For years, many horse owners and trainers attributed these behaviours to personality quirks or poor training. But emerging research is painting a far more complex and fascinating picture: your horse’s emotional state, the way they express it through their face and body, and even their behaviour problems may be deeply intertwined with what’s happening in their gut.
Diagnosing hindgut ulcers in horses presents unique challenges. Unlike gastric ulcers that can be identified using gastroscopy, hindgut ulcers are more elusive.
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The health of a horse’s digestive system is critical in the broad field of equestrian care. Although it is not visible, the hindgut is an important part of this system and can have a major impact on a horse’s performance, attitude, and general health when it is ill. Maintaining the balance of the gut microbiome is essential for hindgut health. This article will discuss the causes, signs, and effects of hindgut disease as well as the importance of the microbiome to a horse’s general health.
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As horse owners, we’re all too familiar with the threat of gastric ulcers. These painful lesions, affecting the lining of the horse’s stomach, have been a topic of concern within the equestrian community for years. However, there’s another condition that often flies under the radar but is equally significant – hindgut disease.
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Winter poses unique risks for horses, including an increased likelihood of colic. Reduced water intake, reliance on dry feeds like hay, and limited exercise can disrupt gut function, leading to impaction or gas colic. Sudden changes in routine and cold-induced stress further exacerbate these risks. Preventive measures include ensuring hydration with warmed water, providing high-quality forage, maintaining regular exercise, and supporting gut health with digestive aids like EquiNectar.
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This UK autumn’s wet weather increases mould in forage. Even clean-looking hay can contain mycotoxins that affect your horse’s gut health and performance.
Autumn grass can prove equally, if not more challenging than spring. Sugar levels often exceed those found in spring grass during peak hours.
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Autumn grass can prove equally, if not more challenging than spring. Sugar levels often exceed those found in spring grass during peak hours.
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Effective ulcer treatment extends beyond pharmaceutical intervention. While medications such as omeprazole, misoprostol, and sucralfate are essential for healing gastric tissue, they significantly alter gastrointestinal physiology.
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Rain after drought creates sugar-rich grass that can overwhelm your horse’s hindgut within 24 hours, causing pH drops, beneficial bacteria collapse, and heightened laminitis risk for horse owners.
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