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Causes
Often sheer
boredom can be at the root of these problems but actual pain as in
indigestion and general anxiety or mineral imbalance can also be causes.
Most often seen in high performance horses on a very high level of hard feed
it is observed that this regime can be the prime cause. The level of work
and lack of time at peace in the paddock can give rise to the symptoms.
Treatment
Antacid
mixtures can help releive indigestion if fed regularly and the amount of hard
feed given needs to be assesed very closely for each individual. Giving as
much time as possible for these horses to relax in a natural element - at
grass - is essential. More time in the field will also alleviate boredom and
the introduction of equine playthings to the stable can be considered. Check
the stable mates on either side of a horse with stable vices to ensure there
is no antipathy between them and also have the horse checked out for any
signs that could be causing pain internally.
Calmers can
have a role to play in the treatment provided all the other elements in the
condition are checked out first.
PEGASUS
HEALTH PRODUCTS THAT CAN HELP
Antacid
Mix a purely herbal mix based on
Asafoetida an Indian herb well known for soothing indigestion when
used regularly, it contains no banned substances under rules. Widely used
throughout the catering industry as a flavour enhancer, one never hears of an
Indian meal causing indigestion. Asafoetida is not very palatable on it's
own and the mix has been designed to overcome this, but someone skilled at
giving a drench can mix the straight herb with water and give it this way.
StressBan
an Ayurvedic herbal formula
designed to optimize calm when fed regularly. In particular it can reduce
'fizz' but not 'sparkle' of great importance to the performance horse.
Contains no banned substances under rules.
StressBan+
a consentrated version especially
useful for one off times such as travel or the show ring.
MoodAid 1
a herbal calmer and hormone
balancer especially for mares in season, no banned substances.
MagnEase
a magnesium based calmer
containing no banned substances very useful for males & muscles.
Straight
Herbs - Chamomile for general
calming and Monks Pepper (Agnus castus) for seasonal mares. |