Equine Calming Cold Air Essential Oil Diffuser Blend
Studies show that key essential oils — including Lavender, Roman Chamomile, and Frankincense — can help reduce stress indicators in horses, such as elevated heart rate and anxious behavior. Our Veterinarian-Formulated Calming Blend delivers these proven botanicals through cold-air diffusion, supporting a calmer, more focused horse — without sedatives or synthetics.
Lavender Aromatherapy & Acute Stress Recovery in Horses
Ferguson et al., Journal of Equine Veterinary Science (2012)
A controlled crossover study evaluated whether lavender aromatherapy could help horses recover faster after acute stress. Seven adult horses were exposed to a loud air-horn blast to trigger a stress response. Afterward, horses received either 15 minutes of humidified air (control) or humidified air mixed with 20% pure lavender essential oil.
Key Findings
- Lavender treatment led to a significantly greater reduction in heart rate during recovery compared to control (−9.25 bpm vs. ~0 bpm).
- Indicates a faster shift from a fight-or-flight response to a calm, parasympathetic state.
No major changes were observed in respiratory rate.
Conclusion
Lavender aromatherapy can meaningfully improve post-stress relaxation in horses, helping restore calm more quickly after sudden environmental stressors.
- Roman Chamomile – Soothes emotional stress and promotes a sense of security.
- Frankincense – Deepens breathing and reduces muscle tension.
- Bergamot – Uplifts mood and eases irritability.
- Ylang Ylang – Calms the heart rate and reinforces tranquility.
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Equine Calming Essential Oil Blend
