When the weight won’t fall off
MEET THE EXPERT
DR LAURA WILSON BVM&SMRCVS graduated from Edinburgh University in 2013 and has worked in clinical practice as a vet She started her career in Newmarket and has also spent time working in New Zealand as part of the veterinary team servicing some of the country’s largest stud, racing and thoroughbred sales clients. Laura is particularly interested in preventative health and nutrition.
CARING FOR OUR horses and ponies with the aim of reaching and maintaining a healthy body condition can be a challenge. The summer months can be particularly tricky to navigate for those that are naturally good doers, however weight loss during this period is possible with the right nutrition and management plan in place.
Our horses’ current body condition and changes in their body weight are a direct result of their energy balance. Every day, horses consume energy from their diet and use energy for normal daily bodily functions and exercise. If more calories are being ingested than are used, this
