EQUINE ESSENTIAL WELLNESS OFFERS: THERAPUETIC GRADE ESSENTIAL OILS

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2 EQUINE ESSENTIAL WELLNESS OFFERS: ~ New Blog Content with tips and topics to inspire and empower horse owners in natural horse care. ~ Private Equine Wellness Membership where horse owners will be able to access exclusive online content and one on one support. ~ Online Training Programs designed to help horse owners get tools and action steps to get results quickly. ~ Horse Health Consultation Programs get individualized support to help you pinpoint obstacles and implement solutions right away! What I Learned My love and experience with horses began when I was about 7 years old and has grown ever since. On the About Page of our website you can read about the struggle I had finding where in the horse industry I wanted to be and the experiences and education I accomplished getting to where I am now. My horse Pokey was actually the inspiration and reason I started using essential oils with horses. I believe without them she would not still be with me today. Sharing with other horse owners the benefits and uses for essential oils is part of our mission at Equine Essential Wellness. As a bonus to this PDF guide you will receive our audio series How to Naturally Promote Horse Health. In this series I share Pokey s story and how essential oils played a significant role in saving her life, after three veterinarians recommended euthanasia. This PDF guide will share 7 of the essential oil blends and singles I utilize frequently with my personal horses and those of my clients. Homeostasis is a state of wellness, balance, and proper function within an organism. Essential oils always work toward balance or homeostasis, first in the plants that created them, then in the humans that apply them. ~ The Chemistry of Essential Oils Made Simple by David Stewart PhD, DNM THERAPUETIC GRADE ESSENTIAL OILS It is important to understand that not all essential oils are created equal. It is up to the consumer to research and know the purity and quality of the essential oils that they use on their horses. When someone shares with me the issues or negative experiences they have had with essential oils and their horses it is almost always because of one of 2 reasons: 1. They have used an adulterated or synthetic essential oil. 2. They are using the essential oil in ways not directed or intended, or have selected an oil that is not chemically appropriate for the desired result.

3 DON T USE A TOILET BRUSH TO CLEAN YOUR DISHES A hammer is a great tool, but if you used it to put in screws you would not like your results. A toliet brush has a purpose, and although you could clean your dishes with it, that is probably not something you would choose to do! That might seem funny or over the top but I often hear people say I used tea tree oil, or I use lavender oil and it didn t work. These are both very versatile essential oils but they should not be used for every situation and every job. Learning the fundumentals of essential oils, basics on their chemistry, and why they work will help you select the proper oil for the situation. Here at Equine Essential Wellness we use Young Living Essential Oils and this guide does include blends that are exclusively made by Young Living. The information contained within this publication is for educational purposes only and is not meant to substitute for medical care or to prescribe, treat, or diagnose any specific health condition. We highly encourage readers to do further research and education on the proper use of essential oils prior to application. If your horse has a health issue, disease, illness, or injury, please contact a qualified veterinarian for care and treatment. Let s get started on the 7 Essentials for Your Horse! Essential oils are highly alkalizing because they are the blood of the plant. They have life force, which means that they have a high frequency. Applied to the body, their high electromagnetic frequency helps to increase the life frequency and resonance of a cell. Essential oils are also abundant in oxygen, one of the most powerful adjuncts for neutralizing acids and increasing ph. Their high medicinal value from terpenes and sesquiterpene compounds give them antibacterial, antiviral, antiseptic, and anti-tumor properties. ~Gary Tunsky, The Battle for Health is Over ph 1. COPAIBA According to ADR Animal Desk Reference by Melissa Shelton DVM, Copaiba has to be one of my favorite oils. With barely any scent or flavor, it is a powerhouse in the animal world. One of the highest anti-inflammatory oils, it replaces Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID s) in my practice regularly. Like Dr. Shelton, Copaiba has become one of my favorite essential oils. I keep it on hand for myself, my horses, and when working out in the field. Inflammation is one of the first symptoms to almost any illness or injury. The gentleness and effectiveness of this essential oil to promote health makes it one of the 7 essentials to have on hand for your horse!

