Product test: Herbal calmer
04 June 2002
HHO test’s Equiherbs Relaxer herbal supplement on a tense young pony
Equiherbs Relaxer is from a new range of herbal products, formulated by equine irridologist and herbalist Ellen Collinson.
Made from a combination of herbs with calming properties, Relaxer is described as suitable for nervous travellers, horses with stable vices such as box walking and weaving, and over-excitable competition horses.
Relaxer is 100% herbal and contains no chemicals or prohibited substances. It does not cause drowsiness or effect performance.
A 500gms tub costs £50.00 and lasts approximately one month.
For more information visit www.equiherbs.co.uk
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Tester’s comments
Before
being fed Relaxer Treasure was inattentive to ride
and became extremely upset when something spooked her. Once upset she remained tense and unsettled for a long time.
Although generally good to handle, she jogged when being turned out and brought in from the field and called when left in her stable.
The first change we noticed when feeding the herbs was that she felt more relaxed on her way to the field. She was also quieter in her stable and the calling nearly stopped.
She remained sharp to ride while on the Relaxer, although her levels of concentration developed, which helped reduce the spooking. Also, when she became upset by something, the tension did not last so long as previously.
At £50 for one month’s supply, Relaxer is not the cheapest calming supplement on the market but it did have a positive effect on this particular pony.
Verdict: Expensive, but worth trying on sensitive souls
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Carol is an experienced journalist and editor, who is also a passionate amateur rider and dedicated horse owner, having ridden since childhood. She has a particular interest in the emotional well-being and ethical training of horses, alongside veterinary matters, having garnered extensive first-hand experience of numerous equine health conditions through more than 30 years of horse ownership.