Previously abused horse gets Back on Track

Jake Tarrant of Little Bentley Eventing near Hailsham has successfully rehabilitated a previously abused horse. Jake who is a qualified BHSAI riding Instructor and the horse, Dantastic who is owned by Claire Penfold now compete at national level in eventing.

Dantastic suffered a terrible experience as a young horse that has left him with long-term physical and mental issues. Plenty of time and patience from his rider, successful eventer, Jake Tarrant and some help from Back on Track's infrared technology have ensured that this athletic grey is now enjoying life.

Dantastic came over from Ireland as a young horse and went into a dealing yard. As with many talented youngsters, he had a bit about him and could be highly strung at times. Jake explained: "Dantastic was beaten to the point where several of his ribs were broken. After his current owner, Claire bought him, she quickly discovered that all was not well with the horse."

Claire sent Dantastic to Jake who has a reputation for taking on problem horses and treating them with kindness and patience. Jake continued: "We realised pretty quickly that Dantastic was in pain. When the saddle was put on he would get very tense under it and not want to go forward. Following a series of x-rays and scans, we discovered the breaks in Dan's ribs."

It has been a long road to getting Dantastic both physically and mentally well again. Veterinary and physio work has been supplemented by the use of Back on Track products which reflect back a naturally occurring far infrared wave emitted by the body, which increases circulation bringing health and wellbeing benefits.

Jake has noticed a big difference in Dantastic's behaviour since using a Back on Track. Jake said: "The Back on Track Mesh Rug significantly cuts down the time it takes me to get Dantastic to relax each day when I get on him. If Dantastic doesn't have the rug on prior to exercise, I need to spend a good 20-25 minutes doing bending and stretching exercises before he is relaxed and ready to really start work. Following wearing his Back on Track Mesh Rug, after five minutes in walk, he is calm, relaxed and supple."

"I have done a good bit of reading about how Back on Track and the far infrared ray works to help muscles and ligaments. It is fascinating how the company have created their Welltex fabric containing millions of ceramic particles to reflect the far infrared wave back into the body."

The energy that is generated brings nutrients to the muscles and helps remove toxins through the lymphatic system, allowing the muscles to relax and work more efficiently. The horse becomes more supple and ready to work sooner during warm-up, and it is also brilliant during the cool-down period, encouraging the horse to relax and stay calm.

Dantastic and Jake are currently competing at BE100 level and are hoping to soon make the step up to Novice. Jake added: "Back on Track has definitely helped Dantastic mentally as well as physically, he now believes he really can do it."

The scientifically proven range of Back on Track products include garments and braces for horses, humans and dogs.

For more information please visit www.backontrack.com or email Georgia Keegan georgia.keegan@backontrack.com.

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Picture - Jake Tarrant and Dantastic. Credit Spidge Photography.

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