How Common Are Gastric Ulcers in Horses?
Updated October 14, 2025
This is an excerpt from a Q&A session on equine gastric health at the SmartEquine booth during the 2025 Kentucky Three-Day Event. In this video, Dr. Sarah Reuss, a board-certified large animal internal medicine specialist, explains how common gastric ulcers are diagnosed in not only performance horses across disciplines, but also in horses that do not compete or ever travel to shows. Then, Dr. Liz Schatz, SmartEquine Staff Veterinarian, explains the findings of a research study on the supplement SmartGut Ultra to help support stomach health in horses.
Continue learning about how veterinarians detect and treat ulcers in horses with this Ask the Vet video.
SmartPak Equine, LLC strongly encourages you to consult your veterinarian regarding specific questions about your horse's health. This information is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease, and is purely educational.