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Colic Risk Factors
Tagged with: Colic, Digestion, Foregut, Gastric, GI, Hindgut, Stomach
Posted in Barn Skills, Basic Health Care, G.I. Health & Conditions
Posted in Barn Skills, Basic Health Care, G.I. Health & Conditions
Walking a Colicking Horse
I understand walking a colicking horse into exhaustion until the vet gets there is not beneficial at all, but what if a horse desperately wants to roll? – via HorseChannel.com I’m glad that you recognize “walking a horse to death”…
Tagged with: Colic, Digestion, Foregut, Gastric, GI, Hindgut, Stomach
Posted in Barn Skills, Basic Health Care, G.I. Health & Conditions
Posted in Barn Skills, Basic Health Care, G.I. Health & Conditions
Symptoms of Ulcers
I recently bought a Thoroughbred mare that is seriously underweight. I’m worried that she might have ulcers. I’ve had her for a few weeks on grain and 24/7 hay and she doesn’t seem to be gaining any weight. How can…
4 Hidden Health Challenges to Watch Out for This Winter
As we all know, winter poses many challenges for riders and their horses. But while you may be painfully aware of some winter woes (like how to stay warm at the barn), there are a number of hidden challenges that…
G.I. Know
Your horse’s gastrointestinal tract is the real hero At the surface, digestion seems like a pretty basic concept. Food turns into manure, simple as that, right? Not quite… Your horse’s gastrointestinal tract is surprisingly delicate and complex, with many moving…
Tagged with: Foregut, Gastric, GI, Hindgut, SmartDigest, SmartGI, SmartSupplements, Supplements
Posted in Equine Health
Posted in Equine Health
Frequently Asked Questions: GI Tract
1. How do I know if my horse needs stomach support, hindgut support, or both? It can be tough to know what kind of GI tract support your horse needs. However, since your horse’s stomach and hindgut have very different…
Tagged with: Foregut, Gastric, GI, Hindgut, SmartDigest, SmartGI, SmartGut, SmartSupplements, Stomach, Supplements
Posted in Equine Health
Posted in Equine Health
There is no off-season for your horse’s health
Even if you’re taking the winter off, your horse’s body systems are still on the clock. The weather is cooling off, but that doesn’t necessarily mean your horse’s supplement program should, too. While there are some types of supplements that…
Tagged with: Foregut, Gastric, GI, Hindgut, Hoof Care, Joint Health, SmartCombo, SmartDigest, SmartFlex, SmartGI, SmartGut, SmartHoof, SmartSupplements, Stomach, Supplements
Posted in Equine Health
Posted in Equine Health
Fact or Fiction: Colic Surgery
The decision whether or not to send your horse to colic surgery can be an extremely confusing and stressful one. Wondering about the outcome can leave you feeling anxious and uncertain about your horse’s future. But don’t worry- we’ve separated…
Support for the entire GI tract? Check.
Editor’s Note: Since this article was published, the ColiCare program has been upgraded to provide up to $10,000 in colic surgery reimbursement. Click here to learn more. Check this out! With SmartGI Ultra you get: Total GI support Smart riders…
Tagged with: Colic, ColiCare, Foregut, Gastric, GI, Hindgut, SmartCombo, SmartDigest, SmartGI, SmartGut, Stomach
Posted in Equine Health
Posted in Equine Health
What’s your horse’s colic risk?
These three horses live in the same environment, but they each have a different level of colic risk. Keep reading to find out why! *Editor’s Note: Since this article was published, the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) estimates that…
Tagged with: Colic, ColiCare, Foregut, Gastric, GI, Hindgut, SmartCombo, SmartDigest, SmartGI, SmartGut, Stomach
Posted in Equine Health
Posted in Equine Health
Will my horse colic again?
My horse recently had a bout of colic. He recovered fully, but I’ve been told that once a horse colics, he’s more likely to colic again. Is that true? And if so, why? -via HorseChannel.com Unfortunately, many studies over the…
Ulcers and colic
My horse has recently been diagnosed with ulcers, and I am treating him with probiotics, however, is there a connection between ulcers and colic? Do horses with ulcers have higher instances of colic episodes? – via horsechannel.com I chose this…
Foregut or Hindgut? That’s The Question – Part 3
Make sure to check out part 1 and part 2! SECTION: FOREGUT & HINDGUT CONCERN: TWO COMMON PROBLEMS ONE SMART SOLUTION Many of the risk factors that can lead to gastric issues can also put your horse at risk for…
SmartGut® Ultra Pellets Research Presented at the Colic Research Symposium
Dr. Frank Andrews, large animal internal medicine specialist (ACVIM) and Director of the Equine Health Studies Program at Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine, has spent the last 24 years researching the causes, treatment, and prevention of gastric ulcer…
Tagged with: Foregut, Gastric, GI, SmartGut, SmartSupplements, Stomach, Supplements
Posted in Equine Health, News & Events
Posted in Equine Health, News & Events
Anatomy of an ulcer
A horse needs to graze for approximately 17 hours daily to meet his nutritional needs, so his stomach was designed to continuously produce acid to aid in digestion. In a natural grazing situation, where a horse is eating and chewing…
