Overreactivity in horses is not just a training challenge, but a significant strain on their mental well-being. In daily routines, it can show through aversion to touch, inability to focus, or sudden reactions to even the smallest stimuli. This was the case with Aston, a 6-year-old Wielkopolski gelding whose story we share today.

Grooming was stressful, canter was nearly impossible, and riding out led to tension and frustration. Everything changed after just four days of using Hempqualizer – a natural supplement designed to support the equine nervous system.

In the case study below, Aston's owner describes the behavioral changes, the horse’s response to the supplement, and why such support is worth considering for overreactive horses.

Horse: Aston, Gelding, 6 years old, Wielkopolski breed

Problems before using Hempqualizer+:

• Extreme stress during grooming, constant fidgeting, avoidance of touch especially around the head

• Under saddle: highly spooky, panicked at small stimuli and sudden sounds

• Unable to work in all three gaits, especially canter triggered frustration and tension

• Unable to stay calm in the arena or outside, easily distracted and constantly alert

Effects of using Hempqualizer+:

• Significantly calmer during grooming, allows touch in sensitive areas including the head

• More focused under saddle, no longer reacts strongly to external stimuli

• Willingly initiates movement, canters without resistance or frustration, regardless of conditions

• Can calmly stand in different environments, without pulling or trying to escape

• Responds to sounds with curiosity rather than fear, showing improved emotional balance

Hempqualizer+ supplementation led to a noticeable improvement in behavior. The reduction in nervous tension and increase in emotional comfort enhanced training effectiveness, deepened the horse-human bond, and improved overall well-being.