Managing overweight horses with gastric ulcers requires balancing weight loss goals with strategies that protect the stomach. Veterinarians often recommend feeding low-calorie forage throughout the day, limiting high-starch feeds, and implementing a carefully planned exercise program to encourage weight loss while minimizing ulcer risk and supporting digestive health. In this Ask TheHorse Live excerpt Laramie Winfield, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, cVA, cVMMP, of Steinbeck Peninsula Equine Clinic, in Salinas, California, describes the best ways to manage overweight horses with gastric ulcers.

This podcast is an excerpt from our Ask TheHorse Live Q&A, “What You Need to Know About Equine Gastric Ulcers.” Listen to the full recording here.