AHP Newsgroup: Fly Spray – Wipes – Roll On’s - What about those WARNINGS? Is my Horse Safe? Am I Safe?
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Public Relations Contact:
Training the Whole Horse®
WHolistic Horsemanship - Missy Wryn
503-630-3744 Phone
503-630-3751 Fax
Info@WHolisticHorsemanship.com
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Do you avoid having contact with the spray or wipe you are using on your horse
because of the warnings or how it makes you feel? Some people complain of
burning around their lips, burning of their eyes and skin or a tightening in
their throat as they avoid breathing the smell. And what’s up with those
warnings “do not use more than once in 7 days” or what about the “don’t use for
14 days”? Your horse is still suffering from flies after using the fly control
product and you can’t use it for two weeks?
The reason for the warnings and side effects you may be experiencing is that the
active ingredient is a neuro-toxic chemical that is designed to kill the flies
and insects. For instance, Pyrethrum, Permethrin, Resmethrin, and DEET all are
neuro-toxic chemicals that contain carcinogens known to cause cancer and are
commonly found in most fly control products. Pyrethrum receives the “all
natural” title since it is derived from Chrysanthemums, but Arsenic is natural
too! So why are these chemicals allowed to be used in fly and insect control
products? Well the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says it’s ok…..
Studies that the Chemical Companies provide to the EPA show that
the amount people are exposed to are not harmful. Now think about the number of
products that have been pulled off the shelves by the EPA and FDA because people
have died and many sickened. The EPA is designed to protect the wellbeing of
Americans, but is there a conflict of interest at times between the chemical
companies making money and people’s health? For instance the EPA’s director for
the last eight years, Stephen Johnson, was the former director of operations at
Hazelton Labs. One would think he’s got experience, great for the job, but did
you know that Hazelton Labs has direct contracts with Monsanto Chemical and the
major Tobacco Companies? The question of conflict is of great concern.
So what can we do as horse owners to protect against flies and insects safely?
There are many safer alternatives on the market today such as fly control
products that are made with essential oils, vegetable and nut oils along with
the use of fly predators, an insect that kills the larvae of flies. There is no
“magic bullet” to flies, not even the chemical poisons work 100%, but there are
options other then chemical poisons. At the Natural Horsemanship Center of
Oregon where Missy Wryn teaches her horse training program Training the Whole
Horse®, manure is managed
daily by removal and fly predators are sprinkled around water troughs, along
fence lines and compost piles. In 1994 Missy also founded the company Nature’s
Balance Care which manufactures healthy, non-toxic fly and insect control
products for horses, dogs and people. Two of the products, the Bare Skin
Barrier and the Groomer acquired organic certification through the
Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) and are safe for lactating mares.
All products are Made in the USA providing local jobs in a safe and
healthy environment.
Missy made an ethical decision at the inception of Nature’s Balance Care to
fully disclose all ingredients on the labels of all their products which is
contrary to the industry. As a consumer you will notice “inactive” ingredients
are not listed on most fly and insect control products, but Nature’s Balance
Care products list ALL ingredients, active and inactive so the consumer
can make an informed decision. Plus each ingredient in Nature’s Balance Care
products has a role as part of the synergistic blends that not only control
flies, but are natural anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and have natural skin
conditioning properties, so there are no “inactive” ingredients in Nature’s
Balance Care products.
Your health is just as important as your horse’s health so consider what you are
being exposed to. Read the labels and make an informed decision. Question what
is in the products you use and seek knowledge. Ask your local feed store to
carry healthier alternatives. You the horse owner have the power to demand the
BEST and HEALTHIEST products.
For high resolution pictures contact
Info@WHolisticHorsemanship..com,
or call 503-630-3744.
Missy Wryn is the founder of WHolistic Horsemanship Training the Whole Horse®,
IRON FREE Riding, and HorseMAREship™ plus inventor of the ALL-IN-ONE Training
Halter Bitless Bridle. Specializing in problem and dangerous horses Missy has
developed a unique approach to training horses and riding Iron Free.
Training the Whole Horse® is the foundation to Missy’s innovative and
simpler approach to training your horse using effective communication that your
horse will understand, honor and respect while having fun and being safer riding
Iron Free (no bits – no spurs) Check Missy’s schedule for appearances and
lectures in your area at
www.WHolisticHorsemanship..com, or schedule an Intensive for you and your
horse by calling 866-821-0374.
Missy Wryn is also CEO and founder of Natures Balance Care, LLC. Natures
Balance Care is the manufacturer of organic approved (OMRI) fly control skin
care products for dogs, horses and organic livestock. Visit
www.NaturesBalanceCare.com