Horse Behavior
What causes poor appetite in my horse?
My horse has had very little appetite for a long time now. He barely eats or drinks, we have to feed him by hand, otherwise he eats nothing. What could be causing it?
Answers from HayHay's experts
It sounds like a good idea to have a vet check the horse, to rule out pain or illness. Poor teeth, for example, can be one reason a horse stops eating. Think too about which feed he has gone off. Is it both hard feed and forage, or only forage? As I say though, step one is to call out a vet to examine him. Good luck!
Malin Connysson
Equine Nutritionist
