
Success Profile: Rocko
Breed: Appendix Quarter Horse
Age: 22
Discipline: Leisure/Trail
Owner: Natalie Plothow
I got into horses when I was little after going to rodeos and attending summer riding camps. They’ve affected my life in every way and my life revolves around them now! I’m on track to become a professional trainer and am currently attending Colorado State University to get a degree in Equine Science. I’ve done a little bit of everything, but right now I mainly ride in the reined cow horse arena and in ranch versatility.
I’ve had my horse Rocko since I was in middle school. He’s always been high spirited and full of personality, and he was my barrel and jumping horse during my school days. Now he’s 22 years old and I ride him for pleasure to help keep him comfortable and healthy. Recently, I noticed that he wasn’t running around and playing as much as he used to. Along with working with my vet, I decided to switch the joint supplement he was on. A coworker of mine said that SmartFlex Senior helped her 17-year-old mare a lot, and I liked that it included devil’s claw, MSM, and glucosamine, so I gave it a try. Now he runs, bucks, and plays in the pasture, and I can finally ride him again!