Best Calmer?

[Big Pony]

Looking for a calmer for a horse that is normally very calm (even lazy!) then has flip outs sometimes. She is a 13 year old warmblood mare. Some people have recommended Nupafeed... any recommendations? Also does anyone use the calmer syringes, as they would be a more economic option?

 

[ridefast]

A hammer. A good hard whack on the head, calms them down so much they appear unconscious

 

[asommerville]

The nupafeed syringes are brill, had excellent results using them on my very very worried horse when travelling - so.much so that i wrote and told them.how pleased i was!!

 

[rowy]

Magnesium oxide from natural horse supplies is worth a try. My made is noticeably more spooky when she isn't on it. It's cheap too

 

[starryeyed]

I've heard good things about nupafeed & oxyshot as instant calmers - I've personally found the global herbs instant calmer very effective.
As a more general calmer I found the Topspec one fab! - I used it with my late gelding as he was a worrier and always on edge, it chilled him out without making him lazy and really settled him, I was really impressed with it.

 

[showpony]

" Ridefast" I think you need a hammer on the head! What a stupid comment

 

[maccachic]

Start with diet is it balanced? No point spending lots of money on supplements when a simple balance of a diet may be all that is required. Calories in = calories out (for maintenance) vits and mins in balance and in correct quanities. Cut sugars like molasses. Oil lowers GI of feeds. Free access to salt.

A lot of it comes down to training and groundwork.

 

[harlequinwalk]

I used Magic (think its made by NAF) with mine x

 

[tallyho!]

All those expensive syringes contain magnesium. Just buy a bag of magox. Add it to feed.

As maccachic says... always check the diet first.

 

[YasandCrystal]

RelaxMe by FirstHorse - quite expensive but it works. Lavender oil soaked rag - hung in the stable. All the magnesium based calmers will only work if your horse is magnesium defiicient.