Success Profile: Shark and Salem
Breed: Thoroughbred Cross and Dutch Harness Horse
Age: 16 and 11
Discipline: Trail Riding
Owner: Dustyn Donnelly
Why Dustyn feeds Supplements:
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Shark is a 16 year old retired polo horse and I adopted him last winter. He’s a Thoroughbred cross and the bravest horse I have ever met. I don’t think he has ever spooked with me on his back. This makes him my go-to trail horse. I think he is loving his new job! My other horse Salem is about 11 years old, we think. I rescued him from a kill pen in last October. When I got him, he was green broke and right now, we’re working on basic flat work and ground work. He also loves to go for trail rides!
I used the Supplement Wizard quiz to figure out what supplement would work best for Shark. As a retired polo pony, his arthritis is a concern. Last winter he was very stiff and would consistently buck at the canter. This winter, with the addition of SmartFlex Senior Pellets he is running around and playing with my other horse, Salem, acting half his age! I was considering a daily med, or injections for him, and I’ve decided to hold off. He seems much more comfortable.
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After using the Supplement Wizard for Salem, too, I’ve noticed a huge difference in his temperament, on the ground and under saddle. He is much more relaxed with SmartCalm Ultra Pellets! He's typically a very nervous horse and is easily spooked and distracted. He’s definitely starting to relax and focus on the ride, instead of every noise, or thing he sees. As for his joint supplement, the SmartFlex, he’s never had a previous issue, but I like to give him the joint supplement because he was a driving horse in his previous life. He used to work very long days, so I knew this would be a great option for him. He seems very comfortable and is never stiff or sore.
Why Dustyn uses SmartPaks:
We’ve been using SmartPaks for just over a month. I love the auto ship! I don’t have to remember to order, and we never run out. Plus, I save time and money. I chose to use SmartPaks because I have tried ordering in bulk, and measuring out myself, but this is just an easier option for me as I can quickly add them to Shark and Salem's grain.
