| medies for horses can address most common horse | | | | chemical containing sprays, then try this home made |
| problems. If you own a horse, then you know that the | | | | fly spray: |
| cost of caring for them can be expensive; especially | | | | 2-3 cups Distilled Water |
| when using the more traditional solutions and | | | | 5-10 drops Peppermint Essential Oil |
| constantly buying products at the tack shop. | | | | 5-10 drops Lemongrass Peppermint Essential Oil |
| The good news is there are some excellent home | | | | 5-10 drops Rosemary Peppermint Essential Oil |
| remedies for horses that are cost effective and easy | | | | 5-10 drops Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) |
| to make. From flies and parasites to colic and injury | | | | Essential Oil |
| natural remedies such as essential oils are simple and | | | | 5-10 drops Lavender Essential Oil |
| effective alternatives! | | | | 5-10 drops Idaho Tansy Essential Oil |
| Essential Oils for Horses | | | | 2-5 drops of Surfactant (optional) |
| Humans as well as horses can benefit from natural | | | | Mix these ingredients together, shake well and place in |
| alternatives such as essential oils. For example, one | | | | a spray bottle for a handy natural fly repellent that also |
| can use a store bought fly spray made from synthetic | | | | smells nice! Idaho Tansy is not a common essential oil |
| chemicals or use a home made natural fly repellent | | | | but it has excellent fly repellent properties and can be |
| prepared with essential oils. There is simply no | | | | used alone as well. Your horse (and you) will love this |
| comparison as essential oils are much better health | | | | essential oil recipe. And we can say goodbye to skin |
| choices for you and your horse; and will work just as | | | | rashes, liver problems and other health issues that |
| effectively. The key to success when using essential | | | | result from us using toxic fly sprays! |
| oils for horses is to use therapeutic grade oils and not | | | | If horses are overly stressed or have anxiety then |
| perfume or aromatherapy grade oils; the latter oils are | | | | they may benefit from the use of Roman Chamomile |
| not as effective although less expensive because they | | | | essential oil. People and animals both love the scent of |
| are not the pure plant essence and contain solvents | | | | this essential oil; it has a sweet apple aroma that is |
| from the manufacturing process! | | | | calming and soothing! |
| Sample Remedies | | | | Conclusion |
| Flies cause immense problems for animals, especially | | | | Horses and other animals can take advantage of the |
| for horses and cattle. Flies not only bite and damage | | | | same natural remedies that benefit humans. There are |
| the skin, but they also carry parasites or diseases that | | | | many companies that produce products for your |
| can be transmitted to the animal. So keeping flies at | | | | horse; but, one can create natural and non-toxic |
| bay is important to the health of our horse s and again | | | | products for every day use easily with therapeutic |
| can be addressed using therapeutic essential oils. | | | | grade essential oils. |
| If you are tired of spending money for foul smelling or | | | | |