GASTRIC ulceration is a condition spoken about a lot in relation to horses in training, with veterinary literature documenting that 90% of racehorses will have gastric ulcers at some stage.

In my opinion, the percentage of horses which are actually clinically affected by ulcers is significantly less than this. In those horses which are clinically affected, accurate diagnosis, treatment and management of the condition can have a major impact on the horse’s general well-being, physical appearance and, ultimately, its performance.