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Post by emilyequi on Aug 4, 2017 10:23:27 GMT
Looking at getting a calmer to feed my horse, willing to pay if it has desired effect. Looking for suggestions of tried and tested calmers. My gelding can be very sharp and jumpy, to ride and handle. Back, saddle, teeth etc dealt with, just looking for something that may take the edge off for both our benefit. I have just hd his hormone levels tested and awaiting results as he can be quite riggy. TIA  |
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Post by Smirnoff on Aug 4, 2017 12:16:00 GMT
freestep
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Post by lucynlizzysmum on Aug 5, 2017 6:44:54 GMT
Equifeast cool, calm and collected
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Post by Colouredhorsephotography on Sept 10, 2017 20:46:12 GMT
Cool calm collected is great and also equine America magnitude is good
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Post by gillwales on Sept 10, 2017 21:04:49 GMT
I would also look at what you are feeding him, some horses react to certain grains, the easiest way to work out what gees him up and what he can cope with is to feed straight grains and then either add or detract. I recall the yard I was on changing the brand of horse nut and my then horse became unmanageable.
Lunge slowly before riding.
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Post by janetbushell on Sept 11, 2017 6:57:12 GMT
I would also look at what you are feeding him, some horses react to certain grains, the easiest way to work out what gees him up and what he can cope with is to feed straight grains and then either add or detract. I recall the yard I was on changing the brand of horse nut and my then horse became unmanageable. Lunge slowly before riding. Plus how much turn out the animal gets |
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Post by WKponies on Sept 11, 2017 9:39:01 GMT
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Post by sarahp on Sept 11, 2017 10:01:34 GMT
Grumpy old woman here today - why is it that so many nowadays want every problem sorted by a quick fix of either a supplement of some sort or a different bit rather than trying to look at the problem as a whole and consider all possible reasons and solutions? How about examining management, feeding and schooling first for a change?
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Post by janetbushell on Sept 11, 2017 12:54:37 GMT
Also seems entirely contrary to the thread running in the guest area - or is it just me that finds it ironic?
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Post by kateanne0 on Sept 12, 2017 18:17:51 GMT
Also seems entirely contrary to the thread running in the guest area - or is it just me that finds it ironic? No, I'm sure it's not just you Janet! |
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Post by kateanne0 on Sept 12, 2017 18:18:12 GMT
Also seems entirely contrary to the thread running in the guest area - or is it just me that finds it ironic? No, I'm sure it's not just you Janet! |
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Post by emilyequi on Sept 29, 2017 15:34:08 GMT
Grumpy old woman here today - why is it that so many nowadays want every problem sorted by a quick fix of either a supplement of some sort or a different bit rather than trying to look at the problem as a whole and consider all possible reasons and solutions? How about examining management, feeding and schooling first for a change? I am not by any means looking for a quick fix, I have put a lot of work into this horse and he is coming good slowly, but I was just looking into a calmer to assist me if possible. In fairness to him a lot of it is he has had to move yards a few times due to my own circumstances and he is young so I think this has left him very unsettled. He is turned out every day from about 8.30 til 4 and follows pretty much the same routine day in day out as he is very much a routine horse who does require management. He is however improving loads now with only the occasional sharp day now so I cant complain. I have him on Cavalor Calm which I have found to be pretty good to be fair. |
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Post by gillwales on Sept 29, 2017 18:40:20 GMT
I wonder how many of these products actually work or is it in the mind of the owner?
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Post by honeypot on Sept 29, 2017 20:33:41 GMT
And if it doe is it 'dope'?
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Post by gillwales on Sept 30, 2017 4:40:07 GMT
I think it depends on whether it is used for competing. If you know that a horse is going to have a stressful occasion, such as clipping, then no, if it is to use when in the ring, IMO, even if it states it is legal, then yes.
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Post by sarahp on Sept 30, 2017 7:55:35 GMT
Emilyequi that was a general comment, not specific to you, and you had asked only about a calmer.
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Post by deejay on Oct 9, 2017 20:04:17 GMT
You say he has changed yards recently and this has probably made him more anxious. I would approach this from a different angle, never having had any success with calmers, we completely changed our ponies routine. Instead of out in the day and in at night, he now goes out every night and is fetched in during the day. This has chilled him out, he naps during the day and is much calmer. He was out every night in the run up to HOYS although well wrapped up to keep his coat. Worth a try and won't cost anything.
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Post by gillwales on Oct 9, 2017 20:18:50 GMT
You say he has changed yards recently and this has probably made him more anxious. I would approach this from a different angle, never having had any success with calmers, we completely changed our ponies routine. Instead of out in the day and in at night, he now goes out every night and is fetched in during the day. This has chilled him out, he naps during the day and is much calmer. He was out every night in the run up to HOYS although well wrapped up to keep his coat. Worth a try and won't cost anything. I agree, seems worth a try |
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