Aroma Therapy
The part of the brain that recognizes smell is close to the part of the brain that regulates emotion. It's no wonder that when I want to be relaxed and happy, I head to the barn. Only horse lovers can relate to this phenomena; even the sweet smell of manure is soothing. There are many other aroma triggers for positive feelings like the smell of fresh hay, the leather tack in my trailer. Even my truck cab carries the lingering smell of trail clothes after a ride.
The natural horse care products with their essential oils that I use are a source of comfort. I hope that my horses feel the same way as well, though I think that they prefer eau de dirt. Equine people know what I mean when I talk about sneaking a whiff of my horses neck. I smile just thinking about it as I write.