WHY WOULD MY HORSE NEED STRESS PASTE?

Acute stress affects horses in many ways. They stop eating. They stop drinking. Muscles can fatigue quickly with dehydration and can result in reduced nutrients available to support energy production.

Competitions, strenuous work, transport, illness, long days competing, extreme heat and humidity, extended times off feed or other major changes to your horses's normal routine can compromise gut health. Gut bacterial populations can shift. Muscles and organs can be damaged with higher rates of oxidative stress.

Behaviour can become anxious and highly strung, and this behaviour then starts the stress cascade all over again. They stop eating. They stop drinking… and so it goes.

Stress Paste is designed to specifically address each of these responses to stress and keep the horse eating and hydrated with well-functioning, well protected muscles. This is why it is complete with so many ingredients. Stress Paste is also designed to support the gut so it and it’s bacteria can remain healthy during higher stress periods.

HOW TO USE STRESS PASTE

Each syringe is 60ml
Horses weighing under 400kg: Give 30ml twice daily
Horses weighing over 400kg: Give 60ml twice daily
Feed Stress Paste up to 60 minutes before the stress event and then again 4 to 12 hours later
Stress Paste is designed to be added to your horse’s feed at the recommended dosage

Nutritional Information
Ingredients

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
AMINO ACIDS
Glutamine	1.5g
Threonine	4g
Proline	0.75g
Serine	0.75g
MINERALS
Magnesium	2.1g
VITAMINS
Natural Vitamin E	500IU
Vitamin C	5g
Vitamin B1	50mg
Vitamin B2	20mg
Niacin	20mg
Vitamin B5	20mg
Vitamin B6	10mg
Folic Acid	5mg
Biotin	1mg

Stress Paste is highly recommended by equine veterinarians and elite riders

“I used the stress paste 2x daily for my trip to Adelaide 3DE as well as my usual daily use of Digestive EQ, before I left and when I arrived. I did the trip for the first time in one hit so driving time was 15.5 hrs.

When arriving I had the body work man that has seen Heidi (Oaks Cordelia) before lined up for a treatment. I arrived 3 hrs prior to the treatment and had a short ride before he looked at Heidi, but he said to me that she was ‘the best horse he had seen that day’ and could not believe how good her muscles felt after such a long trip, he had very little to treat. Being 17 hands she normally comes off the truck a little stiff.

I then used the paste once each day and Heidi ate both morning and night during the whole trip, she also maintained a relaxed happy attitude all comp.

Cross country day I gave her 2x paste, one early morning and one about 6 pm. Heidi recovered the quickest she ever has. Her heart rate was very quick to recover (this is not uncommon for her) but her temp was the most impressive, it dropped more quickly than ever before, she normally runs very hot and it normally takes her a long time to cool, this time it was about half as long.

Her recovery continued to impress me as the day went on with both me and the high performance vets seriously impressed with how bright and sound she was in all our trot up checks, at 8 pm, 11 pm and the 5.30 am Sunday.

She then continued to feel great show jump day where she was the best show jump round of the day, calm careful and bright.”

Jade Findlay, Elite Australian Eventer

“I am very excited about Stress Paste. One of the common misconceptions about anxious horses is that sedation is the best approach. To me products containing tryptophan, chamomile, solely B vitamins or magnesium are simply trying to emulate sedation.

However I feel that the main cause of anxious behavior in horses is due to GI pain from gut emptying, acid backsplash and dehydration due to transport, intense exercise, and change in feeding schedule. Rather than sedating horses in an attempt to mask their anxiety at experiencing this GI pain, Stress Paste aims to treat and prevent the negative cycle of stress, dehydration, inappetance and poor performance.

Stress paste contains a gastric buffer, a hydrating agent, B vitamins which are the fuel for muscle energy and appetence, essential amino acids necessary for gut wall integrity and strength, as well as Magnesium and Vitamin B1 for normal nerve function and to prevent the nervous behavior which accompanies inappetant horses who then become Magnesium and B1 deficient.

We have used Stress Paste prior to travel in elite level Show Jumpers and eventers to maintain hydration and GI integrity with unbelievable results.

Horses who are normally anxious and poor travelers as well as picky eaters away from home arrived hydrated, calm, and ate as if they were at home. These horses performed even better than expected and recovered noticeably better and more quickly than their rivals.

We also used Stress Paste on horses at events who had gone off feed and were in danger of not being able to compete due to dehydration and loss of condition. Within hours of receiving stress paste the horses ate and drank normally and were able to compete and win.

The brilliant thing about the paste is that the horse can already be off feed and water and still be dosed and the horse can be dosed easily during transport when often feeding and watering is not feasible.

