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HORSE'S HISTORY AND PROBLEMS Leo is a 2-year-old colt whose only contact with humans was being forcibly loaded into a trailer and taken to another stable, where he was left...
Fast, bright, and… easily “overheating.” Bretagne is the sensitive type: after breaks, she becomes tense, impulsive, and struggles with transitions. Halts often ended in rearing or prancing, and keeping her...
Olimpia, an 8-year-old Polish Warmblood mare (SP), had long struggled with excessive tension during competitions. Even stepping off the trailer would spike her stress, and warm-ups were often impossible.
Senegal (“Senek”) is a 16-year-old, small but remarkably successful eventing horse. From the very first moment, there was a special connection between him and his owner: courage, a huge heart...
Some horses never struggle with lack of energy. K3 van de Zeilhoek – “Krysia”, a 2015 KWPN mare, is exactly that type. Even though she is already competing at 1.40...
In this case study we share practical insights into the use of Hempqualizer Compete with four horses of different temperaments and training challenges: Jard (15-year-old gelding, ~75% Thoroughbred, known for...
Show stress is one of the most common “invisible rivals” for jumping horses. Even a well-prepared, experienced horse can shut down at competitions, look around nervously, lose rhythm already from...
Looking for a way to help Karamba manage his emotions and focus fully on the rider, the @zh_eventing team decided to try Hempqualizer Compete. The results exceeded expectations. The horse...
Equestrian competitions are a major challenge not only for riders but also for their horses – especially emotionally sensitive ones. Sharona, a mare owned by Edyta Palak, is a highly...
Ponies competing in shows can be just as ambitious and sensitive as their larger counterparts in the arena. Mallmore Paddy, a 13-year-old Connemara pony, is a great example of a horse...
Despite his impressive abilities, Chips would become stressed during warm-up, react too sharply to aids, and lose focus upon entering the dressage arena – starting to “guess” the movements. The...
Arkadiusz Fimmel is one of the most recognizable riders on the Polish show jumping scene. Founder of the KJ Fimmel Team club in Komorniki near Poznań, he regularly competes at...
Paco to czteroletni wałach rasy wielkopolskiej – pełen energii, ciekawski, a przy tym bardzo wrażliwy na bodźce. Jak wielu młodych koni, zmagał się z trudnościami w skupieniu, szczególnie podczas treningów...
Not every sport horse has nerves of steel — some, despite their great potential, are defeated not by the course, but by their own tension. This was the case with...
In equestrian sport, talent isn’t everything — just as important are the emotions a horse must manage, both in the arena and in everyday training. Zilena, a 10-year-old AES mare...
In the world of competitive sports, sensitive horses often walk a fine line when it comes to mental resilience. This is something Alaska’s owner knows all too well – a...
The return of a sport horse after a break is always a challenge – not just physically, but especially emotionally. In the case of the 9-year-old Holsteiner mare Infertina Rose...
