Stressful situations can cause startled reactions or tension in horses. However, such situations are sometimes unavoidable. In such cases, a supplement may help support your horse during stressful or unfamiliar events, thereby maintaining the horse's overall well-being. Browse our selection of supplements designed to support horses during times of stress.

FAQ Calming Supplements for Horses

What can I give my horse to help calm it during stress?

Stress is something that occurs regularly in horses and is not always avoidable. To give your horse extra support during stressful situations, you can use supplements that contain magnesium. Magnesium plays a role in muscle relaxation. In cases of deficiency, for example, due to increased demand during stress, heavy sweating, or low levels in the feed, the muscles remain tense. This can cause the horse to become nervous, as it becomes difficult to relax the muscles. A magnesium supplement therefore supports and promotes muscle relaxation and encourages a calm state of mind. Additionally, calming herbal supplements can also be used.

Does Synovium Calmingard test positive during competitions?

No, Synovium Calmingard does not test positive due to the homeopathic dilution.

What is the benefit of supplementing Synovium Mgnium compared to other magnesium supplements?​

Synovium Mgnium contains two different forms of magnesium, which ensures higher absorption of magnesium in the body. Additionally, the product also contains the necessary B-vitamins, which the body has an increased need for during stress.

How long in advance should I administer Synovium Calmingard?

The product is best administered two hours before a stressful situation for optimal effectiveness.

How does hindgut support, also support the horse's behaviour and reactivity?

Research shows that feeding a starch-rich diet causes horses to become more reactive during behavioural tests and leads to the microbiome developing towards dysbiosis. By comparison, research also shows that horses fed a high-fibre diet exhibit calmer behaviour during the same tests and that their microbiome remains more stable. This demonstrates the impact of diet on the microbiome, the horse’s behaviour and the link between the microbiome and the horse’s brain.