essential oils

All-natural and simple to make, this peppermint bug spray will be a hit around your barn and house. The hot weather means flies, gnats, ants, and other pests are making an appearance. There are a ton of products on the market, but most contain chemicals. Why not try a natural and effective alternative? Ingredients 2...

Hot, summer days are the perfect time for horse bathes! You can scrub your horse with an all-natural shampoo and make them shine. Not only will the cool water feel great on their skin, but you can remove dirt and sweat. There’s no need to buy expensive shampoos that have a million ingredients. Instead, you...

Stress is everywhere! From competitions and trailering to injuries and stall time, your horse is exposed to a number of stressors on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. Aromatherapy has proven to help people with their stress, so can it help horses? New research is showing that certain essential oils have the ability to calm...

When the temperatures climb, the bugs come out! Your horse is likely to be miserable this summer unless you protect them from flies, gnats, tick and other pesky insects. Many turn to fly spray, but most are loaded with chemicals and can get pricey. Essential oils are here to rescue you and your horse this...

Cleaning your barn goes beyond mucking stalls! If you want to keep things fresh, then it’s best to clean up regularly. Homemade cleaners make this task simple and easy. Your horse’s laundry, stall fronts, water buckets, and more can get squeaky clean with just a few common household products. You might have a few already...

Riding year-round, mucking stalls, and carrying hay bales can beat your hands up quickly. Life on a working horse farm is not kind to them! Regular hand lotions hardly fix the problem. That’s why you need to get creative and make your own. This DIY hand cream is simple to create and only requires a...

Natural, organic living is everywhere in our modern society. It’s no mystery the concept has filtered into the horse world. Your domesticated horse may have trouble living like their wild ancestors, but there are some natural alternatives you can incorporate to make them happier and healthier. Follow These Steps to Natural Horse Care Turn out...

Essential oils are a safe, therapeutic way to treat various aliments both in horses and their riders. If you have an anxious or stressed out horse, it’s your responsibility to ease their worry and help them get calm. Stress can affect them mentally and physically. Top 10 Essential Oils for Stress Lavender: The perfect choice...