Posted: 18th September 2015 | Back to news feed
Year round competing is now the norm for many who enjoy show-jumping and dressage. The transition from the outdoor season to the winter indoor events can prove a real test for some horses.
During the summer our competition horses enjoy large spacious roomy arenas, especially show jumpers who often compete on grass with room to gallop between fences.
With the start of the indoor season we expect them to compete in an enclosed environment that can be both intimidating and stressful.
The biggest difference is the change in atmosphere that an indoor arena creates, horses instinctively pick up on this and even the calmest horse can become spooky.
Horses as a whole can be claustrophobic, having evolved to roam freely in the wild and while competition horses have adapted to spending time stabled, smaller rings and tighter warm up areas with confined walls, can be unsettling for some. Add to this the close proximity of spectators and you can soon have a pressurised situation.
This stress combined with constant travelling, the high starch diet often fed to competition horses and less than adequate fibre from periods of starvation while stabled can all have a negative impact on the digestive system leading to gut disturbances and reduced performance.
Supporting a healthy digestive system is a simple and positive step towards reducing stress.
Lifeforce Elite the supplement from Alltech is specially designed for competition horses and those faced with stressful situations. It supports a healthy immune system, increases the availability of antioxidants and creates a healthy digestive environment.
A 5kg tub of Lifeforce Elite provides a three month supply and retails at £120.
For further information please visit www.lifeforcehorse.co.uk or telephone 01780 764512
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