Ask the Nutritionist: Dr. Getty's Forum for Equine Nutrition
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Dr. Getty
Hi Cindy,
Horses much prefer the fresh taste of moss to that of hay. It's the same when then have a choice between grass and hay -- they will always choose the fresh pasture. This is not a concern and provides additional nutrients to their diet.
When horses lived in the wild, they ate all sorts of goodies -- moss, leaves, nuts, berries, flowers, grains, bark, etc. to get variety into their diets. Today we feed horses the same thing day in and day out, and they look for variety when possible. This is why it's always a good idea to fill in the gaps that exist in their domesticated diets with a good vitamin/mineral supplement.
All the best,
Dr. Getty 
Where are you from? Bayfield, CO