Calming Supplement for Horses – UltraCruz® | Santa Cruz Animal Health
Visit Santa Cruz Biotechnology
1-800-457-3801
Calming Supplement for Horses – UltraCruz® Calming supplements for horses help reduce the effects of normal environmental stress
  1. Home
  2. Horse Products
  3. Horse Supplements
  4. Horse Calming Supplements
  5. Calming Supplement for Horses – UltraCruz®

Calming Supplement for Horses – UltraCruz®

by Santa Cruz Animal Health
Horse Calming Supplements – UltraCruz is rated 4.7 out of 5 by 119.
  • y_2023, m_3, d_21, h_22
  • bvseo_bulk, prod_bvrr, vn_bulk_3.0.34
  • cp_1, bvpage1
  • co_hasreviews, tv_2, tr_117
  • loc_en_US, sid_uc-eq-cf, prod, sort_[SortEntry(order=RELEVANCE, direction=DESCENDING)]
  • clientName_scahealth
  • bvseo_sdk, java_sdk, bvseo-3.2.0
  • CLOUD, getAggregateRating, 117ms
  • REVIEWS, PRODUCT
4.7(119)
Write a review Ask a question
5
101
4
11
3
2
2
3
1
2
Calming supplements for horses help reduce the effects of normal environmental stress
  • Promotes a calming effect
  • May help your horse feel more focused, confident and relaxed
  • Easy to use pelleted product, which helps reduce waste associated with supplements in powder form
  • Available as UltraCruz® Singles; convenient, pre-measured, single servings that stay fresh and ensure accurate serving sizes.
  • Developed and manufactured in the USA with globally-sourced ingredients by Santa Cruz Animal Health
  • Highly recommended by others including several world class horse trainers, see testimonials in tab below
  • Same day shipping on orders received before 6 PM Central Time Mon-Fri, and before 5 PM Central Time Sat.
  • DISCOUNT: Bulk orders of UltraCruz® Animal Health products totaling $500 or more receive a 5% discount.
Product Guarantee |  Return Policy
Catalog # Description Price Qty Autoship CART FAVORITES
sc-395986 6 lb, 20 day supply, pellets $49.95 Autoship:  $47.45
You must be signed in to save a favorite.

  • or

sc-395987 12 lb, 45 day supply, pellets $89.95 Autoship:  $85.45
You must be signed in to save a favorite.

  • or

sc-516014 60 ml, 1 each, paste $7.95 Autoship:  $7.55
You must be signed in to save a favorite.

  • or

sc-516023 60 ml, 6/pack, paste $34.95 Autoship:  $33.20
You must be signed in to save a favorite.

  • or

sc-516429 60 singles, pellet, 30 day supply $74.95 Autoship:  $71.20
You must be signed in to save a favorite.

  • or

Save 5% with Autoship Logo

Click product's Autoship icon - choose frequency and receive 5% DISCOUNT at Checkout.

Why Autoship?

Never forget a shipment so you're always stocked.

Saves you 5% on UltraCruz® products.

You manage the frequency or cancellation to fit your needs.

Free shipping within the contiguous US on orders over $75
Click on image or enlarge button to enlarge

UltraCruz® Equine Calming Supplement for Horses

  • May help calm nervous performance horses
  • Can be used for trailering, vet visits, and more
  • Pelletized or paste options for convenience

The UltraCruz® Equine Calming Supplement for Horses is an effective calming supplement for horses that helps reduce environmentally-induced stress. All ingredients in this formula were carefully selected to support focus and calmness in horses. This enhanced formula is provided in the form of easy to use pellets, and is designed for horses that show signs of hyperactivity or nervousness, or horses that are extra responsive to stress in their environment.

Used with Permission from Theresa McCracken.

References:

  1. Equine Calming Products: A Short Survey Into Their Use, Effect, and Knowledge Using a Small Sample of Horse Owners in the North of Scotland, UK.  |  Ross, DJ. and Roberts, JL. 2018. J Equine Vet Sci. 68: 63-67. PMID: 31256891
  2. Pharmacokinetics of thiamine (vitamin B1) in adult horses after administration of three single intravenous doses.  |  Hess, EK., et al. 2021. J Vet Pharmacol Ther. 44: 937-944. PMID: 34407222
  3. A pilot study to determine if a dietary mineral supplement can affect reactivity to stimuli by horses in training  |  Nielsen, B.D.; O′Connor-Robison, C.I. 2014. Comparative Exercise Physiology. Volume 10, Number 3: 159-165.
  4. Intravenous Magnesium Sulphate in Standing Horses: Effects on Physiological Parameters, Plasma Concentration of Magnesium and Nociceptive Threshold Tests  |  Lavinia La Rosa, Lara Twele, Luc Duchateau, Frank Gasthuys, Sabine BR Kästner, Stijn Schauvliege. 2022. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. Vol 118.

