Horses and ponies are naturally fright and flight animals and can be prone to excitability and nervousness in unfamiliar surroundings (such as competition or new training venues) which can lead to spookiness and cause them to lose concentration and focus, resulting in undesirable behaviour.
So Kalm Solution provides targeted nutrition with 4 key ingredients to support the horse in managing these stress responses and supporting calm behaviour.
Magnesiumis a vital mineral and plays an important role in nerve function and muscle contraction, as well as its other roles around the body. A lack of magnesium in the diet can result in neuro-muscular excitability and increase in nervous behaviour.
Vitamin B1 (thiamine)is important to help maintain nerve impulse transmission and cellular energy production.
L-Tryptophanis an essential amino acid in the horse’s diet, required for the production of the important hormone serotonin, which is associated with mood and pleasure. L-tryptophan is included in So Kalm Solution at a safe level to support the daily requirement, particularly in those sharp or anxious horses that are likely to be receiving minimal concentrates, and consequently may be receiving sub-optimal levels of this key amino acid.
Chastetree Extract(Vitex Agnus Castus),also known as Monks Pepper, has been used for centuries to support mood and temperament. More recently, research has shown that the Chasteberry plant contains natural compounds that support key mood-regulating hormone levels, which help maintain hormone balance, reducing irritability and muscle tension, which can lead to unpredictable and challenging behaviour, and a loss of concentration.
All ingredients are selected to ensure they are fully compliant with the Rules of Racing and the FEI guidelines for Clean Sport.
Directions For Use
For 500kg horse: 30ml per day. May feed an additional 30ml, two hours prior to event.
Maximum: 60ml per day (divided into two feeds).
So Kalm should beintroduced gradually and fed at the recommended intake for at least 7 days before any stressful activity, and is safe to feed long term if required. May be reduced to 15ml per day if desirable behaviour is maintained. So Kalm Solution is a low sugar and starch formulation, and therefore safe to feed to horses and ponies who require a low sugar diet.
Do not feed to pregnant or lactating mares or breeding stallions without seeking veterinary advice.