Ask the Nutritionist: Dr. Getty's Forum for Equine Nutrition
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Dr. Getty
Hi Julie,
I cannot condone the practice of offering alcohol to horses, any more than I would give it to my children. The “beneficial conditioning effect” is hearsay and really has no basis in scientific research. No, it does not help with digestion (another misconception among human wine connoisseurs – sorry.)
So, that’s my professional opinion. I have heard of people doing this practice, but it makes me cringe a bit. 
Dr. Getty
