Have you ever wondered why horses act differently, depending on who is riding them? Does it purely come down down to skills and experience, or could something else be at play? Can horses smell fear? We all know that smell
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Minerals and absorption – The simple secret to a shiny coat
Have you ever asked yourself… Why is my horse’s coat dull? Maybe the colour looks off, or it just isn’t as shiny as you’d expect. But before you reach for the shampoo and coat conditioner, the answer could lie within. There
Read moreEquine Stomach Ulcers: Don’t be fooled by the fat horse
When it comes to equine stomach ulcers, people often think of the skinny horse, the fussy horse, the horse with the dull coat. But, what if I told you that even if your horse is round and shiny, they may
Read moreOmeprazole… Can long term use actually harm your horse?
What if the ulcer treatment harms your horse rather than heals them? Dr Penny explores the potential implications of long term omeprazole use in horses.
Read moreWhat you don’t know can hurt your horse
Do you think your horse has stomach ulcers? Make sure you know which type of stomach ulcer you are dealing with
Read moreWhat doesn’t mix? The agony of exercise and ulcers in horses
Protecting your horse from ulcers can be as simple or difficult as providing adequate protection of the stomach lining during work and travel.
Read moreWinter is coming… Jon Snow and laminitic horses be warned
Winter grass spells trouble for horses… the fresh green shoots are full of sugar and that spells trouble for laminitic horses and those at risk of developing the condition
Read moreWhy does stress during travel cause ulcers in horses?
Travel can be stressful for horses and associated with health issues including injury, respiratory issues and gastric ulcers. Find out why.
Read moreUnexpected risk? Endurance riding and gastric ulcers in horses
Did you know that over 90% of high level endurance horses (90-160km) have gastric ulcers? Find out why and how to protect your horse.
Read moreResearch and ulcers in horses: Published doesn’t mean perfect..
There is a wealth of scientific literature published on gastric ulcers in horses… literally thousands or articles. But how do you know what is ‘best’? Find out what the experts say…
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