxide reacts with oils to form the bar. After curing, no lye remains — only a safe, balanced soap.
Clay & Charcoal Detox Blend:
Bentonite Clay – Deep Draw Cleansing
A powerful detoxifying clay that helps remove embedded dirt, sweat, and grime by absorbing impurities from the skin and coat.
Kaolin Clay – Gentle Refiner + Skin-Calmer
Mild and fine-particle, kaolin softens the skin and provides a smooth finish without stripping oils. Balances the strong pull of bentonite.
Activated Charcoal – Dirt Magnet + Coat Clarifier
Highly porous and absorbent, charcoal binds to unwanted residues and toxins on the skin, helping lift them away with the lather.
Essential Oils:
Peppermint Essential Oil – Cooling + Circulation Support
Peppermint refreshes the skin and coat, stimulates blood flow to the surface, and offers a crisp, clean post-wash feel.
Tea Tree Essential Oil – Natural Purity + Skin Support
Tea tree is valued for its antimicrobial properties and helps maintain skin cleanliness without harsh synthetics.
What's Inside Forgeseal?
Babassu Oil – Lightweight Emollient + Skin Softener
Offers the silky feel of coconut oil without its heaviness. Absorbs quickly into the coat and skin, leaving behind a soft, non-greasy finish.
Herbal Infused Olive Oil – Skin Conditioning + Repair Support
Infused with calendula, chamomile, and comfrey, this olive oil blend delivers botanical compounds that help support skin strength and calm minor irritation. Acts as a nourishing base and delivery system for plant-based benefits.
Shea Butter – Moisture Lock + Barrier Support
High in stearic and oleic acids, shea butter adds rich, lasting moisture and supports the skin’s natural barrier. Particularly useful post-wash when the coat is more receptive to absorption.
Kaolin Clay – Polisher + Skin Soother
Fine-particle kaolin gently refines the coat’s surface while soothing the skin. It balances out richer ingredients like shea butter and adds a soft, velvety finish — making ForgeSeal feel light and luxurious, never greasy.
Castor Oil – Glide Enhancer + Moisture Retainer
Castor oil gives ForgeSeal its smooth glide, helping it spread evenly across the coat while locking in moisture. Its natural viscosity binds to oils and dirt, making post-wash application easy and effective without any drag.
Mango Butter – Smoothing + Shine Enhancer
Adds a soft, protective layer and improves coat feel without clogging pores. Naturally rich in antioxidants and plant sterols.
Neem Oil – Skin Integrity + Insect-Disrupting Aroma
Traditionally used to support skin health, neem oil contributes to barrier function and leaves a naturally earthy scent that discourages insects.
Beeswax – Moisture Seal + Protective Layer
Creates a breathable barrier on the skin and coat that locks in hydration while helping shield against mud, rain, or dryness. Adds structure to the balm.
Natural Skin Soothers:
Arrowroot Powder – Dry Finish + Anti-Tack Feel
Reduces greasiness and creates a dry-touch finish that’s more comfortable under tack or rugs. Helps balance the richer butters and oils.
Colloidal Oats – Skin Comfort + Softness
Helps relieve dry, irritated skin and supports skin softness through beta-glucan compounds.
Zinc Oxide (Non-Nano) – Coat Defense + Environmental Barrier
A gentle mineral often used in skin creams for its soothing and protective qualities. Non-nano grade ensures it sits safely on the surface to help shield vulnerable areas.
Finishing Actives:
Vitamin E (Natural Tocopherol) – Antioxidant Stability + Skin Support
Protects oils in the formula from oxidation while offering antioxidant benefits to the skin itself. A small amount goes a long way in enhancing product integrity.
Essential Oil Blend – Lavender, Myrrh, Tea Tree
Lavender brings calm and skin support
Myrrh offers grounding, resinous depth with traditional skin-protective properties
Tea Tree adds a clean, sharp note while supporting product freshness and microbial balance