Why Choose HarmonyTonic for Your Horse’s Emotional Well-being

Horses thrive on routine, and major changes can significantly impact them both physically and mentally, affecting the heart, liver, and nervous system.

The Limbic system, a part of the brain that governs emotions and intuition, processes thoughts, memories, and reasoning. At its center is the amygdala, which plays a crucial role in managing emotional responses.

For horses experiencing grief, such as the loss of a companion, there are highly effective herbs that can help balance amygdala function and alleviate emotional symptoms.

Notably, Melissa officinalis (lemon balm) is an exceptional herb for this situation, with the noted herbalist Culpepper saying it “brings joy into the melancholy,” offering emotional support for the heart. Additionally, Crataegus oxycanthoides (hawthorn berry) is renowned for addressing the physical aspects of heartbreak. Complementing these are adaptogen herbs, which help the horse ‘adapt’ to stress, gradually normalising their emotional response.

Our human-grade, certified organic tinctures gives you a ready-to-absorb potent source of phytonutrients at the highest-strength available, for immediate absorption straight into the bloodstream and to the body’s cells.

Feed Guide

• 6ml/100kg bodyweight per day, i.e. 30ml for a 500kg horse.
• Guided dosing chamber on each tincture bottle.
• Always shake the bottle to disperse any sediment.
• 3-yr shelf life.

100% pure tincture of certified organic herbs: E leuthrococus senticosus Root Decocted 1:3 35%, Hydrocotyle asciatica Leaf Infused 1:3 35%, Crataegus oxycanthoides Berry & Tops Decocted/ Infused 1:3 25%, Melissa officinalis Leaf Cold Macerated 1:2 25% , Urtica dioica Folia Leaf Decocted 1:3 35% , Ganoderma lucidum Fruiting Body Infused 1:3 35%, Rhodeola rosea (Gold Root) Decocted 1:3 35%, Verbena officinalis Herb Infused 1:3 25%, Withania somnifera Root, Decocted 1:3 35%

Recommended

• Depending on the impact of loss, especially for the older horse, it's recommended to feed for 1-3 months.
• The other consideration is how long the horse has been experiencing grief. If longer than a week or two, inflammatory processes would also have been triggered in the body. Consider feeding DuoBute to reduce inflammation; equally feeding micronised Linseed (not linseed oil) is not only a high-nutrient feed but also high in the anti-inflammatory omega-3 essential amino acid, supporting low grade systemic inflammation.

Supplements of any kind should be fed with caution to the pregnant or nursing mare so always seek veterinary advice.