The use of Aromatherapy can be traced back to the Ancient
Egyptians. The Priests were amongst the first to discover
and understand the physical and emotional benefits of
aromatics. (As early as 3500bc they were using Frankincense
to clear the mind!) Through Roman times and 17th Century
England many essential oils were used for a variety of
purposes. For example the Romans used oils for massage
and to fragrance their homes. Pomanders using Oranges
and Cloves were used to help ward of The Black Death!
Horseman of yesteryear used many oils, herbs and plants
to aid them in the training of uncontrollable horses.
Gaining them much respect in the community and putting
themselves in a position of high esteem.
Equine Aromatherapy is now widely accepted as an effective
use of treating many horse ailments. You only have to
look at the huge range of natural fly sprays on today’s
market to see an example of its popularity! Horses are
extremely sensitive and responsive animals. It is surely
no surprise, how well they react to the subtle and fragrant
scents of this healing art.
For further information contact, The International Society
of Animal Aromatics Practitioners(ISAAP) president Caroline
Ingraham – tel: 01497 847762,
visit: www.isaap.com or www.ingraham.co.uk
