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It doesn't just happen to a particular breed of horse. Horses eat/chew on wood because of either boredom (not enough mental stimulation), lack of exercise, or may be deficient in some mineral in their diet.
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What do Amrican Saddlebred horses eat?
The American saddlebred horse eats what any other horse eats. hay, grass and grain. they aren't any different then a normal horse.
Can horses eat wood?
Horses chew wood but they gain no nutritional benefit from wood.
What do American saddlebreds eat?
American Saddlebreds eat the same diet as other horse breeds.
Who eats American quarter horses?
humans and wolves and bears eat horses
What do American mustang horses eat?
Grass and hay the usual!
What kind of fur does the american paint horse eat?
horses - of any kind - don't eat fur
Do American bison eat meat?
No. They are strictly herbivores like cows and horses are.
What can all horses eat?
all horses can eat hay/grass. all horses can eat hay/grass.
Do horses eat their afterbirth?
Horses may eat their afterbirth.
Do horses eat cantaloupe?
yes horses do eat cantaloupe
Will horses eat wood from there stalls?
Some horses will yes, but it is fairly rare. Some horses have things called 'vices' e.g 'weaving'; this is where a horse will stand squarely and rock side to side, transferring weight from on foreleg to the other. Horses eating wood from their stalls or stables is named 'cribbing' and is another vice. Horse will grab and pull at bits of their stable or stall and may eat the pieces. This can lead to intestinal problems and disqualification of insurance. Hope this answers your question suitably! xx
Horses primerily eat?
horses primerily eat grass or hay.
