Equine Massage Therapy | Horse Massage

I'm always asking my clients if they get their horses' teeth checked and floated on a regular basis, so naturally I have to heed my own nagging and get the vet out periodically to have dear Obi's fangs looked after. That in itself isn't a big deal.

Sure, they smell pretty, but do "natural" & homemade fly sprays work?

Because I have my hands on horses for a living, I’m an advocate of natural fly sprays. Well, theoretically. You and I both know that for the most part, they lack the strength and staying power of the chemicals we use on our horses, most of which could decimate a small country.

I’ve found that if you’re frequently spraying your horse, that homemade/natural sprays will bring some relief – and keep you and your horse from becoming EPA Superfund sites. Some work better than others, and Avon Skin So Soft is becoming a common ingredient among the better ones. I don’t know if Skin So Soft is so much natural as it is a less-threatening ingredient, but you get the drift. Note, though, that over-applying any fly spray can irritate your horse's skin. Citronella can burn if overdone.
 

I’m offering up a few recipes for you to try. I’ll let you know if I find something that really gets the job done.

The eternal optimist that I am, I would like to think of my equine-related outings as replacements for equal time in the gym. Yeah, well.

But the truth is, our time in the saddle counts for something. As does stall mucking, which can be a pretty good workout if you remember to use your legs for lifting and change your hand position on the fork so you work both sides of your body.