Many people use calming supplements for their nervous horses. Calming supplements contain ingredients such as minerals (magnesium and zinc), vitamins (like thiamine, part of the B-complex), amino acids (l-tryptophan), and herbal ingredients (Valerian root) because they are thought to have an effect on nervousness and other indications of stress. Calming supplements may be especially helpful if your horse is traveling or competing.
| Product | Form | Valerian Root |
L- Trypto- phan |
Magnesium (per daily serving) |
B- Complex |
Zinc | Other Calming Ingred. |
Sugar | Milk Hydroly- sate |
| Calm & Cool by Oral-X |
Paste | Y | Y | N | N | N | Y | N | N |
| Calm & Cool by Oral-X |
Pellets | Y | N | N | N | N | Y | N | N |
| Whoa! by Equishine |
Granules | N | N | 3119 mg x2 servings /day |
Y | Y | N | N | N |
| Tryptoplex by Oral-X |
Paste | N | Y | 100 mg x1 serving /day |
N | N | Y | N | N |