Lavender & Spice Herbal and Aromatherapy Blends for Horses

12/21/2022

Every blend is handmade by me and some times I revel in the beauty. Dante's blend on the table today.

07/02/2021

06/28/2021

Handsome Dually has been a client for a few years. He gets a custom made breathing blend.

06/26/2021

Here in the Pacific Northwest, we are expected an extreme heatwave today. I also like to soak my feed and add chia seeds and carrots and blueberries to my horse's feed when the weather takes a sudden spike in heat. Moderation is key and I don't add so many that it will upset their stomach but the treat adds nutrients and liquids and entices them to eat.

Keeping your horse cool and comfortable during periods of hot weather can help prevent heat issues including heat stress and heat stroke.

06/25/2021

A client call prompted me to remind people that if your horse's symptoms come on suddenly, look for clues as to it's source. There are many blooming plants right now that some horses(for mysterious reasons🙄) may eat even if they are toxic. Lupine is one of them.

Lupines (Lupinus spp.) are annual or perennial blooming flowers. They are native to North and South Americas and the Mediterranean. It has been naturalized in the cooler temperate regions of southeastern Australia, New Zealand, eastern Canada, and throughout Europe. Lupinus are considered troublesom...

04/15/2021

“The strongest and most mysterious weeds often have things to teach us.”
F.T. McKinstry

Jacques Majorelle - Nu dans les Jardins Majorelle.

10/10/2020

Dually's Blend is on the table.

09/17/2020

Are you wondering when you can return to a normal exercise routine with your horse? It is imperative to give your horse adequate time to recover from smoke inhalation before returning to an exercise routine. Airway damage resulting from wildfire smoke takes between four to six weeks to heal. Horses should return to exercise no sooner than two weeks after wildfire smoke has completely dissipated. While it is very tempting to return to riding as soon as possible, doing so too early can provoke the condition, delay healing, and compromise your horses performance for several weeks to months.

RETURNING TO AN EXERCISE ROUTINE AFTER SMOKE HAS DISSIPATED:
*Ideally, provide four to six weeks before returning to an exercise routine.
Week 1 & 2: Provide two weeks off. Your horse can be turned out during this time.
Week 3 & 4: Hand walk for two weeks.
Week 5 & 6: Walk and trot in the saddle for two weeks.
Week 7: Return to a normal exercise routine.

Please call our office at 541-207-8308 with questions.

Source: UC Davis

09/16/2020

We have been allowed back in. As soon as we get the herb shop sorted we'll be filling orders again. I will be making a blend specific to smoke inhalation as my own horses were/are exposed to these terrible breathing conditions.

09/11/2020

Unfortunately due to having to evacuate due to wildfires, we will be unable to fill orders for a time. We will keep you posted. I know you depend on our blends and we will be back up and running as soon as we can. We hope you are all safe!

05/26/2020

Dear Clients, due to Covid-19 some herbs are getting hard to source, especially for those clients on breathing blends. You may see delays in orders and fluctuations in price. I apologize, I know your horses depend on these blends. Thank you for your patience.

04/07/2020

https://kfor.com/news/local/osu-extension-warning-horse-owners-to-have-plan-in-place-in-case-of-covid-19-illness/

STILLWATER, Okla. (KFOR) – While the COVID-19 pandemic has caused many Oklahomans to stay at home, officials with Oklahoma State University Extension say that horse owners should have plans i…