{"product_id":"herbal-calmer-valerian-free-horses","title":"Herbal Calmer (Valerian Free) for Horses - Natural Sensitivity \u0026 Stress Support","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSome horses don’t necessarily become anxious or reactive — instead, they become physically sensitive, reactive to touch, or easily overwhelmed by noise, movement or change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHerbal Calmer (Valerian Free) is Brookby Herbs’ traditional dried herbal blend formulated with herbs such as Vervain, Chamomile and Lemon Balm to support calm behaviour, emotional balance and ease in sensitive horses. It is ideal for horses that flinch, react to touch, or become unsettled in busy environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Herbal Calmer (Valerian Free) Suitable for Your Horse?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis blend may be suitable if your horse:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol';\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Is sensitive to touch or grooming\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol';\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Flinches or reacts when handled\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol';\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Becomes unsettled in noisy or busy environments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol';\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Shows tension in unfamiliar situations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol';\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Is reactive in training or handling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol';\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Struggles to relax in new places\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol';\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Benefits from gentle calming support\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol';\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Prefers valerian-free formulations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Horse Owners Choose Herbal Calmer (Valerian Free)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHerbal Calmer (Valerian Free) combines traditional herbs that have long been used to support relaxation, emotional balance and nervous system comfort in sensitive horses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis blend is designed to support:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCalm behaviour without heaviness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eReduced sensitivity to touch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEmotional balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRelaxed response to environment changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSteadier behaviour during handling and training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMany owners choose this blend for horses that are not necessarily “nervous,” but are simply overly sensitive or reactive to stimulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Signs Your Horse May Benefit from Sensitivity Support\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSensitive horses often respond strongly to everyday handling or environmental changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCommon signs include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFlinching when brushed or touched\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOver-reactivity to movement or noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTension during saddling or grooming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eUnease in new environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDifficulty settling in work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eStartle responses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eGeneral physical sensitivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDaily herbal support may help these horses feel more comfortable and easier to handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow Herbal Calmer (Valerian Free) Works\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHerbal Calmer (Valerian Free) contains traditional herbs that have been used to support calm behaviour and emotional balance, particularly in horses that are sensitive to touch and stimulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe blend works alongside the horse’s natural processes to support:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEmotional steadiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCalm response to handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRelaxed nervous system function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eReduced physical sensitivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOverall wellbeing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBecause herbs work gradually, consistent daily feeding is recommended for best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eValerian-Free Support Option\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis blend is ideal for horses where Valerian is not suitable or not preferred, while still providing gentle, ongoing calming support through traditional herbal ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose a Dried Herbal Blend?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDried herbs are easy to feed, economical for long-term use and integrate smoothly into your horse’s daily ration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHerbal Calmer (Valerian Free) is well suited to daily feeding as part of a consistent management routine for sensitive horses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Brookby Herbs?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFor over 25 years Brookby Herbs has helped New Zealand horse owners support their horses naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEvery batch is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol';\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Made in New Zealand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol';\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Professionally formulated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol';\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Made from quality dried herbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol';\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Free from unnecessary fillers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol';\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Suitable for long-term daily use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol';\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Backed by our 100% Money-Back Guarantee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat Our Customers Say\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"My horse used to flinch constantly when being groomed. After a few weeks on this blend, she is noticeably more relaxed and easier to handle.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Perfect for my sensitive gelding who doesn’t cope well with noise and busy environments. He is much more settled.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeeding Guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMix into your horse’s daily feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePonies (approx. 13.2 hh):\u003c\/b\u003e 20 g daily\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHorses (16 hh and over):\u003c\/b\u003e 30–50 g daily\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIntroduce gradually and feed consistently for best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIngredients\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eContains:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eVervain (Verbena officinalis)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eChamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLemon Balm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDandelion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOrganic cider vinegar base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow long before I notice results?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMost owners allow 1–3 weeks of consistent daily feeding before assessing results. Some horses may take longer depending on sensitivity levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat is the difference between this and the valerian version?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis valerian-free blend is generally chosen for horses that are sensitive to touch or stimulation rather than those needing stronger calming support for tension or anxiety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCan it be used long term?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eYes. It is suitable for ongoing daily use in sensitive horses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCan I use it before competitions?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlease check the rules of your relevant equestrian organisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIs it suitable for young horses?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eYes, but introduce gradually and monitor response, especially in sensitive horses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Buy Direct from Brookby Herbs?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol';\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Made in New Zealand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol';\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Over 25 years of herbal expertise\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol';\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Fast NZ-wide shipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol';\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Family-owned business\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol';\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Friendly product advice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol';\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e 100% Money-Back Guarantee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHelp your horse feel more comfortable, settled and easier to handle with Herbal Calmer (Valerian Free)—Brookby Herbs’ gentle herbal blend for sensitive horses.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"brookbyherbs","offers":[{"title":"400 gm","offer_id":8837981470764,"sku":"","price":49.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400 gm refill","offer_id":8837981503532,"sku":"","price":47.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"850 gm","offer_id":8837981536300,"sku":"","price":88.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"850 gm refill","offer_id":8837981569068,"sku":"","price":86.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 kg","offer_id":8837981601836,"sku":"","price":192.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 kg","offer_id":8837981634604,"sku":"","price":438.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9688\/0940\/products\/calmervf.jpg?v=1602809074","url":"https:\/\/brookbyherbs.com\/products\/herbal-calmer-valerian-free-horses","provider":"Brookby Herbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}