How to Get a Horse to Drink When Away From Home
Clair Thunes, PhD
July 10, 2017
Find out why some horses won’t consume water away from home and learn how to keep him hydrated.
Find out why some horses won’t consume water away from home and learn how to keep him hydrated.
Travel stress can lead to gastric ulcers and colic. Use these strategies to help keep your horse healthy away from home.
I have a healthy 21-year-old retired gelding who will not eat any type of hay in his stall at night. I have concerns about him standing in his stall all night without chewing and developing ulcers as a result. What are my options?
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