At-Ease™

Features & Benefits

• Thiamin–Important vitamin in nerve transmission and decreasing anxiety in nervous horses
• Magnesium–Essential mineral for reducing nervousness and soothing nerve fibers
• Tryptophan–Aids in the synthesis of “serotonin” which is a mild hormonal sedative
• Powder & Paste Form–Easy to administer

At-Ease™ is a natural calming agent that takes the edge off horses without sedation. Made from naturally occurring nutrients, At-Ease™ works both by increasing calming type hormone secretions and soothing irritated nerves, allowing relief from stress and anxiety. All natural so that it does not test, it is ideal to use at shows, competitions, or events that unsettle the horse. Available in both paste and powder form, At-Ease™ is easy to administer and cost effective.

Thiamin (Vitamin B-1) plays an important role in nerve transmission and excitation. Thiamin is also believed to stimulate appetite and assist in the prevention of tying up and regulate nerve function. There does not seem to be any fear of toxicity in horses with thiamin and it is not stored in fatty tissues for later use. Pyridoxine (Vitamin B-6) is an important synergist in the synthesis of amino acids like tryptophan. Although, no dietary requirements for pyridoxine have been established for the horse, deficiencies in other species include reduced growth rate, muscular weakness, anemia, impaired immune function and neurological abnormalities resembling epilepsy. Over supplementation or any occurrence of toxicity with pyridoxine are unknown.

Tryptophan is one of 22 amino acids and one of the ten essential amino acids. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins and the essence of organic life. By analogy, if amino acids were the letters of the alphabet, proteins would be the words in language. Tryptophan is part of the natural synthesis of niacin. As tryptophan intake increases, niacin conversion is decreased. Tryptophan also is a synergist in the hormonal secretion of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that acts as a mild sedative. There are no known side effects in horses from the supplementation of tryptophan.

A trace mineral, magnesium is essential for bone development and the activation of many enzymes. Historically, magnesium oxide was given intravenously as an anesthetic agent before the advent of barbiturates and inhalation anesthetics. Symptoms of deficiency are nervousness and hyperactivity. Magnesium relaxes muscle fibers and soothes irritated nerve fibers. Excessive magnesium intake by the horse is not known to be harmful but may interfere with calcium uptake. At-Ease™ is carefully formulated with this in mind.

A natural amino acid, B-Vitamin and Mineral supplement.

Directions: POWDER: Feed one teaspoon twice per day beginning 1 to 4 days prior to, and two teaspoons three hours before, the desired event.

MEGADOSE PASTE: 30 cc per dose. Back off lock ring until measured dose is reached. Insert well back in the side of the horse’s mouth and squeeze plunger. Feed one dose 1 to 3 hours before and one dose immediately before desired event. After seven (7) continuous days of application, discontinue for one (1) to three (3) days.

STORE: Flat at room temperature. Keep out of direct sunlight.

NOTE: This product contains no drugs or chemicals, and is completely safe when fed as directed. Not intended for continuous feeding. Some horses may require up to four teaspoons per day to obtain the desired result.

Powder Ingredients: Whey, L-tryptophan, Magnesium oxide, Thiamin mononitrate, and Pyridoxine hydrochloride

Paste Ingredients: Propylene glycol, Magnesium oxide, L-tryptophan, Corn starch, Thiamin mononitrate, Salt, Dextrose, Pyridoxine hydrochloride, Methyl and propyl paraben (a preservative), Silicon dioxide, and Artificial apple flavoring