Stead-E (“Steady”) is formulated to reduce anxiety and promote relaxation. The calming complex can be added to the horse’s diet in preparation for an event that may induce stress (show, travelling, breeding etc.), or use it as a longer term aid for horse’s who have an ongoing anxious disposition. A relaxed horse will respond better to environment stimuli, work more positively and correctly too.

Stead-E contains key components L-Tryptophan and Magnesium (Oxide and Amino Acid Chelate), but also considers the body’s role in processing these key components for best efficacy.
• L-Tryptophan is a building-block from which Serotonin can be manufactured in the brain. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter and, in the brain, acts to reduce anxiety and promote relaxation.
• Magnesium and Vitamin B1 play roles in the transmission of nervous impulses. Both show to reduce anxiety and promote relaxation.
• Vitamins B3 & 6 aid the conversion of Tryptophan to Serotonin, which is the neurotransmitter responsible for reducing anxiety and promoting relaxation.
• Vitamin B3 also inhibits the liver from breaking down Tryptophan.
• Manna Oligosaccharides are the dried cell walls of yeasts which clean out pathogenic bacteria. This improves the gut environment where fibre-digesting bacteria thrive, and nutrients can be best absorbed.
• Seaweed offers an array of vitamins and trace minerals. It contributes to improving the horse’s overall health with benefits such as improved immunity and improved thyroid function. Seaweed also has anti-inflammatory and anti- bacterial properties.

Best practices:
• Start Stead-E Calming Supplement 7 days prior to travelling or competition, or as a routine daily supplement to a horse that requires ongoing support.
• To counteract initial low dietary uptake, supplement at double the daily dose for the initial 5 days. Thereafter, proceed with the recommended single dose.

Recommended dosage:
Horses up to 350kg: Feed 20g per day Horses over 350kg: Feed 30g per day

Stead-E is safe to feed long term.

As Stead-E provides a holistic approach in its formulation, an anxious horse’s total environment should be managed too.
• Feed high quality forage and concentrates containing high fat and soluble fibre.
• Feed your horse in a set routine with preferably 3 meals or more a day.
• Offer water and roughage ad lib.
• Balance feed with intensity and quantity of work done.
• Feed low-sugar feeds to prevent insulin responses and stay away from oats, barley and maize.
• Supplement with a high Magnesium supplement.

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Most horses require additional support through the wet season to manage hoof health and structure, whilst others may have mild to critical issues that require treatment throughout the year. Sole-Stuff is applied to the sole and frog to manage moisture, harden the area and combat bacterial infections such as Thrush.

Directions for use:

Clean the entire hoof with a brush, removing all dirt and dust. Paint the solution onto the ground contact parts of the sole using the brush and allow to dry for 60 seconds before putting the hoof down.

For use on frogs, it is recommended that a farrier trims the frog to allow Sole-Stuff to access hidden areas where bacteria may be present. The solution should also be applied to the central and lateral sulci.

Apply at least once a week for hoof maintenance, and at least twice a week in damp conditions.

Brush included.

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EquiSHIELD contains key components Vitamin E, Lysine, Methionine, Beta Glucan, Fulvic Acid and Selenium.

Vitamin E plays a role in immune response, neuromuscular function and is a biological antioxidant. Together with Selenium, the combination provides essential protection to body tissue against oxidation-induced damage, maintains normal muscle function and is a preventative aid against muscular disease. Fulvic Acid is a humic acid, a natural and organic electrolyte. It has many benefits to equines including improvement to gut health, immune function, detoxification ability, inflammation management, and coat health. Beta Glucan is a powerful, positive immune system stimulant with multiple benefits. In equines, it has shown to moderate and improve digestion, improve nutrient absorption, and stimulate the activity of macrophages (pathogen fighting immune cells). Lysine and Methionine are essential amino acids that boost the horse’s immune system and improve overall health. Among many benefits, they improve protein quality and availability, hoof and coat health, support a healthy nervous system, and aid collagen formation and repair processes.

Recommended dosage:
Horses 150-350kg: Feed 30g per day
Horses 350-500kg: Feed 50g per day
Horses over 500kg: Feed 80g per day

EquiSHIELD can be used for extended periods of time.

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DEET has proven itself to be a highly effective repellent and has been used for decades in the human market. Think Peaceful Sleep, Tabard etc. In the equine market, a DEET-based insect repellent has become an essential in the horse’s daily care route, certainly in locations where vector born viral diseases (African Horse Sickness and West Nile, for example) are rife! DEET repels flies, mosquitoes and Culicoides midges which may be infected with vector born viral diseases.

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Bit Butter is a mouth softening complex that is applied to the corners of the horse’s mouth to promote healthier and softer skin. Bit Butter adds ‘slip’ so the bit can move over the skin with less friction, whilst healing damaged skin cells at the same time. The rich, moisturising and healing complex includes Coconut Oil, Grapeseed Oil, Vitamin E, Vitamin A and D3 Oil, Antioxidants and Beeswax.

Even riders love it for their lips and have given testament to it healing chapped lips faster.

Note: If your horse has a severe rub, allow sufficient healing time or use Bit Butter in conjunction with a bit guard.

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