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Anyone who spends every day around horses knows it well: these extraordinary animals feel, perceive, and react keenly.
Horses continuously communicate their emotional state through their bodies, and the stomach is often one of the first organs to reflect moments of tension.
From Stomach to Mind: An Inseparable Connection
Every rider, groom, or breeder has experienced at least once how the emotional sphere can influence a horse’s overall behavior. It is not uncommon to observe that some horses:
It is a silent yet eloquent language, and it is precisely by listening to it that Unika has developed the Gastro Pellet formula. Gastro Pellet is no longer just a supplement for stomach well-being: its advanced formula recognizes the direct influence of emotions on gastric balance. For this reason, it offers an innovative approach that works at the root of the problem, using selected natural raw materials to ensure complete, 360° well-being.
Types of Stress: Acute and Chronic
Thanks to the increasing attention to animal welfare, we are finally understanding that the horse is not only a body, but also a psyche. For this reason, it becomes essential to understand what stress is for the horse and what may cause it.
Acute Stress: An Immediate Response to Sudden Danger
It is the reaction to short and unexpected stimuli, such as a loud noise or a moving object.
In this phase, adrenaline rises quickly and the brain triggers a nervous response known as “fight or flight,” which prepares the horse to face or escape from the stressful stimulus.
Chronic Stress: When Tension Becomes Constant
If stress persists over time (long trips, intense work, changes in routine, isolation, changes in herd hierarchy), the body activates another system: the HPA axis (hypothalamus–pituitary–adrenal axis), which involves the release of cortisol.
Cortisol:
Over time, these conditions can promote the onset of gastric issues.
What are the Signs of Stress in Horses?
The horse is a very sensitive animal. Despite its size, we must always remember that in nature it evolved as prey, not as a predator. Some common signs of stress manifest as repetitive behaviors such as cribbing, weaving, chewing on box wood, or continuous head shaking. All these behaviors indicate an altered emotional state and are clear signs of discomfort and distress.
360° Well-being: Gastro Pellet
Gastro Pellet is a complementary feed in pellet form, developed by Unika to support stomach health without neglecting the horse’s emotional balance. Its formulation includes:
Gastro Pellet is useful:
Why Choose Gastro Pellet: Practical Benefits
Choosing Gastro Pellet means taking care of the horse as a whole, without neglecting its emotions and sensitivities. The philosophy behind Gastro Pellet represents a revolutionary approach that combines scientific knowledge, phytotherapy, and a holistic vision of the horse’s well-being.
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