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Pazture Guarde – Pasture and Muscle Support, Encouraging a Calm Focused Mind

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Struggling with a Horse That’s Hard to Handle or Spooky?

Here’s How to Solve the Problem—Fast.

If your horse is more excitable than usual, spooking at every little thing, or becoming increasingly difficult to ride, they might be dealing with pasture-related stress.

And if that sounds familiar, Pazture Guarde is the solution you’ve been searching for.

William the pony eating green grass
William the pony eating green grass.

Common Signs You’ve Got a Problem:

  • Your horse hates being touched or groomed
  • They’re showing signs of muscle pain, spasms, or twitching
  • Getting grumpy during cover changes
  • Usually, calm, but now spooky and over-reactive to sound or movement
  • Struggling to concentrate while ridden—especially in Spring or Autumn
  • Unpredictable behavior from ride to ride
  • Showing signs of separation anxiety
  • Fence walking or running, particularly when the grass is thick
  • Puffiness or swelling in the legs or body

Sound familiar? If your horse is ticking off any of these boxes, it’s time to take action.

The Solution: Pazture Guarde

Pazture Guarde is a daily supplement designed to bring calm and focus back into your horse’s life—especially during those challenging times when the grass is growing like crazy.

Here’s what you’ll get:

  • Quick results—You’ll start noticing a more manageable, focused horse in as little as 1-5 days.
  • Targeted relief for grass-affected horses—Packed with magnesium aspartate (the good kind that absorbs faster), thiamine (Vitamin B1), and sodium salts to help your horse cope with pasture changes.
  • Restores healthy pH levels—Balances your horse’s system to improve overall mood and behavior.

Let’s be honest—cutting back on pasture can only do so much.

If you’ve tried limiting grass and nothing’s changed, it’s time to supplement with nutrients they’re missing.

Pazture Guarde works fast to reduce stress, improve temperament, and get your horse back to their best—without the frustration.

Spring and Autumn Combo for Grass Related Challenges.


Testimonial – Hana Bognuda

Hey Rachel, the new products are amazing!

I can’t believe how much calmer all the horses are, it’s insane!

Pazture Guarde and Ulzeraide are working wonders,  even Dee can be out on the fresh grass and doesn’t bat an eyelid at everything!

Here’s a photo of Dee in his first 1.15m on the weekend.

I saw the wrong stride coming off the corner and had an uh oh moment but he’s so much more focused now since starting the new products.

He took over and we made it over without any problems!

Han Bognuda jumping Dee

 


Take Control of Your Horse’s Behavior Today

If you’re sick of unpredictable, excitable behavior and want a simple, proven solution, Pazture Guarde is your answer. Get it into their daily routine, and you’ll see the difference fast.

Stop struggling with behavior problems and start seeing results now —your horse will thank you.

Grass or feed-related challenges can be fed together with Ulzeraide Plus.

The Secret Sauce Behind Thiamine (Vitamin B1) for Horses

Thiamine is needed for the efficient metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.

It is also critical for the processing of lactic and pyruvic acids, which contribute to “tying up” and is especially important in competition horses that are often fed large amounts of grain to support athletic ability.

If your horse is prone to “tying up,” B1 is key in keeping that under control, especially for competition horses that consume a lot of grain to fuel their performance.

Here’s why your horse might be low on Thiamine:

  • Hard-working horses with high energy demands
  • Horses on high-grain diets
  • Horses dealing with hindgut acidosis
  • Horses under constant stress

Why Is Your Horse Deficient in Magnesium?

Springtime can be a nightmare for horses, thanks to fast-growing grasses that are low in magnesium.

This deficiency is one of the main reasons you’ll see your horse acting out during the “Spring Flush.”

Magnesium is essential for keeping your horse calm, and a lack of it often leads to behavioral problems.

Why Feed Magnesium to Horses with Grass Sensitivities?

Magnesium is a workhorse mineral—playing a role in over 300 biochemical reactions in the body. It’s crucial for energy production, nerve and muscle function, and even keeping your horse’s heart rate in check.

Here’s what happens when your horse is running low on magnesium:

  • They become nervous, jumpy, and overly excitable
  • They suffer from tight, sore backs (and no, it’s not your saddle’s fault)
  • They show signs of muscle tremors and skin hypersensitivity

A magnesium-deficient horse will struggle with poor work tolerance, fatigue quickly, and be more prone to tying up.

They build up lactic acid faster, which is why they can seem erratic or unpredictable after even mild work.

Supplementing with magnesium can help balance these behaviors and improve recovery.

The Power of Sodium Bicarbonate

Sodium bicarbonate, better known as baking soda, does more than just help with digestion.

It plays a critical role in maintaining your horse’s acid-base balance (pH), protecting the intestines from stomach acid, and keeping the body’s electrical balance in check.

