Suitable calmer for ex race horse

[Emaleask]

I have a 13 year old ex race horse mare, I thought her behaviour problems was dental or back so I've had the denists and back woman out, got her a new saddle fitted to her and she is in a full cheek copper roller bit, she's had her feet done and everything but she still seems to have problems, she is fine to work with on the ground but once you're riding she is extremely excitable and sometimes nervous, she will want to gallop when riding in the field and when I hold her back she starts to prance sometimes she gets frustrated from not being able to go fast and starts small bucks/rears and spinning, she isn't dangerous as doesn't take off on me but does get frustrated, she also gets anxiety when separated from other horses and travelling alone, I am a quite rider so I'm not being too harsh on reins or anything, does she need a calmer and what would be best for her? She was on a 6 month break which wasn't because of injury or illness but just because of having no where to ride, she is just going back into work slowly but had the same problems with her before her break, once she is fit I will be taking her too weekly lessons, any advice would I will be great full of, thank you

 

[PorkChop]

Tbh honest I would start with lessons as soon as you can, you can do a tremendous amount in walk and trot, because from what you have written you need some strategies to deal with some of her issues.

Calmers are great in that they can break the vicious circle but they are not a cure all. If you want a calmer on a budget try dried hops, and at the other end of the scale Equifeast are an amazing company for a tailor made calmer.

 

[fuzzle]

Oh bless after years of racing she is in a routine of galloping she most prob doesnt know any different, i agree i think you may need lessons which will help both you and her, try natural calmers thunderbrook herbs are good camomile powder and vervain or they are very good to chat to for advise well worth a try wish you all the best!! ps try and talk to her and get her listening to your voice and stroke her down her neck just all calming actions if you can do this on the schooling it will help on open spaces get her to try and trust you xx

 

[STRIKER]

Whilst checking everything else is all clear, some horses are just quirky by nature, parentage, but do agree with above poster about schooling, but if i had a tb off the track i wouldnt feed it any feed, just a min and vit lick and hay or haylage.