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Hello Cora,
Oat and corn are grains and are therefore considered energy sources in the diet because they are higher in calories than forages.
Grass hays should be the majority of the diet because forage is what keeps a horse's digestive system the healthiest.
Apples and carrots are fine as occasional treats. However, overweight horses or horses who have had laminitis, should not be fed these on a regular basis because they are high in sugar.
All the best,
Dr. Getty 