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Nutrition and feeding play an integral role in the prevention of gastric ulcers in horses. Ulcers are painful sores or lesions that develop along the digestive tract lining. They can cause poor performance, aggression, and girthiness in your horse. Forage type, meal size, meal composition, and feeding frequency can all impact ulcer risk. These factors are so critical that poor feed management can significantly increase your horse’s likelihood of developing ulcers. A well-structured feeding program that accommodates species-appropriate foraging behaviours will limit the time your horse spends with an empty stomach. This will help to buffer against gastric acids that can cause ulcers to form. Learn more about how to feed your horse to reduce their risk of gastric ulcers at https://madbarn.com/feeding-an-ulcer-prone-horse/