Equine Gut Health

A collegiate equestrian coach shares ground pole exercises to help develop winning course-riding habits. Plus, a veterinarian shares six steps to protect your horse’s gut health.

On the eve of the big equestrian festivals, make plans to strengthen and maintain your horse’s gastrointestinal health. Winter is in the air, and soon the “snowbirds” of the hunter/jumper and dressage worlds will be flocking south to Florida for the prestigious WEF and AGDF. That means three months of nonstop, high-caliber competition: a lot of fun, but also a lot of potential stress for your horse.

Good choices in feed and management are the key to ensure equine gut health.