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By Clair Thunes, PhD
Jul 25, 2016
Q. I’ve always been taught to not ride a horse right after it’s been fed. However, I have a mare who has gastric ulcers, and my veterinarian recommended that I feed her prior to riding (specifically, alfalfa). So which is it—feed or don’t feed before riding?
A. While it’s true that it is typically best to avoid feeding horses concentrates (especially those high in starch) within a couple of hours of riding due to the effect this can have on available metabolites during exercise, allowing access to forage has a number of benefits. Remember horses are designed to eat fibrous plant material almost constantly, while at the same time traveling considerable distances...
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http://www.thehorse.com/articles/37893/is-it-okay-to-ride-my-ulcer-prone-horse-after-feeding?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=reader-favorites&utm_campaign=07-29-2016
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