Are.calming gels.for Horses Safe For.Goats?

[Nanno]

I don't know. I have no idea what is in those calming gels for horses. You'd probably need to read the ingredients and see if any of them are dangerous for ruminants. Even if safe, they may not be effective for ruminants. Can you ask your horse farrier to trim the goat for you? I've known a couple of people who have hired their farrier to trim a large and unruly goat. Another idea is to contact the 4-H in your area and see if they have any strong, experienced kids in the goat program who could trim your goat. Or if you could bring your goat to one of the big Boer ranches in your area they have special stocks made specifically for hoof trimming. They clamp the goat in securely and then lay it over so the feet are in the air and secured. They're designed for trimming large goats that have never been handled without traumatizing the goats or endangering the handler. I'm sure someone in your area probably has one (Texas is major Boer country), and your local 4-H may be able to help you out. I think this is likely to work better than calming gels, even if they are safe and effective for goats.