Also known as ‘heel mange’– this disease is caused by Chorioptes mites. It can be a very distressing condition, making horses extremely itchy.

Hedge witchcraft is usually practiced by solitaries, and involves deep study of plants and the natural world. For those interested in witchcraft, and hedgewitchery in particular, the Hedgewitchery Diploma Course will dispel the misconceptions concerned with the practice and explain the differences between hedgewitchery and other forms of the Craft.To be a hedge witch, you have got to know your local environment. It is what informs you and your everyday practice. Establishing a good connection and deep relationship with your local patch fills the cup, so to speak. For manes & tails: mist in using a trigger spray for soft, tangle-free tails that will brush out easily for weeks. The Skills and Education Group also includes two nationally recognised awarding organisations; Skills and Education Group Awards and Skills and Education Group Access. Through their awarding organisations they have developed a reputation for providing high-quality qualifications and assessments for the education and skills sector. They are committed to helping employers, organisations and learners cultivate the relevant skills for learning, skills for employment, and skills for life. The ancestor altar is a sacred place, a space of coexistence between the living and the dead. Spanning thousands of years and across many traditions, people have called upon our ancestors for guidance, protection, and spiritual empowerment.

This is essential, as you have no one else to push you into learning new things and trying out new experiences. Your study and your practice are entirely self-directed, and so alongside the desire to try new things, a little discipline also comes in handy. Hedgewitch icaridin contains no added fragrances so you don’t have to smell like a perfumery to keep insects at bay. It works by confusing biting insect’s ability to accurately locate you so they aren’t able to land. Good coverage is important for the best protection from bites.Made using 100% plant oil and designed especially for horses as an alternative to pig oil, only better and with a lower carbon footprint. We've added lavender essential oil to support the function and health of the skin and it also brings some anti-bacterial activity. I do, however, believe your interpretation of the message was correct. If you are indeed experiencing a transformation, its possible this is a message that the old you is fading away, giving way to growth and change. Change is good and it may be the dread you are experiencing is because you are afraid of this change, at least subconsciously. Hedgewitch Feather Mite Gel contains a blend of essential oils in an aloe vera gel base to help deter the feather mites, ait also relieves the itching and soothes sore irritated skin. It contains Icaridin at 20%, judged to be as effective as 50% DEET by the World Health Organisation. It is one of just three products recommended for use in malarial regions and can help protect against other nasty diseases carried by insects.

One of the most common questions I am asked is " What is a Hedgewitch?" Well, it's a solitary witch who practices hedgewitchery or hedgecraft. But what is hedgecraft, you ask? That is much more complicated and depends on who you are talking to. Our feather mite gel contains sweet orange and peppermint essential oils with neem fixed oil in an aloe vera gel base. Hedgewitch frog & sole saviour is able to penetrate difficult to access areas easily, such as the central sulcus of the frog and help & harden-off areas where the deeper, sensitive tissues have become vulnerable. The Hedgewitchery Diploma Course begins by providing a gentle introduction to the subject. This includes an exploration of the primary components of hedgewitchery and its practices, who hedgewitches were, where the term came from, and how the practice can be applied today. Alongside this, you will gain insight into the various branches of witchcraft and how hedgewitchery differs to these other forms.

Following on from this, you will learn about the various festivals of nature that hedgewitches partake in and the recipes and magical practices that accompany these, as well as the elemental beings attached to each festival. You’ll also be guided through potent spells and potions to use in each season and the benefits of these.

The Feather Mite Gel is an easy to apply, watery gel that helps relieve the irritation and itching caused by feather mites or sweet itch midges, while promoting restoration of the skin. Hedgewitch horse oil has natural antioxidant and antibacterial properties to help support the health and resilience of your horse’s skin through the winter months. Apply to hooves using a hoof brush as required. Application around the coronet band is particularly beneficial. I would be grateful if you could tell me what kind of experience you think this was. And if you think I could or should do anything to make the lingering bad feelings go away. The Turning of the Wheel” is a term used by practitioners of the Craft to describe the seasons and passing changes of Earth. The Hedgewitchery Diploma Course discusses how central the Earth, stars and nature are in determining the path of a hedgewitch and how they honour the full moon and celebrate the Equinoxes.Trees hold a very sacred place in the heart of a hedgewitch, with four trees, in particular, being the first trees we begin to learn the Language of Life from. The course explains the significance of these four trees in the spirituality and practices of a hedgewitch: The Oak King, Grandmother Willow, Sister Birch, and Grandfather Yew. There are multiple translations of verse 156 of The Havamal in the Poetic Edda of the 13th century that talk explicitly about hedge riding, or at least we interpret them to. Below are two such examples Our hedgewitch has come up with a sustainable alternative to pig oil and it’s made specifically to meet the needs of horses. We've added lavender essential oil to support the function and health of the skin and it also brings some anti-bacterial activity. Hedgewitch horse oil is 100% plant-based and can be used in exactly the same way as pig oil (white oil from petrochemicals), traditionally used on feathers and legs to waterproof them; help prevent ‘bog burn’ and mud fever; and to discourage mites. It can also be applied sparingly to the mane and tail to leave the hair silky and tangle-free, and to the coat for a glossy shine.