Horse Care

High fat diet for endurance horse

Endurance Horse Nutrition: Calculating the Ideal 2-Cup Fat Diet for Peak Performance

At the recent Pacific Northwest Endurance Rides annual convention, I had the privilege of listening to Dr. Susan Garlinghouse’s series of three talks on endurance horse hydration and nutrition. Although I’ve heard these lectures before, there’s always something to learn or remember! This time around, Atlas’ owner Layne and I sat in the back, scribbling …

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horse peacefully grazing on green grass

Natural Ulcer Treatment for Horses: A Success Story

I used natural ulcer treatments to get my rescue horse’s guts comfortable after omeprazole failed. This post covers my feed choices, the best natural ulcer supplements, and what I’d do differently next time.

horse and vet with stethoscope gut x ulcer supplement

GutX: Does it Work as a Horse Ulcer Supplement?

GutX is an inexpensive horse ulcer supplement. But does this alternative to omeprazole for horses actually work? Here’s what I’ve learned about GutX and other supplements for horses with ulcers.