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EGUS is a general term that is used to describe ulcers in the stomach, however as our understanding of EGUS has evolved the syndrome can now be split into two separate diseases.

The make-up of the diet and feeding practices can have a significant impact on the digestive health of horses.

At Saracen we believe that horses are part of the environmental solution. Grasslands – when properly managed – are powerful carbon sinks.

A clearer Saracen: modern look, proven feed, future-focused.

A few weeks ago at the height of Summer, our very own Lizzie Drury represented Saracen Horse Feeds at Windsor Castle to mark a milestone we’re incredibly proud of, receiving the King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade.

We are often asked: ‘what is the optimum body condition score for my horse to be in?’

The diet of a racehorse is much lower in forage than leisure and competition horses, and they may not have been turned out to grass for many months.

The main error that many owners make when feeding a horse fresh out of training is to place them on a horse and pony mix or cube simply because it is low in energy.

Due to a lower forage intake and high workload during training, many racehorses may suffer from gastric ulcers at some stage of their life.