The story of Nugget Moonlight shows how quickly a horse can lose form, appetite, and energy, even when test results do not indicate a clear cause of the problem. For Nugget, a Lusitano horse, apathy, withdrawal, and rapid weight loss appeared in winter. In response, Hempqualizer supplementation and individually tailored feed from Polski Żłób were introduced.

Case study by David Oliveira:

Nugget Moonlight – a return to form and balance thanks to Hempqualizer and individually tailored nutrition from Polski Żłób

Nugget Moonlight, a Lusitano horse, was just a few months ago a horse full of energy, well-built, round, and eager to work and interact with people. However, in the winter of this year, his condition began to change rapidly.

The horse started to lose his appetite, withdrew, and became sad and apathetic. Most concerning, however, was the rapid weight loss. In a horse that was previously beautifully muscled and harmoniously built, ribs suddenly became visible.

A full diagnostic workup was performed. The test results remained within the normal range, and no clear cause for the deterioration in condition was found. Despite this, Nugget's body clearly needed support.

At this point, supplementation with Hempqualizer paste began, and the feeding system was completely changed, introducing an individually composed feed from Polski Żłób, prepared exactly for Nugget's needs.

The first effects appeared surprisingly quickly. After just one week, the horse regained his appetite. Day by day, his comfort of functioning and overall energy improved.

After three weeks, Nugget was ready for a huge logistical and sporting challenge – a journey across Europe on the route Portugal–Netherlands–Poland. In the meantime, the horse also started in the Working Equitation competition in Exloo, Netherlands.

It was then that the scale of the transformation was most visible.

Despite the multi-day journey, change of places, intense stimuli, and the atmosphere of the competition, Nugget remained calm, relaxed, and focused. He handled transport very well, maintained his appetite, and did not lose condition—on the contrary, he constantly gained weight. Even during his stay at the competition and on the road, his silhouette began to return to its former shape.

Today, Nugget Moonlight is once again a horse full of life, energy, and willingness to work.

Summary

The combination of Hempqualizer and nutrition tailored to Nugget's needs quickly brought visible results. After just one week, the horse regained his appetite, and in the following weeks, his energy, calmness, and condition improved. Despite the demanding Portugal–Netherlands–Poland journey and participating in the Working Equitation competition in Exloo, Nugget remained focused, handled transport well, and began to gain weight again. Today, he is once again a horse full of life and willingness to work.