Would/Do you use an equine nutritionalist/herbalist/aromatherapist?

[Cullohill]

Just wondering if people would or indeed do use the services of an:
a. Equine Nutritionalist
b. Equine Herbalist
c. Equine Aromatherapist

Would you use their services at an Equestrian Therapy Centre and/or call them out to your yard?

Any other feedback in this area??? Thinking of doing some more training

many thanks

 

[BBH]

Yes I used an equine aromatherapist for my horse on a monthly basis and she combined herbs and oils with massage. I bought some oils and it did nothing for my horse but he enjoyed the massage. The lady came to our yard and to be honest I think I only really continued because she was really nice. She really believed in what she did but I didn't notice any difference. Also she was pricey at £ 60 a pop and I don't think i'd pay that now.

 

[Slinkyunicorn]

I speak to the local herbalist - she does humans really!!

- if I want some advice on anything for my horses, dogs and cats as well as for myself!! So I guess my answer is yes I would if there was one locally - I would think for aromatherapy you woyuld have to do yard visits - so could do other consultations whilst there.

 

[Cyberchick]

I use a Nutritionalist at the moment. That could be a phone call or to come out but I wouldnt use the other two.

 

[Cullohill]

Thanks, interesting as i thought aromatherapy oils should not be used as a massage treatment they are purely for inhalation or to be added to water for horses.....

 

[LankyDoodle]

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Just wondering if people would or indeed do use the services of an:
a. Equine Nutritionalist
<font color="blue"> No. The dengie hotline is cheaper. </font>
b. Equine Herbalist
<font color="blue">Erm, no. They do have access to nettles? </font>
c. Equine Aromatherapist
<font color="blue"> I have used one of these before, when George was being a loon. It didn't really work. </font>

Would you use their services at an Equestrian Therapy Centre and/or call them out to your yard?

Any other feedback in this area??? Thinking of doing some more training

<font color="blue">If I used any of them, I would expect them to come to my yard.
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many thanks

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[BBH]

Sorry should have clarified. She gave him a choice of herbs to inhale before he had a massage. Apparently he would choose what he needed