Hello Riley,

Thank you for writing about your gelding. The belly distention is likely due to gas production by the bacterial flora living in his hind gut. This is normal, but if excessive, it is likely due to poor quality hay. Or, it could be that the bacterial flora themselves are in poor health and quantity.

Therefore, I would definitely consider adding Ration Plus to his diet to reduce that gas formation and boost the health of these microbes. This will make a difference in his overall digestion of forage.

I understand your situation with the barn manager since I encounter this problem with many, many clients. But, if you are able to adjust his diet, then perhaps you would like to set up a phone consultation where I can go over his situation in more detail and provide you with a customized feeding plan.

He may not handle the feed you're offering well, or it may be that there are too many nutritional gaps in his diet and he requires a comprehensive vitamin/mineral supplement.

So, please let me know if I can assist you further. And, in the meantime, give him Ration Plus -- two teaspoons per meal (shake the bottle well).

All the best,

Dr. Getty

Where are you from? Bayfield, CO