4 According to additional benefits of Copaiba essential oil include: improve mood, reduces pain in muscles and joints, reduces risk of infection on wounds, stimulates urination, and aides in detoxifying the body. 2. AROMA SIEZ BLEND An advanced complex of anti-inflammatory, muscle relaxing essential oils that promote circulation and treat spasmed, tight, inflamed, aching muscles resulting from injury, fatigue, or stress, ~ Third Edition of Essential Oil Desk Reference compiled by Essential Science Publishing Aroma Siez is a Young Living blend of essential oils that contains basil, marjoram, lavender, peppermint, and cypress. It is a soothing and relaxing blend that supports the release of tension and brings comfort to worked or fatigued muscles. The horses I tend to work with often fall into the categories of performance, senior, or in rehabilitation after illness or injury. Aroma Siez is a versatile blend that helps this diverse group of horses with aiding in comforting and promoting relaxation and flow back into the muscular system. People are beginning to realize that it is cheaper and more advantageous to prevent disease than to cure it. Dr. Henry Lindlahr 3. FRANKINCENSE (BOSWELLIA CARTERI) Frankincense is an essential oil that is great to have on hand. It is very important to research and understand the different species of Frankincense and the purposes of each as some are historically known to be more for aromatic and fragrance use than for health promoting and therapeutic qualities. Many companies will sell you a less therapeutic species and yet charge you the same price or claim they are giving a better deal. Since Frankincense is also a very popular and common essential oil, it can be one of the most adulterated. So trusting and researching your source is important. Melissa Shelton DVM wrote this about Frankincense essential oil in her ADR Animal Desk Reference book, Frankincense of the carterii variety is often referred to as regular Frankincense as opposed to Sacred Frankincense. Frankincense is likely one of the most important and well used oils in the animal world. It has been used with every species, in almost every way imaginable. It is incredibly safe, well tolerated, versatile, and effective. Major conditions in which Frankincense can be used include all forms of cancer, tumors, cysts, behavioral conditions, depression, brain disorders, seizures, immune system stimulation and regulation, autoimmune disorders, DNA repair, and more. Frankincense is considered a life force oil and has been used extensively in critical cases in our veterinary hospital. I have used Frankincense on a wide variety of horses and for diverse concerns and benefits. It is an essential oil that should definitely be kept on hand and great to use to support your horse s health and wellness.

5 4. LAVENDER I am was hesitant to add common essential oils like Frankincense and Lavender to the list for two main concerns. Common essential oils are often very adulterated and full of synthetics. Practitioners and users of essential oils refer these common essential oils for every symptom and every situation. Even with that said Lavender is a very useful and beneficial essential oil! It is just imperative that you research and trust your source (please DO NOT purchase from a big chain grocery stores or department stores), it is VERY unlikely that the essential oil you are getting is therapeutic grade. Using synthetics or chemically diluted oils on your horse can be problematic. Therapeutic Lavender essential oil is great for wound care, skin irritations, comforting and calming a nervous horse, etc. 5. PEPPERMINT Peppermint is another very common essential oil and you need to use the cautions as explained above, but it is an essential oil that is a must have for your barn and around your horse! Melissa Shelton DVM, recommends Peppermint and DiGize blend in her protocol for colic. It can also help support a horse experiencing gastric ulcers or appears to have digestive discomfort. In the heat of the summer it can also be utilized in a mist or bucket of water to give a cooling sensation and aid in bringing a horse s body temperature down if overheated or if the horse has a fever. 6. DIGIZE DiGize essential oil blend from Young Living combines Tarragon, Ginger, Peppermint, Juniper, Fennel, Lemongrass, Anise, and Patchouli essential oils to support a healthy digestive system. As mentioned above it is a recommended oil for use during times of colic and digestive discomfort. It is also a natural option to aid in parasite control. The digestive system is where at least 70% of the immune system resides. Support proper digestive function for your horse by utilizing this blend, both topically and as a dietary supplement. 7. THIEVES Young Livings Thieves blend is a great option to cleanse your buckets, brushes, stalls, trailer, etc. If your horse is struggling with a bacteria or virus, Thieves blend can be effective at supporting the immune system and body with a quicker recovery. This is a hot oil and not one that I would use

6 NEAT, meaning you should dilute it prior to use. I also do not recommend that you use on delicate or sensitive areas of the horse (even diluted). GET STARTED! With this list of 7 Essentials for Your Horse, you can get started promoting your horse s health and wellness naturally. For more tips and ideas for using essential oils on your horse you can see our online training course Essential Oils for Horses, on the Wellness Shop of the website. This course contains how I utilized essential oils to help my horse Pokey. After 3 veterinarians recommended euthanasia, I searched out alternative solutions and answers. For Pokey essential oils made a big difference. That was almost 5 years ago and Pokey is still here with me today and doing very well! We also have new blog content posted weekly that will include tips and ideas for natural care and utilizing essential oils for your horse. I am here to help you get your horse s health and your horsemanship where you want it to be! Feel free to reach out to us with your questions and stories of natural horse health success. WATCH YOUR FOR THE BONUS AUDIO SERIES.