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Stepney Bank Stables is an urban equestrian centre situated in central Newcastle. Our mission is to engage with young people living in disadvantaged urban areas using horses as a medium to build confidence, self-esteem, resilience, teamwork skills and responsibility as well as enabling young people to access the mental and physical benefits of interactions with horses.
Our urban location creates challenges in terms of horse care and we’ve found SUCCEED® to be a really helpful tool in terms of supporting the digestive health of our incredibly special horses and ponies who play such a vital role in the lives of some very vulnerable young people.
Dotty had been on box rest following tendon surgery which was putting her under some additional stress. She absolutely loves the SUCCEED syringes and a daily dose has aided her recovery, and helped reduce the GI tract risks that box rest can present.
Hamish arrived from a very rural location where he had access to turnout 24 hours a day. Moving to the city has been quite a change both in terms of diet and lifestyle. When he arrived he showed signs of anxiety and had very loose droppings. SUCCEED has helped him to adjust to his new routine and diet. His droppings are no longer loose and his coat condition has improved. He’s much more settled and relaxed. He’s gaining fitness and muscle tone and is a huge hit with our young equestrians!
At 6 years old Ginny is one of our younger ponies and had been broken to ride and drive at quite a young age. She hadn’t had a chance to fully develop, lacked muscle tone and struggled to gain condition. After putting Ginny on SUCCEED she’s started to flourish. She’s filled out and now looks stronger, healthier and absolutely gleams. She’s more relaxed in her demeanor and has become a super friendly and confident pony.
We’re incredibly grateful to the team at SUCCEED for their support. Our horses and ponies do an important and difficult job so we owe it to them to ensure that they receive the best possible care. SUCCEED is a vital part of that care package.
Stepney Bank Stables
Jesmond Renard (Foxy) arrived with us in October 2023, having had a short break at the end of the event season, ready for us to get to know him over the winter months.
We were warned that he suffers with difficulties with his skin, with it often being very sensitive, flaky and scabby, and that he always needed to wear a heavy duty fly rug in the summer otherwise he would rub his mane and tail out. He had recently been clipped when he arrived, and his skin was quite flaky and everything seemed to rub him. He wasn’t fan of being groomed, and would tense up and move away from you if he thought he was going to be brushed, and the same when you tacked up.
We managed all these little things carefully, and kept on top of saddle fitting, physio, chiropractor etc, but as training increased and competitions started he seemed to get more and more tense, particularly in the dressage phase, and he often had runny poo at even the sound of the lorry being started up, going to any training, being plaited the night before an event, or any changes in his routine. He was also becoming less interested in food, which was worrying given that he was always a really good eater and not at all fussy, and we were worried he was dropping condition. He seemed quite unsettled in the stable and did a lot of pacing around and digging up the bed. However, as always, he tried his hardest and never complained, but we still felt things were just not quite right. The main indications we had when he was ridden was that he swished his tail quite all the time, he seemed to get quite tense and upset easily when schooling and in the dressage arena, and he was jumping a bit hollow in the showjumping, but he still approached everything he did with such enthusiasm and tried so hard, it was difficult to decide where the problem lay.
The runny poo started to get worse until it was like that all the time, and we were really struggling to get food down him, I would stand for hours hand feeding him bit by bit, but he really wasn’t that interested. We tried various options of feed, gut balancers and supplements, but nothing seemed to make any difference.
In June 2024, Emma from SUCCEED® approached us at Nunney Horse Trials where she was talking to people about SUCCEED® Digestive Conditioning Program™. Having discussed Foxy with her, she offered us a 3-month trial on SUCCEED. We gave him 2 weeks on a loading dose of 2 syringes a day and then dropped it to maintenance of 1 a day, putting it back up to 2 at times of stress. It took probably 3-4 weeks before we saw a difference, but when we did it was amazing. The tail swishing had stopped, the stress reaction diarrhoea was improving, and he was becoming more tolerant of being touched and groomed. Emma supported us throughout and I was able to ask her at any time for advice.
In the sixth week of being on the trial, Foxy was due to compete at Bishop Burton in the J2*L. Emma advised us to put him on 2 syringes a day just before and during the event and topped us up with syringes to make sure we had enough to cover the extra needed.
The journey to Bishop Burton was 7-8 hours with a stop in a strange place in the middle, and he was to spend the whole week stabled when he is used to 24/7 turnout, not to mention then usual stress and excitement associated with an event. We were very worried beforehand how this would affect him, and were frantically thinking of all the ways we could make it as least stressful as possible, as in the past the combination of things would have triggered quite a big stress reaction. But we needn’t have worried. He was totally calm and relaxed all the time and just took it in his stride. He never had any runny poo, he ate brilliantly and he seemed totally comfortable and at ease from start to finish.
