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Introduction to Horses and Essential Oils

I will admit,

I am brand new to Essential Oils, this is something I started because you have asked for it. Boy and I happy you did, every time I turn around I find a new place to incorporate these oils into my life and the lives of the animals in my care. Today I just wanted to touch on what oils are, and some very basic benefits for our animals. We will discuss specific oils as time goes on, please feel free to ask about anything!

Lets start at the beginning, Why should we use Essential oils for our horses?

Other than a huge list of benefits,

-Oils are non toxic As a child, I would lather Fura-zone all over my horse and myself, I regret that decision years later when the tub now has a large warning on it. Oils offer a non toxic alternative to almost every product we use in the barn.

-Oils are extremely easy to use Oils can be used in endless ways, they can be used as supplements, inhaled to create a calming effect (or a more uplifting effect), and even used topically as liniments and fly sprays.

-Oils can be used in training That’s right! Oils can be added to your daily training routine to aid in resolving training issues.

-Oils are great for everyone Oils benefit riders just as much as they benefit the horses. Oils can help balance emotions, nerves, and help with focus.

Is there a difference in Quality of oils?

Absolutely. When I first gave oils a try a few years ago, I didn’t realize this key factor. I was purchasing cheap oils from any store I walked into that had them on the shelf. I swore they did nothing but smell good, which was very true because I was only purchasing perfume quality oils.

How do I know which oils to choose for my horse?

Young Living offers an amazing guide book with “problems” listed and which oils to use for these “problems.” In the beginning, it is best to start with a Starter Kit in order to experience many different aspects of essential oils, but when choosing individual oils the ones for stress, muscle and discomfort are the most commonly chosen.

How do I introduce my horse to Essential Oils?

The best way to introduce your horse to Essential oils is to hold a bottle of oil in front of your horses muzzle and watch the reaction. When horses enjoy an oil their nostrils often flair and they will try to nudge the bottle of your hand, some horse will even curl their lip and smile!

Many times a horse will smell with one nostril and then the other. This is because the left nostril connects to the emotional part of the brain, and the right nostril connects to the physical side of the brain.

Depending on the oil and the reaction your horse gives, you may be able to apply the oil directly to the horse or allow the horse to lick it off your hand for added benefit.

Ready to begin your life with oils?

Click here to order your starter kit!

Want to learn about a specific oil?

Click here to contact me!

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Saddleseat Horses In A Nutshell

“The intermittent yelling and screaming of phrases like “YA BOY” and “YEEEEW” are just examples of some of the things you might be startled by at a saddle seat show.  The reasoning behind this behavior is really quite simple: the horses they are yelling for are show horses and they LOVE to feel the crowd appreciating them.  There’s nothing like crowd support to make a horse get bigger in mind and body than you’ve ever felt before! They love attention, they love to be admired, and cheering is the easiest way for them to understand you, as the audience, are appreciating their beauty! So be sure to pick a favorite and let a “ya boyyyyy!” out when you get to your first saddle seat show.“

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A quick Questionnaire:

1) is your horse 100% Arabian?

NO. YES.

2) is your horse 100% Draft?

NO. YES.

If you answered NO to either of these questions, Guess what, you own a WARMBLOOD

In the evolution of equine breeds, there were origionally two kinds of horses HOTbloods and Drafts/ponies (cold…

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"Marhquee" 12x16 Colored Pencil Reference photo courtesy of Nancy Pierce

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LS Equine Massage

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Jacque rules being a stud muffin

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Taxes are in my bank account

Off to Dover

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PSA:

Remember while you are out enjoying the Holidays someone is at your barn caring for your horses. making sure that they have food, clean stalls, and water.

Please make sure you at LEAST thank them for spending their holiday caring for your animals.

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Blond Blue

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FLASH CARDS ARE FINALLY DONE!

https://www.studyblue.com/#flashcard/view/13136726

Enjoy all 574 of them.

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Would you mind Clicking Here

and going down in the photo comments until you see this photo:

and liking it in the comments?

I REALLY need winter gloves, and can not afford them right now.

I would love you all forever <3

APPARENTLY the link doesnt work!? IDK why it works for me!

the...

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Tumblr I need to ask you for a HUGE favor!

Would you mind Clicking Here

and going down in the photo comments until you see this photo:

and liking it in the comments?

I REALLY need winter gloves, and can not afford them right now.

I would love you all forever <3

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We Are Equestrians

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It honestly makes me want to puke every time I see the photo.

Been there, Done that. and it is a pain NO ONE can imagine without seeing it first hand.

my prayers go to them, the horses, the other animals, the owners, the trainers, the KIDS. especially the kids.

they can’t understand, and that...

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TUMBLR I NEED YOUR IMMEDIATE HELP!!!

I NEED AN EMERGENCY STALL UNTIL DEC. 1ST OLIVER NEEDS TO LEAVE THE FARM HE IS AT ASAP.

SOUTHERN NH AREA PLEASE BUT I CAN EXTEND A SMALL AMOUNT IF NEEDED.

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Saddle Seat Equitation Pattern

Equitation Pattern Series: www.tumblr.com/search/equitationpattern

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(( MUN POST!!! ))

okay. so sorry for the completely unrelated pictures, but I had a horse show this weekend, and can I just tell you one thing. People always see horseback riding as “not a sport” and girls who like horses as “that horse freak”. Well, let me tell you one thing. This guy- this 1500 point American Saddlebred horse- has saved my life on more than one occasion. Yes, I show him, but it’s for fun. And to show off how absolutely stunning I think he is. I would give my life for him, on any given day. He. Saved. My. Life. Horses have a way of communicating that I have never witnessed before, and it’s uniqueness is what draws people in. Stop sulking and go hug a horse guys.

thanks.