This product is a brilliant addition to any horse travelling and competing or encountering any stress such as changing environment, heat, humidity, breaking in, weaning, etc.”

Dr Erin Roddy DVM - Veterinarian

"I trialled the stress paste with my pony on the way to a big competition at Werribee which was about ten hours’ drive away. I gave her the paste before travelling and on arrival and I was thrilled that she ate and drank on that trip, which she usually wouldn’t want to do. It's definitely something I will be buying for my next big journey."

Renae Dorney, Show Horse Rider

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why Would My Horse Need Stress Paste?
Stress affects horses in many ways. They stop eating. They stop drinking. Muscles can fatigue quickly with dehydration and can result in reduced nutrients available to support energy production. Competition, strenuous work, transport, long days competing, extreme heat and humidity, extended times off feed or other major changes to your horse’s normal routine and illness or extended times off feed can compromise gut health.

Gut bacterial populations can shift. Muscles and organs can be damaged with higher rates of oxidative stress. Behaviour can become anxious and highly strung, and this behaviour then starts the stress cascade all over again. They stop eating. They stop drinking… and so it goes.

Stress Paste is designed to specifically address each of these responses to stress and keep the horse eating and hydrated with well-functioning, well protected muscles. Stress Paste aims to support the gut so it and its bacteria can remain healthy during higher stress periods.
Why Is Each Ingredient Included?
Each ingredient plays a vital role in assisting your horse to cope with the stress they are about to be placed under. These actives include:

Yeast Derived Prebiotic – Research has shown that stress during travel can change a horse’s gut bacteria populations. Plus any extended time off feed is going to reduce the supply of fibre that is available to support your horse’s good bacteria. The yeast derived prebiotic is added to assist in supporting the good bacteria through times of stress.

Magnesium Hydroxide – This ingredient is a strong buffer and works within Stress Paste to raise the pH of the fluid in your horse’s stomach to reduce the risk of gastric ulcers. Magnesium hydroxide also provides a source of magnesium to support the expected higher requirement of this mineral during stress.

Natural Betaine – Betaine is a naturally occurring osmolyte. Osmolytes love water, meaning betaine is able to help your horse stay hydrated and better able to handle strenuous exercise (both training and competing) and heat stress. Research in other animal species has also shown that natural betaine is able to reduce the damage to the gut caused during heat stress.

B-Vitamins – The B-vitamins are crucial during stress to maintain appetite and support muscle energy generation during exercise. Vitamin B1 is also needed to support normal function of the nervous system.

Natural Vitamin E – Natural vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant and will help protect your horse’s muscles from the higher levels of free radicals generated during stress and exercise.

Vitamin C – Vitamin C is also a powerful antioxidant and works together with vitamin E to protect your horse from free radical damage. Under normal conditions horses produce their own vitamin C. But research in horses shows that your horse’s natural vitamin C production is reduced during stress. The vitamin C in Stress Paste may support your horse during periods of stress to keep vitamin C at optimal levels.

Pectin– Pectin is a sticky substance that is added to coat the upper sections of your horse’s stomach to provide some protection from acid splash during periods of time off feed. Pectin will also feed your horse’s good bacteria.

Amino Acids – Threonine, glutamine, proline and serine are four amino acids critical for gut health. These amino acids are used directly by the gut to continuously regenerate and grow new, healthy gut tissue. Plus, they are needed to support the production of the protective mucus in the gut. By adding them to Stress Paste, we give your horse a readily available supply of these amino acids to help the gut stay healthy during periods of stress or time off feed.
When Should I use Stress Paste?
Here are some specific situations where you could use Stress Paste:

Before Travel – give Stress Paste before travel to assist with hydration, and to coat and buffer the gut. This will also boost vitamin C which has been shown to be reduced in horses during travel.

During Travel– If you are travelling for more than 4 hours, give Stress Paste during travel to recoat and rebuffer the gut as well as top up vitamin supplies and support the good bacteria.

After Travel – give Stress Paste upon arrival to support gut health after a period of time off feed, to assist settling your horse and to help with appetite. Stress Paste may also top up your horse’s B-vitamin and antioxidant levels in preparation for work.

Before a competition – give Stress Paste before you compete. This will assist to buffer and coat the stomach to help keep your horse comfortable and calm. Plus, your horse will have lots of vitamins on board to make sure their muscles have plenty of energy and are protected during exercise. Stress Paste should be given the day of competition and can be fed up to one hour before you compete. To assist with recovery also feed at night on the day competition.

