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62. Preventing gastric ulcers: The top 3 things you must do for your horse

Podcast: Happy Horse Nutrition · MyHappy.Horse

Opublikowano: 2026-07-21

Gastric ulcers are incredibly common in horses, but before changing feeds or reaching for an ulcer supplement, there are three far more important foundations to get right. In this episode, Dr Nerida explains why forage is central to preventing equine squamous gastric ulcers and reveals the three practical steps every horse owner should prioritise: feeding enough forage, minimising the time horses spend without something to chew, and feeding hay before, and ideally after, exercise. You’ll also learn why simply providing hay does not necessarily mean your horse is eating enough, how herd dynamics and re...