Thanks to the internet, horse owners have access to more information about equine nutrition than ever before. Yet, some stubborn misconceptions about feeding persist. To help you ensure your horse’s diet is formulated based on up-to-date and accurate information, we are laying to rest seven of the most common horse-feeding myths. Armed with the truth, you can better identify misinformation you may come across online and do the best by your horse when mealtime rolls around.
MYTH #1: Horses must be fed at the same time every day.
You don’t have to worry if you’re late delivering your horse’s breakfast. In fact, a little variation in your horse’s feeding schedule can be beneficial. Horses fed on strict schedules are more likely to develop destructive anticipatory behaviors, such as pacing or stall kicking. Even if he doesn’t act out, a horse can experience significant anxiety if a meal doesn’t arrive at the precise time he’s been conditioned to expect it.
Varying mealtimes within an hour or two can prevent
