Home Remedies For Horses

medies for horses can address most common horsechemical containing sprays, then try this home made
problems. If you own a horse, then you know that thefly 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 injuryEssential 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 naturalMix these ingredients together, shake well and place in
alternatives such as essential oils. For example, onea spray bottle for a handy natural fly repellent that also
can use a store bought fly spray made from syntheticsmells nice! Idaho Tansy is not a common essential oil
chemicals or use a home made natural fly repellentbut it has excellent fly repellent properties and can be
prepared with essential oils. There is simply noused alone as well. Your horse (and you) will love this
comparison as essential oils are much better healthessential oil recipe. And we can say goodbye to skin
choices for you and your horse; and will work just asrashes, liver problems and other health issues that
effectively. The key to success when using essentialresult from us using toxic fly sprays!
oils for horses is to use therapeutic grade oils and notIf horses are overly stressed or have anxiety then
perfume or aromatherapy grade oils; the latter oils arethey may benefit from the use of Roman Chamomile
not as effective although less expensive because theyessential oil. People and animals both love the scent of
are not the pure plant essence and contain solventsthis essential oil; it has a sweet apple aroma that is
from the manufacturing process!calming and soothing!
Sample RemediesConclusion
Flies cause immense problems for animals, especiallyHorses and other animals can take advantage of the
for horses and cattle. Flies not only bite and damagesame natural remedies that benefit humans. There are
the skin, but they also carry parasites or diseases thatmany companies that produce products for your
can be transmitted to the animal. So keeping flies athorse; but, one can create natural and non-toxic
bay is important to the health of our horse s and againproducts 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