When a horse begins to show signs of discomfort, we don’t always find the cause right away. In the case of Hersylia, a 7-year-old mare used for recreational riding, troubling behaviors developed gradually: nervousness during saddling, pulling back during farrier visits, problems interacting with people and other horses. Additionally, the mare began to refuse loading into the trailer – something that had never been an issue before.
Although the owner suspected ulcers from the beginning and adjusted the mare’s diet and supplementation accordingly, the effects were minimal. Various calming products also failed to bring improvement. The situation only changed after introducing Hempqualizer+.
In the case study below, the owner shares their story, showing how daily supplementation can truly change not only the horse’s behavior but also the comfort of everyday interactions.
Hersylia – mare, 7 years old, heavy build. Previously used for light backyard recreational riding. Currently used for arena riding and trail rides.
Hersylia is an ulcer-prone horse. Even before a gastroscopy was performed, she was being fed feeds and supplements formulated for ulcer-prone horses or those with sensitive digestive systems. Due to her nervousness around people and other horses, she was also given calming supplements – unfortunately with no results. During saddling, she couldn’t stand still. While tightening the girth, she would try to bite. Farrier visits were also unpleasant, as the horse would pull away.
Six months ago, I also noticed problems with loading her into the trailer – something that had never been a problem before.
Since starting daily Hempqualizer supplementation, the mare has completely transformed! The previous issues with nervousness disappeared, and the horse now stands calmly during grooming and saddling. Moreover, Hempqualizer allowed for more focused and effective training. Farrier visits are now a pleasure – she stands still while trimming, doesn’t fidget, pull away, or snatch her legs back.
The issue with trailer loading has also disappeared! She walks into the trailer just like she used to.
It’s also worth noting that the horse willingly accepts the product.