Hindgut Health And The Performance Horse

"Having struggled with digestive upset for several years, particularly around springtime I had just about tried every product on the market designed to support gut health and fix loose droppings.

My seven-year-old KWPN, had long shown signs of gastric discomfort yet was clear of Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome following gastroscopic investigation. He displayed the typical signs, being touchy around his gut area, tail swishing, and extremely sensitive to any changes in grass or forage, often resulting in recurring bouts of health issues.

Since discovering EquiShure® from Kentucky Equine Research the results have been incredible. His chronic diarrhoea has improved dramatically, improving his overall mood and quality of life. He can now comfortably be turned out on the spring grass without compromising his gastric health."

EquiShure® is an encapsulated form of sodium bicarbonate which is designed to directly target the hindgut of the horse. This hindgut supplement is suitable for horses showing signs of altered digestive function and those which have been diagnosed with hindgut acidosis. When horses are fed high starch rations or may consume high quantities of sugar from rich grazing, the pH of the hindgut decreases, and fibre digesting bacteria are inhibited.

This decrease in pH creates an unfavourable environment for the microorganisms in the hindgut which in turn impacts on digestive and hindgut function. The unique time release mechanism has been shown to support stable hindgut pH through a targeted release of sodium bicarbonate directly into the hindgut.