pax calmer

IMO it is a massive waste of money and it drives me mad that when the H&H facebook pages posts adverts for it there are always loads of "does this work?" questions and "no it doesn't IMO" answers yet the facebook adverts keep appearing.

It actually makes me doubt whether H&H are behind the H&H facebook page or whether it is a hoax.

I know at least 3 people who have spent £20 on a spray bottle to no avail. I don't believe there is a magic cure for bonding with difficult/nervous horses. Trust takes time to build.

But of course that's just my personal view. Interested to hear if anyone has experienced a very positive effect that could not be explained by other factors.
 
Agree with Susie Q its a waste of money. Tried 2 bottles of it and it did nothing what ever. Years ago people rubbed aniseed on their hands when working with nervous horses, dont know if it works though.
 
Hi

Can I just say that not everything for works for everyone all of the time and everyone has a different opinion.

That said I've used PAX for over 10 years with my Arabian stallion, showing both in hand and under saddle all over the country, and whether it was psychological (spelling!) or actually did mask the smell of any fear/and or mares - I feel that this worked for me.

I have also used it recently on my young Arabian gelding.

It's worth a go!

Sarah.
 
ok thanks for advice.im picking up a horse at the weekend that hasnt been on box for around 6 years and bless his big heart hes a little nervous,so was just looking around for something that will chill him,its only around a twenty minute trip.:)
 
1973horse said:
ok thanks for advice.im picking up a horse at the weekend that hasnt been on box for around 6 years and bless his big heart hes a little nervous,so was just looking around for something that will chill him,its only around a twenty minute trip.:)
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If I'm anticipating a stressful situation I take rescue remedy for me and put a few drops on a handful of pony nuts for the horse. You can get a small bottle very cheaply from Boots or similar.

As pointed out above this may not work for anyone other than me, or it may just be psychological that I think it makes me feel more chilled but it's cheaper than Pax...
 
Suziq77 said:
If I'm anticipating a stressful situation I take rescue remedy for me and put a few drops on a handful of pony nuts for the horse. You can get a small bottle very cheaply from Boots or similar.

As pointed out above this may not work for anyone other than me, or it may just be psychological that I think it makes me feel more chilled but it's cheaper than Pax...
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yes i was going to buy the rescue remedy for myself, but sounds a excellent idea with the pony nuts
 
I think pax works more by masking smells of fear from the rider/handler as it smells like Vicks inhaler. In your circumstance I would opt for either rescue remedy or a homeopathy remedy which promotes calm and reduces anxiety!

Good luck with your horse !

x
 
Friends of mine have bought this and I made up a similar spray. It is basically aromatherapy oils in water - all the calming ones like lavender and geranium, camomile and bergamot.

It's ok but very expensive at £19 a tiny little bottle. Personally I would buy a few of the 'relaxing calming oils' and soak a rag with a few drops of each and rub your hands on the rag before handling your horse - same effect
You can hang a rag soaked with these oils in the stable to help 'calm' a horse. It does work I am a trained aromatherapist and have enjoyed experimenting with oils with my horses. Caroline Ingraham has published an eye witness booklet:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aromathera...item5647bde435
 
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