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Gastric Ulcers in Horses: Recognizing and Preventing

by Valerie De Clerck on Sep 21 2023

More than 60% of sport horses have gastric ulcers, and many show no obvious signs beyond poor performance or a dull coat. This article explains why ulcers develop, how to recognise them, and the feeding and management changes that help prevent them.

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This is how you treat an underweight horse

by Valerie De Clerck on Sep 21 2023

Feeding more is often the last thing an underweight horse needs, not the first. This article explains how to confirm a horse is underweight using body condition scoring, find the underlying cause, and build a feeding plan around it.

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Why is my horse too skinny?

by Valerie De Clerck on Sep 21 2023

Weight loss in horses is rarely random. Here's how to check your horse's body condition and work through the most common medical and dietary reasons behind it, from dental pain to parasites.

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Equine laminitis: definition and causes

by Valerie De Clerck on Sep 21 2023

Laminitis is a painful, often preventable hoof condition with several distinct triggers, from metabolic disease and pasture fructan to excess weight and long-term corticosteroids. Here is what actually drives it and how vets assess the risk.

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The infertile mare: solutions

by Valerie De Clerck on Sep 21 2023

Why mares become infertile, and the health checks, environment changes, and nutrition adjustments that actually improve the odds of a successful pregnancy.

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How to prevent laminitis in horses: diet, pasture and grazing

by Valerie De Clerck on Sep 21 2023

Laminitis is far easier to prevent than treat, and diet is the biggest lever an owner controls. This guide covers feeding changes, hay soaking, pasture and grazing timing, and stricter management for horses that have foundered before.