Emotional stress in horses: the natural solution
Horses, like all animals, are exposed to psychophysical forms of stress. Stabling, frequent transportation, changing stables, training and competitions are everyday events in a horse's life that can contribute to severe emotional stress.
Targeted supplements are often used to alleviate and better manage stress, and phytotherapy is a great help. It is known that plants contain active ingredients that can have an effect on mood.
In the specific case of mares, the heat period can be another problem. Some mares are irritable and difficult to control, even under saddle, and show pain and tension in the loin area. After a gynecologist has ruled out clinical disease, the problem can be addressed with hormone therapy (progestin), which is administered carefully and can lead to doping in some cases.
iAiAOH! offers an effective natural alternative: plant extracts of the highest quality from raw materials Made in Italy. The doping-free and easy-to-administer tinctures are the result of research to improve the well-being of our animals and are available in the Fitoline Horses section on the iAiAOH! website
iAiAOH! Tinctures
iAiAOH! Tinctures are herbal preparations obtained through a studied and patented three-phase extraction system, which makes it possible to obtain an extract that is twice as concentrated as conventional mother tinctures. Thanks to the high concentration, the administration dose is considerably reduced.
Relax Fem Tincture: hormonal support for mares
Relax Fem Tincture is a mixture of highly concentrated plant extracts that has been specially developed for the treatment of mares, but is also clinically effective in stallions. The main ingredient is Chasteberry, which does not block the ovarian cycle but modulates its activity. Chasteberry is also used in humans with the same intention and is effective in reducing behavioral changes and irritability associated with the estrus cycle. In addition, its relaxing effect on smooth muscle enhances its effect.
Chasteberry is not the only active ingredient contained, it also contains:
- Lemon balm: promotes mental well-being, relaxation and digestive function;
- California poppy: useful for stress and overexcitability;
- Chamomile: promotes relaxation and has anti-inflammatory and digestive properties;
- Aloe vera: immunostimulant, purifying, anti-inflammatory and energizing.
Relax Tincture: mental well-being for horses under stress.
Relax is a tincture with a broader spectrum of action, intended for horses suffering from stress and nervousness. Thanks to its natural and doping-free ingredients, it acts primarily on the nervous system and helps to regulate its reactions.
It is suitable for overexcitable horses during competitions, races or transportation and also ensures good gastrointestinal motility.
Main active ingredients:
- St. John's Wort: promotes relaxation and normal mood;
- Lemon balm: promotes mental well-being and digestive function;
- Hawthorn: has an effect on the horse's calmness, the cardiovascular system and blood pressure;
- Chamomile: relaxing, anti-inflammatory and digestive;
- Aloe Vera: immunostimulating, detoxifying, anti-inflammatory and energizing.
An innovative extraction method
iAiAOH! Tinctures are produced using a patented extraction process that guarantees twice the concentration of active plant ingredients compared to conventional Mother Tinctures. The high concentration and high quality of the extracts make it possible to find the useful dose in only 5-10 ml of the product, ensuring easy administration and minimizing the already negligible consumption of alcohol.
Dosage and administration
It is recommended to start with an initial dose of 10 ml for a few days and then continue with 5 ml. It is preferable to administer the product directly into the horse's mouth using a syringe without a needle and not via the feed to avoid dispersion. Alternatively, it can be mixed with a small amount of feed.
Guaranteed quality and safety
One of the main concerns of sport horse owners is the possibility that supplements or feeds may contain substances that are banned in competition. The Relax Fem and Relax Tinctures from iAiAOH! do not contain any substances that are on the FEI and FISE list of doping substances and can be administered at competitions without risk.
iAiAOH! in collaboration with
Dr. Vittorio Rocchelli – Veterinarian