Introducing UltraCruz® Singles

Pre-measured single servings of your horse's supplements for fast feeding, autoshipped for convenience and accuracy.

  • Convenient, individually packaged servings
  • Retains supplement potency
  • Accurate Dosage
  • Auto-ship available

UltraCruz® Equine Calming Supplement for Horses: Two UltraCruz® Singles packets equals one fresh, pre-measured daily dose.

Pellet vs. Powder Supplement Formulations

Most UltraCruz® Equine Supplements are now available in pelletized formulations. By using pellets, rather than powder, we have been able to:

  • Ensure stability of active ingredients
  • Maximize product freshness
  • Reduce waste

All San Juan Ranch performance and breeding horses use UltraCruz® Equine pelletized products.

Asking a young horse to perform perfectly in the show pen requires a lot of focus from them. We have used the UltraCruz® Equine Calming Formula to help ease their minds and give them the confidence to perform their best. We really appreciate that it helps get them ready to compete without extended time in the loping pen, which helps keep them healthy and sound.

Wes Galyean,
NCHA Open Rider Hall Of Fame Rider & NCHA Open Futurity Champion

The UltraCruz Equine Calming Formula is amazing for horses when they're away from home or in stressful situations. It's allows them to maintain focus and helps me accomplish more in a shorter training session, as well as helps them relax in the show pen. This overall helps improve chances for success!

Matt Palmer,
5-time NRHA World Champion & 2-time FEI Gold Medalist

I purchased one bag of UltraCruz® Equine Calming Formula to see if it would make a difference in my warmblood mare Lilly's behavior when going off the farm to shows and clinics. The results were super from the first bag, so I wanted to make sure and I purchased a second bag. I can say that I noticed a big improvement in her focus and comfort level when going to shows. This is a horse who loses focus and can call to other horses at shows. She was born at my farm, so nothing bad has ever happened to her, but she is just more fearful than the other horses I have worked with. She is doing very well on maintaining her focus at shows and trusting me, and I have to say that the UltraCruz® Equine Calming Formula has made a big difference and helped her. I highly recommend it.

Karen, photo by Jack D. Griffith

We had an event week and I put 5 Welsh ponies on the UltraCruz Equine Calming Formula for the duration starting the day before. The ponies consisted of a Stallion, a gelding, a 3 year old mare, a yearling colt, and a yearling filly. I was beyond impressed with the results across the board. All of them were better able to handle the requirements of the event. I can't say enough how impressed I was with the product. The pelleted form makes it much easier to feed and it was well-liked by all 5 ponies. I will for sure continue to use this product in the future!!

BridleWood Welsh

We are extremely happy with the results we had from using Santa Cruz products this show season! The UltraCruz® Equine Calming Formula helped ease young horses into the show routines and the UltraCruz® Equine grooming products brought out the best in their coats and left a winning look for all 3 of them! Thank you again!

Shelby,
Sandy Acres Clydesdales

Active Ingredients (Pellet): Per recommended daily dosage (2 scoops or 2 UltraCruz Singles; 120 g):

Calcium: 5,000 mg
Magnesium: 5,000 mg
L-Theanine: 900 mg
Calcium Pantothenate (B5): 53 mg
Thiamine: 37 mg
Pyridoxine (B6): 38 mg
Vitamin B12: 0.044 mg

Inactive Ingredients (Pellet): Rice Bran, Flax Seed (milled), Molasses, Apple Powder, Lignin Sulfonate, Soybean oil, Calcium Propionate (as a preservative).

Active Ingredients (Paste): Per recommended daily dosage (2 syringes; 120 ml):

Magnesium: 5,000 mg
Calcium: 5,000 mg
L-Theanine: 900 mg
Calcium Pantothenate (B5): 53 mg
Thiamine: 37 mg
Pyridoxine (B6): 38 mg
Vitamin B12: 0.044 mg
Lactobacillus rhamnosus: 5 Billion CFU

Inactive Ingredients (Paste): Soybean oil, Kaolin, Pea Protein, Mono-Diglycerides, Silicon Dioxide, Guar Gum, Green apple flavor, Calcium Propionate (as a preservative).

Directions for Use: Servings based on an average horse weight of 1,000 lbs.

Pellet:

  • Bulk Product (Pellet): Administer 1 level scoop (60 g) twice daily.
  • UltraCruz® Singles (Pellet): Convenient, pre-measured single servings stay fresh and ensure accurate serving sizes. Administer 1 single serving twice daily.

Paste:

  • For normal use administer 33 g twice daily. For very anxious horses administer 66 g twice daily.
  • Administer 3 hours before stressful situations.

