Bach Flower Remedies for Horses & Riders

Bach Flower Remedies are all-natural remedies made by infusing spring water with wildflowers through sun-stepping or boiling. There are 38 different remedies intended to individually treat specific emotional problems in both humans and animals, as well as a pre-formulated mixture known as Rescue Remedy that the manufacturer claims helps to soothe anxiety. Bach remedies are popular among practitioners of complementary medicine, but there is disagreement in the scientific community regarding how well they deliver on their claims of effectiveness.

  1. Remedy Categories

    • The seven categories of emotional problems Bach Flower Remedies target are fear, uncertainty, lack of interest, loneliness, hypersensitivity, despair and over concern for others. There are several different Bach remedies within each category that can be used to treat both horses and riders.

    Remedies for Horses

    • Horses that attempt to exert dominance over their riders or handlers can be treated with Bach Vine Remedy. Bach Holly Remedy can be used for horses with aggressive behavior, and Bach Vervain Remedy is good to treat over-exuberance in horses, making training sessions less stressful and more productive.

    Remedies for Riders

    • Horse riders and handlers who experience fear and lack confidence around horses may choose to use Bach Mimulus Remedy for fear and Bach Larch Remedy to gain self confidence. Additionally, a rider or handler who cannot command respect from a horse may try Bach Centaury Remedy to regain his own confidence in the presence of horses.

    Bach Rescue Remedy

    • Bach Rescue Remedy is formulated with rock rose, clematis, cherry plum, star of Bethlehem and impatiens. This formula, according to the manufacturer, is safe and effective for humans and animals in any stressful situation, such as veterinary or doctor visits, panic attacks, stress, injury and confrontations. Bach Rescue Remedy is available as a cream, in drops or as a spray.