Upset stomach: How two horses were helped in a short time

Does your horse have problems with diarrhea or afterrun? It can be both frustrating and worrying – and for the horse it means pain, fluid loss and discomfort. Here are two different stories about Icelandic geldings who both got rid of their stomach problems. Perhaps their experiences can inspire you.

When an upset stomach becomes a problem

Tail lashing, reluctance to ride, and a smelly, constantly damp coat around the hindquarters. An upset stomach can quickly develop into more than just a practical problem:

• Pain and discomfort: Stomach pain makes the horse tired and unwell.

• Skin irritation: The wet fur can cause itching and soreness over time.

• Fluid loss: With prolonged diarrhea, the horse can become dehydrated and lose important nutrients.

Therefore, it is important to act quickly and get your digestion under control.

Lillijan's Icelander got bad diarrhea

Lillijan Pawelczyk imported her 7-year-old gelding Stikill from Iceland. After the transport, he developed such severe diarrhea that he was constantly covered in manure and had to be washed.

The vet prescribed powder – but without effect. It was only when the feeding was changed that a change occurred. Following a feeding plan from Regulator Complete, Stikill switched to hay instead of wrap, and was given Every Day Happy and +Fiber Mash with salt .

After a month the diarrhea was gone. Stikill was able to join the herd again – and is doing fine today, even on wrap, as long as the mash is a regular part of the feed.

Rapid recovery for Tenna's gelding

Tenna Vestergaard's 7-year-old Icelandic suddenly had very watery stools. After two weeks without improvement – ​​even with chia seeds and other supplements – she tried +Fiber Mash.

The very next day she saw improvement. After three days the aftertaste was completely gone:

“It was amazing that it worked so quickly. I'm very impressed with that,” says Tenna.

Because of the good experience, Tenna also gives mash to her new horse, which was just brought from Iceland – and this time there have been no stomach problems at all.

What can you do yourself if your horse has an upset stomach?

1. Check the roughage

   • Switch to a drier batch of hay or wrap if it is very wet or sweet.

   • Avoid rapid food changes – always give the intestinal flora 2–3 weeks to get used to it.

2. Add extra fiber

   • A fiber-based supplement like +Fiber Mash can help stabilize the intestinal flora.

   • Start with a small amount and increase gradually.

3. Remember water and salt

   • A horse needs approximately 38 liters of water daily .

   • Salt in the manger ensures that the horse drinks enough to keep digestion going.

4. Keep an eye on the horse

   • If appetite, energy or stool consistency has changed over a longer period of time, talk to your veterinarian.

A help for sensitive stomachs

The stories show that even severe problems with diarrhea and after-runs can be reversed quickly when the horse's digestion gets the right support.

👉 Want to see how +Fiber Mash can support your horse's digestion?

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