The Stable

FLYS & WORMS

A horse’s stable needs to be kept clean and dry, but this environment also provides a perfect place for a family of mice to make their home. To prevent this, wash the floor in the usual way and as a final rinse, wash down the whole stall with one gallon of water to which 15 drops of peppermint oil has been added.

Horses get worms, just as other animals do. To treat worms, include tansy leaves in the horse’s feed and add 3 drops of thyme oil to each feed.

Flies are a problem in stables. It is said that a walnut tree planted nearby will keep them away. But that isn’t always possible. To stop horses fretting with these annoying little insects, put 3 neat drops of lemongrass or citronella essential oil onto the brush that you use to brush them.

Also refer to the AMARE EQUUS special products page for the homemade FLY SPRAY! (Complimentary fly spray with a massage treatment package.)