My barrel horse Lucy DBL Jet Dancer and I have a great connection. The first time I rode her was amazing; I knew right away she was an incredible horse.
I love the feeling of being in a partnership and having an open line of communication with my horse. Lucy is eager to please, but also looks to me for comfort. She’ll push her head into my chest when she wants a hug or gets nervous.
And Lucy used to get nervous a lot. She experienced anxiety both at races and at home. She was constantly on edge and ready to take off any second. It was truly frustrating. And when I’d try to calm her down, it only made her worse.
Because my mare had a lot of anxiety, she was also prone to stomach issues and ulcers. I tried different calming products, but many only caused further stomach problems. It seemed like a never-ending battle!
I heard good things about Daily Gold Stress Relief through friends on Instagram. I decided to try it, as I was looking for something natural that would help Lucy’s stomach as well as help her relax.
We went to a big race back in late December, and it was there I realized Daily Gold was working. I hadn’t taken my mare to a race, let alone worked her on barrels, in three to four months, so I was unsure how she’d perform.
She did outstanding! Lucy was calm and focused, and only required a little extra product to help her stay relaxed. I was amazed!
I can now work Lucy anywhere, and she’s much calmer. She’s no longer on edge. Her head is down and she listens to me better. Overall, my mare seems more relaxed and happier than she ever did before.
-Hannah Wolmuth