Performance wise, he was the most rideable he has ever been in a competition which reflected in his mark putting him in the top 10 after dressage. He stormed around the cross country and recovered very quickly despite the course being long and hilly. Show jumping has always been his weakest link but he came out on the final day jumping better than ever, and jumped his first clear round SJ with us, and he was really able to use himself, making a much better shape over the fences than he has been able to before.
Having been so sure we had covered all bases with regular chiropractor, physio, saddle fitting, gut balancers, specialist feeds, etc etc, but still feeling in the pit of our stomachs that something was not quite right, the relief we feel now he is on SUCCEED is incredible, and he is really able to give his very best – which he does always want to do.
In addition, Foxy is not itching at all, his skin and coat are amazing, and he hasn’t had to wear a fly rug which has been great in the recent hot weather. He is much less sensitive to the touch and happier being groomed.
Thank you Emma for finding us at Nunney and supporting us through to where we are now – it is still relatively early days on SUCCEED, and I am sure there is more improvement to come, but we are so grateful that we were given the opportunity to try SUCCEED. Feed supplements and digestive treatment are so expensive, and then to find you have spent a small fortune on a product the horse either doesn’t eat or it has no effect, really puts you off trying things. Emma told us that the reason SUCCEED sometimes offers a product trial is because they really believe in the product and what it can do. We can wholeheartedly second that.
Gut health in horses is so important, more important than we really realise, and as you can’t see what’s going on in the gut from day to day, to have the safety net of SUCCEED is wonderful, you just know that it is quietly doing its job and you don’t need to worry.
Holly & Flora Spenlove-Brown Eventing
“Having used SUCCEED® for many years with great results on our competition horses and ROR’s, I am thrilled that the results have been equally impressive on a recently acquired very poor youngster and a yearling foal who according to all the vets treating him should not still be with us.”
Henrietta & Safia Woodward Eventing
Lottie (19) and Pippa (18) are ambitious young event riders with a passion for producing top-quality sport horses to fulfill their dream of competing at the highest level of eventing. Over the past three years, they have had the privilege of representing Great Britain at three youth championships, achieving remarkable success. In 2022, they were the top-placed British pony in Strzegom, followed by winning Junior team silver in Montelibretti in 2023, and most recently, Junior team bronze in Strzegom in 2024—all with three different horses. “None of this would have been possible without the incredible, world-class training we’ve received from Tracy Woodhead and Jeremy Scott,” they reflect.
Their goal is to produce happy, healthy, elite athletes capable of thriving in modern horse sports. A key part of this success is their horses’ gut health, which they support with SUCCEED®. “We truly believe that maintaining a healthy gut is essential to helping our horses cope with the physical and mental demands of training and competition,” they explain. Along with using SUCCEED, they take a natural approach to horse care, ensuring their horses have access to ad lib hay, daily turnout, and regular hacking. “This balance is crucial in allowing our horses to manage the pressures of such a demanding sport.”
Since incorporating SUCCEED into their horses’ routine, they have seen significant benefits. “We’ve noticed less sensitivity around the girth, and our horses just seem more comfortable overall in their bodies,” they say. Their horses’ gut health has also remained stable, even in stressful situations like traveling abroad. “Where we previously relied on Omeprazole, we now confidently use SUCCEED instead.” They add, “The improved gut health has led to better nutritional absorption, which has contributed to their overall well-being.”
Administering SUCCEED has been straightforward, too. “The horses love the taste of the syringes, which makes it easy for us to give them what they need.” They also point out that “their coats are shinier and healthier than ever.”
For Lottie and Pippa, SUCCEED has become a vital part of keeping their horses happy, healthy, and ready to perform at their best in both training and competition.
Lottie & Pippa Royle
“I had exhausted all avenues with Flora before finding SUCCEED®. She was hormonal; always going off her food and not eating for weeks at a time; she would be having omeprazole injections every few months in a desperate attempt to get her to eat. She was girthy; reluctant to move forward and kick the leg off at the start of a session. Since putting her on SUCCEED she has blossomed…her condition has improved; she is eating much better and she is just a happy horse in herself I have a few sensitive horses on the yard and have since put them all on SUCCEED to protect them during their training, allowing them to feel their best and already one is putting on so much more condition than he has ever had before so it is working wonders for us!