Post-Surgery – use Stress Paste to support the gut after surgery and an extended time off feed. Stress Paste will also provide antioxidants to help with reducing damage from oxidative stress common after surgery. Discuss the use of Stress Paste with your veterinarian in this situation prior to the operation.
Is Stress Paste Swabbable?
No.
Can I use more than 2 tubes per day?
2 tubes of Stress Paste per day should cover the majority of horses. However, in extreme circumstances like prolonged travel (e.g. interstate travel lasting more than 8 hours) or prolonged exercise (e.g. during endurance competitions) a third tube may be required. It isn’t recommended to feed 3 tubes of Stress Paste for any longer than two consecutive days.
Will Stress Paste help my horse stay hydrated?
Yes, this is one of its most important roles! The natural betaine used in Stress Paste is designed to help your horse keep hydrated, even during hot, humid conditions or during strenuous work.

Stress Paste may also help maintain your horse’s appetite. And when horses eat well, they generally also drink well. So, they stay better hydrated!
When should I use the ‘stress dose’ of Digestive EQ and when should I use Stress Paste?
Here are our guidelines:

Use Digestive EQ at the stress dose if your horse has longer term gut health issues. For example, diarrhoea, recovery after oral antibiotics, is a recently off-the-track thoroughbred, a horse losing weight or an aged horse needing support.

Use Stress Paste when your horse is under acute, short term stress. For example, during travel, competition or during and after illness.

You can also give Digestive EQ at the stress dose and Stress Paste at the same time if you wish. But please make sure the horse is adapted to Digestive EQ first.
Can I use this every day?
Stress Paste won’t cause harm if used every day, but it is not designed to be used every day. For everyday use we recommend you use Digestive EQ.

Stress Paste can be used every day for horses who are unwell and not eating, to help support their gut health and encourage their appetite.
How many days in a row can I use this?
Stress Paste can be used for as many days in a row as your horse is under acute levels of stress. If used for more than 5 days in a row we recommend you remove it slowly by reducing to a ½ dose for 2 days and then ¼ dose for 4 days (to allow your horse’s natural vitamin C production and regulation to normalise).
Can it be used for foals and weanlings?
Yes! And in-fact Stress Paste will do a great job of helping foals and weanlings under stress (for example during travel or weaning). For foals, reduce to ¼ the recommended dose for the foal’s dam. And for weanlings use a half dose.
Is it safe for Broodmares?
Yes, Stress Paste is safe for Broodmares and would work particularly well for broodmares travelling interstate for breeding. Because of the vitamin C content of Stress Paste, we don’t recommend using Stress Paste for more than 5 consecutive days in broodmares. To manage long term stress, Digestive EQ should be used.
How is Stress Paste different to other products on the market?
Many ‘Calming’ or ‘Stress’ type products contain ingredients that act only on the horse’s nervous system to calm them.

Stress Paste on the other hand is designed to specifically address the many negative responses to stress. Stress Paste will help to keep horses eating and hydrated with well-functioning, well protected muscles. Stress Paste also helps with recovery and most importantly, supports the gut so it, and its bacteria can remain healthy during higher stress periods.
Will Stress Paste sedate my horse?
No. Stress Paste works by targeting issues your horse may experience under acute stress (like gastric ulceration, dehydration, muscle damage and loss of appetite). In assisting your horse better cope with stress, Stress Paste helps your horse remain calm.

Stress Paste is not designed to simply sedate a stressed horse.
Why isn’t Tryptophan in Stress Paste?
Many pastes include the amino acid, Tryptophan. It is not included in Stress Paste because in some equine sports it is swabbable. Additionally, we can’t find any research that shows it actually works.
Will Stress Paste assist with recovery?
Yes! The single most important factor for a good recovery is proper hydration. Stress Paste (combined with your chosen electrolyte) may assist keep your horse hydrated. And in doing so, will help speed up recovery.