While Pazture Guarde doesn’t use encapsulated sodium bicarbonate like “EquiShure,” it still provides the benefits of this essential compound to keep your horse’s digestive system running smoothly.

Why Your Horse Needs Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbate)

Pazture Guarde also packs in sodium ascorbate, a potent form of Vitamin C that’s less acidic and more easily absorbed. Vitamin C isn’t just a general health booster—it’s a water-soluble antioxidant that helps your horse stay strong, especially in times of stress.

It combats harmful free radicals and supports the immune system by stimulating the production of antibodies, essential for fighting off infections, bacteria, and viruses.

Factors that Impact Vitamin C Levels

Horses that graze on fresh pasture usually get enough Vitamin C from their diet. But here’s the catch—most horses don’t have access to constant grazing, especially those in demanding training programs.

Stress from competition, transportation, and even routine procedures like vaccinations or castrations can deplete Vitamin C levels, leaving your horse vulnerable.

That’s why supplementing with Vitamin C during stressful periods is crucial for supporting a strong immune system and healthy connective tissue.

Bottom Line?

When your horse is dealing with stress—whether it’s from diet, training, or environmental factors—Pazture Guarde has the nutrients to keep them calm, focused, and ready to perform.

From magnesium to Vitamin C, this powerful supplement tackles the root causes of behavioral issues and keeps your horse feeling and performing their best.

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Ingredients

Ingredients per 20gm scoop level: 

Magnesium Aspartate – 2.12g, (equiv, elemental magnesium 425mg)

Thiamine (B1) – 680mg

Sodium Bicarbonate – 8.75 gm

Sodium Ascorbate, (Vitamin C) – 5.73 gm

Coconut Flour – 2.30gm

Pazture Guarde contains no artificial flavors. It smells like coconut and has a salty taste. Does not contain Selenium. All ingredients are top-quality human grade.


What does Thiamine (Vitamin B1) do for horses?

Thiamine is needed for the efficient metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. It is also critical for the processing of lactic and pyruvic acids, which contribute to “tying up” and is especially important in competition horses that are often fed large amounts of grain to support athletic ability.

Vitamin B1 may be lacking due to:

  • Hard-working horses
  • Horses on high grain diets
  • Horses suffering from hindgut acidosis
  • Horses suffering from stress

What causes Magnesium Deficiency?

Magnesium tends to be deficient in Spring grasses due to the fast rate of growth and it can be lacking in the soil.

This is part of the reason why horses exhibit signs of Spring Flush (silly behavior), as magnesium deficiency commonly results in behavioral problems in horses.

Why feed Magnesium to Horses?

Magnesium plays a role in over 300 biochemical reactions in the body. It is a vital part of energy production, nerve and muscle function, and the regulation of heart rate.

Horses who are deficient show signs of nervousness, and excitability, are jumpy and have tight sore backs which is not related to saddle fit or injury. They have muscle tremors and skin hypersensitivity.

A magnesium-deficient horse is likely to have a poor tolerance to work, fatigue quickly, and be prone to tying up. They build up lactic acid more quickly which is why magnesium deficient horses sometimes have behavior problems. They fatigue more quickly after work and don’t recover as well.

The Benefits of Feeding Sodium Bicarbonate.

Sodium bicarbonate is good old baking soda. It is a combination of hydrogen, carbon, and three oxygen atoms. Sodium bicarbonate plays a crucial role in maintaining the body’s acid-base balance, (pH) within safe limits, protects the intestines from stomach acid, and is vital in maintaining electrical balance in the horse’s body. The sodium bicarbonate in Pazture Guarde is not Encapsulation as per “EquiShure’. Sodium Bicarbonate is a white crystalline powder (NaHCO ) better known to chemists as sodium bicarbonate, bicarbonate of soda, sodium hydrogen carbonate, or sodium acid carbonate. It is classified as an acid salt, formed by combining an acid (carbonic) and a base (sodium hydroxide), and it reacts with other chemicals as a mild alkali.

The Benefits of Feeding Vitamin C, (Sodium Ascorbate).

Pazture Guarde contains sodium ascorbate which is a form of vitamin C that has sodium components that help lower its acidity levels. The sodium content helps vitamin C to be easily absorbed and stay longer in the body.

As a water-soluble antioxidant, Vitamin C can help keep the horse healthy in times of stress. As an antioxidant, the vitamin works to fight against free radicals by neutralizing them and therefore rendering them non-harmful. If antioxidants are unavailable free radicals can build up in the body leading to damage to cells and tissues.

Vitamin C also plays a role in the immune system of the horse. This vitamin helps to enhance how the immune system works by stimulating the formation of antibodies. Antibodies are proteins that are needed for fighting off invading pathogens such as bacteria and viruses.

Factors that Influence Vitamin C.

