The equine digestive system is a complicated structure which is incredibly sensitive for such a large animal. The horse evolved as a grazing animal, so its digestive system is designed to process small amounts of food all day long. With better education, more horse owners will understand the benefits of sticking to a more natural diet that is high in fibre, but the smallest dietary change can easily disrupt this delicate system. The health of the digestive system has a huge impact on the overall health, wellbeing, behaviour and performance…
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Suzanne Ashton: BA (Hons) in Marketing Management, Diploma in Equine Studies, B.E.M.A Member. An entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in marketing, publishing, content curation, editing, and media writing. Avid equestrian, riding since the age of 5 and owning horses for over 35 years. Proud mum to humans, dogs, and a horse.