3. Feed lucerne (alfalfa) hay to your horse before you ride

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Lucerne before riding? Absolutely — and here’s why.In this episode, Dr Nerida explains how feeding lucerne (alfalfa) hay before exercise can help protect your horse’s stomach from acid splash and ulcers. Especially important for horses in regular work, this simple strategy could make a big difference to your horse’s comfort, behaviour and gut health.Discover and download the MyHappy.Horse App: ⁠https://www.myhappy.horse⁠If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review! It really helps us to get grounded, science-based information to horse owners… and it is their horses who benefit the most! <3

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