Ask the Nutritionist: Dr. Getty's Forum for Equine Nutrition
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Hello Lynette,
I would get rid of the sweet feed, and feed more hay along with a vitamin/mineral supplement, preferably one that is flax based such as Glanzen Complete. Add water, and salt, and you're all set!
All the best,
Dr. Getty 
Where are you from? Bayfield, CO
Hello Anne,
Yes, lack of fiber from forage (hay and/or pasture) -- that's true.
Dr. Getty
The other cause of "equine (or any critter) eating poops is: Lack of Fiber...Fiber is Essential to an Equine and there are two types of Fiber; I would do a little reasearch on best type of Edible Fiber for Equines; I know Apple Pectin is "an edible Fiber...
The Fiber enables the digestive tract to function well; examples are Rice Bran; Flax Seeds; Chia seeds;
be sure to buy these forumulated for Equine; my 2c !
Where are you from? Bayfield, CO