IMPACT ON BEHAVIOR Examples of behaviors that can be corrected through proper feeding include:


Hot horses. You should make every attempt to determine the cause of your horse’s distress. Once stressors are removed, diet can make an enormous difference in the nervous horse’s behavior. • Avoid starch and sugar. Tese cause a pronounced variation in blood sugar levels. • Add magnesium. Tis mineral softens tense, tight muscles and protects the nervous system. • Increase B vitamins. Tiamin (vitamin B1) has the ability to calm an edgy horse. But it works better with the other seven B vitamins. • Do not avoid alfalfa. Alfalfa is as low in sugar as grass hay. As a legume, it creates a high quality protein. If your horse enjoys alfalfa, limit it to no more than 30% of the total hay ration to prevent enteroliths (intestinal stones).


Cribbing. Early weaning can cause this behavior, as can confinement as


an adult. While there’s nothing you can do to change the past, you can take measures to reduce factors that contribute to cribbing. Cribbing collars do not relieve the urge, causing more stress for your horse. • Turnout as much as possible. • Free choice grass hay. You will be amazed at what this one simple change will do for your horse’s demeanor. • Do not isolate your horse. Non- cribbers will not “catch” the cribbing habit by seeing another horse do it. • Consider ulcers. Te pain and discomfort of ulcers can lead to cribbing.


Eating manure. It is very common, and even important, for a foal to exhibit this behavior. Adult horses who eat manure, however, have other things going on, such as: • the hindgut microbes may be diminished due to antibiotics, stress, or too much starch • discomfort from an empty stomach • presence of an ulcer • nutrient deficiencies from a poor diet • salt is in short supply


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A STRESSED HORSE IS NOT CENTERED Time and time again, I see horses behave like their natural selves when allowed to graze freely, socialize with friends, and romp around. Some folks have expressed concern that their horses are more spirited now that they are no longer stalled and have free access to forage. Tey are surprised by the new horse that has emerged. Let this be an indication instead, that your horse is finally able to show his true, healthy personality. Express joy on his behalf.


Juliet M. Getty, PhD, a “pioneer in free choice forage feeding,” offers private consultations and designs customized feeding plans to promote horses’ health, reverse illness, and optimize performance. A former university professor and recipient of several teaching awards, she is a popular speaker, has written for publications throughout the world, and is author of the new book Feed Your Horse Like a Horse. www.gettyequinenutrition.com


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