I started endurance riding as a hobby. I’ve always enjoyed riding the trails, and endurance fit that love to a T. I love the bond it creates with my horse, but also with my endurance family.
Our 16-year-old gelding, Red, was nervous and sick when we got him six years ago. He didn’t trust us. But as he’s gotten to know us and we’ve cared for and loved him, Red has completely changed. He's so much happier now! But recently, he had a serious episode of diarrhea that gave our family a scare.
Before I discovered Redmond Daily Gold Stress Relief, my roping and barrel horse, Lily, was always very anxious, worried, and hot when we attended races. It made it hard for us to train and compete together, and we usually finished races in the 2D to 3D times.
At Rachel Ray Woodward Performance Horses, we raise, run, and stand performance horses. Keeping them fit and sound is important in our work, but before discovering Redmond products, that was sometimes a challenge to do.
Recently, my mare Misty experienced some health issues that proved challenging for both of us. Misty was cribbing constantly, losing weight, and had three episodes of gas colic within eight weeks. She was dull, irritable, and refused to move forward when I was riding.
My barrel horse buddy is a powerhouse. He’s high-spirited and full of life! The first time I rode him, I felt sure he would take me to greater levels of competing. Buddy will do anything I ask, no matter how scary it may be for him.
My barrel horse WM Smoke on Water has been a 1D winning barrel horse since he was 5. He’s won barrel horse futurities, high school rodeos, and won and placed at pro rodeos. He did everything for my career.
My horse Apache wasn’t drinking enough water and wasn’t, well, pooping a lot. I tried electrolytes in his water, but he refused to drink.
My roping horse Nacho loves his job. He struggles with swollen legs and stocking up, however, after intense training or traveling. His problem seemed to be never-ending and was frustrating for us both.
My mare Zika used to pin her ears every time I’d saddle her and tighten the girth. Her attitude issues didn’t stop there, though. When I tried to ride her, she wouldn’t listen and rode tensely.
