Feeding horses is equal part art and science – the science provides the facts and the art’s all about applying it to the individual horse. However, with so much information widely available, the facts can get lost in sensationalist headlines and claims, and it can be hard to know whose judgement to trust. While we’re all aware that we should aim to replicate as natural a diet as we can to keep our horses healthy, executing this isn’t always straightforward. Here are some of the most common misconceptions that crop up about forage and fibre.
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