Horse grass

For years I assumed feeding horses was straightforward — hay, grain, water, and the occasional treat. Then I started managing racehorses alongside broodmares, easy keepers, and hard keepers, and realized something important: two horses standing side by side can need completely different diets. What horses eat depends on age, workload, health status, and access to …

WARNING Spring Grass & Metabolic Risk Lush spring grass is often high in fructans and can rapidly trigger laminitis or digestive upset in metabolic horses and easy keepers. Immediate Action: If your horse shows signs of abdominal pain or foot tenderness, review what to do when your horse colics and contact your veterinarian immediately. Educational …