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 […]
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Be Proactive in Preventing Gastric Ulcers in Horses
Gastric Ulcers in Horses When Benjamin Franklin said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” people hadn’t even discovered gastric ulcers in horses. However, many horse owners now hear the term gastric ulcers more than we want to. Gastric ulcers are caused by the erosion of the stomach lining due to prolonged […]
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, […]
