Welcome back—and if you’re just joining us, welcome to the ‘Trust Your Gut’ series. You’ve landed on Part Two: Effective Treatments for Equine Ulcers. In this article we tackle how ulcers are diagnosed, the different types that exist, and the treatment plans that can help horses recover and thrive.

If you have owned horses for longer than five minutes you likely have stressed out about your horse’s gastrointestinal tract; colic, ulcers & diarrhea oh my! We adore these large animals with a GI tract that seemingly wants to self destruct in a variety of ways from time to time. Here at Smart Earth Camelina, our staff members stress about their horses GI tracts just like you so we set out to formulate a new product for daily intensive gastrointestinal support. 

Looking to prevent ulcers naturally? Here are some simple, effective strategies to support your horse’s gut health through diet, turnout, stress management, and holistic care.

This series is here to break it all down starting with the basics: what gastric ulcers are, what causes them, and how to spot the signs before they turn into something more serious.

So, you think your horse has ulcers? You’ve come to the right place. Welcome to the Trust Your Gut series—a comprehensive guide to identifying, treating, and preventing equine ulcers.

Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome or EGUS, is a hot topic in the equine industry. Statistics are showing that over 90% of race horses and 60% of show horses suffer from gastric ulcers throughout their career. So what are the symptoms of EGUS and how do we help treat and prevent our horses from suffering with them? Lets take a little dive into the information.