Home remedies for horses can address most common horse problems. If you own a horse, then you know that the cost of caring for them can be expensive; especially when using the more traditional solutions and constantly buying products at the tack shop.

The good news is there are some excellent home remedies for horses that are cost effective and easy to make. From flies and parasites to colic and injury natural remedies such as essential oils are simple and effective alternatives!

Essential Oils for Horses

Humans as well as horses can benefit from natural alternatives such as essential oils. For example, one can use a store bought fly spray made from synthetic chemicals or use a home made natural fly repellent prepared with essential oils. There is simply no comparison as essential oils are much better health choices for you and your horse; and will work just as effectively. The key to success when using essential oils for horses is to use therapeutic grade oils and not perfume or aromatherapy grade oils; the latter oils are not as effective although less expensive because they are not the pure plant essence and contain solvents from the manufacturing process!

Sample Remedies

Flies cause immense problems for animals, especially for horses and cattle. Flies not only bite and damage the skin, but they also carry parasites or diseases that can be transmitted to the animal. So keeping flies at bay is important to the health of our horse s and again can be addressed using therapeutic essential oils.

If you are tired of spending money for foul smelling or chemical containing sprays, then try this home made fly spray:

• 2-3 cups Distilled Water

• 5-10 drops Peppermint Essential Oil

• 5-10 drops Lemongrass Peppermint Essential Oil

• 5-10 drops Rosemary Peppermint Essential Oil

• 5-10 drops Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) Essential Oil

• 5-10 drops Lavender Essential Oil

• 5-10 drops Idaho Tansy Essential Oil

• 2-5 drops of Surfactant (optional)

Mix these ingredients together, shake well and place in a spray bottle for a handy natural fly repellent that also smells nice! Idaho Tansy is not a common essential oil but it has excellent fly repellent properties and can be used alone as well. Your horse (and you) will love this essential oil recipe. And we can say goodbye to skin rashes, liver problems and other health issues that result from us using toxic fly sprays!

If horses are overly stressed or have anxiety then they may benefit from the use of Roman Chamomile essential oil. People and animals both love the scent of this essential oil; it has a sweet apple aroma that is calming and soothing!

Conclusion

Horses and other animals can take advantage of the same natural remedies that benefit humans. There are many companies that produce products for your horse; but, one can create natural and non-toxic products for every day use easily with therapeutic grade essential oils. We can use them for everything including combating flies and parasites, managing pain and reducing stress!