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Ask the Nutritionist: Dr. Getty's Forum for Equine Nutrition
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Re: Horse eating hoof trimmings

That way my way of thinking, too. Horses do not have the equipment to not only digest meats, but also haven't been equipped by nature to catch and hold other prey animals.

Where are you from? Florida

Re: Horse eating hoof trimmings

Hi Billy -- Agreed!

They do produce digestive enzymes to digest protein (from all sources, including meat) but their teeth, hooves, etc. are definitely not those of a predator. Plus, their large cecum is designed as such because they are herbivorous.

Interesting discussion!

All the best,

Dr. Getty
Author of Feed Your Horse Like A Horse

Billy Blackman
That way my way of thinking, too. Horses do not have the equipment to not only digest meats, but also haven't been equipped by nature to catch and hold other prey animals.

Where are you from? Bayfield, CO