Gastric Ulcers in Horses

a smaller mesh size will be helpful to extend the feeding period.
The capacity of feeds and forages to play a role in ulcer prevention by counteracting changes in the gastric pH of the equine stomach is commonly known and accepted. In studies alfalfa hay has been shown to be effective in providing superior buffering capacity compared to other forages thereby reducing the severity of ulcers in horses.
The alfalfa plant also known as lucerne is one of the worlds oldest crop plants. It is a perennial flowering plant belonging to the pea family and has the highest nutritional value of all hay or forage crops. Rich in protein with high levels of calcium and fibre it contains every essential amino acid a wide range of vitamins minerals and trace elements as well as enzymes important for food digestion. 
For diet options to help prevent ulcers reduce or avoid oats and other cereal grains as starchy feeds can stimulate the production of more acid. Grains move through the stomach quickly leaving it empty and vulnerable. Instead try feeding beet pulp its an excellent source of digestible fibre with low crude protein. For horses having trouble chewing hay soaked beet pulp makes an appetizing choice and it can be stirred in with a grain ration. Soaked timothyalfalfa hay cubes work very well too. If you add oils to the horses meal use vegetable oils such as flax rather than soybean or corn oil which have high omega 6 content and may cause inflammation.