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Why Is My Horse Fat But Ribby? – 6 Possible Causes
It can be confusing to see a horse with a round belly but prominent ribs. In this article, we will explore the reasons why your horse may be fat but ribby and understand whether your horse’s weight and overall condition is healthy. We’ll also delve into six factors that could be contributing to a ribby…
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What Makes a Horse Go Off Hay? – 3 Possible Causes
For the vast majority of horses across the world, hay makes up over half of their diet. Horses require lots of fiber in their diet, and feeding hay is a great way to achieve this. Hay is simply dried and baled grass and is a staple in most equine diets. That is why it is…
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What Do Horses Eat in The Wild? – How do They Survive?
Have you, at some point, looked at the expensive food rejected by your fussy horse and told the ungrateful culprit that hungry horses in the wild would love to eat it? But would they…? What do horses eat in the wild when they don’t have access to hay, nutritious hard feeds, and lush pastures? When…