About Us

OUTER NOURISHMMENT

"We at EquineEssentials believe that it is equally important to pay attention to what we put on the outside as what we put inside our horse's body.   That's why we focus on nourishing ingredients that are rich in protien, amino acids, vitamins and the essential fatty acids Omega 3 and 6."

 

EquineEssentials was born out of my passion for horses. After years of using products containing harsh ingredients, I often had to deal with sore, chapped hands as well as allergies and dermatitis.  . If they did that to me – they couldn’t be good for the horses!  I started to look more closely what is in most of these products and didn't like what I discovered. 

While operating a “lay up” farm in Eastern Ontario, where horses come for rest and rehabilitation, I began experimenting with my own horse care products.  I strived to use gentle, nourishing ingredients based on natural ingredients like essential oils, botanicals and natural oils, I discovered that they were not only effective but much more "user friendly".  I used to hate having to hastily run errands while still smelling like pine tar or liniments.    Now I smell like herbs and horses, much more appealling!  You will love the smell of our products, they are "earthy and pleasing",  not overpowering.

It was through these experiments and the completion of the  Equine Science Ceritificate through Guelph University that gave me the inspiration to form my own product line.  With the assistance of chemists who specialize in developing cosmetic formulations using patented agri-processing technology, we formulated effective, natural based grooming solutions that nourish the outside. 

Uniquely Canadian, we are leading the way in formulating the next generation of grooming solutions – gentle, soothing,  and nourishing while eliminating the need for petrolatum and silicones through the use of revolutionary, cosmetic grade ingredients.

Manufactured in Eastern Ontario, EquineEssentials Canada products are cost-effective ( a litlle goes a long way! ), environmentally responsible and user friendly.  Not only will you appreciate their gentleness and enticing aromas, your horses will too!   

As we say, our products are “Endorsed by a Horse” , learn more about our beautiful model horses.

Check out the Testimonials page to see what customers have to say!

See what we have in our line on the Products page, and find out where you can get these fine products at the WhereToBuy page.

Retailers, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to add you to our growing list.

We recently incorporated EquineEssentials® Canada and look forward to continued growth of our FlaxSheen® product line.

Equine Essentials Canada would like to thank The Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Community Futures Development Corporation, for their support and assistance. The SD&G Futures Development Corporation is a community-based private not-for-profit development and investment agency governed by qualified volunteers - in partnership with Industry Canada and the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry. For more information on this program, please visit their site at http://www.sdgcdc.on.ca

Thanks for visiting, and please feel free to send your comments or questions personally to me.

~Joanne
Email: jo@flaxsheen.com

Tips on vacation at Harmony Stable.