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Hi all,
I have a particularly sharp horse who I got back in April to produce for a friend but to also have fun on, he wasn't great to hack back then but was unfit and wasn't that strong but would throw a buck or rear if he was being stubborn, sorted that all out over the summer and he was the safest thing. He's had his back/teeth done and we're getting a new saddle in three weeks but since he had his back done he was fine for a week or two but has since started being extremely unsafe but at the same time I started him on prokalm and I can't tell if that's affected him or it's something else?
Has anyone had something similar or had bad experiences with prokalm?
I should add he was on topspec calmer and I couldn't tell if it worked or not, are there any calmers that worked for you when prokalm didn't?
Tia
 
Not tried prokalm but I've tried every calmer under the sun for one of mine. What I've found actually works best is pure magnesium oxide and also Brewers yeast. Also, no Alfalfa. I have a completely different animal on my hands now.
 
Ah I have read that Brewers yeast is also good for their hind gut,
I think I will go down this route as it also helps decide if I'll need a magnesium based calmer or not depending if it works. Can I ask what quantities you feed yours with?
Thank you
 
rooseblox said:
Hi all,
I have a particularly sharp horse who I got back in April to produce for a friend but to also have fun on, he wasn't great to hack back then but was unfit and wasn't that strong but would throw a buck or rear if he was being stubborn, sorted that all out over the summer and he was the safest thing. He's had his back/teeth done and we're getting a new saddle in three weeks but since he had his back done he was fine for a week or two but has since started being extremely unsafe but at the same time I started him on prokalm and I can't tell if that's affected him or it's something else?
Has anyone had something similar or had bad experiences with prokalm?
I should add he was on topspec calmer and I couldn't tell if it worked or not, are there any calmers that worked for you when prokalm didn't?
Tia
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Hi Tia,
We log all reports of possible adverse reactions with all our supplements. Whilst this doesn't of course tell us every issue as some people may not report problems, the records for adverse events for ProKalm are very very low - perhaps a few per year out of 1000's of tubs. So it is possible but unlikely. If you would like to get in touch I would be happy to do a diet and management evaluation for you free of charge and see if we can get to the bottom of it.

regards

David

dm@davidmarlin.co.uk
 
Maybe look into the possibility of ulcers. My youngster went from being a angel to handle and ride to an absolute nightmare. Turned out he had grade 3/4 ulcers. Treated them and he was back to being calm and happy.
I currently feed him brewers yeast and it is fab. Also looking at adding pure magnesium.
 
I've used Prokalm and have noticed some improvement in my very sharp horse (and certainly no adverse reaction). I like it because you don't have to feed it all the time (it's quite expensive as calmers go) as I only need it for schooling which I do twice a week.

I have tried magnesium in the form of Magnitude and Magic which had no effect at all and also Top Spec calmer which didn't work either.

What breed is your horse? I have discovered that magnesium does not work well for tbs.
 
I've used lots of calmers, Prokalm being one of them, and it worked very well on my boy after a period of box rest. It's also the only one I've used for specific "moments" (Clipping, for instance) which works without the need to load up for days in advance.
Nice to see a company monitoring social media posts, and replying with an offer of advice/help, rather than just taking the opportunity to a) Have a pop at the competition, or b) do a bit of shameless self-promotion.
 
I have used Prokalm for a number of years now but only for "occasions" - dressage competitions for a particularly sharp/arsey mare. I have found that it worked very well once I got the dosage and timing right. Never had any adverse reactions at all. It is pretty pricey but for me was worth it as it took the edge off without affecting performance. And as I used it infrequently it lasted ages.
 
Dr David Marlin said:
Hi Tia,
We log all reports of possible adverse reactions with all our supplements. Whilst this doesn't of course tell us every issue as some people may not report problems, the records for adverse events for ProKalm are very very low - perhaps a few per year out of 1000's of tubs. So it is possible but unlikely. If you would like to get in touch I would be happy to do a diet and management evaluation for you free of charge and see if we can get to the bottom of it.

regards

David

dm@davidmarlin.co.uk
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Wow, hello!
I'm defiantly not unimpressed by the product as I know what works for one horse may not work for the next and I'm extremely open minded, I also changed to prokalm as I've only ever heard good things and I had my fingers crossed tightly. pony is having his back done again so we're going to find out then if it's anything to do with that as saddle has had to be changed but we are stuck with current saddle for 5 weeks.
Thank you so much for your reply i will send an email to you later as i strongly believe his attitude is due to diet and potential ulcers.


As an answer to someone who mentioned ulcers, yes I've thought of ulcers and spoken to his owner who doesn't want to go down that route and I've only insured him for third party so I simply can't scope him ect, all I can do is make sure I get the best food for him and make him as comfortable as possible is hay before riding, specific foods and he's always eating, which makes me sound barbaric but he was going to be put to sleep previously so I hope you'll agree he's landed on his feet with me in comparison to what could have happened.
 
I have yet to find a calmer that actually works and I have tried pretty much every one there is. Most had no effect at all but one sent my horse absolutely bonkers! And it was one with Valerian in it...
 
EKW said:
I have yet to find a calmer that actually works and I have tried pretty much every one there is. Most had no effect at all but one sent my horse absolutely bonkers! And it was one with Valerian in it...
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EKW,

If you email (dm@davidmarlin.co.uk) me then I will send you a small sample to try FOC. Would be interested to see if it works on your horse! Like a challenge.

regards

David
 
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