I can’t thank Emma Hardy enough for all her help; you’ve given me my horse back”
Charlotte Monk, Dressage
We here at Elephant Havens Wildlife Foundation in the Okavango Delta in Botswana, Africa started using SUCCEED® only last November with the two most recent rescued orphans, a young female approximately 1 year old and a young male under 6 months old. These young elephants were very fragile, fully traumatized, grieving and prone to many digestive issues, ulcers, diarrhea, blockage, bleeding and others. The young female was rescued in poor condition from a wastewater treatment area near Victoria Falls and the young male was rescued after its mother likely died from drought conditions. These two youngsters came in as bags of bones with the young female even needing assistance to get to her feet once down to sleep. We were not optimistic. Today these two are both out of quarantine (after only 2 weeks-a record short transition) and with the herd on the property, swimming, wallowing and enjoying their new family. They are positively ‘fluffy’. We have never had such a digestive symptom-free transition plus rapid weight recovery in our 4 years of operation. A genuine life saver, as we were not always able to reverse the digestive conditions once settled in. Genuine thanks from these special little creatures who now will one day return to the wild. True SUCCESS here.
Debra Stevens
- Botswana, Africa
I first started using SUCCEED after my horse had experienced repeated episodes of GI tract issues. It was important to give him every assistance to help break any cycle and restore stability. The horse wasn’t well and seemed to be feeling a bit fragile. My vet suggested for him to go on SUCCEED Digestive Conditioning Program, which we hoped would provide additional support. I was already aware of the products and SUCCEED’s reputation from previous web searches and having read positive reviews. I was completely open-minded and not expecting to see overnight results. I started him on SUCCEED oral paste, and within 24 hours I was very surprised and pleased at how much more comfortable my horse appeared to be. He continued to improve and looks and feels so much better. I really feel that SUCCEED will help to keep his gi tract healthy and prevent risk of future GI tract issues.
Bob Martin
- UK
We were introduced to SUCCEED Digestive Conditioning Program by our vet regarding a very high strung filly, who hated every aspect of training from start to finish. After a full month of SUCCEED, her coat was gleaming and she was back in love with the game, placing twice in 2 Irish maidens. The important of getting the inside right to get the outside to perform cannot be emphasized enough.
Lee Smyth
- Ireland
My husband is an equine performance medicine veterinarian. He is a big believer in SUCCEED, and I have been using it for quite some time now! I first used it on a horse that had stomach issues; I saw a huge difference and became a believer! The horses love it and I now use it on nearly all my horses when headed to a show and when at a show. I don’t even have to force them to take it; most of the time I have to fight to get the tube back from them!
SUCCEED can also be given to dogs and badgers — it keeps their fur shiny! All our dogs fight for the used tubes; there is always a little left over that they receive! Conor, my badger, well he gets his own tube daily because he is just special, and I like to keep him happy and healthy! Succeed is a great product that is effective and affordable!
Ryann Pedone
- USA
SUCCEED has had a positive impact on my horses in every way possible. From anxiety, to energy levels, to cleaning up grain at every feeding, it has been very effective. After tireless searches for a product that would help my good horse, Streak of Pleasure, (also known as “Wonder”) I was introduced to SUCCEED by Dr. Crosby and it was a turning point in Wonder’s career. I started using SUCCEED three years ago and have never looked back.
Wonder had faced some health challenges and, following those, he was lethargic during even the shortest hauls. He also was not looking his physical best; being sick had taken its toll on him. After starting him on SUCCEED, he began cleaning up his grain at feedings and had a brightness in his eye, proving to me he felt better than he had in a long time. One of the greatest benefits I have seen is that our horses always eat and drink after getting off the trailer no matter how long they have been hauled. Wonder is healthier and, in turn, is able to love running barrels again and have the endurance to stay competitive.
Jeannie McKee
- USA
For the last six years, I have trusted SUCCEED for my older horses that I am hauling to professional rodeos. After discovering the product thanks to fellow SUCCEED endorsee, Ron Ralls, I have never looked back because the results speak for themselves. After starting my initial horse, Dashing Jolene, on it, she no longer had a hard time maintaining a healthy weight after just a short two months on the product. Her haircoat looked tremendously shinier and healthier and she began to dapple out after starting SUCCEED. I knew she was getting healthier internally to look that good externally.
The entire lifestyle of barrel racing is really tough on our horses. We ask them for their lives every time we send them down the alley. After asking 110% every run, we are likely to load them back on the trailer and drive all night to the next one and expect them to be relaxed and easy-going when we get there. Their lives are very high stress, which puts a lot of strain on their gastric system.
