Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Calming Powder and Premier Calm?

The main difference between Calming Powder and Premier Calm is that the calming powder contains Soya Flour and the Premier Calm contains Chia Seeds instead of Soya Flour.  Some of our customers find that the premier Calm works better for their horses as it doesn’t contain Soya Flour.

Can the Calming Powder be fed as and when required?

Yes, however Calming Powder has more consistent and predictable effects when it is fed over a continuous period. For a horse exhibiting difficult behaviours the effects of the Calming Powder can take a few days to stabilise.

The suitable amount to feed can depend on the individual horse, as each horse metabolises differently and carries different levels of existing serotonin and we do recommend the loading dose of 5 days.

Is the Calming Powder & Premier Calm suitable for horses with/prone to ulcers?

Yes, all our Calming Powders are suitable for horses with, or prone to, ulcers though you may wish to consider Premier Calm specifically as it contains Chia Seeds.
Chia seeds have many nutritional benefits and in terms of gut problems, contain mucilages which form a gel to help protect the gut (in particular the stomach)

You can read more about feeding and ulcers in our article Understanding your Horse’s Gastric Health

Which Calming product is safe for horses that have/previously had Laminitis?

Both the Calming Powder and the Premier Calm are suitable for horses with laminitis or have a history of laminitis.

You can read more about feeding and laminitis in our article Equine Nutrition & Laminitis

Can I feed Calming Cookies to my pregnant mare?

Yes, you can feed calming cookies to your pregnant mare.  All of the ingredients in the Calming Cookies are absolutely fine for mares at all stages of pregnancy.

Can I feed my foal calming cookies and/or calming powder?

Most foals begin to nibble or forage and pasture from around 2 weeks of age and if the mare is fed they will also begin to eat a little of her feed as well. If your foal is eating small amounts of food then it is fine for you to offer a calming cookie or to add the calming powder to a small amount of food that the foal has been used to eating.

If I feed the full permissible dose of Calming Cookies but also Calming Powder - will my horse overdose?

The Calming Powder and Calming Cookies have been designed to be fed in conjunction if needed.  We advise that you begin feeding these products at the lower levels and increase them if needed until your horse’s behaviour has settled.

If you feed the full dose of both products, this will not have any detrimental effects on your horse’s health.

Why will my horse not eat some of your Calming Cookie flavours?

All horses are individuals that have developed their own taste preferences.

You can read more about horse flavour preferences in our article Does your horse have a favourite flavour?

My friend said the Calming Cookies didn't work on her horse so how do I know they'll work on mine?

All horses are individuals, we advise that you try the Calming Cookies on your horse to determine if they work for your horse.  We know from so many of our customers that our Calming Cookies have transformed their horse’s behaviour, making them less anxious, excitable and spooky and more calm, confident and trainable.

If your horse is sensitive to molasses why not try one of our powder forms instead?

Would the Gut Ease cookies benefit a horse that is prone to ulcers?

Yes, the yeast in the Gut Ease Cookies can help maintain a healthy gastric environment by helping to maintain the pH in the non-glandular region (upper part) of the horse’s stomach.

What is the difference between the Gut Ease Cookies and the Gastro Premier?

The main difference between the Gut Ease Cookies and Gastro Premier is that the Gut Ease Cookies contain yeast, whilst the Gastro Premier contains other ingredients to support gut health including lecithin and apple pectin, which are both known to help maintain gastric health.  The yeast in Gut Ease Cookies help maintain gut health by supporting the important microbial populations present in your horse’s gastrointestinal tract. You can read more about our Gut Ease Cookies here.

Why is GastroPremier so expensive compared to other Gut products on the market?

GastroPremier contains a range of high grade, FEMAS sourced, quality ingredients that are known to support gastric health in horses, all the ingredients in this product contribute to helping maintain a healthy stomach in your horse. Some other, less expensive, products on the market contain lower levels of active ingredients compared to GastroPremier and as such are less effective in supporting gut health. We also do not use synthetic vitamins; all our ingredients are pure and are not genetically modified. GastroPremier does not contain any bulking agents or fillers meaning each ingredient has a targeted and specific purpose to maintain a healthy gastric system.

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Things our customers say about us

Knowledgeable team who were quick to respond to queries. I've been using the calming powder for a few months now and it's made rehabbing my welsh A a much more pleasant experience for her.
Jade Broomfield-Moore
These cookies work! 18.3 Dressage double clear and Won at Cirencester ODE! She is without the cookies sharp very reactive and hot! With them she is aware bright but listening to me.
Dee Oatley
I have used the premier calm on my 4/5yr old Welsh d mare for a few months whilst I've been backing her. It just takes the edge of her esp as being a Welsh she can be sharp at times.
Lucy Sentance
We got back from your horse live, and again fireworks going off, given k9 calming cookies to my brothers dog, and the difference is incredible! So chilled and calm, can’t wait to try the equine ones next week when I back my boy!
Debbie Bickel
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