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My daughters pony can be very strong, spooky and excitable on the XC course. Can you please let me know what you would recommend to help calm his behaviour when she is eventing on him.

Thanks

Hi Amanda

Thank you for your questions.
I think there is a couple of separate issues in your question.
Firstly, excitable and spooky could be a sign of nervousness on the ponies part, adding Nutri-calm to the ponies diet would most certainly help.
For best results, 25mls daily for approximately 7--10 days prior to competition. Available also in Gel syringe administered 1-2 hours prior to competition. Use half a syringe for this, 30mls.
Secondly, the above could most certainly assist with this. I would also check that tack fits correctly. Poorly fitting tack can cause issues whereby the pony feels discomfort and could use strength to evade this hence getting strong.
I hope this helps.
Please keep me posted.

Happy riding
Warren

Thanks Warren, Looking forward to trying Red on this product and thanks for the I will get his tack checked as well, something I hadn't really thought of.