For anyone worried about the boom boom nights ahead for your horses her are 5 simple and effective tips worth considering:
1. Bucket of water: in or near stable with few drops of Frankincense Essential Oil in - wonderful calmer for horses (works for dogs too). Cost approximately £4.50 for a 5ml sized bottle. Beware it comes in a glass bottle!
2. Offer for inhalation: a few sniffs of Valerian Essential Oil - it can have a sedative effect when inhaled so only use if not riding, or transporting your horse. Don't let your horse bite or chew at the bottle as it is glass. You can pour a few drops into the palm of your hand if he/she wants to lick it.
3. Add into daily Feed: the recommended does of Valerian - I recommend a James Hart Tonic called V Calm. (Don't use if competing within 24 hours as Valerian is FEI banned - because it works as a calmer!). Approximated cost for 500 mils £16.50
4. YOU! I like to be with my horses between 7-9pm on the Saturday night when most of the fun is kicking off. As much familiarity as possible helps our horses stay calm.
5. Explain: Tell your horse what is going on - why and that it will end in a few days time. They understand. Send them mental pictures of calmness and tranquillity.
Finally, make sure you aren't upset by fireworks. Many people hate them, so if that's you make sure before you spend time with your horse that you do lots of deep breathing in and out and really pay attention to your heart rate; keep it slow and calm. Horses sense our heart beat and will follow your lead to "stress-dom" if you are already there!
Have a successful weekend! Know you are doing everything possible until we humans chose to eliminate bangs and explosions from our repertoire of 'ways to have fun'!
A useful Website for purchasing products mentioned above:
http://www.naturallyanimals.co.uk/naturallyanimalsshop/prod_933619-Equine-Herbals-V-Calm.html
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