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U-Gard

U-Gard™ is a calcium supplement for horses in training and competition. Field trials prove U-Gard™ highly effective on gastric ulcers.

Average Customer Rating:

4.7 out of 5

47 of 47 (100%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.

Customer Reviews for U-Gard

Overall Rating:

4 of 5

An ounce of prevention! March 5, 2010

By imoutjumping from Lisbon, CT
I have used this product for: 3-6 months
Expertise: Intermediate
Discipline: Hunter/Jumper
Competitor: Rated

Quality:		4 of 5
Value:		5 of 5
Palatability:		4 of 5

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"When I moved my 3 yo gelding to a new barn to begin his under saddle training I noticed a change in his attitude and it was not a good one. I've read that something like 70% of horses have varying degrees of Ulcers so I decided to start him on U-Gard. He eats it with no problem and I have noticed a significant improvement in his attitude and the sensitivity around his girth/stomach area. He will always have his U-Gard smartpaks!"

Review 2 for U-Gard

Overall Rating:

5 of 5

Could this be the answer? February 23, 2010

By aezzell from Cave Creek, AZ
I have used this product for: less than a month
Expertise: Intermediate
Discipline: Other
Competitor: Local/Open

Quality:		5 of 5
Value:		5 of 5
Palatability:		5 of 5

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"My 12 year old QH has been treated for ulcers twice with Gastrogard/Ulcerfard, and in the winter, I often have to give him 1/4 tube before he gets his grain/supplements bucket in the evening, or he cribs.

I started him on U-Gard about a week & a half ago, and have not given him Ulcergard in the evenings since then. No cribbing.

U-Gard is significantly less expensive than Ulcergard, so if this works for him, I will be VERY happy! So far, so good."

Review 3 for U-Gard

Overall Rating:

4 of 5

Not for picky eaters! February 21, 2010

By HalfHalf454 from Los Angeles, CA
I have used this product for: 6-12 months
Expertise: Intermediate
Discipline: Hunter/Jumper
Competitor: Local/Open

Quality:		4 of 5
Value:		4 of 5
Palatability:		2 of 5

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"I used this for my mare who I suspected to have ulcers. I treated her heavily with ranitidine a few months ago for a few weeks and then switched to the U-Gard. It seemed to help, but when I tried it again recently after having ulcer-like symptons without treating with ranitidine or GastroGuard, I saw (and am seeing) no results. I do believe that is how it should be however! Keep in mind this is a preventative, not a treatment.

Palatability is very low, at least for my mare. It is a large amount of powder and a very sweet one at that. A loading dose would be impossible to feed as she will barely eat one dose! The powder is more like flour than a sugar or salt, so if you do not feed it with a wet mash, it will all fall to the bottom of the bucket. I have found that it does mix well with a wet, soupy bran mash. I would recommend the pellets as an alternative, but they are nearly double the price!"

Review 4 for U-Gard

Overall Rating:

5 of 5

Great product February 15, 2010

By InCase from Baltimore, MD
I have used this product for: 3-6 months
Expertise: Intermediate
Discipline: Eventer
Competitor: Local/Open

Quality:		5 of 5
Value:		5 of 5
Palatability:		5 of 5

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"I'm not sure if it is the Ugard or the SmartGut or the combination, but my horse has really put on weight since I've been using the two products. He went from ribby and bony to round and healthy looking.

I'm a fan!"

Review 5 for U-Gard

Overall Rating:

5 of 5

great buy February 12, 2010

By Piilani from Elizabeth,CO
I have used this product for: 2-5 years
Expertise: Expert
Discipline: Dressage
Competitor: Rated

Quality:		5 of 5
Value:		5 of 5
Palatability:		5 of 5

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"keeps my horse happy and seems to keep him comfortable"

Review 6 for U-Gard

Overall Rating:

5 of 5

A Must Have February 7, 2010

By Dudders from Illinois
I have used this product for: 1-3 months
Expertise: Expert
Discipline: Hunter/Jumper
Competitor: Rated

Quality:		5 of 5
Value:		5 of 5
Palatability:		5 of 5

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Top 250 Contributor

"I have two TB's on this and I've noticed a difference lately in both of them. I think they are digesting their food better with u-guard because I have noticed some weight gain on both of them - nothing huge but enough to notice they are filling out. Both have had ulcer related colics in the past and I'm glad I've found something affordable that seems to be doing its job. Since its powder, neither finish every last drop, but what they dont finish just gets mixed into their bran every night and then they are tricked into eating it anyway. It smells great and I love that its pink...because then its all over their nose and that's adorable."

