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SynNutra Equine

Veterinarian-developed, all-natural skin and coat care for horses, from the makers of Epi-Pet.

Got a smelly, shedding, scratching pet who needs FDA-compliant skin and coat shampoo?

Reviewed by Ann Pruitt, InfoHorse.com · Updated May 2026
Epi-Pet K-9 Care Sunscreen spray photographed outdoors in golden afternoon light beside a relaxed light-coated animal
Epi-Pet K-9 Care Sunscreen spray photographed outdoors in golden afternoon light beside a relaxed light-coated animal

SynNutra Equine carries the Epi-Pet line of skin and coat care into the barn, where dry weather, blanket rubs, sweat, and summer sun take a daily toll on a horse's coat. Epi-Pet was founded in 2006 by Dr. Fleck, a veterinary practitioner of nearly forty years who had treated more than 250,000 animals and saw the same gaps in skin, coat, and ear products again and again. Working with chemists, he set out to formulate something better: all-natural, American-made, and gentle enough for routine year-round use.

One-gallon bottle of Epi-Pet Cleansing Agent Shampoo, a soap-free, tearless, hypo-allergenic formula with 16 natural extracts
One-gallon bottle of Epi-Pet Cleansing Agent Shampoo, a soap-free, tearless, hypo-allergenic formula with 16 natural extracts

What does Epi-Pet's Cleansing Agent Shampoo do for a horse's coat?

The Cleansing Agent Shampoo is built to work on dry, flaky, itchy, irritated, oily, smelly, and normal coats alike. It is formulated with 16 natural extracts that condition, cleanse, moisturize, enrich, and help soothe the skin, with anti-itch functions worked into the same wash. The ingredient list reads like a botanical roster: tea tree leaf oil, rosemary, lavender, chamomile, witch hazel, cucumber, cedarwood, and honey among them. A light lavender-vanilla aroma leaves the coat smelling clean, and the formula is soap-free, tearless, and hypo-allergenic. To use it, wet the coat thoroughly, work the shampoo in by hand until a light lather builds, rinse until the water runs clear, and follow with the Skin Treatment Spray. A bath every two to three weeks keeps the coat in good shape.

One-gallon bottle of Epi-Pet Skin Treatment Spray in Cedar Mint, labeled for use on dogs, cats, and horses
One-gallon bottle of Epi-Pet Skin Treatment Spray in Cedar Mint, labeled for use on dogs, cats, and horses

How does the Skin Treatment Spray keep a horse comfortable between baths?

Epi-Pet's Skin Treatment Spray, also sold as the Skin & Coat Enrichment Spray, is labeled specifically for dogs, cats, and horses. It provides relief from excessive shedding, flaking, odor, itching, irritations, and both dry and oily skin. Application is simple barn work: spray the solution over the entire body of the animal, then brush it through the hair coat and down into the skin. It can be used daily, even multiple times a day, which makes it an easy daily touch-up between full baths. It comes in Cedar Mint, Lavender, and Unscented, in sizes from a 4 oz. travel bottle up to a full gallon for a busy stable.

Can you protect a horse's pink skin from sunburn?

Light-colored animals with pink skin and white markings are especially prone to sunburn and solar skin damage. Epi-Pet's K-9 Care Sunscreen is a water-resistant, veterinarian-developed spray that owners reach for to shield vulnerable noses and light patches outdoors, and the line also includes an After Sun Care nourishment spray for skin that has already taken too much sun. One owner, Sharon Emery, wrote after a sunny weekend: "This stuff is amazing... He smelled awesome and his white skin was not burnt." Every Epi-Pet product is made in the USA to the company's standards for safety, stability, and purity, and is intended for routine, year-round care.

Epi-Pet Skin and Coat care product shown alongside an active animal running outdoors in natural light
Epi-Pet Skin and Coat care product shown alongside an active animal running outdoors in natural light
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Are Epi-Pet products safe to use on horses?

Yes. The Skin Treatment Spray (Skin & Coat Enrichment Spray) is labeled for dogs, cats, and horses, and the Cleansing Agent Shampoo is formulated for use across pets including horses. The products are non-medicated, all-natural, and gentle enough that the shampoo is even noted as safe for puppies and kittens.

What does the Cleansing Agent Shampoo contain?

It is built around 16 natural extracts, including tea tree leaf oil, rosemary, lavender, chamomile, witch hazel, cucumber, cedarwood, and honey. It is soap-free, tearless, and hypo-allergenic, with a light lavender-vanilla scent.

How often should I bathe my horse with the shampoo?

Epi-Pet recommends shampooing once every two to three weeks. Wet the coat thoroughly, work the shampoo in by hand until a light lather builds, then rinse until the water runs clear. Follow with the Skin Treatment Spray and let the coat dry.

What skin problems does the Skin Treatment Spray address?

It provides relief from excessive shedding, flaking, odor, itching, irritations, dry skin, and oily skin. You spray it over the whole body and brush it through the coat and into the skin, and it can be used daily or even several times a day.

Who is behind Epi-Pet?

Epi-Pet was founded in 2006 by Dr. Fleck, a veterinary practitioner with nearly 40 years of experience treating over 250,000 animals. He developed the line with chemists to address gaps he saw in existing skin, coat, and ear care products. SynNutra Equine offers this veterinarian-developed line to horse owners.

Are the products made in the USA?

Yes. Every Epi-Pet product is made in the USA and is produced to the company's quality-control standards for safety, stability, and purity.

Can these products help protect against sunburn?

The K-9 Care Sunscreen is a water-resistant, veterinarian-developed spray used to help protect light-colored skin and pink noses from sunburn and solar skin damage. An After Sun Care nourishment spray is also available to soothe skin that has had too much sun.

What scents and sizes are available?

The Skin Treatment Spray comes in Cedar Mint, Lavender, and Unscented, in sizes from 4 oz. up to a full gallon. The Cleansing Agent Shampoo comes in a lavender-vanilla scent in 8 oz., 16 oz., and gallon sizes, and the line also includes ear cleaner and an omega 3-6-9 supplement.

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