Pay Attention to Ingredients in Equine Calming Products
Equine calming products are considered supplements, but it’s important to realize that certain ingredients can show up if your horse is drug tested when competing. You’ll want to check with the rules of the association you’re riding under (FEI and/or specific breed), to be sure none of the ingredients in the product you’re using are prohibited substances. If you have any questions about how long ingredients remain in the horse’s bloodstream, you should discuss this with your veterinarian.
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