Saints_fan88
Well-Known Member
Hi, sorry I know this has been done to death but I'm not having much luck with HHO's search function!
I'm basically looking for a calmer that can help my spooky warmblood concentrate on the job again - he's a real 'summer' horse who prefers being out at night, warmer weather, variety of work etc. Obv now we're headed for winter he's out less and dark nights are meaning giving him variety is a challenge!
He's evented all summer so for the first time is going into winter fully fit & has recently decided that everything is scary. He's not at all wired, personality wise is fine, good in hand still etc so I'm not worried, it's just when ridden he feels like he has too much energy to burn & isn't really up for using it productively! I'm doing all I can to give him variety but would like some help!
I've heard good things about Horse First Relax Me, TopSpec & Nupafeed, but I've got a bit confused about the Magnesium element to calmers...would it just be easier to try a plain magnesium supplement first to see if he's deficient? As apparently mag-based calmers only work if they're deficient.......so I'm guessing I'm in for a period of trial and error!!!
I do remember reading a sciencey article on here once evaluating the different types....
Any experiences/tips welcome!
I'm basically looking for a calmer that can help my spooky warmblood concentrate on the job again - he's a real 'summer' horse who prefers being out at night, warmer weather, variety of work etc. Obv now we're headed for winter he's out less and dark nights are meaning giving him variety is a challenge!
He's evented all summer so for the first time is going into winter fully fit & has recently decided that everything is scary. He's not at all wired, personality wise is fine, good in hand still etc so I'm not worried, it's just when ridden he feels like he has too much energy to burn & isn't really up for using it productively! I'm doing all I can to give him variety but would like some help!
I've heard good things about Horse First Relax Me, TopSpec & Nupafeed, but I've got a bit confused about the Magnesium element to calmers...would it just be easier to try a plain magnesium supplement first to see if he's deficient? As apparently mag-based calmers only work if they're deficient.......so I'm guessing I'm in for a period of trial and error!!!
I do remember reading a sciencey article on here once evaluating the different types....
Any experiences/tips welcome!