essential oils?

[asommerville]

can anyone suggest any (as well as lavender) that relax horses? mines a stressy traveller

 

[cream-honeysuckle]

Bach's Rescue Remedy is marvellous.....

 

[Andiamo]

Rose Otto, Sandalwood oils

 

[Tiffany]

Patchouli and Geramium are also lovely oils and good for relaxing and di-stressing.

 

[Mansel]

I think you can get valerian in an oil form, which has calming, almost sedative effects, although watch out for restrictions if you're competing

 

[MerrySherryRider]

Read somewhere that you should test the oils by offering different smells to the horse and see which they prefer.
Patchouli makes me ill for some reason,although most people seem to be fine with it. Additionally it can be phototoxic, so use with care.
Frankincense is lovely, as are cedarwood and Chamomile too.