instant calmers?

[skyesthelimit1]

im hoping to take my boy to a show in a few weeks where we will have to stay over for 2 nights. the thing is, he weaves, quite badly. hes always done it and i know i can never really stop it, but i was considering using an instant calmer to use in the evening when people are around then once its worn off (and everyone has left the yard) he may settle and rest... any ideas on how to keep him occupied and not stressed? hes worse when people are around and does normally settle once the yard has cleared (i know as ive seen him not stressed when he thinks we arent there) so just need something for the evening thats gonna help him relax... any ideas?!

 

[Missmac]

Never used them but my friend rates the Magic syringes from NAF. She uses them to travel her mare who finds that very stressfull.

She also said that the blue chip one is good.

 

[T_K]

I have used the NAF Magic syringe for my mare who wont load - although it didn't get her in the box it did calm her down a lot. I would give it about an hour to work though.

 

[Missmac]

Also just remembered a link I saw on here about calmers a day or twn ago. It is 3 years old but still useful

http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/horse-care-index/1370/279133.html

 

[Shay]

I use the NAF Magic instant syringes to take the edge of stressy boy when competing. It is fully competition legal and we find them effective. I'm sure you've already tried but would stable toys, mirrors or carrot strings distract him a bit?

Experience suggests you won't have the only weaver!