What are the best horse
calming products?
There are a number of different calming products
for horses available.
Some of these products are supplements that
can be added to the feed and take time to build
up in the system. Sootha Nerves & Stress and
Equilibrium B1 Cool Mix are popular options
that aid in restoring normal nervous function
and making the horse calmer and reduce their
stress levels.
Another option are calming pastes that are
absorbed quickly into the bloodstream and
therefore have a rapid calming effect. These
are more suitable if you are just trying to calm
a horse for travel or a short period of time.
Popular options are Value Plus Calming Paste
or Equiette for Good Manners.
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A powdered dietary supplement that may assist with the alleviation
of skin conditions and joint aches and pains.
As a horse owner it is vital to know the signs of
colic. The signs will vary from case to case and can
change as the condition progresses. Some horses
may display a number of symptoms and others may
display only one or two. Signs of colic to be aware
of include:
Pawing at the ground
Looking or kicking at at the stomach/flank
Restlessness, rolling, lying down or getting up
and down repeatedly
Playing in their water bucket, splashing but
not drinking
Grinding teeth
Sweating, rapid breathing or increased heart rate
Decreased gut sounds or lack of normal sounds
Depression or lethargy
Loss of appetite
Not passing faeces
If you ever think your horse is suffering from colic,
contact your veterinarian immediately. A case
of colic, especially when severe, requires
immediate treatment and can develop quickly
into an emergency situation. Always contact your
veterinarian if you notice signs or symptoms of colic
or if you have any health concerns with your horse.
Signs of Colic in Horses
Horses
have
10
muscles
in
their
ears
which
allows
them
to
rotate
their
ears
nearly
180
degrees
and
move
them
independently
of
one
another.
