Ask the Nutritionist: Dr. Getty's Forum for Equine Nutrition
Welcome to my forum.
Here you will find more than 6 years of questions and my answers. It is searchable and offers a great deal of information.
Currently, I am discontinuing new questions. This may change in the future, but in the meantime, please know that It has been a true pleasure serving you.
Take a look at my Nutrition Library and Tips of the Month for a variety of answers on selected topics. Be sure to sign up for my monthly e-newsletter, Forage for Thought.
I also have a growing number of recordings on "Teleseminars on Nutrition Topics that Concern You" as well as the new, Spotlight on Equine Nutrition Series -- printed versions of favorite teleseminars.
And finally, look for my articles in a variety of local publications and online newsletters, as well as the Horse Journal, where I am the Contributing Nutrition Editor.
All the best,
Dr. Getty
Greetings 10 Walker,
A lot of horses enjoy dunking their hay in water before eating -- this is perfectly fine. In fact, it can ease chewing, reducing the chance of choke. Some horses like to have their hay showered with some water before eating -- so your fellow's habit is his way of making his hay softer and more palatable.
Dr. Getty 
Author of Feed Your Horse Like A Horse
He's on your recommendation of Glanzen Lite complete, plain salt and quiessence and looks and acts wonderfully.
Where are you from? Bayfield
How did you locate this forum? CO