Every horse has a unique character, and working with a sensitive and nervous animal requires patience and understanding. Malaysia, a 9-year-old Polish Sport Horse mare, has always been “hot” and quick to react to stimuli. Her emotions would easily escalate, and tasks that felt too challenging caused her to shut down or run away. Building a solid mental foundation for her training and gaining her trust became the priority.
In this post, Malaysia's owner shares her story and how Hempqualizer helped her find more calm and emotional resilience. You’ll learn how new gymnastic elements were introduced into her training and how difficult moments turned into milestones in her development. Enjoy the read!
PROBLEM:Malaysia is a very sensitive, nervous, and hot-blooded mare. She openly shows her emotions and tends to escalate them in response to stronger stimuli. Under the saddle, she is highly responsive to the smallest aids, easy to ride but fast. She stresses easily, and some tasks feel “overwhelming” to her. Our focus with Malaysia has been on building mental foundations for further training, fostering trust in her rider and trainer, and developing curiosity.
The mare had a tendency to freeze in place or flee from tasks that she found overwhelming, making certain training exercises difficult to implement. Repetition and refinement of challenging elements were impossible with a horse that wouldn’t take the initiative or try to face the task.
RESULTS OF USING HEMPQUALIZER+:The first use of Hempqualizer occurred in late autumn on a windy, rainy day with noisy conditions in the stable. It was also her first winter spent paddocking with other horses instead of being kept in a stall—a significant adjustment. Initially, we used the lowest dose as needed, gradually increasing it to 3 ml over a few days, then tapering it back down.
While the mare didn’t lose her hot temperament, she clearly gained more emotional resources to handle daily tasks. She approached both tasks and everyday life with greater trust. During the period of Hempqualizer use, we started learning new gymnastic elements that had been impossible to introduce for months. Yielding to the leg not only stopped “boiling her over” but became a way to relax and focus.
APPLICATION:Currently, the supplement will be used as needed for changes in training, new elements, or demanding tasks. A low dose will also be given to support protection against infections and inflammation. The horse has begun behavioral training, with Hempqualizer serving as a supportive element.
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