If your horse becomes particularly anxious or reactive for the farrier, vet or dentist, you might be wondering whether you can simply give them BUCK OFF on the day.
We wouldn't recommend it.
This is because BUCK OFF isn't a sedative type calmer. It's designed to be fed consistently to support horses that are naturally tense, sharp, spooky or over-reactive, and it typically takes around 7 days to start working.
Giving BUCK OFF for just one day before a stressful event is therefore unlikely to give you the result you're looking for.
What if my horse only seems anxious for certain situations?
This is where we'd consider the bigger picture.
If your horse regularly becomes very tense or reactive for the farrier, vet, dentist, travelling or other situations they find difficult, that may be a sign that they could benefit from more consistent support.
Rather than waiting until the stressful event and trying to calm them in the moment, we'd generally recommend feeding BUCK OFF every day. This means the support is already there when those more challenging situations arise.
Buck Off isn't a sedative
It's important to understand the difference.
BUCK OFF isn't designed to sedate your horse or suddenly change their behaviour for a few hours. The aim is to support a horse that tends to be overly reactive, helping them feel calmer and better able to process what's happening around them without taking away their energy or personality.
If your horse needs actual sedation for a veterinary, dental or farrier procedure, BUCK OFF isn't a replacement for that. Speak to your vet about the safest and most appropriate option.
So, should I keep my horse on Buck Off?
If the farrier or vet is the only time you've ever seen your horse become mildly worried, BUCK OFF probably isn't the right solution just for that occasional event.
However, if these situations highlight a wider tendency for your horse to become tense, anxious, spooky or over-reactive, then we'd consider using BUCK OFF consistently rather than just when you know something stressful is coming up.
BUCK OFF is about supporting a calmer horse day to day — not sedating them for a single event.
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I started using Buck off after a competition with my mares recently. They both struggle with separation and struggle to focus in new surroundings. Someone recommended that I try Buck off. I've been using it for just over a month and we have been to three more competitions. I've seen a big difference in them. They are more focused and a lot less on edge. I have subscribed to two bottles a month.
Marie Eyes
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I have quite a hot 5yo Dutch warmblood mare. I have tried various calmers with her and I can happily say that Buck Off is the best. She really seems much more focused and less stressy when she’s on it.
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I LOVE Buck Off. My cob has a history of ulcers so in stressy situations he can cause a flare up and belly ache for a while and set him back. Since using Buck Off I've seen a massive improvement in his attitude and overall health and completed all the endurance rides with amber valley last year. Something i didn't think would ever be possible.
cobalong life
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This wonderful Buck Off supplement that actually works hallelujah at last something that is true to it’s word 🙌 has been a game changer to our pony munch he’s calm and happy everything we’ve ever wanted for him thank you for your fantastic product
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I started using Buck off after a competition with my mares recently. They both struggle with separation and struggle to focus in new surroundings. Someone recommended that I try Buck off. I've been using it for just over a month and we have been to three more competitions. I've seen a big difference in them. They are more focused and a lot less on edge. I have subscribed to two bottles a month.
Marie Eyes
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I have quite a hot 5yo Dutch warmblood mare. I have tried various calmers with her and I can happily say that Buck Off is the best. She really seems much more focused and less stressy when she’s on it.
Shelly S.
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I LOVE Buck Off. My cob has a history of ulcers so in stressy situations he can cause a flare up and belly ache for a while and set him back. Since using Buck Off I've seen a massive improvement in his attitude and overall health and completed all the endurance rides with amber valley last year. Something i didn't think would ever be possible.
cobalong life
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This wonderful Buck Off supplement that actually works hallelujah at last something that is true to it’s word 🙌 has been a game changer to our pony munch he’s calm and happy everything we’ve ever wanted for him thank you for your fantastic product
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