PLUS, the vitamin C and natural vitamin E antioxidants may protect muscles during exercise so there is less damage to repair, and the B-vitamins may maintain muscle energy production, making for an easier recovery.
Can Stress Paste assist with gut health?
Absolutely! In fact, one of its most important functions is to protect gut health during acute stress. With a powerful buffer to reduce the risk of gastric ulceration, pectin to coat the stomach and protect it from acid splash, amino acids to support your horse’s natural processes of gut repair and protection and our powerful, yeast derived prebiotic to support the hindgut’s good bacteria, a large part of what make Stress Paste so effective is the support it provides in the gut!
How can Stress Paste help during travel?
In many ways, including: The magnesium hydroxide may assist to buffer your horse’s stomach while your horse is off feed. This buffering action may increase the pH of the fluid in your horse’s stomach and reduce its ability to burn ulcers into the upper part of your horse’s stomach. The pectin is a sticky substance that should coat the upper part of the horse’s stomach and help protect it from any acid splash. The amino acids may help feed your horse’s gut wall to allow it to continue to repair and regenerate itself and produce its own protective mucous. The vitamin C may help maintain vitamin C status and antioxidant protection. Vitamin C has been shown by research to be reduced in horses when they are travelling. The prebiotic may help support the good bacteria in your horse’s hindgut. Travel related stress has been shown to alter equine gut bacterial populations. The natural betaine may help to keep your horse hydrated on long journeys. The B-vitamins may help to maintain your horse’s appetite and energy levels, so when you arrive at your destination your horse will keep eating and feel great!
Should I preload with Stress Paste?
You can. If you know your horse is going to have a long, high stress day, you can give a dose of Stress Paste the night before.
Can Stress Paste help with my horse’s appetite?
By supporting a more stable gut environment and making sure vitamin B1 requirements are met, Stress Paste is designed to help with appetite (and we have already had some great feedback during initial feeding trials that it works!).

SHOW ALL QUESTIONS

Pamela J.

I have found this paste the best on my show horses.

Gail S.

My deaf horse was nervous out and the stress paste was really helpful thanks will be more when needed

Sue W.

Arrived quickly, love your products. We use EQ, VM and stress paste and our ponies all look fabulous

Brad W.

Works great

andrea c.

Well behaved at dressage day

Chelsea F.

I definitely saw a difference in my anxious horse and his attitude to stress triggers was much much less.

Angelina C.

Fantastic product that works!

lynette k.

It settled my mare in to her competition work now she no longer needs it great product.

Elizabeth F.

I love stress paste we use it to travel our fellow who stresses about loading and travelling to a new place. Normally he wouldn’t tie to the float happily and certainly not eat. However since we have been using stress paste he is an absolute pleasure to take out. It doesn’t dumb down his work which we like. It just takes the edginess out of him on the ground. I highly recommend this product ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Tom D.

Wonderful product. Great for young horses being introduced to travel and competitions. Keeps his sensitive stomach in check allowing him to relax and settle in different environments. He’s happy to eat and drink at different locations, even overnight stays. His manure is now always well formed and healthy too. Previously had a tendency to show signs of colicafter a weekend away. With loose manure and nervous, reactive behaviour. I buy it by the box!!

Lorraine U.

My horse is more settled having given him the stress paste he was reluctant at first to taste it but i preserved finally got enough down his throat to actually see him work better.

Megan D.

Completely took the stress edge off.

Toni F.

Appears to calm our 11yr old thoroughbred

Michelle D.

Stress paste certainly helps our nervous OTT at shows, and the travel that it takes us to get to them. He’s only been competing for 6 months and has already carried my daughter to qualify for national events!

Kym K.

Great product. Pony is definitely more relaxed in the ring.

Jessica P.

My mare had developed a form of toxicity, the vet suspected that it was salmonella poisoning. She had severe diarrhoea and for a while we didn’t know if she would pull through. Her recovery was extremely slow, and she had not fully recovered from the diarrhoea, which meant she struggled to maintain her weight. I tried a number of products to add to her feeds but she was easily turned off anything different and refused to eat. My sister tagged me in a stress paste post. I liked that it was oral, so ordered some. I gave her the two doses, and within a week her usually extremely runny poo had become a patty. Which was huge, since there had been no changes in months. It’s been a bit over a month since giving her the stress paste and she is now back to her usual self, and has gained nearly all her weight back. I do believe the stress paste contributed greatly to her recovery!

Patricia O.

I gave my two a dose of stress paste when we where experiencing pretty wild weather as my old girl is blind and rely’s a lot on my thoroughbred for guidance who gets pretty flighty I was very impressed with the results and will most definitely use again

Courtney C.

I have used stress paste with my mare, everytime we compete, whether its a long or short floating trip. I find it reduces her nerves, encourages her to drink, and overall she is a much calmer happier horse. She is also given digest EQ daily, and stress dosage when competing.

Thereisa W.

Had my state show use the paste the night before then next morning was a little fresh but settled so well in the ring to take out yearling filly state reserve champion only her 4 th show so very happy with this paste Highly recommend it

Libby R.

