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 Lucky Star W, a 9-year-old KWPN gelding competing with Amelia Lewkowicz in classes up to 130 cm.
While Lucky impresses with his abilities, his sensitivity often stood in the way of success.
Stress in new environments, tension, refusals, nervous reactions — and, as it later turned out, gastric ulcers.
Despite behavioral work and training, he still couldn’t fully relax and stay focused.
Help came in the form of Hempqualizer Compete – a product that not only calms, but also helps the horse remain focused and ready to perform.
Combined with daily support from Hempqualizer+, Lucky went through a noticeable transformation.
Lucky Star W – 9-year-old KWPN gelding, regularly competing up to 130 cm with Amelia Lewkowicz
Lucky is a young, talented jumper, easily capable of 145 cm level. But he burned out quickly in new places and at competitions.
He was diagnosed with ulcers – unfortunately common in sensitive horses like him.
In recent months, he started refusing jumps and reacting fearfully to “invisible ghosts.”
This was partly due to the winter season, fewer shows, and less turnout.
We tried to rebuild his mental balance and help him become less reactive and more focused.
While we made progress with behavior, he still lacked the concentration to complete a course calmly.
I stumbled across Hempqualizer online. Encouraged by the reviews, we decided to try Hempqualizer Compete paste.
He received it for the first time at an international show.
Recalling how stressful Cavaliada had been for him (he reared during the inspection and was overstimulated), we wanted to see if the paste would make a difference.
It did — and we were shocked.
Lucky walked calmly into the vet check and trotted through without a fuss.
Then came training in an arena lit with artificial lights — and he wasn’t bothered by shadows or distractions.
On show day, the warm-up went smoothly.
He completed three clear rounds in true Lucky style – calm, focused, and elegant.
Now, Lucky gets Hempqualizer Compete on the first day of any show — to help him adjust to new surroundings.
And due to his history with ulcers, we’ll also add Hempqualizer+ for daily use.
I’m confident the results will be just as great.
I highly recommend Hempqualizer products!
Sensitive redheads like Lucky need special care — and this paste is perfect for him.
Working with a calm, focused horse is simply a joy.