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6.3.2021 How to… Box Rest: Chapter 5

By Sue Palmer on March 6, 2021

Ad Lib Forage Many are concerned about the possibility of gastric ulcers for the horse on box rest. Studies suggest that as many as half of leisure horses have gastric ulcers, although not all of these will show recognised symptoms. It is of course often difficult to judge whether a horse is showing symptoms of […]

How to… Box Rest: Chapter 4

By Sue Palmer on March 3, 2021

Weight Management A common reason for box rest is horse’s who have been diagnosed with laminitis / founder, or Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS). Clearly these horses need to be on a weight management program. Most horses are going to benefit from an awareness of weight management while they’re stuck in the box day in, day […]

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