Ask the Nutritionist: Dr. Getty's Forum for Equine Nutrition
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Hi Lina,
Yes, there are several "tricks" you can try to help her eat her supplement. First, try adding some apple cider vinegar to the meal. It will moisten the feed and therefore make everything stick together. Most horses love apple cider vinegar. Start with a small amount of Mare/Foal IIP so the added taste of the apple cider vinegar is the predominant new taste.
Another thing you can consider is Aperti -- these are flavored oils that are designed to add to meals to disguise the taste of supplements or medications.
Finally, you can go to the bakery aisle in your grocery store and pick out a few different extracts. Horses love banana, molasses, peppermint, and anise (licorice) flavors. Add one or two drops, along with some water, and mix it all together.
Keep me posted!
Dr. Getty 
Where are you from? Bayfield, CO