Why CBD?
Cannabidiol (CBD) is
among at least 66 chemical
compounds unique to the
cannabis sativa (hemp)
plant. These compounds
are referred to as cannabinoids.
THC (tetrahydrocannabinol)
is the cannabinoid
most associated with
marijuana but unlike THC,
CBD is non-psychoactive
and shown to offer benefits
without a THC “high.” CBD
is non-psychoactive,
non-habit-forming and well
tolerated, making it a desirable
supplement choice.
Research and development
surrounding cannabis
sativa and its benefits have
helped CBD make a name
for itself as a natural means
of supporting the immune,
musculoskeletal, digestive,
and nervous systems.
New studies and reports
continue to emerge exploring
CBD and the promising
role it plays in the wellness
of all mammals.
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The horse world is a small one, and Steffen and Deborah
have been friends for over 25 years, a relationship cemented
in part by the skilled horseman helping to train and
show some of her own accomplished horses.
“I have the utmost respect, love and admiration for this
man, his talent, and his gift with horses,” she says. “He is
truly a treasure and I am honored that he considers me
a friend.” Her respect has only deepened since Steffen
candidly opened up to the international dressage world
at Aachen in July about his struggle to overcome anxiety,
depression and the terrible nerve-tingling effects of paresthesia.
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After three trips to emergency rooms, fruitless relief from
prescription medications, and treatment by more than a
half dozen doctors ranging from neurologists (he was convinced
he had a brain tumor) to psychiatrists, the answer
turned out to be just a stride away.
“My good friend Deborah Carter introduced me to Trove
CBD oil. Obviously non-THC because we get drug tested,”
he said. “Trove products are triple batch-tested so we
know they are THC-free. That helped me to slowly get my
thoughts together. To starve anxiety and retrain my brain
to go back to the positive guy that tells jokes, loves to ride,
loves to crack up, and loves to enjoy life.”
At one point, around Christmas 2018, he considered an
anxiety specialist clinic. “I realized that others have gone
through what I was going through. Everybody prepares you
before the Olympics and no one prepares you for after the
Olympics. Over the years there was always so much pressure
to make the team, be the anchor rider, that my doctor
explained it to me, “You’re 54 and that braking mechanism
to slow your brain down, where you calm down after excitement
or stress? That doesn’t work so well any more. You
have to learn to retrain your brain until that works again.”
With Trove, Steffen is treasuring life. “I’m 95% better and
know how to catch the first letter in a toxic sentence!
That’s how much awareness it takes. I’m being so open
about this, about the medications and doctors, because I
hope I can encourage one person not to stay in their pain
and suffering like I did. It doesn’t necessarily take horrible
medication that only some can tolerate. Let’s face it, once
you start taking medication, good luck getting off. That’s
another challenge.
“It’s been a roller coaster but life is good again.”
As more respected horsemen like Steffen Peters speak their
truth about choosing CBD oil and supplements, THC-free
products like Trove will ensure plenty of choices to ride
toward wellness.
CBD and USEF
Drug Guidelines
Steffen and Mopsie
Photo by Shannon Brinkman.
Trove Animal Oils. Photo by Avery Carter
Trove People Peppermint Balm. Photo by Ekaterina Murphy
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