Storage: Store in a cool, dry area out of direct sunlight. Reseal products tightly to maintain optimal freshness.

Shipping: Ships ambient by ground.

Caution: Safe use in pregnant animals or animals intended for breeding has not been proven.
If animal's condition worsens or does not improve, stop product administration and consult your veterinarian.
An examination from a veterinarian is recommended prior to using this product.

Warning: For animal use only. Keep out of the reach of children and animals. In case of accidental overdose, contact a heath professional immediately. This product should not be given to animals intended for human consumption. NOTE: Please report any adverse side effects to Santa Cruz Animal Health and consult your veterinarian.

Restrictions: Cannot ship to Canada, inquire regarding restrictions to other countries.

If feeding the supplement, can you give a dose of the paste to boost if at a show and the horse is very anxious?

Asked by: j8210
Hi, I would recommend speaking to your veterinarian before administering both to your animal.
Answered by: SCAH Representative
Date published: 2022-07-19

How quickly does the calming feed take affect? Does it have to be fed for 30 days before seeing results or are the results immediate? Planning a group ride and the calming feed would be wonderful to calm down my mare for the ride. Thanks!

Asked by: Diane
Hello, You may administer this product on an everyday basis if needed. If you are using the supplement for situational use, we recommend administering the product at least 3 days before the stressful event. Depending on the horse, it may take longer to see desired results. Thank you, SCAHealth
Answered by: SCAH Representative
Date published: 2022-06-08

For the calming paste how long does it typically last for, and how often can I give that to my horse? 

Asked by: Kaydence
Hello, Our recommended dosing for the Ultra Cruz Calming Paste is as Follows: For normal use administer 30 ml twice daily. For very anxious horses administer 60 ml twice daily. Administer 3 hours before trailering or other stressful situations. This product can be given daily or before stressful situations it really comes down to your horse.
Answered by: SCAH Representative
Date published: 2022-02-02

what Kind Of magnesium is in your calming supplement?

Asked by: no nickname
Hello! For the Pellets, we have both Magnesium Citrate and Magnesium Sulfate in the product. For the Paste it is only the Magnesium Sulfate.
Answered by: SCAH Rep
Date published: 2023-01-22

Can this be given as 2 scoops in the evening feed, instead of 1 scoop a.m. and 1 scoop p.m.?

Asked by: thartley
Hello! To ensure that the product is consistently in your horse's system, we recommend the two separate feedings. This will give your horse the best results.
Answered by: SCAH Rep
Date published: 2022-04-11

Is this safe for pregnant mares 

Asked by: Laurenb19
Hello! This has not been tested on pregnant mares. We recommend consulting your vet before starting any supplement.
Answered by: SCAH Rep
Date published: 2020-04-15

Which of your products would work for only giving my horse something to calm him right before running barrels?

Asked by: Lana
Hello! The UltraCruz Equine Calming Supplement is an excellent aid in getting that focus and easing the stress of shows and traveling. However, this product may show different results on each horse, so if the horse is naturally high strung the product may only take the edge off.
Answered by: SCAH Rep
Date published: 2019-11-11

Will this help with separation anxiety? Both my horses have anxiety when the other leaves so my intentions would be to feed both 3 days before a competition event when I take only one horse.

