United States Eventing Association

Sometimes, having the right combination of hard work and dedication isn’t enough when it comes to winning at an equestrian sport. In this video, Julie Wolfert, international eventer and trainer, talks about how ULCERGARD® (omeprazole) and GASTROGARD® (omeprazole) are contributing factors to her program’s success. She expresses the concern every horse owner faces ― if your horse doesn’t feel well, they’re not going to compete well.

Receive up to two tubes of ULCERGARD® (omeprazole)—absolutely free—when you come to the Merial booth at Nutrena USEA American Eventing Championships presented by Land Rover. That’s up to eight days worth of valuable ulcer prevention. Merial is a longtime partner of the USEA, and joins us in Tryon as the Title Sponsor of the Intermediate division.

Recognizing signs of equine stomach ulcers is familiar to Carolyn Littel, VMD, an equine veterinarian from Fawn Grove, Pa.

Disease poses a significant threat to the health and well-being of horses. Whether you plan to travel with your horse this show season, hack on the trails or stay at home, it’s best to be informed about potential health threats that you might encounter.

In the world of human medicine, you’ve likely heard about concerns of bacteria becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics.1 It works like this: Each time a person takes an antibiotic, sensitive bacteria are killed. Resistant germs, however, are left to grow and multiply, ultimately creating a population of “supergerms” that don’t respond to traditional antibiotics.1

April Knudson, DVM, is an equine specialist with Merial Veterinary Services. She has a special interest in equine gastrointestinal health, infectious disease and lameness. She holds a doctor of veterinary medicine from the University of California-Davis. Below, she answers a question about the use of bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol^®or a generic equivalent) in horses.

True or False? Here’s a quick quiz to test your equine drug knowledge:

Mention the words “Team Arthur” to any equine enthusiast remotely familiar with eventing and they’ll immediately know what you’re talking about. “Arthur,” with his handsome looks and striking presence, has been a crowd favorite since 2007 when the 17-hand Irish Thoroughbred gelding made his debut on the national stage.

Deworm all your horses, do it on a frequent and regular schedule, and rotate your product choice through different classes of dewormers. Right?

What if you could be the face and voice of a product you love and trust? And, at the same time, show your commitment to guarding horses against stomach ulcers? Now you can. Merial is looking for several new ULCERGARD^® (omeprazole) spokespeople and you could be one of them. Simply share your story of how ULCERGARD has made a difference for you and your horse, as well as why you continue to use the product, and you could become part of the exciting Stay on Guard program.