Tag: prevention

All the articles with the tag "prevention".

• Water Quality and Horse Gut Health: What Is Hiding in Your Trough?

  Updated: 19 Feb, 2026

  Hard water, iron overload, algae, and cold water aversion all affect gut health and colic risk. Learn how to test water, encourage winter drinking, and identify trough contamination.

• Alfalfa for Horse Ulcers: The Simple Buffering Trick (And How to Use It Safely)

  8 Feb, 2026

  Alfalfa is one of the simplest, cheapest buffering tools for ulcer-prone horses. Learn why it helps, how to feed it before riding, and common safety considerations.

• Best Feed for Ulcer-Prone Horses (2026): Low NSC Rules + Practical Picks

  3 Feb, 2026

  A practical feeding guide for ulcer-prone horses: the non-negotiable low-NSC rules, why calcium/protein matter, and how to choose a bag that actually supports gastric comfort.