Highly sensitive sport horses often combine tremendous potential with equally strong emotionality. In eventing training, especially at higher levels, the ability to reset quickly after a mistake and stay focused on the next tasks is crucial for both the quality of work and safety. The story of Iventa, a 10-year-old Holsteiner mare competing in eventing at the 3* level, shows how important support can be in helping a horse maintain focus and balance even during demanding cross-country training.

The effects from the owner’s perspective

Iventa, Holsteiner mare, 10 years old, in eventing training, competing at 3* level

Problem

High sensitivity to mistakes, a hot head during training sessions (especially cross-country schooling), lack of focus on the next fences in combinations

Effects

Much calmer in handling, quicker responses to aids, no “holding on to” mistakes, focus maintained throughout the entire training session

When can Hempqualizer Compete be helpful?

Hempqualizer Compete may be particularly helpful for hot, highly sensitive horses that react strongly to mistakes or tension arising during training. This applies especially to horses that struggle to stay focused on the next tasks, “remember” mistakes, and as a result lose fluency and quality in their work.

The product may support horses that, during training, especially cross-country schooling, become over-aroused easily, grow less attentive to the rider’s aids, or struggle to regain balance quickly after a more difficult element. In such cases, its effects may be seen in calmer handling, better responsiveness, and more stable focus throughout the entire training session.

Hempqualizer Compete can therefore be valuable support wherever the goal is to maintain concentration, reduce excessive reactivity, and allow the horse to work in a more thoughtful and organized way.