We were honored to take part in the award ceremony of the Korinna Huszár Memorial Race. We believe that horse health is not only vital for the animals themselves—it also plays a key role in preventing accidents.Our interviewee experienced immense pain far too early in life. She is a true horsewoman, through and through.How does a passion for horses begin? What kind of insights does someone have whose own horse has walked an unusual path?
She tells her story in her own words.
Tamara’s horse is proudly among our valued users—one of the most precise and dedicated ones. Not only Tamara, but her entire family shares a deep love for the world of horses.
Each year, they offer as many prizes as possible in memory of Korinna at the Huszár Korinna Memorial Race, knowing exactly what it feels like to be the first to cross the finish line—and how much hard work lies behind each and every success. And the one who does most of the work? Without a doubt, the horse.
That’s why we donated:
- 1 unit of Joint Guard – for joint and tendon support,
- 1 unit of Re-Hydra – to maintain electrolyte balance,
- 1 unit of Neutra Horse – to help prevent and ease muscle soreness.
Because these are the most critical areas when it comes to racehorse recovery, safe training, and injury prevention.
Many tragedies are unavoidable—but the ones that can be prevented are our responsibility.
What does Tamara think? Read her thoughts below:
- We’ve heard you’re very closely involved in the world of sport and racehorses. How did this passion begin?
Tamara: My dad took me riding at a friend’s farm when I was eight years old, and I instantly fell in love with the world of horses. That’s also where my passion for racehorses began—my first trainer, Zsolt Kövesdy, competed in both steeplechase and show jumping, so both disciplines became close to my heart. Today, several of our close friends race in gallop, and it’s always exciting to cheer them on and celebrate with them—knowing just how much work goes into every single race.
- Riders also undergo a lot of pressure on race days, but horses are clearly at the heart of it all. In your opinion, how is the lifestyle of a racehorse different from that of a leisure horse?
I think racehorses endure a lot more physical and mental pressure—not only on race days but during the entire training season leading up to them. They need to perform well both physically and mentally. In contrast, my own leisure horse sometimes goes a whole week without serious work—just playing in the paddock, doing as he pleases.
- Based on your experience, how common are injuries during training or on the racetrack?
Unfortunately, injuries are common—whether in training or competition. In our case, the mare accidentally stepped on her foal’s leg after birth, which caused an early injury that’s still visible to this day. We’ve also experienced other incidents, like a misstep during work or a strain in the paddock. These things can happen anytime, anywhere—but we try to prevent what we can.
- Nowadays, there are countless nutritional tools available to help horses better handle the demands of competition and reduce the risk of injuries. Have you personally seen improvement through targeted feeding and supplementation?
Yes. Several vets in Üllő examined our foal's leg and told us we should be grateful if she would ever be able to trot on her own. Now, she’s already working in all three gaits on the lunge line and we’ll soon begin ridden work. We’ve largely achieved this through nutrition and consistent supplementation, which she’s been receiving since she was a yearling. Her training has also been much slower than it would be for a healthy horse. The Vita Joint supplement played a huge role in this progress.
- In your opinion, should riders place more focus on tailoring their horse’s diet and supplements to their current condition?
Absolutely. The internal support a horse receives determines their basic immunity and helps prevent a range of injuries. Our horses are our teammates—we chose them to be by our side, so it’s our duty to provide them with everything they need to thrive.
Thank you so much for your dedication and tireless work. We hope many more riders get to experience what it’s like when their horse shines—inside and out.
And we thank you for the kind invitation and warm words. Wishing you many joyful training sessions and wonderful rides ahead!
