A horse’s return to work after a long and difficult period of treatment is one of the most demanding moments for both the horse and the caretaker. Restricted movement, numerous visits to clinics, stress related to treatment, and accumulated energy can make reintroducing training a major challenge. In such situations, not only the horse’s physical condition matters, but also its emotional balance and ability to function calmly within a new routine.

This case study presents the experience of using Hempqualizer Compete in a horse returning to work after a long period of health problems and limited movement. This story clearly shows how important it can be to support a horse not only on a physical level, but also mentally, especially when stress, tension, and excess energy make a safe return to regular work more difficult.

THE STORY FROM THE OWNER’S PERSPECTIVE:

Remik, Polish Warmblood, 7 years old, gelding

Hempqualizer Compete paste helped us enormously in bringing our horse back to work after a long and difficult period of treatment.

Our horse struggled with many health problems over several years. It started with serious dental issues, and later there were long trips to numerous clinics. Constant travel, the inability to move normally, and accumulated stress caused the horse to have a great deal of energy that he could not cope with. As a result, further health problems appeared, including a tendon injury and bone inflammation, which meant his movement had to be significantly restricted.

Bringing him back into work was a huge challenge for us. Thanks to Hempqualizer Compete paste, we were able to return to training gradually, without stress, and with much greater ease. The horse is calmer, more aware, and much better focused during work. It is clear that he is coping with stress and tension more easily.

Thanks to the paste, we started returning to canter work, which had been impossible over the previous months. Letting the horse out on the lunge on a longer line used to end in bucking and bolting. After a month, I can begin working in a halter, whereas before it was difficult to manage him even in a cavesson or bridle.

Honestly, I regret only one thing... that we did not try this paste earlier.

I also tested the paste on my second horse: a Haflinger who is very explosive. He is afraid of sudden changes and noises, and when something does not go his way, he takes it very hard. He is extremely emotional, spooky, and has difficulty calming down. He loves people deeply, and you can clearly see his willingness to cooperate, but many things simply overwhelm him.

Thanks to the paste, I can see that he is more focused and no longer so overwhelmed by his emotions. Combined with regular groundwork, he calms down more quickly. It used to be that once he got spooked, the rest of the training session became a struggle to regain control of the situation. After just the first use, I noticed a really great effect, he was clearly calmer and easier to work with.

Time to use it with another horse!

I definitely recommend Hempqualizer products, for us, they truly made a huge difference, and the service and communication are outstanding!

When can Hempqualizer Compete be helpful?

Hempqualizer Compete can be particularly helpful for horses returning to work after a longer period of treatment, recovery, or restricted movement. In such cases, the horse is often dealing not only with rebuilding physical condition, but also with accumulated tension, stress, and excess energy, all of which can make it more difficult to enter a new phase of work calmly.

The product may support horses that are more excitable during their return to training, have difficulty focusing, or react with tension to daily routines, training, or new situations. Its purpose is not to take away the horse’s energy, but to help it manage emotions better, so that it can work more calmly, more consciously, and with greater focus.

Hempqualizer Compete can also be valuable support for horses with a more explosive temperament, where even a single use helps bring greater calm and easier cooperation in work.