
Soaking Hay During Summer for Metabolic Horses
Soaking hay can reduce sugars for metabolic horses but must be managed carefully in summer to avoid mold. An equine nutritionist shares advice.
Proper feeding practices for foals, adult horses, and older horses

Soaking hay can reduce sugars for metabolic horses but must be managed carefully in summer to avoid mold. An equine nutritionist shares advice.

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