The best diet for ulcer prone horses consists of low starch & high fibre. While many companies market pre-packaged feed as 'ulcer-friendly' it always pays to look at the nutrition label. Or even better - make up your own feed from quality ingredients. Feeds to Include Fibre sources such as hay, haylage and grass are vital for a healthy digestive system and should ... Continue Reading »
Equine Digestive System
Suddenly my horse wont eat! 4 reasons a horse stops eating
Most all of us also know that there is a serious issue when old Bessy turns her nose up at dinner time…she normally cleans her plate. There are many reasons why your horse may go “off their food” as we say…some are serious emergencies and others are not. Let's talk about a few reasons why a horse wont eat. #1 - Colic its more than a stomach ache Colic. Just the mention ... Continue Reading »
Do you know what causes diarrhea in horses?
As with many animals, what comes out of your horse is just as important as what goes in and one of the first signs of ill health is diarrhea in horses. Two types of diarrhea can occur, chronic and acute. Acute diarrhea is very severe and should be treated as a medical emergency. Diarrhea that lasts longer than two weeks is considered chronic. Both types of ... Continue Reading »
Hindgut Health: How Does Restricted Access to Pasture Affect Your Horse?
Horse owners observe different management practices to reduce calorie intake especially for obese horses, and this may include restricting access to pasture with the use of a grazing muzzle. However, research studies reveal that horses usually increase pasture feeding when they go back to being unrestricted. Drastic changes in grain feeding practices are known ... Continue Reading »
Managing Gastric Ulcers in Stalled Horses
Unfortunately gastric ulcers in stalled horses is a very common problem. This is generally as result of stress, lifestyle or dietary issues. The good news is - you can minimise the pain associated with gastric ulcers with a combination of medication, lifestyle and dietary changes. Managing gastric ulcers in stalled horses Paddock Turnout: For some, turnout or paddock time ... Continue Reading »
