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Why Leg Up Calm Pellets?
Leg Up Calm offers a fundamental pelleted formula that is ideal for slightly nervous or anxious horses. This economical option includes:
- Valerian and vervain for herbal support
- Magnesium and thiamine (vitamin B1) for nutrient-based support
- A tasty pellet with no added sugar!
Which Horses Benefit From Herbal Calming Support?
Supplements in this category may be a good choice for horses that are dealing with excess nervousness or tension. This formula includes herbal ingredients that offer basic support for nervous system health and maintaining an even temperament.
If you don’t compete in rated horse shows (products in this category contain herbs not permitted by many competitive organizations), an herbal calming formula is a great option to consider. Additionally, if you’ve tried a nutrient-based supplement and didn’t see the results you were hoping for, switching your horse to an herbal formula may be an appropriate next step. Finally, if you’re currently feeding a nutrient-based supplement and you like what you’re seeing but still want to provide more support, pairing your nutrient-based formula with an herbal formula may be an appropriate choice for your horse.
If you don’t compete in rated horse shows (products in this category contain herbs not permitted by many competitive organizations), an herbal calming formula is a great option to consider. Additionally, if you’ve tried a nutrient-based supplement and didn’t see the results you were hoping for, switching your horse to an herbal formula may be an appropriate next step. Finally, if you’re currently feeding a nutrient-based supplement and you like what you’re seeing but still want to provide more support, pairing your nutrient-based formula with an herbal formula may be an appropriate choice for your horse.
Research
The following ingredients in this formula have research associated with them:
Inactive Ingredients:
Corn Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles, Lignin Sulfonate, Sodium Propionate, Vegetable Oil (Cold Pressed), Wheat Middlings.
*This product contains one or more ingredients currently published by US Equestrian as a prohibited substance. Please consult the governing body for this and any other organizations under which you may compete. Learn More about Supplement Guidelines for Performance Horses
*This product contains one or more ingredients currently published by US Equestrian as a prohibited substance. Please consult the governing body for this and any other organizations under which you may compete. Learn More about Supplement Guidelines for Performance Horses
Instructions
| Horse Weight | Recommended Amount |
|---|---|
| Under 500 lbs. | 0.5 scoops |
| 500 - 1000 lbs. | 1 scoop |
| 1000 - 1500 lbs. | 1 scoop |
| Over 1500 lbs. | 1.5 scoops |
Directions for Use: Administer 15 g daily, 1 scoop = 15 g
How the Ingredients Work
Herbs to help maintain a calm demeanor
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Valerian
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Valerian is a "nervine," or, an herb with specific actions on the nervous system. Valerian helps the nervous system maintain balance in horses who are struggling with excess restlessness and anxiety. Because it also has a beneficial effect on muscle cramps and spasms associated with tension, it is especially helpful in horses that process anxiety through their muscles.
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Valerian is a "nervine," or, an herb with specific actions on the nervous system. Valerian helps the nervous system maintain balance in horses who are struggling with excess restlessness and anxiety. Because it also has a beneficial effect on muscle cramps and spasms associated with tension, it is especially helpful in horses that process anxiety through their muscles.
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Vervain
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Vervain (also known as Verbena) is an herb used for many reasons in people, but mostly for calming in horses. Characterized as a "nervine," an herb with specific actions on the nervous system, several compounds have been isolated from the plant and shown to have positive actions on nerve cells. Vervain may help rebalance the nervous system of horses with excess nervous energy, helping them slow down and concentrate.
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Vervain (also known as Verbena) is an herb used for many reasons in people, but mostly for calming in horses. Characterized as a "nervine," an herb with specific actions on the nervous system, several compounds have been isolated from the plant and shown to have positive actions on nerve cells. Vervain may help rebalance the nervous system of horses with excess nervous energy, helping them slow down and concentrate.
Nutrients to help support nervous system health
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Magnesium
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Magnesium Magnesium (Mg) is a macromineral that serves as an electrolyte in the blood, as an activator of hundreds of enzymes, and as a participant in muscle contractions. A normal diet can meet the Magnesium requirements of most adult horses in maintenance. However, pregnant and lactating mares, young growing horses, and especially horses in moderate to heavy work have additional requirements for Magnesium. Because one of the clinical signs of Magnesium deficiency is nervousness, it is added to many calming supplements. In gastric supplements, you may see small amounts of certain forms of magnesium such as magnesium carbonate. Magnesium carbonate helps to support a normal stomach pH and may be helpful for horses with gastric stress. The amounts included for gastric support generally do not have a significant impact on a horse’s overall diet. For more information visit our page on Magnesium for Horses.
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Magnesium Magnesium (Mg) is a macromineral that serves as an electrolyte in the blood, as an activator of hundreds of enzymes, and as a participant in muscle contractions. A normal diet can meet the Magnesium requirements of most adult horses in maintenance. However, pregnant and lactating mares, young growing horses, and especially horses in moderate to heavy work have additional requirements for Magnesium. Because one of the clinical signs of Magnesium deficiency is nervousness, it is added to many calming supplements. In gastric supplements, you may see small amounts of certain forms of magnesium such as magnesium carbonate. Magnesium carbonate helps to support a normal stomach pH and may be helpful for horses with gastric stress. The amounts included for gastric support generally do not have a significant impact on a horse’s overall diet. For more information visit our page on Magnesium for Horses.
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) is important in carbohydrate metabolism and in the transmission of impulses along nerves (for this reason it is often used in calming supplements). The NRC has set a daily dietary requirement for thiamine because, unlike most of the other B-vitamins, microorganisms in the intestine do not make enough thiamine to meet the horse's needs. Fortunately, fresh forage and cereal grains are good sources of this vitamin. However, horses that are exercising or do not have access to pasture or fortified grains may need additional supplementation.
Supporting Success
Sugar High
If your horse has too much energy, he may be getting more grain than he really needs. Learn more about building your horse’s ideal diet at SmartPak.com/BetterDiet
Too little turnout
Providing your horse with as much turnout as possible can help him release energy and relieve stress.
Gastric issues
A horse that’s grouchy and not performing well may be trying to tell you that his stomach hurts. Check out this blog to learn more about gastric upset and what you can do to help.Supercharge Your Supplements
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