Muzzle Butter: At-Ease Original

Muzzle Butter: At-Ease – Original: An all-natural, scent-based calming aid designed to help horses feel grounded, focused, and confident wherever life takes them. Perfect for riding, training, trailering, turnout, or any situation where nerves creep in.

• Science-backed aromatherapy to support calm without sedation
• Non-drowsy and exercise-safe—ride, compete, or trailer without compromise
• Crafted with 100% vegan, all-natural ingredients in biodegradable packaging
• Legal for use in FEI & USEF competition (subject to rule change—always check)
• Apply with 2–3 swipes across the nostrils for calming scent exposure (see guide)
• Optional SPF upgrade available for sun-sensitive horses
• Tested on humans first, then ethically tested to the highest equine standards
• Packaged in a 2.95 oz twist-up tube for easy barn and travel use

INGREDIENTS

Only 10 ingredients: Corn starch, USDA organic coconut oil, candelilla wax, cocoa butter, USDA organic olive oil, sodium bicarbonate, lavender oil, vetiver oil, patchouli oil, vanilla oil(SPF version contains 100% naturally-occurring, uncoated, non-nano zinc oxide)

WHY WE LOVE IT

• 🧠 Supports calm, clear-headed behavior without artificial sedatives

• 🌱 Clean and conscientious: safe for your horse and the planet

• 🐴 Smells divine! Designed for horses but beloved by humans too

MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE

We're so confident that our formula will help your horse's anxiety, that we offer a money-back guarantee! If you feel that any of our Muzzle Butter: At-Ease formulas have not helped your horse, contact our team at info@ahleri.com for a full refund.

SCIENTIFIC BACKING

Please see the independent third-party research that has been done on the ingredients in this product below:

1. Heitman, K., et al. (2018). "The Use of Lavender Aromatherapy to Relieve Stress in Trailered Horses."Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, vol. 63, pg. 8-12. ISSN 0737-0806, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2017.12.008.

2. Baldwin, A. and Chea, I. (2018). "Effect of Aromatherapy on Equine Heart Rate Variability." Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, vol. 68, pg. 46-50. ISSN 0737-0806, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2018.05.213.

3. Muñoz, L., et al. (2018). "AROMATERAPIA TÓPICA CON ACEITE ESENCIAL DE LAVANDA EN CABALLOS CON PASEO CIRCULAR EN PESEBRERA: ESTUDIO PRELIMINAR." Compend. cienc. vet vol.8, no.2. ISSN 2226-1761 https://doi.org/10.18004/compend.cienc.vet.2018.08.02.26-30.

4. Kosiara, S. and Harrison, A.P. (2021). "The Effect of Aromatherapy on Equine Facial Expression, Heart Rate, Respiratory Tidal Volume and Spontaneous Muscle Contractures in M. Temporalis and M. Cleidomastoideus." Open Journal of Veterinary Medicine, vol. 11, pg. 87-103. ISSN: 2165-3364 https://doi.org/10.4236/ojvm.2021.112005.

DISCLAIMERS

1. Results may vary. Not all horses will respond the same. We recommend doing a spot test on the flank to ensure there is no skin sensitivity.
2. All studies listed are independent of AHLERI and were not funded by AHLERI.
3. This product is not intended to be a replacement for training, veterinary care, or therapy. Please use it in tandem to guidance from your trainer, veterinarian, farrier, bodyworker, equine behaviorist, bit fitter, saddle fitter, and other equine professionals in your horse's life.
4. This product is not intended for use on horses with respiratory issues.
5. This product has not been tested on animals other than horses (and humans) and is therefore not recommended for use on other animals.
6. Do not apply Muzzle Butter to skin that has been sunburned and is still hot. Do not apply Muzzle Butter to injured skin.
7. Made of a natural blend, product may begin to melt if exposed to extremely high temperatures, or freeze if exposed to extremely low temperatures. If product melts, place it in a room-temperature area for 2-3 hours or until hardened. If product freezes, place it in a room temperature area for 2-3 hours or until product thaws; DO NOT attempt to heat the product.

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