A complementary feed supplement for horses with volatile temperaments or those who encounter stressful situations.
What Can Lead to Anxiety in Your Horse?
The world can be a stressful place. Most horses lead happy lives, but modern life can be noisy and confusing
Loud noises such as thunderstorms, fireworks or game shooting are a common cause of fear or anxiety
Changes in stabling or grazing areas, or even changes in the other animals around them can cause stress in your horse
Travelling can be stressful to horses
Horses on box rest can become stressed. Or when being turned out for the first time after a period of rest, horses may need to be kept calm
Signs of Anxiety
If your horse demonstrates any of the following characteristics, it may indicate fear or anxiety:
Stable vices such as box walking, crib biting, door kicking etc
Unwanted behaviours when tacking up or being ridden
Poor performance at competitions, when they usually perform well at other times
Unsociable behaviours towards people or other animals
Fearful behaviour (e.g shying, freezing, aggression) in everyday situations
What Else Can I Do?
Your vet may recommend a few key strategies to help your horse overcome any behavioural problems and live happily together. Lots of owners find it's useful to use a combination of:
Behavioural techniques
Environmental changes
Supplements
Pharmaceuticals
It is important to remember that managing behavioural issues can take a long time and patience so do not lose heart if the problems do not disappear immediately.
Feeding Guidelines
Calmex Equine comes in a sachet which should be added to feed or mixed into a paste and syringed into the mouth. It can be given once per day, or split across two feeds. It can be used for short, medium or long term support.
Weight Recommendation
Up to 350kg 1/2 sachet
351-600kg 1 sachet
Over 601kg 1 1/2 sachets
Ingredients
Calmex Equine is a blend of natural nutrients that help reduce anxiety, encourage normal behaviour and support neurological health in general. It promotes calmness, relaxation and concentration making life less stressful for both you and your horse.
Calmex Equine contains:
L-Tryptophan – an essential amino acid which is a precursor to serotonin, the calm, happy neurotransmitter
Magnesium – a mineral that is essential for normal nerve and muscle function. Horses in work have increased magnesium demands and some equine diets may not provide sufficient levels
B vitamins – essential for the normal functioning of the central nervous system
Shipping charges mainland GB zone1
| Value | Weight | Delivery Charge |
| Over £49.00 | Any Weight | FREE |
| Under £49.00 | No weight limit | £4.50 |
| Under £49.00 | Under 250 grams | £3.49 |
Most orders are despatched the same day and standard delivery is 3 to 5 working days from despatch. FAST Expedited options are available at extra cost - these usually arrive in 24-48hrs from dispatch but delays are possible during busy periods.
Postcodes outside of Zone 1 (including some areas within mainland UK) may incur extra carriage charges due to surcharges imposed by the couriers. These will be calculated on the website at the checkout.
NB: Orders placed with faster delivery must be placed before 13:00 to ensure same day dispatch (excluding weekends and bank holidays). Please also check on the product page that the items ordered show 'In Stock' otherwise your order will be delayed until the stock becomes available, which in most cases will only be 24hrs.
Estimated "Usually shipped in" information is shown against most products
Overseas orders
We no longer send goods outside of the UK.
Prescription Items
Prescription items will be sent on receipt of a valid signed and dated prescription.
Pick up
We offer a pickup service for orders placed over the phone.
Please ring us on 01833 641112 for more information.
Refrigerated Items
Refrigerated items will be sent by carrier or express delivery at a cost of £7.50, with coolpacks, unless you pay for a premium for a refrigerated delivery. We will contact you prior to despatch for your instructions.
We want you to be completely satisfied with any purchase. If not any item* can be returned to us within 14 days of receipt for exchange or refund Please give us a ring for a returns number on 01833 641112 or alternatively email sales@hyperdrug.co.uk to obtain a returns number.
*Due to legal requirements medicines may not be returned except to correct an error in despatch or in response to an "official recall". If an item is believed to be faulty it should be returned for inspection and it may be necessary to forward it to the manufacturers for testing before replacements or refunds can be authorised. This does not infringe legal rights. Please contact our customer services for a "Returns Number" which must appear on the outside of the package or it will not be accepted. We advise customers to use an insured method of shipping and to retain proof of despatch. We may refuse returns on products specially obtained or manufactured to order. Items must be returned unsoiled and unused and sent adequately packed and carriage paid.
