Olimpia, an 8-year-old Polish Warmblood mare (SP), had long struggled with excessive tension during competitions. Even stepping off the trailer would spike her stress, and warm-ups were often impossible.

In this case study, you’ll see how a well-tailored Hempqualizer Compete protocol helped restore calmness, focus, and balance, making it possible for her to perform normally from unloading, through the warm-up, to the competition round.

Olimpia had been overly reactive at shows for years. From the moment she left the trailer, she was tight, nervous, and hard to handle. On the warm-up arena, she would rear, buck, and panic when horses approached head-on. Many times, we couldn’t even compete.

I tried calming masks, blinkers, various feeds and supplements but nothing worked. Eventually, I gave up on shows altogether due to her stress.

When I decided to try Hempqualizer Compete, it turned out to be a game changer. The difference was visible after the very first use. Olimpia stayed calm after unloading, and I was able to walk her, warm her up, and start.

We completed two clear rounds, and even my 14-year-old student could easily warm her up and compete.

Olimpia is still a sensitive and alert mare, but her stress level has dropped dramatically. She can now be ridden normally, taken out for walks, grazing, or to other stables. Even loading has completely changed. For the first time, she walked into the trailer calmly, without a lunge line or whip.

On the last day of the show, she not only remained calm but won the entire class, clearly showing how much difference Hempqualizer Compete made, both in her behavior and her results.

Thanks to Hempqualizer, Olimpia has become calmer, more focused, and able to perform in conditions that once overwhelmed her.

She’s a different horse now. Finally, we can enjoy competitions without nerves or tension.