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Herbal Remedies
Equilite's Relax Blend, RelaxHer Blend, Valerian Free Relax

Herbs are designed to work in a truly holistic way.

The body is treated as a whole, using herbs which, through a variety of actions, will strengthen and support the horse's physiological Systems, enabling it to "heal itself'.

Herbs are a gentle therapy, and as such, will take 3-4 weeks to be absorbed into the system and have a beneficial effect. Often, once the herbs have been used for a month the dosage can be reduced to a maintenance level.

Herbs can be used safely in conjunction with conventional medicines.

Glossary of Herbs
Black Cohosh - This herb is helpful for the relief of menstrual cramps and symptoms of menopause. It is a natural supplier of estrogen with clinical studies showing that extracts of black cohosh not only relieve hot flashes, but also depression and vaginal atrophy as related to women.
Mares will experience similiar difficulties as women do.
Valerian Root - This perennial plant has long been used to help with insomnia, stress and anxiety. Specific uses include use for migraine headaches, fatigue, intestinal cramps, and nervous conditions. Pharmacological effects of Valerian extract indicate that it acts as a sedative in states of agitation and as a stimulant in cases of extreme fatigue.
Chamomile-(Matricaria Chamomilla) is a natural relaxant that helps soothe the nerves, insomnia, anxiety, skin irritations, arthritis, menstrual cramps, gastrointestinal upset. ...Chamomile Tea, is an old-fashioned but extremely efficacious remedy for hysterical and nervous affections in women and is used also as an emmenagogue. It has a wonderfully soothing, sedative and absolutely harmless effect.
Blue Vervain- The leaves and roots of Blue Vervain are a valuable alternative medicine used as an abortifacient, antidiarrheal, analgesic, anthelmintic, antiperiodic, astringent, diaphoretic, emetic, expectorant, sedative, tonic, vermifuge, vulnerary. It is useful in intermittent fevers, ulcers, pleurisy, scrofula, gravel, easing pain in the bowels and expelling worms. A very strong infusion is emetic. As a medicinal poultice it is good in headache and rheumatism. An infusion of the plant is a good galactagogue (increases breast milk) and used for female obstructions, afterpains and taken as a female tonic.
Hops - ---Medicinal Action and Uses---Hops have tonic, nervine, diuretic and anodyne properties. Their volatile oil produces sedative and soporific effects, and the Lupamaric acid or bitter principle is stomachic and tonic. For this reason Hops improve the appetite and promote sleep.
Wood Betony - ---Medicinal Action and Uses---Betony was once the sovereign remedy for all maladies of the head, and its properties as a nervine and tonic are still acknowledged, though it is more frequently employed in combination with other nervines than alone. It is useful in hysteria, palpitations pain in the head and face, neuralgia and all nervous affections. In the Medicina Britannica (1666) we read: 'I have known the most obstinate headaches cured by daily breakfasting for a month or six weeks on a decoction of Betony made with new milk and strained.'
Passion Flower - Passion Flower is used for nervous restlessness, anxiety, insomnia, depression, alcoholismand headaches. Passionflower's gentle sedative properties produce a relaxing effect, reducing nervous over-activity and panic, and making it a mild and non-addictive herbal tranquilizer. It is an effective calmant; its effects are primarily on the nervous system.
Passion Flower, whose genus name is passiflora, is a naturally grown medicinal herb, approved by the German Commission E in the treatment of insomnia and nervousness. It is also used as a sedative in nervous disorders (including gastrointestinal complaints of nervous origin), difficulties in sleeping, and anxiety or restlessness. Passion Flower reduces spasms and depresses the central nervous system.
Anti-anxiety:
Passion flower has a tranquilizing effect, including mild sedative and anti-anxiety effects. In studies conducted since the 1930's, its mode of action has been found to be different than that of most sedative drugs (sleeping pills), thus making it a non-addictive herb to promote relaxation.
Insomnia:
The sedative effect of Passion flower has made it popular for treating a variety of ailments, including nervousness and insomnia. Research had indicated that passion flower has a complex activity on the central nervous system (CNS), which is responsible for its overall tranquilizing effects. Also, it apparently has an antispasmodic effect on smooth muscles within the body, including the digestive system, promoting digestion.
Wild Lettuce - Biological Name: Lactuca virosa Compositae
Other Names: Wild Lettuce, Lettuce Opium
Biological Name: Lactuca virosa Compositae
Other Names: Wild Lettuce, Lettuce Opium
Often used as a substitute for opium, Lactuca virosa does not match the power of opium nor does it upset the stomach like opium does. Commonly used as a mild sedative or hypnotic for insomnia and relaxation, it is also used for coughing, nervousness and pain relief associated with women's ailments. The greens are sometimes used in salads. Many experimenters find this herb has some psychoactive properties. It is a common ingredient found in many herbal alternative smoking blends.