Asked by: Dantheman
Hello! This product may help. It is good for helping in environmental stresses like shows. However, you may want to feed before, and then give the horse a double dose right before trailering, we recommend this for very anxious horses. Before starting any supplement you should consult your local veterinarian.
Answered by: SCAH Rep
Date published: 2019-09-23
  • y_2023, m_3, d_21, h_22CST
  • bvseo_bulk, prod_bvqa, vn_bulk_3.0.34
  • cp_1, bvpage1
  • co_hasquestionsanswers, tq_14
  • loc_en_US, sid_uc-eq-cf, prod, sort_[SortEntry(order=LAST_APPROVED_ANSWER_SUBMISSION_TIME, direction=DESCENDING)]
  • clientName_scahealth
  • bvseo_sdk, java_sdk, bvseo-3.2.0
  • CLOUD, getContent, 10ms
  • QUESTIONS, PRODUCT
Rated 5 out of 5 by from We tried the new UltraCruz Equine We tried the new UltraCruz Equine Calming Formula on one of our horses, and WOW, that calming formula is AWESOME! It's even better than what we were using before. We brought our palomino (Pal - he's a rescue horse with a lot of issues) to this weekend's barrel race so he could keep another horse company and the former owner of Pal came over to tell us how amazingly calm and healthy he looked. He used to bite himself on the legs and belly until he would bleed. I told her all about the supplements and she was impressed. Gotta love that stuff!
Date published: 2015-07-13
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Improves my Stallions attitude and trainability I have been using the UltraCruz Calming formula with my Arabian Stallion Sterling TSultan. Hes a young horse in training and at times can become very amped up and excitable, especially around the Mares. Used regularly it has helped TSultan to remain focused during training sessions and allow him to concentrate on the work at hand, Great Product and I highly recommend it for all horses in training.
Date published: 2018-02-01
Rated 5 out of 5 by from No more worries! This is my 3rd order for the SC Calming Supplement. Purchasing this was an effort to help a young hunter prospect to relax in new surroundings. He acted worried but, maybe distracted, didn’t want to stand still while handling and wouldn’t relax in his stall. I started him on it and wasn’t expecting to get results that this horse showed, it was a week and I noticed he was standing in his stall like the rest of my horses and not continuously moving or acting disrupted. He had his head over the door and was looking for attention with his beautiful soft eyes! After he finished the first bag I hadn’t reordered, I realized ‘Riva’ was starting to go back to his worrying routine. I reordered and in a week on the pellets he was again relaxing. I am thrilled, Riva is happy and so are his stall mates! I have now also added the SC probiotic supplement hoping to help his system heal from worrying and keep him a happy camper! Yay! Another 5 star product from SC!
Date published: 2019-11-16
Rated 5 out of 5 by from We had an event week and I put We had an event week and I put 5 Welsh ponies on the formula for the duration starting the day before. The ponies consisted of a Stallion, a gelding, a 3 year old mare, a yearling colt, and a yearling filly. I was beyond impressed with the results across the board. All 5 ponies were at ease through the entire multiple day event and were noticeably quieter. All of them were better able to handle the requirements of the event. All 5 ponies had different requirements throughout the event. I can't say enough how impressed I was with the product. The pelleted form makes it much easier to feed and it was well liked by all 5 ponies. I will for sure continue to use this product in the future!!
Date published: 2015-09-09
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Absolutely Works! I first began to use this product on my Reiner in May, 2016. The issue was that the first day of an event, he was unsettled in his work. He was worried about signs in the arena, the photographer moving among the stands, just dumb stuff. The second and subsequent days, he would be fine. This is a horse who had earned significant money and loves his job; I just needed something to cool him off the first day. In the past year, I have, without fail, put him on the UltraCruz Equine Calming Formula and it has made a *significant* difference. I begin feeding this to him so that the day we leave, he has been on it for three days. I keep him on his during the event. Even my trainer has been complimentary...my first day's runs are now not throw-aways! .
Date published: 2017-06-30
Rated 2 out of 5 by from Not for us I tried this for my gelding, and it gave the opposite effect. He was hyped up and constantly twitchy with things he otherwise was fine with. I think my boy is just sensitive to magnesium, as this is the second product with added magnesium that has done this. So, not saying the product as a whole is bad; just not right for my gelding!
Date published: 2021-09-25
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Worked beautifully for my fearful mare I purchased one bag of 12.47 lb. of Ultra Cruz Calming Formula to see if it would make a difference in my warmblood mare's behavior when going off the farm to shows and clinics. The results were super from the first bag, so I wanted to make sure and I purchased a second bag. I can say that I noticed a big improvement in her focus and comfort level when going to shows. This is a horse who loses focus and can call to other horses at shows. She was born at my farm, so nothing bad has ever happened to her, but she is just more fearful than the other horses I have worked with. She is doing very well on maintaining her focus at shows and trusting me, and I have to say that the Ultra Cruz calming formula has made a big difference and helped her. I highly recommend it.
Date published: 2016-12-05
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing Product I started using the UltraCruz Equine Calming pellets in March on my World Champion mare and was so impressed that I started using them on her full sister in August when she came home. I cannot recommend it enough it makes for heavy hauling and training without stress. Both mares have just been so much fun to workwith.
Date published: 2022-10-24
  • y_2023, m_3, d_21, h_22
  • bvseo_bulk, prod_bvrr, vn_bulk_3.0.34
  • cp_1, bvpage1
  • co_hasreviews, tv_2, tr_117
  • loc_en_US, sid_uc-eq-cf, prod, sort_[SortEntry(order=RELEVANCE, direction=DESCENDING)]
  • clientName_scahealth
  • bvseo_sdk, java_sdk, bvseo-3.2.0
  • CLOUD, getReviews, 8ms
  • REVIEWS, PRODUCT
Visit Santa Cruz Biotechnology | Visit San Juan Ranch

Copyright © 2007-2023 Santa Cruz Biotechnology Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Santa Cruz Animal Health is a leading provider or animal health care products. ©2023 Santa Cruz Biotechnology Inc. All Rights Reserved. Toll-Free: (800) 457-3801. Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy | Legal

“Santa Cruz Animal Health”, “San Juan Ranch”, the San Juan Ranch logo, “UltraCruz”, “Supplement of Champions”, are registered trademarks of Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.