Maximousse is his competition name, but he is just Moose to his friends and owner, Andrew. We struggled with Moose's condition, as he not only wouldn't stop growing, but a case of 'summer sores' & two hefty doses of wormers we now realise left him with ulcers. Thanks to Pryde's representative, Orla, we were introduced to Linda & Poseidon products. Oh happy days. Moose went on to EQ to stabilise his gut problems, with the explanation of why his bad behavior was representative of the pain he was experiencing. The next issue was Moose's attitude to 'work'. Once around the arena and Moose was over it. He would run backwards, sideways & buck, he had 'napping' down to a fine art, and at 18hh he had the size to back it up. Linda was wonderfully supportive, and suggested we try 'Stress Paste'. Andrew not only has a willing partner, who endures amazing lessons with Matt Ryan, enabled Isabelle @ Fusion Equine to be able to treat Moose (he had been like a kid on red cordial previously) & successfully travelled to his first official competition last weekend, never putting a foot wrong, and scored 68.6%, and 70.5% for 6th placing in both Prep tests. I recommend Stress Paste as we now have a happy horse and a happy rider. Thank you Linda & Poseidon for your wonderful support. Libby (mother, strapper, transporter & committed supporter for Andrew Driffield)

Dimity N.

I used the stress paste to calm my big boys nerves floating and while being out. I usually have alot of trouble getting him onto the float and when he is out he will shake and cant stand still. Using the paste he walked on the float first go and was very calm out and about around other horses. even stood still to be able to get a photo! Definitely recommend and i will be using this again! Only issue i had was trying to push it out the tube especially when my horse is so tall and isn't the biggest fan of getting a paste.

Kristy B.

I have been using the stress paste ever since it hit the shelves. I have found by giving in to my racehorses leading up to race day helps provide the younger ones with a good experience as they begin their racing careers. I have found it be be great for travelling and also for recovery.

Naomi S.

Really thought I saw a difference. I used it on 2 horses when we moved house and felt like it was well worth the purchase.

Corinne B.

Thankyou Poseidon for keeping out horses happy and healthy from the inside to out. We are extremely happy with your products

Denise E.

Finally got to use the Stress Paste last weekend. I used it on Ruby (TB mare) whom at shows is fine when we are there. Floating is where the stress is, I have tried other products. This time she was a dream. Gave full dose going and 1/2 on the way home. Stress paste now will go everywhere with us. I also use the EQ and VM for both horses.

Angela H.

This pony came back to me a year ago fully stressed and traumatised. After the ongoing help of Linda and use of Digestive EQ, VM and now stress paste I have a very happy pony.

Fiona F.

Gave the past to my mare 40 mins before putting her on the float, with no effect at all. Bought two tubes and will give her a dose (full tube) an hour before loading her this week & see if that will make difference. Must say that I was quite disappointed.

It was my mares first time out and we gave her the stress paste 4 hrs before training XC, and she was much more manageable

This pony with the help of these amazing products is on her way back to being happy

Jenelle W.

My boy Dylan has had a few issues with ulcers on and off and he looked like he had them back. He was off his food and sore. I had a couple of stress paste that I had just received. After talking to Poseidon about him they suggested to give him the stress paste to help settle his stomach and help him feel better. I gave him one, and in a few hours I gave him his tea and he ate it all. He looked more settled and calmer. I was so excited that there was such a huge difference. I started ulcer treatment but still gave him another one the next day. He has got over his ulcers a lot quicker than before making him a lot more comfortable. He is also on Digestive eq so hopefully soon along with stress paste he will no longer have stomach issues. All really noticing good things. Can’t wait to see what stress paste does when we are out and about. Thankyou Poseidon

Tess S.

Absolutely love this product!! Used it on my 4yr OTT for his first time in a new environment for a while and it made him so happy and content underneath me, i was able to get some lovely work from him. My old boy who hasn't been out in 2 1/2 years had a dose to make sure everything was feeling good and to create a good experience and WOW he was an angel. Also used as a recovery paste after xc and they all recovered well and were full of spirit with no muscle stiffness the next day.

Kylie D.

Absolutely love this product. I used for the first time last week, after a float accident 8 months ago my boy has been really nervous floating, he was honestly perfect both times. Loaded a treat each time got off much better and stood in the float better. I cannot recommend highly enough, I’m glad I got 2! I’ll definitely be back for more.

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WHY WOULD MY HORSE NEED STRESS PASTE?

HOW TO USE STRESS PASTE

Store below 30°C (room temperature)

Stress Paste is highly recommended by equine veterinarians and elite riders

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Stress Paste$52.00

WHY WOULD MY HORSE NEED STRESS PASTE?

HOW TO USE STRESS PASTE

Store below 30°C (room temperature)

Stress Paste is highly recommended by equine veterinarians and elite riders

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