Confidence EQ Gel for Horses - 10 Gel Packets

Bimeda Confidence EQ Gel for Horses

Confidence EQ® is an equine appeasing pheromone 1% gel that has been clinically proven to reduce stress in horses facing new and challenging environments. Pheromones are chemical signals exchanged between members of the same animal species. They are a form of communication that trigger various behaviors, such as alarm, reproduction, territory marking and mother-baby bonding. They are not odors or hormones, so they do not affect cell function.

Benefits

Confidence EQ® pheromone 1% gel can help reduce the behavioral and physiological symptoms of stress in horses of any age.

• Training tool – Can be combined with behavioral and desensitization therapy.
  
• Safe for competition – Not listed on the FEI prohibited substance list.
  
• Fast & long-lasting – Takes effect in 30 minutes, lasts 2.5 hours, and can be reapplied as needed.
  
• Single-use packets – Ensure accurate dose every time.
  
• Easy to administer – No syringes, mixing food, pills or other uncomfortable application methods that can add stress to the horse.

Ingredients

Each single-use packet contains 5mL of Equine Appeasing Pheromone Gel.

When To Use

Horses are sensitive to their environment and can overreact when faced with stressful situations such as:

1. Transportation
   
2. Training
   
3. Medicating /
   
4. Veterinarian Visits
   
5. New Environment or
   
6. Change in Routine
   
7. Farrier Visits
   
8. Maiden Mares /
   
9. Weaning
   
10. Social Separation
    
11. Competing

Horses in these situations may show signs of stress such as pawing, vocalizing, flared nostrils, kicking, lack of concentration, and resistance. These behavioral changes are due to an elevated cortisol level, which when prolonged, also triggers multiple physiological responses like increased heart rate and blood pressure, weakening of the immune system, cribbing, and digestive issues—all of which can develop into significant problems for owners, trainers and veterinary practitioners.

Instilling confidence with Confidence EQ® pheromone is a proven way to help horses deal with new or unexpected stimuli.

How To Apply

ConfidenceEQ is easy and quick to apply. There are no syringes, mixing food, pills or other uncomfortable application methods that can be difficult to administer or add stress to your horse. Takes effect in 30 minutes, lasts 2.5 hours, and can be reapplied as needed.

1. Apply 30 minutes before stressful situation.
   
2. Put gel on fingers.
   
3. Open the gel packet.
   
4. Apply at the base of the nostrils.

Indications

Confidence EQ® replicates the equine appeasing pheromone that mares produce as they nurse their foal. In adult horses, the presence of this pheromone is a signal that the environment is safe and secure, which can facilitate learning.

Possible Side Effects
No known side effects

Precautions
Avoid contact with eyes. In case of contact, flush eyes with water. Keep out of reach of children.

FAQs

Why Confidence EQ?
Confidence EQ is recommended for horses of all ages. It is used to help build confidence in horses that are faced with new or troubling situations, including:

Traveling/trailering, recovery after arrival
Environmental changes: moving to a new stable, going indoors/outdoors, new owner/caretaker
Training events, introducing new exercises
Social situations: foal weaning, meeting new stable mates or pasture mates
Healthcare procedures: farrier visits, veterinary visits, dental visits
Dealing with loud noises: large crowds, thunderstorms, fireworks, motor vehicles

When should I apply the gel to my horse?
Confidence EQ gel should be applied 30 minutes before being introduced to a new or troubling situations.

How do I apply Confidence EQ?
Tear open one end of the packet and expel approximately 1/2 of the gel on your index finger. Apply the gel to the bottom edge of the horse's nostril (not too deep, or in the mucosa). Apply the remainder of the gel in the packet to the other nostril using the same procedure. Repeat the application every 2 - 2.5 hours, if necessary.