Poll Recap: Gastric Ulcers

In last week’s poll, we asked if your horse has ever been diagnosed as having gastric ulcers. More than 600 people responded, and we’ve tallied the results!

Of the 608 respondents, 403 (66%) said no, their horse has never been diagnosed as having gastric ulcers. The remaining 205 (34%) respondents indicated they've had a horse diagnosed with gastric ulcers.

Additionally, more than 50 individuals left comments about their horses and gastric ulcers.

Many people commented about horses that have been diagnosed with ulcers:

“A show mare at age 6 was diagnosed—resulted from training stress. Omeprazole did the trick.”
“(My horse was diagnosed) after a 4-day commercial horse van trip as a yearling—resolved with treatment”
“He ... just misbehaved at shows. After treatment, he was much better.”
“(My horse was diagnosed) when he was racing and stabled at the track.”
“I have a horse here with gastric ulcers, however he isn't mine. He does fine if he isn't stressed.”
“He has been treated; (it's) difficult to know if he is still feeling discomfort.”
“Both my 3-year-old and my 5-year-old (were) diagnosed; both (are) really laid back horses.”
“(My horse had) ulcers from medication given because of an accident. (They resolved) once found and treated.”

Source: TheHorse