Composed
Pre-show paste to reduce anxiety and stress, enhance presence, relax the skeleton, and increase flexibility
Always read and follow product labels for feeding and sheep safety.
Overview
Composed is Rule Supplements’ pre-show calming paste designed to address anxiety and stress that prevents show animals from presenting confidently. The manufacturer describes it as helping to “compose the animal’s mind, enhance their presence, relax their skeleton, and increase flexibility.” Dosing is weight-based across cattle, sheep, goats, and swine. Sold individually at $21.00 per tube.
Manufacturer Specifications
Guaranteed Analysis
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Note: Guaranteed analysis not available from product page.
Key Ingredients / Active Components
- Calming/anxiety-reducing compounds (specific ingredients not disclosed)
- “Relaxes the skeleton” — suggests possible magnesium or similar mineral component
Official Feeding Rate
- Rate (Sheep/Goats under 100 lbs): 10 cc
- Rate (Sheep/Goats at 150 lbs): 20 cc
- Rate (Sheep/Goats 200 lbs+): 40 cc
- Introduction: Pre-show paste — applied before entering the ring
- Species notes: Cattle (prospect: 1 tube/80cc; market 800lbs+: 2 tubes/160cc), Swine/Sheep/Goats (weight-based as above)
Show Circuit Use
Sources: rulesupplements.com/products/composed
How Experienced Feeders Actually Use It
Calming pastes are standard in the show lamb circuit for animals that tighten up, get hot, or lose presence under the stress of the show environment. Composed is the Rule Supplements in-house calming option. Used pre-ring, typically 30–60 minutes before showing based on common industry practice (specific timing not stated on label).
Real-World Feeding Rate
- Typical rate: Weight-based per label (consistent with manufacturer)
- Introduction timeline: Pre-show — not a daily product
Common Deviations from Label
No data found.
Breed-Specific Notes
No breed-specific notes found. Highly muscled market lambs and breeds that tighten up in the ring (e.g., Hampshire crosses) benefit most from calming products.
Phase Protocols
Show Week (Days 5–1)
Can be used if animals are showing excessive anxiety during practice sessions or when being haltered and walked in unfamiliar environments.
Show Day
Primary use. Apply weight-appropriate dose before the show class. Timing not specified — follow label once retrieved.
Stacking Protocols
With Attitude Adjustment Paste: Both are calming pastes — confirm with Rule Supplements whether both should be used or if one is chosen based on severity of anxiety. With 3 Hours Out: 3 Hours Out is an energy/electrolyte product; Composed is a calming product. These address different problems and can be combined if the animal needs both energy support and anxiety reduction.
Budget Alternatives
Competitors include Kalmbach Lowdown, Sullivan’s CalMag, and generic magnesium paste products. Most experienced show families carry a calming paste regardless of brand.
Community Tips
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Pairs Well With
- Attitude Adjustment Paste
- 3 Hours Out
Direct Substitutes
Products that do the same job at the same point in the program — compare alternatives across brands in the directory.
| Product | Brand | Form | Budget | Feeding Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composure | Essential Show Feeds | Paste | Budget | — |
| DED HED | Stock Show Secrets | Powder | Mid-Range | 2 oz/head/day – 3 oz/head/day |
| Attitude Adjustment Paste | Rule Supplements | Paste | Budget | — |
Sources
- https://rulesupplements.com/products/composed (manufacturer)