Review 7 for U-Gard

Overall Rating:

5 of 5

Seems good so far! January 27, 2010

By merlinsmomtwh from Newnan, GA
I have used this product for: 1-3 months
Expertise: Intermediate
Discipline: Hunter/Jumper
Competitor: Local/Open

Quality:		5 of 5
Value:		5 of 5
Palatability:		5 of 5

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Top 1000 Contributor

"My two geldings have not been diagnosed with ulcers but both are on a relatively high-grain diet this winter so I thought it couldn't hurt. So I have no scientific proof that this stuff works (no scopes performed to check, etc.) my horses are eating the stuff just fine, I personally like the way it smells, and I haven't noticed any ill effects, so hopefully it is helping. There have been many incedences of colic at our barn this winter between ice sometimes freezing through an entire water trough and a batch of bad coastal hay that appears to be responsible for many local horses colicing. My boys have seemed just fine!"

Review 8 for U-Gard

Overall Rating:

5 of 5

Highly Effective January 22, 2010

By Mizsunshine from Richmond,VA
I have used this product for: 2-5 years
Expertise: Intermediate
Discipline: Field Hunter
Competitor: Non-competitor

Quality:		5 of 5
Value:		5 of 5
Palatability:		4 of 5

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"I have used this product for two years as a prevention for my 12 yr.old mare which proved to be very useful this past summer. My mare severed her extensor ligament ( all 3 bundles) in July and was confined to her stall for 3 1/2 mths.She never developed ulcers.With U-Guard and the aid of Smart Tendon by SmartPak the excellent care of my vet and my dedication to see her through this ,I am happy to say my mare is back under tack in (Jan.) continuing her rehab of 20 min. walks in the ring. Thank you SmartPak for offering a full line of products to help us with every aspect of our horse care! A scoop of prevention can go a long way!!!"

Review 9 for U-Gard

Overall Rating:

4 of 5

Good Product January 19, 2010

By cousinger from Western NY
I have used this product for: 1-3 months
Expertise: Intermediate
Discipline: Other
Competitor: Local/Open

Quality:		4 of 5
Value:		5 of 5
Palatability:		5 of 5

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"I had been using the U-gard pellets and switched to the powder because it was less expensive. I am very happy with the efficacy of both products. My QH mare has stopped biting at her sides and complaining about tightening her girth since she's been on it...about 2 months. (The vet had her on a course of omeprazole first.)My mare is a picky eater and she likes both pellet and powder forms of U-gard. The only drawback to the powder is I need to mix it into a handful of sweet feed becasue it falls right off her pellets."

Review 10 for U-Gard

Overall Rating:

5 of 5

Great product January 18, 2010

By mmiller from currituck, nc
I have used this product for: 2-5 years
Expertise: Expert
Discipline: Hunter/Jumper
Competitor: Local/Open

Quality:		5 of 5
Value:		5 of 5
Palatability:		5 of 5

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"i have been feeding my ottb u-gard for about 2 years now. her ulcers really bothered her and i couldnt even tighten up her saddle without her freaking out cause of the pain. now she doesnt even seem like she has ulcers."

Review 11 for U-Gard

Overall Rating:

4 of 5

piece of mind is priceless January 12, 2010

By imoutjumping from Lisbon, CT
I have used this product for: 1-3 months
Expertise: Intermediate
Discipline: Hunter/Jumper
Competitor: Rated

Quality:		4 of 5
Value:		5 of 5
Palatability:		4 of 5

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"When I started to my 3 yo geldings training I wanted to make sure that the stress from the changes in his lifestyle wouldn't be creating serious long term issues for his digestive system. He eats the pellet or the powder with no problem and seems much less irritable and upset. I would definately recommend Ugard!"

Review 12 for U-Gard

Overall Rating:

5 of 5

Great Product December 5, 2009

By WCRA from TX
I have used this product for: 2-5 years
Expertise: Expert
Discipline: Western Pleasure
Competitor: Rated

Quality:		5 of 5
Value:		5 of 5
Palatability:		5 of 5

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"I manage a show barn full of Arabians and Half-Arabs, and this product is the one that I'd pick if I had to give up all but one. We use it on any horse that has nervous, ulcery, or colicky symptoms and it works! The colicky ones stay colic free, and the nervous ones work happily and in general seem a lot more comfortable and happy. I haven't tried the pellets, only the powder, but haven't had anyone not eat it. Very cost effective and I worry a lot less! I use the maintenance dose while the horses are home, and increase to the loading dose when they go to shows or if they're on a heavier than usual training schedule and more likely to get stressed out."

