“Gastric health” is achieved when the stomach of the horse is free of disease and discomfort. Unfortunately, in performance horses the incidence of gastric discomfort is high – reaching up to 93% for many active athletes. Why? The horse’s stomach continuously secretes hydrochloric acid throughout the day and night, regardless of if feed has been […]
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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, […]
