Working with a young, skittish horse can be challenging—every new stimulus, touch, or piece of equipment may cause stress and unpredictable reactions. This was the case with Foxi, a 3.5-year-old mare who entered training with almost no prior human contact. Standard training methods required immense patience, but progress was slow—until the introduction of Hempqualizer Compete.
How did this natural supplement influence Foxi's behavior, and did it assist in her calmly accepting a rider? Find out in our latest case study!
Horse's Background and Issues:
Foxi came under my care two months ago for development and breaking-in. At 3.5 years old, she had minimal human interaction, making basic tasks like halter placement, hoof lifting, and standing for grooming highly stressful for her. Naturally skittish, much of our time was dedicated to gently familiarizing her with these activities to alleviate fear. The foundational training caused her significant stress. Approaching her head, even slowly and calmly, led to intense head tossing, rendering tasks like fitting a halter or bridle nearly impossible and, at times, hazardous for the handler.
Effects of Using Hempqualizer Compete:
After a month of painstaking work, I decided to try Hempqualizer Compete. Administering 2ml and waiting about 30 minutes, Foxi was noticeably more relaxed during training, with no spooking incidents. That day marked her first mounting experience, which she accepted without fear—previously, any slight change on her back would result in panic and bucking.
During bridle fitting, we made significant progress; her aggressive head movements transformed into calmly lowering her head. The next day, after a 3ml dose and a 30-minute wait, I successfully guided her through the entire bridle-fitting process without her panicking—for the first time, the bridle was put on stress-free.
In subsequent sessions, Foxi displayed increased patience and calmness during bridle fitting, with the process becoming notably quicker after administering the supplement. That same day, I introduced her to trotting under saddle in the arena. Sensing her tranquility and focus, we managed to ride independently with a halter throughout the arena. Previously intimidating corners no longer fazed her, marking another first.
Within a few days, the mare accepted the rider without issue, never bucking under the saddle. She learned to remain calm in highly stressful situations. Had I used Hempqualizer Compete from the start of our collaboration, I believe many fear-induced delays could have been addressed much sooner. I'm very positively surprised by the supplement's effects; I appreciate that Foxi could focus more on the handler rather than her surroundings. Moments where emotions previously took over completely disappeared, and her energy level during work was maintained, which is also a significant plus for me.