Rebalancing Digestion in the Horse
Digestive health in the horse is extremely important and is tightly connected with almost every medical and lameness condition that you can imagine. The importance of proper digestion goes way beyond the typical association with gastric ulcers, colic, diarrhea, or irritable bowel conditions in the horse. In many cases, if digestion is addressed properly, not only do the horses improve but their long-term health and soundness is greatly enhanced. In the first article, I discussed the concept of dampness and digestion in the horse, determining if this problem was present, and steps to intervene for best results. In this second part, I’d like to take a look at specific herbs and foods which can create benefit or potentially more harm, depending upon how they are applied in the horse. (more…)
