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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