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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Equine 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 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 moreAloe vera: A fan favourite under the microscope
Many horse owners swear by using aloe vera gel to treat ulcers in horses. But the question is… does it work? Let’s see what the scientists say when they compared it to omeprazole.
Read moreTurmeric – the spice that changed my life
I was buying a coffee the other day, and as I handed over a $20 note to pay, the barista glanced down at my fingers, and then back up at me with a look of disgust, before rapidly handing me
Read moreMidnight’s story – When a bad back isn’t a bad back
When a bad back turns out to be a chronic case of gastric ulcers. Find out more about Midnight’s transformation through a natural approach to digestive health.
Read moreWhat is the relationship between stress and ulcers in horses?
Did you know that horses with ulcers release more of the stress hormone when faced with novel situations? Did you also know that this hormone reduces the ability of the stomach lining to regerate, making the risk of ulcers worse.
Read moreThe amazing relationship between food and stomach ulcers in horses
Stomach ulcers in horses.. so common, so painful, so problematic… They can be behind sudden changes in behaviour, as well as more gradual changes that slowly chip away at your confidence, or enjoyment of riding your horses. But the question
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