I have been using essential oils on horses and am finding them to be very effective. The brand, potency and purity of the oils does however make a huge difference. For your horses bone spur I would recommend using either a blend or the individual oils of wintergreen, lemongrass, spruce, R.C and Panaway. These are the Young Living essential oils and they have fabulous purity and strength. All conifers are very powerful in the action for bones and in promoting bone health. For more effective absorption, it is helpful to shave the hair away from the area being treated. You may also support your horse with nettle and comfrey to assist in building strong bones. Young living also do a arthritis formula BLM that includes essential oils and a collagen complex for building bones, ligaments and muscles. I can order any of these products for you if you wish at reduced rates, compared for if you went online to order.

All the best with your horse!

Kind Regards
Zoe

It sounds to me like your mare is bottom of the hierarchy and lacking confidence. Personally I do find the Australian Flower remedies very relevant and perhaps more potent than the Bach flower remedies, particularly for horses in Australia, due to their resilience and strength. For separation anxiety I usually recommend a combination of Dog Rose of the Wild Forces, Grey Spider Flower, Boronia, Crowea, Tall Yellow Top, Red Suva Frangipanni and on occasions Illawarra Flame Tree. These assist with fear and loneliness. For confidence building usually Five Corners is a good starting place. I could certainly make up a blend for you, but with postage it may make it easier to source locally.

I would also perhaps suggest spending some time with her exploring natural horsemanship if you are wanting to use her as a riding horse. There are lots of great exercises to strengthen her confidence and her belief in you as a leader. As she is still so attached to the others, even though they bully her, it reflects that she see’s them as top of the hierarchy, when she can in time look more to you for that support. This can boost her confidence and stop her from being bullied as much also and allow her to potentially climb the hierarchy in her herd also.

Another approach can be to spend time just ‘being’ with her. Building a bond, both in and out of the paddock. Whilst out of the paddock, providing her with the best pick of grass can sometimes over time give her something to focus on and enjoy whilst away from the herd. This method takes time and patience, as well as clear guidance from your side.

I hope this helps, and all the best with your new herd!

Zoe

Love heals.

Thanks for your comment Lacey

Glad to hear. Hope the points help your boy feel better soon so you’ll be back on track having fun again!

All the best,

Zoe

All the best Hailey!

That’s a great story! And I thoroughly believe your lovely horse can talk “chook”!! Horses have such great sense of humour don’t they!

All the best and glad to hear Satu is in good health also.

Zoe

Oh well, such is life. I’ll get him feeling better.