These two articles about horse obesity will be useful to horse owners.
Poor-quality feed can fool horse owners when their horse looks like it’s getting fat. Feeding low-quality hay that lacks adequate protein and fiber is the cause of a horse’s belly hanging low and out to the sides. Called “hay belly,” the condition happens when poor-quality feed sits in the large intestines while being slowly broken down by stomach enzymes.
Hay belly is common in horses when they get close to 15 years old. It’s a time to consider more attention to their nutritional needs and possibly choose senior feed options.
Source: Maybe he’s fat. Maybe it’s hay belly, Horse & Rider, November 29, 2021. Link.
Source: Is it time to switch to a senior feed? Horse & Rider, November 30, 2021. Link.
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