What exactly is a stomach ulcer?

On the stomach wall, there is a protective mucosal layer in which the cells produce hydrochloric acid. With a stomach ulcer, a hole has formed in the protective mucosal layer. If the gastric juice comes into contact with the nerves in the stomach wall, it causes a painful feeling. So health, well-being and performance can be seriously affected by stomach ulcers. The wound in the mucosa often occurs at the entrance of the duodenum (the first part of the small intestine).
Gastric ulcers are better prevented than cured!
Adjust the feed and stable management. We give 5 tips to prevent stomach ulcers!
- Provide at least 1 to 1.5 kg dry matter (roughage) per 100 kg of body weight and distribute this over at least four feedings per day
- Use a slow feeder to provide the roughage. link to Hartog Feed Box XL
- Prevent or reduce stressful situations
- Choose a
high-fiber concentrate feed ration. The Hartog muesli 's for recreation andsport horses contain a great deal offiber - For example, fora muesli choose the Hartog Balance and forfiber-rich sport horses with a low proportion of starch choose the Hartog Energy Special. - Protect the stomach with Hartog Digest ✓ Recommended by different horse clinics ✓ Practical results ✓ Hartog Digest neutralises excess gastric acid ✓ Has a
favorable influence on the pH-value in the stomach ✓ Protects the stomach wall ✓ Stimulates the saliva production and slows the concentrate intake
The stomach
The stomach of the horse is very small with a capacity of about 10-15
In the upper part of the
Stress as a cause of stomach problems?
For a long
- A lot of tension experienced during driving or transport
- Can not see or hear other horses
- Have little to no social contact
- Have pain
and / or trauma - Should perform excessively
These symptoms aggravate the stomach because these horses eat less well, are constantly active and alert
How do you recognize a stomach ulcer?
Horses experience pain or an annoying feeling in the stomach area. This pain can be very sharp. An ulcer in the stomach usually causes pain at another time of the day than an ulcer in the duodenum. The difference is in a full or empty stomach. With an ulcer in the duodenum, the horse suffers from pain on an empty stomach. With a stomach ulcer, the pain worsens after eating. A stomach ulcer can be recognized by the following
- Lots of yawning and grinding teeth (especially in stressful situations and after exertion))
- Stable vices (sucking air, pulling teeth along the bars and striking the box
- Eating badly resulting in weight loss
- Doesn’t respond to leg aid and is not thinking properly
Gastric ulcers are better prevented than cured!

Hartog Digest
Discover the power of the unique POWERSTART formula. The natural solution against stomach and intestinal problems.
- Supports and protects the gastrointestinal tract
- Stimulates chewing and prolongs feed intake
- Free from grain and molasses
Horses that get a cereal rich or
Why is Hartog Digest different from the other products for stomach and intestinal problems?
Hartog Digest starts at the base: good roughage! The roughage mix is very versatile (preventive and in case of illness) and can be combined with all kinds of concentrate (preferably sugar and starchy concentrates).