THEY’RE NOT JUST “OFF”
You can see it in their eyes. In their stride. In the way they approach the gate.
That tired look. The small shift in body language. They walk up to the gate, hesitant, fidgety… like they’re bracing for something.
They used to explode into the run—ears forward, fire in their blood. Now? They hesitate.
That first barrel feels like dragging through wet sand. And deep down, you know, this isn’t a behavior issue.
This isn’t laziness. This isn’t them being “off.” This is discomfort. This is pain.
And most likely…
It’s gastric ulcers. A far too common problem (with far too few solutions) in the competitive equine arena.
WHEN THE GUT BREAKS, EVERYTHING BREAKS
Barrel racing doesn’t just ask a lot from your horse, it asks for everything.
The trailering. The inconsistent feedings. The adrenaline spikes and crashes. The high-concentrate grains, the stress, the tight schedules.
You do everything you can to care for them, but this one can so easily sneak in under the radar, and it wrecks them from the inside out.
Ulcers tear down more than just appetite.
They dull the coat.
Drop the weight.
Sour the attitude.
Weaken stamina and endurance.
Destroy focus and make even the sweetest horses act tense or shut down completely.
AN ANCIENT SUPER-FOOD THAT STILL WORKS TODAY
Here’s where it gets wild.
Thousands of years ago, Greek warriors noticed their battle horses thriving on a strange little orange berry growing wild along the rivers.
The legend of Pegasus, the winged horse, is said to trace back to those same pastures, where horses that grazed on these berries were so strong, fast, and radiant, they were believed to fly.
That berry? Sea Buckthorn.
Fast forward a few centuries, and you’ll find it again—this time in Genghis Khan’s empire. His army gave credit to and relied on sea buckthorn to keep their horses war-ready through brutal terrain and endless campaigns.
They didn’t have the science we do today, but they knew: Horses that ate sea buckthorn didn’t just survive, they thrived and dominated.
HEALING FROM THE INSIDE OUT WITH SEA BUCKTHORN & OMEGA 7
Most ulcer treatments just coat the stomach. A short-term fix for a long-term problem.
But nature gave us something better, sea buckthorn rich in omega 7.
This hardy berry is packed with this rare fatty acid that supports actual healing of the stomach lining.
It doesn’t just protect your horse, it helps rebuild them from the inside-out where it matters most, the gut.
Here’s what top riders and professionals are seeing:
- Stronger stomach lining and ulcer recovery and healing
- Improved digestion and healthy appetite
- Brighter, glossier coat
- Calm, focused demeanor and softer reactions to tack and handling
- Increased energy and stamina for those long, hard days
- Healthy weight maintenance, no more struggle to keep them filled out
BECAUSE YOUR HORSE DESERVES TO FEEL GOOD, EVERY DAY
We ask our horses to carry us into high-stress environments. We owe it to them to keep their bodies healthy and resilient. Their gut is the engine. If that breaks down, everything else follows.
This isn’t just about better runs and faster times, it’s about a better life for your horse.
They should feel good in their own skin. They should enjoy working. They should recover easier, look healthier, and stay sharp between runs.
They’ll never be the same again.