There is a variety of ailments that can come with this kind of pressure-filled schedule, so it is critical to maintaining the integrity and health of their GI tract so they have long-lasting careers. With SUCCEED, I know that my horses are getting exactly what they need to be healthy from the inside out. For my older horses that are on the pro rodeo trail, I specifically use SUCCEED to keep the acidity down and neutralize their stomach, make sure they are getting all the vitamins and minerals that they need, and also make sure they are absorbing the nutrients from their alfalfa that they get. I would recommend SUCCEED for any horseman’s program. No matter the discipline, gastric care is vital to the longevity of horses.
Rachel Primm
Rodeo Horses
- USA
Every time I would touch my mare’s belly she would kick. After just 60 days on SUCCEED, this is no longer a problem and she is much happier in general. Aside from her moodiness subsiding, another benefit I noticed was that she was able to maintain her weight more easily.
You can visually see the difference, which I love. My mare is more filled out than she has ever been and also more relaxed than ever before. I was so pleased with these results that I have since started my gelding on SUCCEED and have been just as pleased with the results. I absolutely believe in this product; It is hard to argue when you can visibly see the changes in your horses.
Tessa Heiserman
- USA
I am a firm believer in the change SUCCEED has made in my horses. I had heard about SUCCEED, but was really first introduced to it by my hauling partner who had used it for quite some time and I decided to give it a try. The first horse I used it on was my gelding I call Ray. He wasn’t a horse that just by looking at him you would think had digestive problems, but he showed other signs. While on the road, Ray would often go off his grain and water and also have loose stools, telling me there was a problem that needed to be addressed.
After starting Ray on SUCCEED, everyone noticed the difference in him. Even though he was always full and looked good, he just looked healthier on an entirely new level. He got dappled, shinier and filled out even more. People who knew him would stop and ask what I was doing differently because he looked so good. After seeing the changes in him, the last month I have started my other horses on it who I haul with me on the road to help keep their digestive functioning properly. The horses love it! Sometimes I will even top dress their grain with the paste since they seem to like it so much. The horses that usually leave their feed behind now clean up every drop when I use SUCCEED to top dress.
Taylor Munsell
- USA
From roping horses to barrel horses, SUCCEED has worked wonders on our animals. Barbie was the first mare I tried it on and saw significant results in a very short amount of time. Before SUCCEED she was a very nervous horse to haul, which would result in her stools being loose. I always felt that she internalized her stress and had more going on than I knew, so I decided to give SUCCEED a try. After starting SUCCEED, the changes in her were evident — no more loose stools and much more calm while hauling. She also previously had a bad habit of chomping at the bit prior to SUCCEED and that is no longer an issue for her.
After seeing the results in Barbie, I began to use SUCCEED on two other horses. The first was a mare who had always had a bad attitude and would grit her teeth and pin her ears anytime someone was near. This same mare now wants attention when you are near her and has a much nicer demeanor. The gelding I started on it saw the quickest results. He had always been nervous in the roping box and had trouble maintaining his weight. After just a week and half on SUCCEED, he was already much calmer and scoring better in the box. In as little as 30 days his physical appearance began to change and he looked better than ever. I am a firm believer in SUCCEED and recommend it to almost everyone I know. It has made a positive change in all of my horses.
Sheri Nastri
- USA
I started using SUCCEED in March of 2022 on a mare that I had surgery on. After less than a week I was noticing lots of changes. She was more relaxed in the gate to run barrels, standing at the trailer better, and actually warming up in the pen with other horses. I then put my other mare on it who did not like her belly brushed. Within two days she allowed me to brush her without threatening to bite me. I recently bought a 3 year old mare and as soon as I got her home, she went on it. She stands tied and her eye has softened tremendously! I have suggested this product to several of my friends and everyone has noticed changes for the better in their equine partners! We all call it magic in a tube!
My mare hates her back feet being messed with. I just started giving her SUCCEED 45-60 minutes prior to the farrier showing up and she stood for him for the first time! SUCCEED is amazing, I love SUCCEED!
Jody Stuhr
- USA
I started using SUCCEED almost three years ago when my good horse Rolex was battling digestive issues after he had gone through some traumatic events. When trying to develop a plan to help him, my vet recommended SUCCEED. After just one month on SUCCEED, the changes were already evident.
After going on SUCCEED, Rolex was an entirely different horse. He had changed for the better in every way. I could tell he seemed more comfortable overall, and he began to eat better and would even lay down again. In and out of the arena, I could see the positive effects it had on Rolex. He also is very eager to get his SUCCEED and tries to take the tube out of my hand. I continue to use SUCCEED because it simply works, and my horse loves it. It is also more cost-effective than other products on the market.
- USA
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