Healthy horses grazing on fresh forage should get sufficient Vitamin C through their diet. However, many horses do not have the opportunity to graze continuously and are involved in training programs, which can be stressful to the immune system.

Factors that influence Vitamin C status in the horse can include stresses that happen regularly such as the stress of competition, transportation, and changes in the environment. Surgical interventions such as castration and vaccination can reduce tissue levels of Vitamin C and the disease status of the horse such as infections, viruses, and parasitism.

Therefore, when it comes to supplementation, although horses can synthesize this vitamin within their body, in times of stress from training or performance, Vitamin C levels may be depleted, and supplementation is required to support immune function and to support healthy connective tissue.

Feeding Instructions

Recommended Daily Dose Rate for Horses and Ponies:

During Spring and Autumn and when the grass is growing, dose rates will be higher. Some horses and ponies require a higher dose rate than others.

Low Dose: 20gm per day, (1 scoop) mixed with feed.

Maintenance Dose: 40gm per day, (2 scoops) mixed with feed.

High Dose: 60gm per day, (3 scoops) mixed with feed.


Magnesium Aspartate, which is commonly referred to as organic magnesium, biological uptake is much higher than other magnesium. It is also human-grade and quick acting.

Feeding too much magnesium can make a horse spooky.

Nil withholding for FEI competitions.

Racing has a withholding time for Sodium Bicarbonate so check with your veterinarian. For racing and endurance, Pazture Mag is recommended in place of Pazture Guarde, 48 hours prior to events.

Store in a cool place out of direct sunlight and keep always sealed.

Packaging: A stand-up pouch or foil which is sealable and includes a clear scoop.

Sizes: 1.2kg and 2.4kg.

Testimonials

Jessica Aislabie – Auckland – July 2024

I’ve been using Power Star Nutrition products for about the past 3 years. I use their Essentials Formula 1 consistently, along with Ulzeraide and either Pazture Guarde or Pasture Mag during the spring and summer seasons.
The Essentials formula 1 has given both of my horses soft, shiny coats with visible dapples, and promotes strong hoof growth. Additionally, the added zinc and copper help to keep mud fever away on my white legged horse.
Ulzeraide has been essential for managing my horse’s hindgut acidosis, effectively solidifying his poo and alleviating acidity. He’s noticeably happier and more comfortable since starting on it.
During periods of rapid grass growth, Pazture Guarde helps offset magnesium deficiencies, which can make my horses excitable, along with the sodium bicarb in it buffering the stomach acid, noticeably calms and focuses them. Through trial and error, I’ve found magnesium aspartate to be the most effective form for my horse affected by lush grass.
These products have made a significant difference in the well-being and performance of my horses over the years.

Rachael Roberts – Kerikeri – February 2016

I was having behavioral issues with my horse both on the ground and whilst riding, to the point I was scared. Not really what an adult returning to riding wants. I started feeding Ulzeraide and Pazture Guarde and within a week, he was a different horse. So much calmer, less spooky, and overall, a much more relaxed horse to be around. He seemed so much happier in himself too. I have only ever run out of these products once and I learned the hard way……yup he was back to his unsettled and spooky ways. Such amazing products.  I keep him on these products all year round, and make sure I don’t run out!! Thank you, Rachel, for such amazing products, which make for a much more enjoyable horse time.


Hana Bognuda – Wanganui – November 2015

Hey Rachel, the new products are amazing! I can’t believe how much calmer all the horses are, it’s insane! Pazture Guarde and Ulzeraide are working wonders,  even Dee can be out on the fresh grass and doesn’t bat an eyelid at everything! Here’s a photo of Dee in his first 1.15m on the weekend. I saw the wrong stride coming off the corner and had an uh oh moment but he’s so much more focused now since starting the new products. He took over and we made it over without any problems!

5 reviews for Pazture Guarde – Pasture and Muscle Support, Encouraging a Calm Focused Mind

  1. Sarah

    When the grass is growing and my horse gets spooky and unpredictable, this product is amazing to help calm my mare down.

  2. Sophie Alexander

    I love this product, you are getting two for the price of one! Not only is it a magnesium supplement to support muscle health in your horse it also provides nutritional aid to help your horse cope with the grass. As well as being a two in once supplement the magnesium is of a high grade, organic and well absorbed in the gut.

  3. K Parrish

    Great Product, Helping calm the horses and they are better able to cope with the grass. I recently changed grazing and this played a bit of havoc on their behavior and gut so put them on this product and they are happier in themselves and better to handle as well. Recommend this if you are having issues with grass.

  4. Lindy Waijenberg (verified owner)

    This product has been absolutely brilliant for my very sensitive spooky mare. Within days I saw a huge difference and will not be without this product again!

  5. Jamie

    Really good stuff. Work horses.

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