Magnesium
Horses deficient in Magnesium can show signs of nervousness, excitability and muscle tremors.
This is the nutrient that I believe to be grossly underestimated and also under-'RDA'ed.
The Herbal Horse Calm & Anxiety SKU THH-CMUK
Herbal Horse Calm Mix
Tryptophan, Inositol, Magnesium and a blend of herbs - formulated to have a calming effect on horses without causing drowsiness.
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Herbal Horse Calm Mix
SKU THH-CMUK
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01 · THE PROBLEM
The problem this solves
Us horseriders sit on top of half a ton of muscle. We do not need it to be exploding because we walked past a plastic bag.
02 · WHO IT'S FOR
Who Calm Mix is for
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horses who are "hot", spooky or tense
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horses who have trouble focusing on work
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horses who are agitated or nervous at events or while boxing
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horses who are edgy in the paddock or stable
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depressed, sad or unenthusiastic horses
03 · THE FORMULATION
Every ingredient, and why it's in
Brewer’s Yeast
Brewer’s yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) is a yeast and is the source of various vitamins and minerals.
In particular, it contains B vitamins, well known for their role in stress alleviation.
Tryptophan L-Tryptophan
L-Tryptophan is the direct precuror to Serotonin in your horse's brain.
Serotonin is the happiness neurotransmitter.
Vitamin D3 Cholecalciferol
Vitamin D3 controls the Calcium balance in the blood, essential for a stable nervous system.
It also plays a role in driving the transformation of Serotonin from Tryptophan.
Ginkgo biloba
Ginkgo biloba has been researched for its anti-anxiety effect.
Researchers believe any calming benefit comes from antioxidant compounds that help lower oxidative stress in the brain
Passion flower Passiflora incarnata
Passion Flower may increase gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain.
GABA is the calm neurotransmitter.
Hops Humulus lupulus
Hops can influence anxiety by promoting relaxation, easing nervous tension, and improving sleep.
It has been found to interact with GABA receptors in the brain to calm nerve activity.
Gotu kola Centella asiatica
Gotu kola may help reduce anxiety, with early studies showing potential to calm the nervous system, lower stress, and improve startle responses.
Horse people, this herb may reduce startle response. Say no more.
Vitamin B1 Thiamine
Low levels are linked to nervous system stress, irritability, and anxious behavior.
Thiamine helps activate the parasympathetic nervous system, which promotes a calmer state of mind.
Niacin
Niacin is a cofactor in the conversion of Tryptophan to 5-HTP. 5-HTP is then further converted to Serotonin.
Vitamin B6 Pyridoxine
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) is a coenzyme in the conversion of 5-HTP to Serotonin.
Do you see what we have done here? This is more than the usual Tryptophan supplement, as this formulation actually drives the formation of Serotonin.
Formulated by Beryl Shuttleworth, BSc Hons Biochemistry
04 · DOSING
How to feed it
How. One scoop per day (daily use) to four scoops per day (event use). Use this product daily or at events only, whatever the needs of the individual horse.
- One 500g bag, if used continuously, will last one horse four weeks.
Safety
- Do not use in conjunction with anti-depressant drugs
- This is a nutritional product and is not intended as a substitute for veterinary products or advice.
- Discontinue immediately at any sign of an adverse reaction
05 · QUESTIONS
What owners actually ask
How long will it take to have an effect?
Although some people have told us that they see an almost immediate effect, typically I'd say it will take about a week.
06 · Customer reviews
What owners report
Named owners, named pets, dated outcomes. Our own reviews are shown in full. Where the same products are sold by other shops, we summarise what their reviewers say, the good and the bad, with a link back to read the originals there.
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3 reviews on this site
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3 reviews for Herbal Horse Calm Mix
What they like
- Effective calming without sedation: Most reviewers report a noticeable reduction in anxiety and tension in their horses, without the animals becoming drowsy or dull. (≈6 of 9)
- Good value for money: Several reviewers highlight that the pricing is competitive compared to specialist equine retailers. (≈2 of 9)
- Fast delivery and availability: Reviewers appreciate the quick delivery and are pleased the product is now stocked on Takealot. (≈2 of 9)
What they flag
- Does not work for all horses: At least one reviewer saw no benefit and stopped using it, suggesting results are not consistent across every animal. (≈1 of 9)
- Slow onset: One reviewer noted it took one to two weeks before any effect was apparent, so patience is required. (≈1 of 9)
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Lucy –
I had previously used other calmers (in particular NAF Magic and was using this prior to trying Calm Mix) but this was having no effect on either of my horses. In particular my ISH with a bubbly infectious personality that nearly all of the time is wonderful. However, he has the ability to see imaginary monsters, shadows, BIG leaves, and any bird of any description flapping was just all too much and he would either do an over exaggerated leap and shoot off or stop dead and try and run off. None of this was too terrible but it was just annoying and frustrating especially when schooling. He also had no patience – he wouldn’t wait at road junctions, wouldn’t wait for cars to pass etc – I think he had previously got away with a lot just because he is a cheeky loveable chap.
On Kerry’s review on E-venting on Calm Mix I thought I would give it a whirl. Within the first dose there was an immediate difference. The leaps were smaller, the monsters weren’t frightening and he would wait at a junction out hacking. Over the next couple of days I tried out giving half the amount and none. The effects are immediate and when he had none in his breakfast he was a little monkey again. And it sounds obvious, half the amount had half the effect! It’s palatable, excellent value for money and I certainly won’t be using anything else now.
I rode this morning in a howling gale and in an absolute downpour and he paid no attention to the typhoon and schooled beautifully – I can’t ask for more than that. There will be no need for expensive pastes at competitions either! He is a fairly large chap at 16.2 and irish and I have found that 3/4 measure in both his morning and night feed is the perfect amount. He is still his awesome self, not at all drowsy just without his plonker moments! Happy days ?
Nicki Marshallsay –
I’ve been using it for about 6 weeks now. My mare is still a bit quirky but there is a definite difference in her day to day. She is more rideable more often, her concentration is improving and she is less bolshy. As I say we do still have issues but we work through them quicker. I started on 4 scoops and next week I’m dropping to 3 for a couple of weeks as an experiment! I have also recommended it to someone at our last outing who was “struggling” and had tried “everything on the market bar sedalin”!!!! Happy to chat about my experiences if you like….
Michelle McLachlan –
I used this on my ex race horse Kilbride star who had been off the track less than a week when he came to me. Had never hacked out alone or travelled alone. I got in touch with beryl and started using it, saw results within a couple of weeks and started taking him out alone to friends to ride and low level comps just to get his confidence (and mine) back. He’s no longer on it and has gone to a forever home in Bridlington to hunt…. I don’t think I could ever have managed to start his re education without it to be honest as nothing else worked on him at all!!! Thanks beryl and your team!!