Valerian
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Valerian
Have a yearling filly going to sales that is great to work around except for when a stranger comes around which is not real helpful at a sale. She totally loses it and is scared to death of anyone new. WE were thinking of feeding her valerian and were wondering what amounts and if anyone has had any luck with it.
You can buy liquid valarian sold by Equine America, in tack shops. It comes in a bottle that premeasures the dose. I have not used valarian myself, but sell alot to our customers. You might also try using lavendar. Most herbal shops should carry it in a bottle. Use it by rubbing a drop or two between her nostrils and on her ears. Massage it in well. Maybe it is the "scent" of strangers that bothers her. In that case the lavendar should work well.
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You might do an internet search for "Bach Flower Remedies" and "Rescue Remedy" and read about that. My local GNC carries Rescue Remedy at the same price as on-line places.
I've seen it help when an extremely fearful horse (terrified of people) who had to be loaded onto a trailer. Many people on the internet seem to have had success with animals afraid of lightening, etc...
It takes about 20 minutes to have an effect and seems to have more dramatic results with animals that are having a strong fear reaction.
If you do try it, it would be interesting to know if it seemed to have any effect.
Kami
I've seen it help when an extremely fearful horse (terrified of people) who had to be loaded onto a trailer. Many people on the internet seem to have had success with animals afraid of lightening, etc...
It takes about 20 minutes to have an effect and seems to have more dramatic results with animals that are having a strong fear reaction.
If you do try it, it would be interesting to know if it seemed to have any effect.
Kami
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If you have the valerian liquid extract, do you know the dosage for that?
Thanks,
TBHorseNut
If you have the valerian liquid extract, do you know the dosage for that?
Thanks,
TBHorseNut
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