Horse Calmers

A horse calmer is a supplement that helps reduce a horse's anxiety and stress. It works by supporting a horse's nervous system without sedation. Most contain ingredients like theanine, thiamine, valerian, chamomile, and vervain, but a magnesium horse calmer is the most well-known.  

You can try pairing calming supplements with digestive aids and immunity supplements to counteract stressors.

Calmers for Horses from Top Brands

When looking for the best horse calmer UK available, the range at Discount Equestrian has elite brands including Cavalor®, Dodson & Horrell®, Equilibrium®, Equine America®, Global Herbs®, NAF®, and more. Here are two popular horse calmers:

Science Supplements® Prokalm - "This top-selling calmer for horses has an innovative approach to optimising equine performance, offering a unique formula that acts swiftly, with effects observed in as little as 30 minutes and lasting up to 8 hours. It takes the edge off, while moderate to high dosage suits more challenging scenarios. Available as a feed supplement or syringe, administer ProKalm for isolated incidents or incorporate it into daily feeding for consistent results. Overall, this is the best horse calmer."

Equilibrium® Calmmunch Hay Block - "Designed for excitable or anxious horses and ponies, this healthy snack offers a blend of high-fiber, low-calorie, and low-sugar ingredients, all without cereals, ensuring optimal well-being. Packaged in convenient 1kg packs, it's perfect for competition days, as a treat or reward. It's crafted from premium Timothy grass and fortified with magnesium, B vitamins, chamomile, hops, and vervain. Offering a three-fold approach to calming, it seamlessly integrates into existing diets, whether served wet or dry, in a munch net, feed bucket, or horsebox and is the best calmer for traveling horses."

Horse Calmer Cookies & Powders

There are many ways to deliver calming supplements, including horse calmer cookies, liquids, and pastes. Explore the best calmer for horses’ selection here:

Coligone® Treats - "These calming treats are enriched with Coligone for many benefits. These treats calm your horse from within and shield against gastric acid irritation. Ideal for feeding before, during, and after training or competition, they're suitable for all horses and ponies, even those prone to laminitis, colic issues, or intolerances to sugar and starch. Feed with assurance, knowing that each nugget is packed with goodness. It's the healthy treat your horse can enjoy between meals and is a tasty instant calmer for horses."

Equine America® So Kalm Solution - "Horses may exhibit nervousness and tension before exercise or competition. The So Kalm supplement combines premium-grade magnesium with L-tryptophan, an essential amino acid linked to serotonin production, to promote calmness and focus in horses. Daily feeding can enhance concentration and willingness to work without compromising the competitive edge. This formula is particularly beneficial for young horses prone to being highly strung and easily distracted, thereby preventing future training issues, and is the best calmer for spooky horse reactions."

Please contact the friendly staff at Discount Equestrian with any questions about the best calmer for horses that will work for your horse's needs. We are happy to help!