IS YOUR HORSE GETTING ENOUGH HAY?

It’s probably not news to you that horses are herbivores with digestive systems designed for grazing around 18 hours a day. Or that the foundation of an ideal equine diet is high-fiber forage, such as pasture and hay. But making practical use of that knowledge can seem complicated. Thankfully, it’s not all that difficult to do.

But first, here’s a quick refresher on why feeding your horse enough hay is important to his health and well-being:

• Hay provides the fiber necessary for optimal digestive system function, reducing the risk of colic and other