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We have a WINNER! Congrats go to Christy Barber.

Our EcoLicious Bug Spray’s new name is: Leave Me Be & Christy will be getting the 1st one of them along our bestselling De-Stress Mane & Tail Intensive Treatment. Thanks everyone for submitting your ideas. We had a great selection to choose from.

Our Winner Christy & Her Critter

So what’s in it? Of course no toxic pesticides. Leave Me Be Bug Spray is made with 100% natural ingredients. Essential oils such as Citronella, Lemon, Peppermint, Cedarwood & Tea Tree together create a powerful bug busting combo and coat conditioning Glycerin.

For yours and your horse`s health sake, walk on the safe side. Stay tuned! We will be launching soon just in time to kick the butt off those pesky bugs.

Ride Green,

Team EcoLicious Equestrian
Check out the full EcoLicious natural horse care product line at www.ecoliciousequestrian.com

Get your horse’s tail show ready with this intensive EcoLicious treatment and transform your horse’s tail. Go from dry & distressed to vibrant and nourished within minutes. You don’t need to wash your horse’s tail prior unless it’s really dirty.

It’s simple.

1. Heat up approx. half ounce of De-Stress Intensive Restructuring Treatment in a small microwavable bowl. Do not overheat. It needs to hot enough to create the effect and not too hot so you don’t burn your hands. De-Stress is made with 100% natural & organic ingredients and is silicone free and  can be used in place of regular conditioner/detangler.

2. Rub the treatment into the tail hair as well as the base. Spread evenly.  Small amount goes a long way here, be prepared to need less than you expected.

3. Wrap. We are using an e-wrap (biodegradable form of saran wrap), but it is not widely available so go with aluminum foil instead. It’s made from recycled aluminum and it can be recycled after you’re done with it.

4. Leave on for at least 10 minutes, but if you have time, leave it on longer. Don’t wash out. The hair will soak it in. If there is a little left unabsorbed, pat the tail dry with a towel.

And the results? Dazzling!

Ride Green,

Team EcoLicious Equestrian

Have you ever wondered what it is you’re grooming your horse with? What is it made of?

Certain products in our grooming totes can be outright hazardous to the health of our animals, our earth, and our health. To stop the toxic overload we need to be more aware about our everyday choices: our horses & barn included.

So… what’s in your mane & tail conditioner or coat shine?
Most likely SILICONES.

Silicones are synthetic by-products coat the skin, trapping anything beneath it, and do not allow the skin to breathe (much like plastic wrap would do.) When skin treated with silicones get exposed to sweat, it gets irritated. Surprise – horses are sweating machines! Certain synthetic emollients are known to be carcinogenic and may accumulate in the liver and lymph nodes. And they aren’t good for our earth either – they aren’t biodegradable.

Instead of silicone based products try our customer’s favorite, silicone free De-Stress Intensive Restructuring Treatment made from 100% natural ingredients.

And what’s hiding in your horse shampoo?
SLS aka SODIUM LAURYL SUPHATE

Severe skin irritant toxic to fish and wildlife that negatively effects central nervous system. Try our SLS free Squeaky Green & Clean biodegradable shampoo.

In your hoof oil  or conditioner?
MINERAL OIL

What is it? Petroleum by-product that coats hoof  & skin like plastic, clogging the pores, preventing them from breathing. And without oxygen, your horse’s hoofs won’t regenerate.  Mineral oil irritates & promotes skin disorders and  is often used in  products that suppose to help get rid of the itch. Go figure. And remember : baby oil is 100% pure mineral oil.

All of the above products usually also contain parabens. PARABENS (methyl, propyl, butyl, and ethyl) are synthetic preservatives used to extend shelf life of grooming products. It’s toxic and can cause allergic reactions. At EcoLicious Equestrian we uses rosemary to preserve our products naturally.

Ride Green,

The EcoLicious Equestrian
Your Horse. Your Earth. Your Choice.

Would like to know more about how you can detox your equine grooming routine? Visit ecoliciousequestrian/detox-grooming