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CLARE DAVISON is an equine aromatherapist and runs Sasha & George Essential Oils. Having studied aromatherapy, Clare decided to source her own essential oils to be able to extend her services as an equine aromatherapist and create awareness of the benefits of essential oils for horses and riders alike. Facebook: @sashageorgeessentialoils

An ESSENTIAL OIL is a concentrated compound extracted from a plant. Each oil captures the essential aspects of the plant - its scent, flavour and makeup.

In the wild, horses self-medicate by sourcing certain vegetation and organic matter from hedgerows and other natural resources. Essential oils contain the same or equivalent compounds found in those plants but in a higher concentration. Essential oils can be presented to the horse, allowing it to

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