Behavior & Stress

How to Choose the Right Supplement for a Stressed Horse?

Arbalou Soins supplements and herbal blends from La Boutique de l’Arbalou are designed to support a wide range of equine conditions and behavioral states, while helping maintain overall health and well-being.

They provide natural solutions to help manage stress, anxiety, and emotional imbalance in horses.

What natural anti-stress products for horses?

There are several natural, non-addictive solutions to help reduce anxiety in horses.

Arbalou Soins offers a wide range of natural calming products such as:

• Arbalou Destressant – based on plants, magnesium, and tryptophan, promoting relaxation and emotional balance
• Arbalou Zen Horse – supports overall calmness and emotional stability
• Arbalou Phyto Relax – natural plant-based formula supporting relaxation without affecting performance

These solutions help improve the horse’s well-being while maintaining alertness and performance.

Key calming plants used in equine stress management

Several plants are known for their natural calming properties:

• Lemon balm (Melissa) – calming and soothing effect
• Chamomile – relaxation and stress relief
• Hops – helps reduce hyper-excitability
• Hawthorn – supports heart rate regulation during stress or excitement
• Verbena – helps reduce anxiety and nervous tension

These plants work together to naturally support emotional balance in horses.

Additional management tips for stressed horses

To support stress management, it is also recommended to:

• Reduce frequent transport when possible
• Avoid unnecessary changes in environment or paddock routines
• Protect horses from strong temperature variations, especially during seasonal changes
• Prevent boredom by ensuring social interaction with other horses when appropriate
• Maintain a stable and consistent daily routine