Review 13 for U-Gard

Overall Rating:

3 of 5

Just switched November 30, 2009

By 2DogsandaHorse from Michigan
I have used this product for: less than a month
Expertise: Expert
Discipline: Hunter/Jumper
Competitor: Rated

Quality:		4 of 5
Value:		5 of 5
Palatability:		2 of 5

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"I just switched to the powder from the pellets. It is a nice orange color and shows up very well against my horses bucket where I see it every day. The little he has eaten seems to be working but I am switching back to the pellets."

Review 14 for U-Gard

Overall Rating:

5 of 5

Good For The Tummy!! November 9, 2009

By karsushi from Tehachapi, California
I have used this product for: less than a month
Expertise: Expert
Discipline: Dressage
Competitor: Non-competitor

Quality:		5 of 5
Value:		5 of 5
Palatability:		5 of 5

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"I'm using this product in conjunction with an ulcer med. My horse has no complaints and has begun to feel better. I would recommend U GARD to any horse experiencing digestive upset. I didn't realize how much gas my horse was experiencing til I began this product and the gas began passing easier. He's feeling much better with each passing day."

Review 15 for U-Gard

Overall Rating:

5 of 5

u guard November 3, 2009

By ride2thetop from colorado
I have used this product for: 6-12 months
Expertise: Intermediate
Discipline: Hunter/Jumper
Competitor: Local/Open

Quality:		5 of 5
Value:		5 of 5
Palatability:		4 of 5

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"this product works great - very cost effective daily preventitive"

Review 16 for U-Gard

Overall Rating:

5 of 5

U gatd October 23, 2009

By poniponi from mid west
I have used this product for: 6-12 months
Expertise: Intermediate
Discipline: Hunter/Jumper
Competitor: Rated

Quality:		5 of 5
Value:		5 of 5
Palatability:		5 of 5

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"I love this product!!!!
I reccomend this to all my clients who have weight gain issues with their horses and for those
" grumpy" dont like to be a friend type horse and always have seen results of better weight and attitudes!!"

Review 17 for U-Gard

Overall Rating:

5 of 5

An Ounce of Prevention October 16, 2009

By Rally from Quakertown, Pennsylvania
I have used this product for: 2-5 years
Expertise: Expert
Discipline: Driving
Competitor: Rated

Quality:		5 of 5
Value:		5 of 5
Palatability:		4 of 5

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"I started feeding U-Gard to my yearling thoroughbred cross. I noticed that he "internalized" stress when exposed to new situations. Feeding him a supplement to help prevent ulcers seemed like a smart thing to do. As they say--An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!"

Review 18 for U-Gard

Overall Rating:

4 of 5

Good preventative September 28, 2009

By spacehorse from Spring Grove, PA
I have used this product for: 1-2 years
Expertise: Intermediate
Discipline: Eventer
Competitor: Local/Open

Quality:		4 of 5
Value:		5 of 5
Palatability:		4 of 5

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"I use this as a preventative supplement. It smells good, but one dose is a good bit of pink powder!

Good value compared to some others out there, and it is proven to work."

Review 19 for U-Gard

Overall Rating:

5 of 5

Great product September 23, 2009

By bennie from montana
I have used this product for: 1-3 months
Expertise: Novice
Discipline: All-Around Western
Competitor: Local/Open

Quality:		5 of 5
Value:		5 of 5
Palatability:		4 of 5

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"We like the fact that we can feed U-Gard daily and the pellet form makes it more consumable."

Review 20 for U-Gard

Overall Rating:

5 of 5

Works very well! September 21, 2009

By Deidra from St. Petersburg FL
I have used this product for: 1-3 months
Expertise: Intermediate
Discipline: Dressage
Competitor: Non-competitor

Quality:		5 of 5
Value:		5 of 5
Palatability:		5 of 5

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"I love this product. I had my horse on Tractgard and he hated it. The tractgard did not work as well. I switched back to this product and would recommend to anyone. Even my vet saw a difference in my horse."

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