Horse Hindgut Fermentation Horses are hindgut fermenters. But so are rhinos, rabbits, some rodents, and lovable-looking koalas. What does that mean, exactly? What is horse hindgut fermentation? Well, if you’ve been in many horse barns, it might mean that the fecal matter you clean up comes packaged in nice little balls. However, when we are […]
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Horse Hindgut Ulcers: Symptoms, Treatments & Prevention
Horse Hindgut Ulcers “Taking care of a horse is not just a duty; it’s a heartfelt responsibility.” This unknown quote quite handily sums up the majority of horse owners and equine enthusiasts. Horse owners are a special lot of people who take tremendous care of their four-legged friends because they rely on them to take […]
Hindgut vs. Gastric Ulcers in Horses
Jan Byyny, professional eventing trainer and rider, recently said, “I think the more you can care for the horses to meet their gut health needs, the better and more relaxed they are going to be when they perform.” She’s right. Isn’t a healthy, comfortable horse going to be a happier, more competitive animal? Of course, […]
