There are many options available to treat horses with arthritis, and it can often feel overwhelming to sort through what is best for you and your horse. We’ve put together a clear, concise list to help you understand the therapeutic options available for your horse,...
Over the past decade, the general public has become increasingly critical of the health and welfare of performance horses. Highly publicized debacles, like the equestrian portion of the pentathlon in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, and frequent young horse...
So, we now know how to recognize horses afflicted with EGUS and also the proven therapeutic methods used to treat such horses. This begs the question, how do we manage these ulcer patients? Numerous studies have shown that intense training and...
Let’s say you’ve just indulged in a rich gourmet meal complete with red wine and a decadent chocolate dessert. An hour or so later, you’re regretting that decision as some pesky heartburn keeps you awake. Eventually you swallow some Tums©, Tagamet©,...
Be it in the show ring or over dinner with horse friends, the topic of gastric ulcers always seems to elicit sentiments of frustration and misunderstanding. What causes these pesky ulcers and what can we do as horseman to combat them? To start, it’s important to...
