Working with horses is often a journey full of challenges, especially when life hasn’t been kind to our equine companion. Persen, a 5-year-old gelding of the Polish Warmblood breed, came to his current owner as a horse with an incredibly calm nature but carrying difficult past experiences. These traumas, combined with a suspected case of Wobbler Syndrome, brought not only health challenges but also behavioral difficulties.
Thanks to patience, proper training, and supportive care, Persen is gradually overcoming his limitations. In the text below, Persen's owner shares his story and how Hempqualizer has helped them manage everyday challenges. She also describes the product’s effects both emotionally and physically.
Persen Polish Warmblood Gelding 5 years (born 2019)
Persen has been with me for almost three years. By nature, he has always been a calm and somewhat reserved horse. Unfortunately, unpleasant experiences at one of the stables before we found the right place caused us significant behavioral challenges.
Additionally, there was a suspicion of Wobbler Syndrome—a neurological disorder caused by spinal cord compression in the cervical spine. While myelography did not provide a definitive diagnosis, the symptoms and imaging results were mild enough that we decided to focus on rehabilitation without pharmacological treatment. Since the disease is essentially incurable without surgery, and Persen's case does not qualify for such a procedure, this was our best option.
The Problem
The traumas Persen experienced caused behavioral changes. He became highly stressed and often reactive, which, combined with reduced body awareness caused by Wobbler Syndrome, led to very dangerous situations. Additionally, he struggled greatly with transport, especially loading into trailers or horseboxes.
While proper, patient training and rehabilitation significantly improved his behavior, the memories sometimes resurfaced unexpectedly, making progress frustrating at times.
Effects of Hempqualizer
We first used Hempqualizer during a relocation—a highly stressful experience due to temporarily switching from free-range living to overnight stabling.
Even after the first use, loading into the horsebox was much quicker and calmer than usual, and the transport itself went smoothly. That very first night, Persen lay down to sleep, and he adapted remarkably well to his new stablemate and entirely new environment.
In training, the benefits of Hempqualizer are also evident. Persen is more focused on tasks, pays less attention to his surroundings, and uses his energy more effectively. Additionally, there is noticeable improvement in the quality of his gaits. Due to his condition, stiffness in movement is typically very pronounced, but after using Hempqualizer, his movements became significantly better and smoother thanks to easier relaxation.
Currently, we use Hempqualizer only as needed because administering it for a few days at a preventive dose has brought long-lasting positive effects. Now, we use it on "bad" days—whether physical or emotional—and it consistently delivers excellent, quick results.
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