Prevalence of, Risk Factors for Ulcers in Jumpers Examined
A Canadian research team recently took a closer look at gastric ulcers in another common group of sport horses: show jumpers.
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Gastric Ulcers: Common in Performance Horses and Foals
Could Your Horse Have Gastric Ulcers?
The stress horses endure when training, competing, and traveling can take a toll on their health. Studies have shown that up to 90% of performance horses and 60% of show… Read more »
Hay: To Soak or Not to Soak?
When feeding hay to horses, many questions arise: What kind, how much, should I buy processed hay, and finally, should I soak the hay for my horse?
Health Concerns Related to Equine Obesity
Obesity is a serious health condition, but, unfortunately, many horse owners still look at a fat pony and think how cute it is, or look at a fat horse and compliment its big bone.
Considerations for Managing Emaciated Horses
Body condition, adiposity, and weight can affect a horse’s overall health status. Here, we’ll discuss some of the specific health concerns for horses that are too thin (emaciated).
Got Ulcers?
Sixty percent of performance horses might have gastric ulcers, according to researchers who’ve peered inside stomachs to determine incidence.