Just Chill – Adrenal Support & Natural Calm for Horses

Your horse’s adrenal glands play a critical role in balancing both energy and relaxation. When these hormones are out of balance, horses can experience over-anxiety, sleep issues, and even long-term immune or performance problems.

Just Chill is an all-natural blend of herbs, minerals, and amino acids designed to support the adrenal system in producing its “restful” hormones, allowing the mind and body to relax naturally. Originally developed for over-anxious horses, it has also proven highly effective for show and performance horses, and for those experiencing sleep deprivation or narcolepsy.

Understanding the Adrenal Glands in Horses

1️⃣ Wakefulness & energy – The adrenal glands produce hormones that give your horse the energy to engage with daily activities. Horses suffering from over-laziness, grumpiness, or aversion to work may be deficient in these “wakefulness” hormones. For these needs, we recommend pairing Just Chill with our Hormone Balancer, which includes herbs such as Rhodiola, Ashwagandha, Chinese Ginseng, Maca, Holy Basil, and Licorice to support energy, focus, and motivation.

2️⃣ Restful & relaxation hormones – Equally important, the adrenals produce hormones that allow your horse to relax, sleep, and recover. When this system is imbalanced, horses may display:

• Excessive stall or lot walking
• Spooking at routine environmental stimuli
• Swaying while napping or even collapsing
• Chronic sleep deprivation or narcolepsy
• Increased susceptibility to stress-related issues, including autoimmune conditions

Just Chill helps restore this balance, promoting natural calm, deeper rest, and improved mental focus, reducing the symptoms of adrenal stress before they escalate.

How Just Chill Supports Adrenal Health

Adaptogenic & Nervine Herbs (Stress & Hormone Support):

• Astragalus: Supports immune system function and helps the body adapt to stress; reduces the cortisol overload that leads to adrenal fatigue.
• Shatavari: Known in Ayurveda for hormonal balance; supports restful hormone signaling and reduces adrenal strain.
• Lemon Balm: Calms nervous system activity, supporting relaxation and better sleep.
• Passion Flower & Vervain: Mild sedative properties; help reduce anxiety, nervous tension, and overactive adrenal output.
• Chamomile & Lavender: Promote calmness, reduce cortisol, and help with sleep onset.
• Licorice Root: Supports adrenal gland function by prolonging cortisol activity in the body (helpful in mild adrenal insufficiency).

Mineral & Nutritional Support (Hormone & Nervous System Function):

• Baja Gold & Sodium Bicarbonate: Provide naturally bioavailable trace minerals for proper enzyme and hormonal function.
• Kelp: Rich in iodine; supports thyroid function, which works closely with the adrenal glands to regulate metabolism and energy.
• Flax: Omega-3s and lignans help reduce inflammation, support hormone metabolism, and stabilize mood.
• Magnesium Gluconate: Critical for nerve and muscle relaxation; helps the horse remain calm under stress.

Amino Acids & Nervous System Support:

• L-Theanine: Promotes relaxation and alert calmness without sedation; supports adrenal recovery after stress.
• L-Ornithine & L-Arginine: Aid detoxification (ammonia metabolism) and help the body recover from physical and mental stress.
• Nattokinase: Supports circulation, improving nutrient delivery and metabolic waste removal for healthy adrenal and endocrine function.

Other Soothing & Balancing Herbs:

• Hyssop, Anise, Cinnamon: Traditional nervines and adaptogens that support digestion, circulation, and gentle nervous system calm

Combined effect: These herbs, minerals, and amino acids work together to:

1. Reduce overactive adrenal output (anxiety, restlessness, hypervigilance)

2. Support production of restful hormones for sleep and tissue repair

3. Stabilize mood and mental clarity for both performance and downtime

4. Enhance recovery from physical or mental stress

5. Promote long-term adrenal resilience

Why Supporting Adrenals Matters for Performance Horses

Horses under even mild stress (showing, training, trail riding) rely heavily on adrenal hormones for:

• Focus and alertness under saddle
• Quick recovery after intense exercise
• Stable mood in new or challenging environments
• Sleep and regenerative processes after work
• Overall longevity and immune system function

If adrenal balance is not maintained, performance can suffer: the horse may be easily startled, unable to relax after work, have inconsistent energy levels, or show irritability.

Just Chill gives the horse the tools it needs to self-regulate, rather than relying on sedatives or masking symptoms.

Powerful Ingredients:

Astragalus, Lavender, Chamomile, Shatavari, Nettle, Lemon Balm, Vervain, Cinnamon, Anise, Passion Flower, Licorice Root, Hyssop, Baja Gold®, Sodium Bicarbonate, Kelp, Flax, L-Ornithine, L-Arginine, L-Theanine, Magnesium Gluconate, Nattokinase

Feeding Instructions:

• At home: 1 scoop in evening grain
• At events: 1 scoop AM and PM, and 2 hours before performance

Tip: For best results, avoid grains with wheat, wheat byproducts, grain byproducts, or GMO ingredients in horses struggling with adrenal or hormone imbalances.