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Three (3) unique Equilite formulations

All natural herbal feed supplements
Whole Leaf Herbs specially ground and blended to prevent selective feeding

RelaxHer: Contains active ingredients effective on the mares reproductive system
Relax: Valerian root, Chamomile, Hops, Wood Betony, Passion Flower
RelaxHer: Black Cohosh, Wild Lettuce
Relax Valerian Free: Valerian Free, Blue Vervain Helps calm the nervous, agitated, or excited horse

Excellent for the stall bound or unpredictable type of horse
No adverse side effects
Beneficial to the convalescing animal to help prevent re-injuries

RelaxHer: Especially prepared for nervous & uptight mares
Relax Valerian Free: For those who do not want to use Valerian Root

See Testimonals Below

Helps to Relieve:

• Tension

• Nervousness

• Anxiety

Herbs: Valerian Root, Chamomile, Hops, Wood Betony and Passion Flower

Relax Blend is an all-natural herbal calming aid that helps to reduce nervousness, tension and anxiety in equine athletes.

Made of a soothing blend of herbs found in nature, Relax Blend is safe to use even at shows and competitions.

Easy to use, it mixes directly into the feed and requires no special preparation or fuss.

Two servings a day aid in relieving nervousness and anxiety and help to calm the animal under periods of mental and physical stress.

Relax Blend may also be used for those horses that are difficult to handle or train.

Do not feed to mares in foal!

Relax Blend™ - Equine Health Supplement
This combination of Valerian with Chamomile, Hops, Wood Betony, and Passion Flower has helped to reduce nervousness, stress, tension, and anxiety. Also helps with settling stall walkers and stall bound horses.
Ideal for horses coming back into training after a lay-up.

Great to use daily or on an as-needed basis.

An average-size horse uses 1-2 oz. per day.

Size
Item 2 lbs (Relax Blend™ - Equine Health Supplement) $39.50

Item 4 lbs (Relax Blend™ - Equine Health Supplement) $69.50

Item 10 lbs (Relax Blend™ - Equine Health Supplement) $152.00

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Equilite - Valerian Free RELAX

May be fed to mares in foal.

Valerian Root has been removed from this product for those who are competing under the USA Equestrian Horse Show regulations.
You can use this calming mixture throughout the entire show season.
Includes Blue Vervain for mare-specific issues.
Contains: Chamomile, Hops, Wood Betony, Passion Flower, Blue Vervain

Relax Blend Valerian Free ™ - Equine Health SupplementEnjoy the same benefits of Equilite's Relax and RelaxHer blends for those who do not wish to use Valerian Root.
Blue Vervain replaces Valerian in this blend.
Blue Vervain can help to settle the nerves for a calmer, more enjoyable horse.

An average-size horse uses 1-2 oz. per day.

Size
Item 2 lbs (RelaxHer™ Blend - Equine Health Supplement) $42.50

Item 4 lbs (RelaxHer™ Blend - Equine Health Supplement) $74.50
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Equilite RelaxHer

The All-Natural Calming Aid for MARES

Herbs : Valerian Root,Black Cohosh, Wild Lettuce, Chamomile,Hops,Wood Betony and Passion Flower
Specially formulated for the excitable mare. This calming herbal mixture is derived from the Equine Relax Blend but deals directly with mare specific issues. Black Cohosh and Wild Lettuce are added to other calming herbs to settle unruly mares with PMS type behavior. Combines well with Tang Kuei for more severe PMS issues. Contains: Valerian Root, Black Cohosh, Wild Lettuce, Chamomile, Hops, Wood Betony, Passion Flower.

When equine athletes are nervous or agitated, training and handling can be difficult and painstaking for the trainer, rider and the horse.

Accidents and injuries are a common outcome of high levels of anxiety and excitability.

To offset this, many owners and trainers choose to use injectable tranquilizers, however, these can have serious side effects and are not legal to use at shows and competitions.

RelaxHer is an all-natural herbal calming aid especially formulated for the uptight and tense mare.

Easy to use, it mixes directly into the feed and requires no special preparation.

Do not Feed to mares in foal!

RelaxHer™ Blend - Equine Health Supplement
Based on Equilite’s popular Relax Blend, this special formula adds herbs specifically for the mares.
RelaxHer is ideal to help soothe tensions that can affect mares.
Added to this blend are Black Cohosh and Wild Lettuce –herbs just for mares.
A great product for the “ Mare-ish” mares.

An average-size horse uses 1-2 oz. per day.

