{"product_id":"equine-america-so-kalm-solution-1ltr","title":"Equine America So Kalm Solution 1Ltr","description":"\u003cp\u003eHorses and ponies are naturally fright and flight animals and can be prone to excitability and nervousness in unfamiliar surroundings (such as competition or new training venues) which can lead to spookiness and cause them to lose concentration and focus, resulting  in undesirable behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo Kalm Solution provides targeted nutrition with 4 key ingredients to support the horse in managing these stress responses and supporting calm behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnesium\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eis a vital mineral and plays an important role in nerve function and muscle contraction, as well as its other roles around the body. A lack of magnesium in the diet can result in neuro-muscular excitability and increase in nervous behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin B1 (thiamine)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eis important to help maintain nerve impulse transmission and cellular energy production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor 500kg horse: 30ml per day. May feed an additional 30ml, two hours prior to event.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum: 60ml per day (divided into two feeds).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo Kalm should be\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eintroduced gradually and fed at the recommended intake for at least 7 days before any stressful activity, and is safe to feed long term if required. May be reduced to 15ml per day if desirable behaviour is maintained. So Kalm Solution is a low sugar and starch formulation, and therefore safe to feed to horses and ponies who require a low sugar diet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not feed to pregnant or lactating mares or breeding stallions without seeking veterinary advice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL-Tryptophan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis an essential amino acid in the horse’s diet, required for the production of the important hormone serotonin, which is associated with mood and pleasure. L-tryptophan is included in So Kalm Solution at a safe level to support the daily requirement, particularly in those sharp or anxious horses that are likely to be receiving minimal concentrates, and consequently may be receiving sub-optimal levels of this key amino acid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChastetree Extract\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Vitex Agnus Castus),\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003ealso known as Monks Pepper, has been used for centuries to support mood and temperament. More recently, research has shown that the Chasteberry plant contains natural compounds that support key mood-regulating hormone levels, which help maintain hormone balance, reducing irritability and muscle tension, which can lead to unpredictable and challenging behaviour, and a loss of concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll ingredients are selected to ensure they are fully compliant with the FEI guidelines for Clean Sport.  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Equine America","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43727884419146,"sku":null,"price":119.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0032\/7552\/2148\/files\/b2cc9739-72ee-4a34-8cfe-8f0e71345843.webp?v=1782101028","url":"https:\/\/canterburysaddlery.co.nz\/products\/equine-america-so-kalm-solution-1ltr","provider":"Canterbury Saddlery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}