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Help - my gelding acts like stallion! - McDowell's Herbal Treatments

I have a 5 year old gelding that acts like a stallion. He tends to herd and move the gelding he is paddocked with a lot. Sometimes he will even push him physically to move him. He also acted like a stallion with a mare initially as well. I wonder if there is something you would recommend? Thank you Emma

Dear Emma,
Thank you for your enquiry regarding your geldings stallion like behaviour.

It does sound like there could be two things occurring here:

1. Retained gonad tissue that produces testosterone.
2. Anxiety – causing high levels of testosterone produced by the adrenal glands.

I would suggest that it’s the latter and this is something that I can most certainly help with. Chaste tree is a herb that helps to stop the excessive production of testosterone (in both male and females- hence why monks used it to suppress desire - “Chaste”) The hormonal mare mix will help to normalise his hormones as well as help to detox his system from excess hormones produced by stress.

Hormonal Mare Mix
This alcoholic extract is formulated to nourish the endocrine glands and calm any nervous disposition. It contains 'Nervines' or nervous system tonics to allow change to a nervy horse's nature and habit patterns of reaction to certain circumstances. As well you need to look at his anxiety which is the cause of the high levels of adrenalin causing this behaviour.

Perform-A-Calm
This cider vinegar extract is formulated to nourish and calm the nervous disposition. It contains 'Nervines' or nervous system tonics to allow change to a nervy horse's nature and habit patterns of reaction to certain circumstances. Your horse will become much calmer and more confident under stress and will return to form more quickly after competition. The results are quickly seen and are sustainable.

After a short time on the full dose, the animal may be weaned down to a single dose daily and often, after a full 12 weeks course, can be taken off the mix altogether. This treatment will save your investment in an animal which cannot produce its best due to an overly sensitive nervous disposition

Nervous Episode
For extra support consider the Nervous episode which is used on those occasions where you may be going to an event or similar.

Equigesta-Pre
Ulcers, or gut pain from inflammation and tension is a problem for many horses. In response to this need, I have developed a beautiful new prevention product called Equigesta-Pre which contains pure plant powders and hind gut buffers to not only prevent digestive ulceration, but also to act as pre-biotic and digestive improver. This mix will also help regulate cortisol levels. 

Suggested feeding per day, spread over the two feeds. (This would depend on the energy requirements – the ratios suggested here are for low level/paddock rest). I am also against feeding soy based products, which are usually GMO. New studies are showing that soy is contributing to Insulin resistance in animals.. Use speedi-beet as the base feed, and copra meal to add protein and oils.

Do not feed any other minerals during the treatment program. They are likely part of the cause in this horses case.

FEEDING GUIDE

Speedi-Beet as the base feed
Chamomile flowers (½ handful per feed) Nervous system support- P, K, mg in balance
Fenugreek tea to support the lymphatic (immune system) 1-2 teaspoons fenugreek seeds in hot water, steeped and added to feed.
Rosehips (2 tbsp in 500mls of hot water, divide over 2 feeds) Kidney /liver support, iron, vit c Cobalt.
2-3 cloves of garlic- sulphur, Vit A /E and various other vitamins and minerals that is excellent for immunity and heart/circulation health.
1
 cup of Crushed millet and linseed per feed- silica- bone health /hair /connective tissue. Omega 3, 6, 9 lignin's for healthy joints and flexible ligaments.
1 tbsp of Kelp traces elements and iodine for thyroid function
60 drops of Hormonal Mare formula
20mls of Perform-A-Calm.
Rice Bran - protein/fat/vit A
Copra Meal - Protein essential fatty acids
Hay - oaten or meadow 24/7 or pasture

I hope that this is helpful,
Kindest Regards
Cath

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