‘Think Outside the Box’ for Horse Weight Loss
Researchers are working to help owners find ways to help their horses lose weight no matter their circumstances–from boarding facility set up issues to unsound horses that can’t be exercised.
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Furtado said all horses, even the overweight pony that only has access to a grass-filled field, can lose weight when the proper steps are taken. | Photo: iStock
Obesogenic. Now there’s a fat word.
It’s a trending new term that describes a developing “equine first-world” problem: the fact that so many things in horses’ lives cause them to gain weight.
Like humans, many equids living in the developed world are battling obesity. Or, rather, their owners are battling it for them. And one British researcher says those owners are finding significant barriers to battling this emerging issue
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Passionate about horses and science from the time she was riding her first Shetland Pony in Texas, Christa Lesté-Lasserre writes about scientific research that contributes to a better understanding of all equids. After undergrad studies in science, journalism, and literature, she received a master’s degree in creative writing. Now based in France, she aims to present the most fascinating aspect of equine science: the story it creates. Follow Lesté-Lasserre on Twitter @christalestelas.
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