If you wouldn’t put it on your body, why put it on your horse? Chemical products can cause serious problems such as dizziness, disorientation, and in some extreme cases can trigger seizures. Studies have also shown that pests are developing tolerances to these chemicals and they can actually work to attract pests. So why put your horse’s health at risk for something that won’t necessarily work?
Fortunately, there are natural options that work just as well to rid your horse of these nasty pests. Equi-Spa® Peppermint Summer Protection is a blend of natural essential oils. These essential oils are from plants that pests steer clear of in the wild, so when concentrated they really are effective at keeping the bugs away. It works against horseflies, ticks, and other pests that can attack or bite your horse. Peppermint Summer Protection does more than just keeps the pests away, it also nourishes your horse’s coat and adds a beautiful shine. www.equispa.com
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Owner/Publisher Karen’s lifelong love of horses began at a very early age when she wore out a couple of rocking horses before convincing her parents to get her the real thing. That ill-tempered bay gelding, Brandy, was a challenge for the young horsewoman, but it drove her ambition to become a horse trainer. After attending Canyonview Equestrian College’s Horsemanship Program, Karen realized she needed work that was a little more lucrative than training, so she took a job with Customs Brokerage to pay the bills. There, she discovered an affinity for computers and a talent for creating informative, entertaining newsletters. The Northwest Horse Source began as such a letter in December 1995, with a distribution of 1000 copies for its 12 black and white pages. Now 29 years later, it’s an online magazine and website with a reach of over 10,000 per month and growing! Not bad for the results of one woman’s dream to work with horses!
Today, Karen remains involved with every aspect of the magazine and treasures the community of thousands who share a common passion.