Size
Item 2 lbs (RelaxHer™ Blend - Equine Health Supplement) $42.50

Item 4 lbs (RelaxHer™ Blend - Equine Health Supplement) $74.50

Item 10 lbs (RelaxHer™ Blend - Equine Health Supplement) $159.00


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 Testomonials

RELAX BLEND ™ - Equine Health Supplement
"I am training one of the best five-gaited gelding in the world. However, he is so hot and game that his nerves get the best of him and tend to mess up his performances. I started using the Relax and saw immediate results. Relax used in conjunction with the Mellow Out seems to put his nerves back in order and lower his mental stress level. This is allowing him to think better without taking away any of his ambition or drive."

Byers, Premier Stables, Simpsonville, KY


"We had a great experience with your Relax Blend product. A young TB/Paint horse we have recently developed anhydrosis in the 100 degree heat/humidity, he could not sweat and would become extremely overheated. We had taken him off of his Relax supplement at the time, and we realized that we should put him back on it immediately. The Valerian helps soothe his nerves, and the hops actually help him sweat!"

Ellen Wilson

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RELAXHER BLEND ™ - Equine Health Supplement

"My 14 yr. old Polish Arabian mare, Sapphire, use to be spooky while being ridden and extremely herd bound. While she was in her stall, if just one horse left the barn, she would begin to pace and whinny, sometimes she'd even work herself into a sweat. She would do the same thing in the pasture if all of the other horses we taken out of it, even if there were horses in the pasture right next to hers. I tried different training recommendations, and nothing worked. I was at my wits end, then decided to try a supplement. At first I tried a vitamin calming supplement, with no luck. I found your Relax Blend and decided to give that a chance. At this point I was seriously thinking that I may have to sell her if this product didn't work. After a month of giving her half a scoop in the morning, and half at night we noticed a difference.

She was on the Relax Blend for 2 to 3 months, and about a month ago I switched her over to your RelaxHer Blend, mainly due to the fact that it is specifically made for mares. With the help of your product, Sapphire doesn't spook at all while I am riding her, she has also stopped over-jumping (she has always gone over a jump almost 2 times higher than needed, until I started her on your product!).

Not to mention the fact that she actually seems to enjoy the taste of the RelaxHer Blend! I'm so happy to see the drastic improvements that I have, and as long as I own Sapphire I will always keep her on the RelaxHer Blend."

Shannen Wandell, Athens PA


"RelaxHer Blend helps to settle and take the edge off the mares. I find it makes them easier to deal with in general and they are much quieter in the barn."

Derek Sturniolo


"I normally have a happy, well adjusted 17 year old QH mare, Miss Piggy. My 8 year old son was unable to ride her and as her heat cycle went on neither was I without 'arguing' with her about how much more fun a ride could be. I did not want to resort to hormonal therapy, why would I want to give her a product I need to wear gloves to administer? I searched on the web for a holistic alternative and found RelaxHer. Well, I tell you our mare became the Lovely Lady we all know and love within just a few days. No complaints about taste which was also helpful; doctoring up meals can be a challenge. My son and I are now riding a safe, happy natural, barefoot, treeless and bitless horse out on the trails. We thank you for keeping her safe, happy and usable."

Jeannean, Anthony & Miss Piggy Mercuri


"I though you would appreciate a progress report on how my mare is doing since she has been on your products. After consulting with you, I put my mare on the following products: RelaxHer, and approximately 2 weeks later added Lighten-up/Tone Down and Angel of Mercy Flower Essences. I would say I saw results of the RelaxHer within a week or so. Her demeanor was better, but she still had some issues. The flower essences seemed to work almost immediately! She gained her weight back, she responded to training, and now the staff turns her out and calls her a "sweetie" (remember they refused to put her out because she was too difficult to handle)! She is so proud of herself now! You should see her in our lessons; she is so relaxed and satisfied with herself. I can't say enough about the products and the advice that you gave me. I will most certainly (and have already done so) recommend your products to anyone that has any type of issue with their pet!"

Tara Manion

"Just wanted to update you on my Poeta since I have been giving him the RelaxHer, and the two flower essences (Ego Builder and Angel of Mercy). He is a horse transformed. I have ridden him only a total of 5 times, the first 2 before any supplements, and the difference between how he WAS to how he is NOW is unbelievable. Our last ride was outside of the ring, something I did not believe would be possible for a long time. We did an hour trail ride up the road, with another horse, and without, on the way home, and he was totally quiet and relaxed. I KNOW it has to be the herbs and essences that are making the difference, and I am very grateful to you for all your help! I am truly a believer in your products! Poeta thanks you for helping him see he can just be 'a horse'."

Joy Lapso

"Oh My Lassie was a nervous mare and a poor eater. She was put on daily allowances of RelaxHer. She has gained and maintained good flesh and exhibits no signs of nervousness or insecurity. She is now a very confident equine athlete"

Paul Thornton, Thornton Racing Stable, Salisbury, MA

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