| Essential oils are being embraced by humans and while | | | | A few things to keep in mind when using oils for |
| they have long been used in the east, it is only now | | | | horses. |
| that we are waking up to their benefit here in the | | | | Essential oils are amazing for horses, they are |
| west. | | | | completely natural and a very healthy option for your |
| We are also waking up to the fact that herbal | | | | horse. However they must be inhaled by the horse |
| essential oils are a useful healthy option with great | | | | and must never be taken internally or applied without a |
| benefits for horses and other animals. Equine essential | | | | gel or mixer like sunflower oil, nut oil or even olive oil. |
| oils are a great alternative to many anti-inflammatory, | | | | Equine oils should never be used on pregnant mares |
| fungicide and sedatives that are currently on the | | | | or foals and should be used sparingly as they are |
| market. | | | | extremely powerful due to their concentration. |
| An equine aroma therapist will be able to guide you to | | | | We always advise anyone thinking about using equine |
| finding the right oils for your horse, simply by observing | | | | oils to both consult a trained equine aromatherapy |
| it inhaling oils from their hands. Although equine | | | | professional and to keep a log of their usage. If you |
| aromatherapy is beneficial to your horse, it is not | | | | notice any unusual or erratic behaviour in your horse |
| meant to act as a replacement to your vet and you | | | | after using oils contact your vet immediately and show |
| should always check with your vet before beginning | | | | him both the diary of use and the bottles - this will give |
| with a course of aromatherapy. | | | | him a clearer idea of what might be wrong. |