Equine Horse Calm

Do you Need Something to Calm Your Horse?

If you need something to calm your horse that is not a strong sedative, look for natural products which can calm without making them seem lethargic or slow.

Natural products can reduce anxiety and skittishness without making your horse drowsy. They can reduce irritability and improve their disposition, help them to relax, concentrate, perform better in competition, adjust to a new home or surroundings and are safe for nursing, pregnant mares and foals.

A horse can develop anxiety, suffer a lack of confidence in the rider or have been in a traumatic situation with another owner, all of which can cause him to develop a nervous or skittish demeanor. They can panic when being led into a trailer or nervous when in competition. Horses show distress by having an elevated heart rate, shaking or breathing very rapidly, sweating excessively, pacing or becoming easily spooked.

Try the following suggestions to calm your horse;

•Remove the reason for the distress or use desensitizing methods with the horse.
•Move and speak slowly and calmly.
•Build trust by walking & spending time with your horse.
•Help your horse feel secure by stroking and speaking reassuringly.
•Rub your horses’ withers with your hand and gently reassure him.
•Rub the horse as if grooming.
•Give the horse something to eat.
•Allow the horse examine surroundings.
•Allow the horse some movement, by walking or release him into an enclosed area.
•Use blinders if necessary when leading in or out of a trailer or stall.
•If you are nervous, uncomfortable, or upset your horse will feel it also, relax.

If these suggestions don’t work, there are products to calm your horse that contain natural ingredients and can alleviate any distress your horse has. Look for ingredients which can support a calm mood and soothe their disposition. Homeopathic ingredients in horse products are available and much less harsh than prescription medicines. They work gently and are very effective.

Rebecca Shelly is a regular contributor to Natural Pet Health a site concerning the health of our pets. To find a something to calm your horse that is natural, gentle and effective, visit
Equine Horse Calm.