Rest & Recover Liquid

Rest & Recover Liquid is a carefully formulated herbal supplement designed to support horses during periods of rest, rehabilitation and the gradual return to normal activity.

Ideal for:

• Horses on box rest or restricted exercise
• Horses beginning their return to turnout following a period of rest
• Horses undergoing a rehabilitation programme
• Older horses that may become anxious or unsettled
• Supporting digestive, circulatory and lymphatic health during periods of reduced activity

Whether your horse is on box rest, beginning a period of controlled turnout or adjusting to a change in exercise routine, this blend provides nutritional support for calm behaviour, healthy digestive function, circulation and lymphatic health.

It combines traditionally valued herbs, including Devil's Claw, Valerian and Hawthorn, in a convenient liquid formulation. It is particularly suited to horses that may become anxious or unsettled when their usual routine and exercise are restricted, as well as older horses that would benefit from additional everyday support.

Rest & Recover Liquid can also be used alongside appropriate topical care as part of a horse's wider management routine.

What is in the blend?

• Devil's Claw Root: Devil's Claw has excellent anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. It is particularly effective for reducing inflammation and relieving pain in equine joints, which can be particularly beneficial for horses with osteoarthritis or those that have experienced tendon or ligament damage. The plant contains harpagoside, which works against inflammation, and other components that provide pain-relieving properties.
  
  
• Valerian Root: Valerian is traditionally valued for its use in calming herbal preparations and is a key ingredient in this carefully considered blend. Valerian is used to help calm, strengthen and support the nervous system in horses, without drowsiness. The calming effect is attributed to Valerenic acid and related compounds in the root, which may interact with the brain’s gamma‑aminobutyric acid (GABA) system. GABA helps regulate nerve impulses and reduce stress responses. Valerian is believed to slow GABA breakdown and influence brain areas processing fear and emotional reactions, potentially producing a mild calming effect.
  
  
• Meadowsweet: Meadowsweet is highly valued for its ability to soothe the stomach lining and balance gut pH, making it particularly beneficial for horses prone to digestive sensitivity, gastritis, or ulcers. Its tannins help reduce stomach acid and inflammation, promoting healing of gastric mucosa and supporting overall digestive comfort.
  
  
• Chamomile Flowers: Chamomile has a long history of traditional use in herbal preparations to support relaxation and general wellbeing. Chamomile contains active compounds such as apigenin, bisabolol, and chamazulene, which have mild sedative and relaxing properties  These can help reduce anxiety and nervousness, especially in horses undergoing travel, competition, or environmental changes.
  
  
• Hawthorn: Hawthorn flowering tops are valued in equine nutrition mainly for their support of heart function and healthy circulation. By stabilising circulation and reducing vascular stress, hawthorn can help maintain performance and resilience, especially in equines facing seasonal changes or lifestyle shifts.
  
  
• Vervain: Vervain is a traditional herbal ingredient that complements the other herbs in the formulation. Vervain is a natural “nervine” herb, meaning it helps balance the nervous system. It’s especially helpful for horses that are twitchy, spooky, over‑excitable, or prone to restless movement. By easing nervousness, it can improve relaxation during box rest.
  
  
• Cleavers: Cleavers are a natural lymphatic tonic that stimulates lymph flow, helps reduce fluid retention, and supports immune function. It has a gentle cleansing effect on the intestines, helping remove waste and supporting horses sensitive to feed changes or prone to bloating and digestive stress. Cleavers are especially useful for horses on box rest, or with limited turnout, as it aids the lymphatic drainage of the limbs and reduces lower limb filling.

Together, these herbs create a carefully considered blend designed to support general wellbeing during periods of rest and rehabilitation.

Why Choose Hilton Herbs Rest & Recover Liquid?

• Designed for periods of rest: Formulated with horses on box rest, restricted exercise or controlled turnout in mind.
• Supports everyday wellbeing: Provides nutritional support for digestive, circulatory and lymphatic health.
• Helps maintain a calm outlook: Includes traditionally valued herbs such as Valerian and Chamomile.
• Carefully selected ingredients: Combines seven complementary herbs in an Apple Cider Vinegar base.
• Convenient liquid format: Easy to add to daily feed, with the option to syringe directly into the mouth when required.
• Over 30 years of experience: Hilton Herbs combines traditional herbal knowledge with modern formulation and carefully selected ingredients.

Rest & Recover Liquid can be incorporated into your horse's daily routine during periods of reduced activity and rehabilitation. It can also be used alongside suitable topical products, such as Bruise Aid, Leg Aid or Muscle Magic, as part of a wider care routine.

Competition Information

Important: Rest & Recover Liquid contains Devils Claw Root, Valerian and Meadowsweet, which are prohibited under FEI and BHA competition regulations.

For those competing under FEI and other National and International regulations, a 96hr withdrawal period is advised. Rest & Recover Liquid should be used with care to ensure cross contamination of feed equipment does not occur. 

The Responsible Person should always check the latest rules with their relevant governing body before feeding any supplement for competition.

Tincture of Devils Claw root, Valerian root, Meadowsweet herb, Chamomile flowers, Hawthorn berries, Vervain herb, Cleaver herb and Apple Cider Vinegar.

Add to feed daily. Where possible, split the required amount across two feeds. Liquid supplements can be syringed directly into the mouth if, for example, no feed is given. Please allow up to a month for full benefits to be seen.