Why Horses Can’t Vomit: The Complete Owner’s Guide
The 4 Anatomical Barriers: Strong Cardiac Sphincter: A high-pressure, one-way valve. Sharp Entry Angle: Stomach pressure seals the esophagus shut. One-Way Peristalsis: Muscles only push food downward. Neurological Limitation: No active vomiting reflex in the brain. After 25 years of managing horses, I’ve faced digestive emergencies that taught me a hard truth: horses can’t vomit, …